The regular eggs and OJ aren’t going to cut it this weekend—it’s time to up that brunch game of yours! That said, we’ve gone ahead and compiled some of the most delicious and best brunch options in New York City—brunch spots that take the regular breakfast/lunch experience one step further–and we’re not holding back! Here are some of the best brunch spots in NYC.
1. Burgerology, Midtown
This spot is not just about their delicious burgers and atmosphere; it’s also hosting special events where guests can enjoy top-notch entertainment while savoring plenty of brunch options. From Billy Joel to Bon Jovi, Britney Spears to Bruno Mars, the playlist promises something for everyone. With its diverse menu, friendly staff and vibrant ambiance, Burgerology is the perfect spot to indulge in great food and good music with friends or family.
Check out Dueling Pianos, an incredible event where guests can expect a lively and interactive experience. Two pianists engage in a musical competition while taking song requests. You can get tickets here.
📍320 W. 36th St, 10018-7598
2. Jack’s Wife Freda, Multiple Locations
You won’t find the basics eggs Benedict at this cute little bistro. Instead, the brunch menu here is Mediterranean-inspired with dishes like Green Shakshuka, Poached Eggs with Grilled Tomato and Haloumi, Rosewater Waffle, or a side of house-cured duck bacon.
📍 West Village – 50 Carmine St.
📍 SoHo – 224 Lafayette St.
📍 Chelsea – 116 8th Ave.
📍 Williamsburg – 258 Wythe Ave.
📍 Union Square – 72 University Pl
3. Clinton St. Baking Company, Lower East Side
Clinton St. Baking Company is an all-around favorite. They don’t take reservations (as almost no great brunch spot seems to these days) so you’ll need to get up very early if you don’t want to wait up to two hours for a table. Yes, wait time get that long! But in all honesty, the food here is unmatched and we don’t know how they do it.
Don’t miss the melt-in-your-mouth pancakes, latke eggs benedict, and brunch cocktails like the Blood Orange Screwdriver and even a Boozy Mexican Coffee Milkshake.
📍 4 Clinton St.
4. Jacob’s Pickles, Upper West Side
This southern comfort restaurant makes a strangely refreshing pickle soft serve (yes, really), but they also have a banging brunch! The brunch menu is massive with what seems like endless options for biscuit sandwiches—think everything from sausage, egg and cheese to a Southern B.L.T.
So rich. So good. And so perfect for a hangover cure, hence us considering it one of the best brunch spots in NYC.
📍 509 Amsterdam Ave.
5. Monarch Restaurant, Williamsburg
Focusing on a unique Asian fusion style brunch, Monarch offers divine options that are sure to please your tastebuds, making it one of the best brunch spots in NYC. Go for a whole meal, like the Hangry Panda (Tofu Scramble, home fries, cilantro cumin sauce, Mushroom Thai Sausage, fennel raisin toast) or check out one of their signature standalones like the Ube Ricotta Pancakes (with maple butter and hibiscus poached pear, sesame crumble).
Either way, anything you get here will be divine!
📍 146 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn
6. Veselka, East Village
Veselka has been serving Ukrainian soul food in the heart of East Village since 1954, and their unique brunch menu sets them apart from the pack! There’s not many places you can get both raspberry pancakes and pierogis in the same sitting, but you can here! Add in their flaky latkes and maybe even one of their tasty burgers and you have a dream brunch spread. Check out Veselka’s brunch menu here.
📍 144 2nd Ave
7. Breakfast by Salt’s Cure, West Village & Carroll Gardens
With two locations in NYC, one in Manhattan and one in Brooklyn, Breakfast by Salt’s Cure is lovely…and it’s home to the signature Griddle Cake which you definitely need to order. You can customize it with different fruits and fix-ins, but it’s an absolute essential for brunch here! There’s also a few lunch-ier items like fried chicken and sandwiches but you know the true star of the show here.
📍 West Village – 27 1/2 Morton St @ 7 Ave South
📍 Carroll Gardens – 368 Court St, Brooklyn
8. Bubby’s, Tribeca
Starting off as a pie shop back in 1990, Bubby’s has evolved into one of the best brunch spots in NYC, and also gets our vote for the best pancakes in NYC. The Tribeca outpost keeps it simple, yet sophisticated with a brunch menu that spans breakfast favorites like flakey flapjacks and signature buttermilk biscuits to more savory burgers and sandwiches. Of course don’t forget to end your brunch with one of their world-famous pies either. See Bubby’s full brunch menu here.
