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Brunch

1. Klong

7.3
7 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 2nd and 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · East Village · 141 tips and reviews

Nicole G.Nicole G.: Best lunch deal in the neighborhood. $7 for a bowl of soup, appetizer, entree, and ice cream. Only $3 more for a passionfruit mimosa.

2. Northern Spy Food Co.

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

Jen S.Jen Snow: Try the kale salad, then crave it constantly. They make a sandwich that has chicken and a poached egg and they are so skilled, that even when delivered 12 blocks away, it is still composed perfectly.

3. Westville East

8.9
173 Avenue A (at E 11th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 298 tips and reviews

Jarvis G.Jarvis Green: The Turkey Burger with Smoked Gouda will change your life. Omg! Incredible.

4. Westville East

8.9
173 Avenue A (at E 11th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 298 tips and reviews

CBM CBM : for brunch, order a refreshing mint lemonade!

Yuca Bar & Restaurant is one of Brunch.

5. Yuca Bar & Restaurant

8.0
111 Avenue A (at E 7th St), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · East Village · 245 tips and reviews

6. Tipsy Parson

156 9th Ave (btwn W 19th & W 20th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Chelsea · 213 tips and reviews

John F.John Flippen: Do Brunch here..instant cure for my southern breakfast cravings Read more.

7. Peels

325 Bowery (at E 2nd St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · East Village · 381 tips and reviews

Brianna D.Brianna Dollinger: The warm quinoa salad (vegetarian), monkey bread and peels punch (pisco+vermouth+hibiscus+lime) are all delicious. Coffee is excellent too. Overall great brunch spot, although it does get a bit crow

8. Scarpetta

8.5
88 Madison Ave (at 29th Street), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoMad · 273 tips and reviews

Eric W.Eric Wagner: Try the chips at the bar. Like waffle fries but in chip form, making them crispy but also light and airy. Seasoned with salt, pepper and Rosemary--the combination is delicious.

Maialino is one of Brunch.

9. 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.

Penelope is one of Brunch.

10. Penelope

159 Lexington Ave (at E 30th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Rose Hill · 423 tips and reviews
Spoon & Tbsp is one of Brunch.

11. Spoon & Tbsp

17 W 20th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 132 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: The pancakes are better than Clinton Street. Seriously. They are fluffy and coated in blueberry maple syrup with fresh made cream on top. Thick-cut bacon strips on the side, too.

12. 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.

13. Cafe Orlin

41 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Café · East Village · 403 tips and reviews

Anna F.Anna Frenkel: really fantastic choices for brunch! try something you normally wouldn't.

14. 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.

Back Forty is one of Brunch.

15. 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.

Gottino Enoteca Salumeria is one of Brunch.

16. 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.

Ten Degrees Bistro is one of Brunch.

17. 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.

Five Points is one of Brunch.

18. 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.

Joseph Leonard is one of Brunch.

19. Joseph Leonard

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

20. The Smile

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

Nina Y.Nina Yiamsamatha: For brunch, get the sweet potato biscuits to share. Then order the baked eggs in tomato sauce with avocado and manchego cheese. So good!

21. Peels

325 Bowery (at E 2nd St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · East Village · 381 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Baked eggs with tomatoes and grits is by far the best breakfast dish. It's almost five points good.

The Cardinal is one of Brunch.

22. The Cardinal

234 E 4th St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Alphabet City · 88 tips and reviews

Heath T.Heath Terry: Brunch go with the Big Chicken Biscuit or Sour Cream Pancakes (maybe the best I've ever had). Cheese grits are solid. Wish they opened earlier on weekends and took American Express!

23. Prune

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

Tara C.Tara C: Get here an hour early to put your name down for a reservation. Walk in only!

24. Little Owl

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

sarah p.sarah payton: Go for brunch if you can't get in for dinner. Eat the meatball sliders (always), asparagus or sprout homefries, pork chop, burger, any fish dish, spiced fries, pancakes, yumm!

25. Cookshop

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

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: The food takes a while to come, but their veg. cook is fantastic. I almost always love the vegetable sides more than my main dish.

26. Blue Ribbon Bakery Kitchen

35 Downing St (at Bedford St), New York, NY
Bakery · West Village · 121 tips and reviews

TheoryTheory: NY. The Blue Benedict for a hearty brunch meal and the Challah French Toast for a sweet treat. It tastes just like funnel cake! Read more.

27. The Smile

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

nymagnymag: Try the harissa honey-roasted chicken sandwich. It comes with sweet roasted peppers, melted manchego, and preserved-lemon mayo, and is one of our 101 Best Sandwiches in NY. Read more.

44 & X is one of Brunch.

28. 44 & X

7.9
622 10th Ave (btwn 44th St & 45th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 180 tips and reviews

29. Balthazar

9.0
80 Spring St (at Crosby St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · SoHo · 1059 tips and reviews

Justin O.Justin Orgel: Excellent spot. Always love the gruyere omelette. Watch out for biz men in berets