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Brunchtastic
The Wren is one of Brunchtastic.

1. The Wren

8.4
344 Bowery (at Great Jones St), New York, NY
Gastropub · NoHo · 218 tips and reviews
Char No. 4 is one of Brunchtastic.

2. Char No. 4

196 Smith St (at Baltic St.), Brooklyn, NY
Whisky Bar · Boerum Hill · 230 tips and reviews
Five Leaves is one of Brunchtastic.

3. Five Leaves

8.9
18 Bedford Ave (at Lorimer St), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Greenpoint · 535 tips and reviews
Peels is one of Brunchtastic.

4. Peels

325 Bowery (at E 2nd St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · East Village · 381 tips and reviews
Northeast Kingdom is one of Brunchtastic.

5. Northeast Kingdom

18 Wyckoff Ave (at Troutman St.), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Bushwick · 135 tips and reviews
Lodge is one of Brunchtastic.

6. Lodge

318 Grand St (at Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 180 tips and reviews
Tartine is one of Brunchtastic.

7. Tartine

8.5
253 W 11th St (W. 4th), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 224 tips and reviews
Egg is one of Brunchtastic.

8. Egg

109A N 3rd St (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Breakfast Spot · Williamsburg · 377 tips and reviews
Blue Ribbon Bakery Kitchen is one of Brunchtastic.

9. Blue Ribbon Bakery Kitchen

35 Downing St (at Bedford St), New York, NY
Bakery · West Village · 121 tips and reviews
Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant is one of Brunchtastic.

10. Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant

8.7
4 Clinton St (at E Houston St), New York, NY
Bakery · Lower East Side · 973 tips and reviews

Kathryn Y.Kathryn Yu: Go to Clinton Street Baking Co. for dinner and order the blueberry pancakes. No line!

Prune is one of Brunchtastic.

11. Prune

54 E 1st St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 292 tips and reviews

Kathryn Y.Kathryn Yu: Go to Prune for brunch at 9:45 to beat the crowds. Order the prune juice, coffee, a bloody mary, and the deep-fried monte cristo sandwich or the Dutch pancake.

Shopsin's General Store is one of Brunchtastic.

12. Shopsin's General Store

120 Essex St (btwn Delancey & Rivington), New York, NY
Diner · Lower East Side · 130 tips and reviews

Kathryn Y.Kathryn Yu: Don't offer anybody a bite of your sliders, because they probably won't give it back.

Locanda Verde is one of Brunchtastic.

13. Locanda Verde

9.1
377 Greenwich St (at N Moore St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Tribeca · 508 tips and reviews

Kathryn Y.Kathryn Yu: Don't miss the sheep's milk ricotta served with truffled honey and burnt orange toast. Follow it up with the Uovo Modenese: Poached Eggs with Cottechino Hash, Spinach and Tomato Hollandaise.

Minetta Tavern is one of Brunchtastic.

14. Minetta Tavern

8.9
113 Macdougal St (at Minetta Ln), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 621 tips and reviews

Kathryn Y.Kathryn Yu: Can't get in for dinner? Make a reservation for brunch instead, where you can have poached eggs and salmon over latkes, shirred eggs with truffle shavings, crispy thick-cut bacon, and a Bloody Mary.

Joseph Leonard is one of Brunchtastic.

15. Joseph Leonard

9.2
170 Waverly Pl (btwn Christopher & W 10th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 400 tips and reviews
Diner is one of Brunchtastic.

16. Diner

8.9
85 Broadway (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Diner · Williamsburg · 286 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Any poached egg special of the day is going to be delicious. The one I tried with sauteed watercress and pancetta white bean puree on country toast was fantastic.

Five Points is one of Brunchtastic.

17. Five Points

31 Great Jones St (btwn Lafayette St. & Bowery), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · NoHo · 178 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Any baked egg dish beats any other brunch dish in the city.

Gottino Enoteca Salumeria is one of Brunchtastic.

18. Gottino Enoteca Salumeria

8.9
52 Greenwich Ave (at Perry St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · West Village · 106 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: It's italian meets tapas meets brunch. Get anything with their super chunky walnut pesto.

Maialino is one of Brunchtastic.

19. Maialino

2 Lexington Ave (at Gramercy Park N), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 460 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Come here anytime, but Brunch is spectacular. Start with the Uova al Contadino and the Salumi Misti. Don’t fill up and have some pastries too…Brioche Caramellato.

Walter Sports is one of Brunchtastic.

20. Walter Sports

253 Grand St (at Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 249 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: The pumpkin pancakes with fried chicken, honey, and hot sauce are absurdly delicious. Savory and sweet, two for the price of one.

Buttermilk Channel is one of Brunchtastic.

21. Buttermilk Channel

8.9
524 Court St (at Huntington St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 354 tips and reviews

Kevin K.Kevin Kearney: The chicken and waffles is ridiculously good

Little Owl is one of Brunchtastic.

22. Little Owl

8.7
90 Bedford St (at Grove St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 247 tips and reviews

PurplelabnycPurplelabnyc: Charming, quaint, delish and one of the best Sunday brunches you can have (get the pancakes - the best in the city).

The Smile is one of Brunchtastic.

23. The Smile

26 Bond St (btwn Bowery & Lafayette St), New York, NY
Café · NoHo · 396 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: In the mood for something lighter? Try the open faced sandwich with delicious Russ and daughters smoked salmon.

Cookshop is one of Brunchtastic.

24. Cookshop

8.9
156 10th Ave (btwn W 19th St & W 20th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Chelsea · 520 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Leave your name for a table and take a stroll on the Highline as you wait to be called. Great ambiance, good service and fresh ingredients combine for an excellent brunch or lunch spot.

Frankies 457 Spuntino is one of Brunchtastic.

25. Frankies 457 Spuntino

9.2
457 Court St (btwn 4th Pl & Luquer St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 237 tips and reviews

Eric S.Eric Skiff: Go to Frankie's 457 for brunch. Get the French Toast - it's one of the best things ever created by man.

Back Forty is one of Brunchtastic.

26. Back Forty

190 Avenue B (at E 12th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Alphabet City · 150 tips and reviews

Kristi E.Kristi Evans: Go to Back Forty and drink the Ginger Bourbon Back Forty Cocktails and order a grass-fed burger.

27. Freemans

8.9
1 Freeman Aly (at Rivington St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 572 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Walk down Freeman’s Alley and settle in for a fantastic brunch. We’d go with the Roast Pork Sandwich, The Raised Waffle or the Freemans Piedmontese Cheeseburger.

Northern Spy Food Co. is one of Brunchtastic.

28. Northern Spy Food Co.

511 E 12th St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Alphabet City · 316 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Enjoy a big portion of corned-beef hash with two well-poached eggs ($14) or a kale salad with clothbound cheddar ($11). The warm biscuits with jam are an excellent side ($3). Read more.

Balthazar is one of Brunchtastic.

29. Balthazar

9.0
80 Spring St (at Crosby St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · SoHo · 1059 tips and reviews
Marlow & Sons is one of Brunchtastic.

30. Marlow & Sons

8.9
81 Broadway (btwn Berry & Wythe St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 254 tips and reviews
Ten Degrees Bistro is one of Brunchtastic.

31. Ten Degrees Bistro

131 Avenue A (btwn St. Mark's Pl & E 9th St), New York, NY
Bistro · East Village · 87 tips and reviews

Anna F.Anna Frenkel: super cute and inviting during the day. i recommend eggs florentine with crispy bacon on the side for brunch.

Cafe Mogador is one of Brunchtastic.

32. Cafe Mogador

9.1
101 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Moroccan Restaurant · East Village · 400 tips and reviews

Stephanie J.Stephanie Johnson: middle eastern eggs (poached) were splendid. every element I need in a great breakfast: great poach, good bread for yolk soaking, some yummy greens and a good spread option to combine the elements.

No. 7 is one of Brunchtastic.

33. No. 7

7 Greene Ave (at Fulton St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Fort Greene · 165 tips and reviews

Jon S.Jon Steinback: the brunch is amazing. especially the scrambled eggs + naan and the pumpkin waffle.

Hundred Acres is one of Brunchtastic.

34. Hundred Acres

38 Macdougal St (btwn Prince & W Houston St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · SoHo · 209 tips and reviews

Charles B.Charles B: Good brunch spot in Soho. Nice space and great bloodies.

Fort Defiance is one of Brunchtastic.

35. Fort Defiance

365 Van Brunt St (at Dikeman St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Red Hook · 194 tips and reviews
Parish Hall is one of Brunchtastic.

36. Parish Hall

109A N 3rd St (btwn Berry St. & Wythe Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 37 tips and reviews

7th.List7th.List: The team behind Egg has opened this Williamsburg restaurant for lunch. The menu includes a lamb-shoulder sandwich on sourdough. Dinner will launch on Friday, April 13. Read more.

Allswell is one of Brunchtastic.

37. Allswell

8.7
124 Bedford Ave (at N 10th St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 247 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: A popular brunch item is the two-eggs any style, made with farm-fresh eggs, house-made marmalade and locally sourced bacon or sausage Read more.

Seersucker is one of Brunchtastic.

38. Seersucker

329 Smith St (President and Carroll), Brooklyn, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 91 tips and reviews

Alex R.Alex Rainert: Chili for breakfast? Hell yes! If they've got that special, put it in your belly. Also, don't sleep on their biscuits, breakfast tacos & the pimento cheese grits. All good stuff on this brunch menu.

DUO Restaurant and Lounge is one of Brunchtastic.

39. DUO Restaurant and Lounge

72 Madison Ave (btwn 27th & 28th St.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoMad · 23 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Artfully plated lunchboxes are the most popular items, offering an appetizer, entrée, soup and side on one compartmentalized plate. Read more.

Fatty Cue is one of Brunchtastic.

40. Fatty Cue

50 Carmine St (btwn Bleecker & Bedford), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · West Village · 99 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: For a morning wake-up call, try the Trippa Malaysiana. Brunch features comfort foods like Ricotta Flapjack Stack with smoked maple syrup and bacon and Brisket Hash with burnt ends and a fried egg. Read more.

Isa is one of Brunchtastic.

41. Isa

348 Wythe Ave (at S 2nd St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 97 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: The menu is strong on hearty takes on brunch classics like boudin noir sausage with egg chickpeas and cilantro toast; duck leg with yolk and sweet potato; and roasted eggs and mushrooms. Read more.

Cafe Cluny is one of Brunchtastic.

42. Cafe Cluny

8.8
284 W 12th St (at W 4th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 271 tips and reviews

Katie S.Katie Schloss: I'm in love with the Grapefruit Brûlée, but if you need a bit more sustenance, the Organic Three Egg Omelette with Fresh Herbs is amazing, too.

Friend of a Farmer is one of Brunchtastic.

43. Friend of a Farmer

8.1
77 Irving Pl (btwn E 18th & E 19th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 348 tips and reviews

Katie S.Katie Schloss: Eggs are a must at this Gramercy eatery. We like the Farmers Market Omelette with Fresh Spinach, Sauteed Mushroom & Cheddar Cheese.

Jane is one of Brunchtastic.

44. Jane

100 W Houston St (btwn Thompson St & LaGuardia Pl), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 313 tips and reviews

Katie S.Katie Schloss: Strawberry butter & Vanilla Bean French Toast. Enough Said.

Norma's is one of Brunchtastic.

45. Norma's

119 W 56th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · Theater District · 312 tips and reviews

Katie S.Katie Schloss: Home to the $1,000 Omelette, come with the intent to share. The Waz-Za Waffles are definitely "wow-ing" for not only the taste but the portion size.

The Sunburnt Cow is one of Brunchtastic.

46. The Sunburnt Cow

137 Avenue C (btwn E 8th & E 9th St), New York, NY
Australian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 95 tips and reviews
606 R&D is one of Brunchtastic.

47. 606 R&D

606 Vanderbilt Ave (at St. Marks Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Prospect Heights · 78 tips and reviews
ABC Kitchen is one of Brunchtastic.

48. ABC Kitchen

9.2
35 E 18th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 721 tips and reviews
Acme is one of Brunchtastic.

49. Acme

7.8
9 Great Jones St (btwn Broadway & Lafayette St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoHo · 147 tips and reviews
Betto is one of Brunchtastic.

50. Betto

138 N 8th St (btwn Berry & Bedford), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Williamsburg · 29 tips and reviews
The Penny Farthing is one of Brunchtastic.

51. The Penny Farthing

6.3
103 3rd Ave (at E 13th St), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 174 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: The brunch menu ventures into playful fare like the most popular dish, "eggs in a nest," two eggs served any style over parmesan toast. The mimosas, bloody Marys and sunflower martinis are also good. Read more.

The NoMad Restaurant is one of Brunchtastic.

52. The NoMad Restaurant

1170 Broadway (inside NoMad Hotel), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoMad · 391 tips and reviews
KEN & COOK is one of Brunchtastic.

53. KEN & COOK

19 Kenmare St, New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoLita · 91 tips and reviews
The Brooklyn Star is one of Brunchtastic.

54. The Brooklyn Star

593 Lorimer St (at Conselyea St), Brooklyn, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Williamsburg · 286 tips and reviews
Bagatelle New York is one of Brunchtastic.

55. Bagatelle New York

1 Little West 12th St (at 9th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 103 tips and reviews
Fonda is one of Brunchtastic.

56. Fonda

8.6
434 7th Ave (at 15th St), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · South Slope · 133 tips and reviews
David Burke Kitchen is one of Brunchtastic.

57. David Burke Kitchen

23 Grand St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Hudson Square · 182 tips and reviews
North End Grill is one of Brunchtastic.

58. North End Grill

104 N End Ave (btwn Vesey & Murray St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Battery Park City · 109 tips and reviews
Maya is one of Brunchtastic.

59. Maya

8.3
1191 1st Ave (btwn E 64th St & E 65th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Upper East Side · 148 tips and reviews

60. Mimi's Hummus

1209 Cortelyou Rd (Argyle St), Brooklyn, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Flatbush · 55 tips and reviews
Roebling Tea Room is one of Brunchtastic.

61. Roebling Tea Room

143 Roebling St (at Metropolitan Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Tea Room · Williamsburg · 184 tips and reviews
Mile End Delicatessen is one of Brunchtastic.

62. Mile End Delicatessen

53 Bond St (btwn Bowery & Lafayette St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · NoHo · 234 tips and reviews
The Cannibal Beer & Butcher is one of Brunchtastic.

63. The Cannibal Beer & Butcher

113 E 29th St (btwn Park & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Rose Hill · 200 tips and reviews
Mother's Ruin is one of Brunchtastic.

64. Mother's Ruin

8.8
18 Spring St (btwn Mott & Elizabeth St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · NoLita · 328 tips and reviews
Jack's Wife Freda is one of Brunchtastic.

65. Jack's Wife Freda

8.8
226 Lafayette St (btwn Kenmare & Spring St), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · SoHo · 522 tips and reviews
Do or Dine is one of Brunchtastic.

66. Do or Dine

1108 Bedford Ave (btwn Quincy & Lexington), Brooklyn, NY
Gastropub · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 97 tips and reviews
Rabbithole is one of Brunchtastic.

67. Rabbithole

352 Bedford Ave (btwn S 3rd & S 4th St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 222 tips and reviews
Rye is one of Brunchtastic.

68. Rye

247 S 1st St. (at Roebling), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Williamsburg · 205 tips and reviews