📍 120 Hudson St
9. Zaca Cafe, Bed-Stuy
This French-American fusion restaurant in Brooklyn offers a simple but high-quality dishes like omelettes, Croque Monsieur and Madame, fresh-baked croissants, and more. Don’t sleep on the fried mustard chicken with scallion waffles!
📍 426 Marcus Garvey Blvd
10. Maman, Multiple Locations
Maman, which means mother in French, is mainly inspired by the two founding partners’ childhood memories from the South of France, and the menu is largely focused on recipes they picked up from their moms. This includes an exquisite brunch menu with the likes of buttermilk waffles with bananas, eggs ratatouille, and a homemade pastry assortment. We recommend checking out their newest (and largest) location Maman King — it’s a gorgeous greenhouse wonderland!
11. Dezer Building, 10th Ave
This building in Midtown stands as an architectural marvel, offering a stunning backdrop for brunch events such as NYC’s Melanin & Mimosas where guests can enjoy delicious dishes, bottomless mimosas and lively music. Dezer Building offers a chance to connect with like-minded individuals who appreciate both great food and great company!
📍 48 W 21st St, New York, NY, 10010
12. BLVD Bistro, Harlem
This awesome Black-owned business in Harlem serves brunch all day every day–so it’s obviously one of the best brunch spots in NYC! Enjoy life-changing jumbo shrimp and grits, homemade biscuit sandwiches, and cocktail carafes for your booziest brunch yet.
📍 2149 Frederick Douglass Blvd
13. Juliette, Williamsburg
This foliage covered NYC brunch spot is chalk full of Parisian antiques, romantic nooks, and delicious brunch options. Whether you want something for breakfast like the Banana Stuffed French Toast (caramelized bananas, creme fraiche, candied walnuts, bourbon maple syrup) or decide on the lunch route instead (try the Juliette’s Burger), there’s a little something for everyone.
📍 135 N 5th St, Brooklyn
14. Bandits, West Village
A newcomer to the brunch scene, Bandits opened last year making retro diner vibes cool again. Owned by the team behind The Garret Bars, munch on elevated BECs, vegan biscuits & gravy, a smash patty breakfast burger…oh, and definitely sip on one of their creative takes on a Bloody Mary.
📍 44 Bedford St
15. La Bonbonniere, West Village
If you’re looking for a no frills NYC diner that serves up the most wholesome brunch food around, stop by La Bonbonniere. The cash-only spot isn’t your typical run-of-the-mill sit-down spot, it’s more of a divey, old-school type spot where you can order french toast, omelets, milkshakes, and everything in between. Plus, the quality of the food is outstanding and it seemingly arrives at your table in minutes.
📍 28 8th Ave
16. Fusion Bar & Grill, Hell’s Kitchen
In the heart of Hell’s Kitchen, Fusion Bar & Grill charms with its unique and lively atmosphere. Offering a fusion of Peruvian and Mexican flavors, this hotspot is quickly gaining popularity. Join them on Saturdays and Sundays for a delightful culinary experience, crafted drinks and inviting outdoor environment!
📍 688 10th Ave, New York, United States, 10019
17. Miss Lily’s 7A, East Village
Miss Lily’s 7A is a Caribbean party in the East Village–or if you just want some Jamaican fare for breakfast (or lunch), it’s a must. Breakfast options include coconut pancakes, soft scrambled eggs with cheese and jerk pork sausage, and Jamaican Rancheros (over easy eggs with plantains, stew peas and scotch bonnet pepper). Plus they have a ton of tasty seasonal cocktails to choose from, such as the Goose Watermelon Basil Spritz.
📍 109 Avenue A
18. Pardon My French, East Village
With a lovely hidden patio area that’s best during the summer days and French waiters serving you, you may forget you’re in the city–for a moment. Their Bloody Marys are made with their house-made horseradish vodka, which is absolutely delicious (if you’re into Bloody Marys). If you’re not, they also offer mimosas!
For entrees we recommend the Oeufs Bénédicte de Florentin ou Scandinave (poached eggs with your choice of Bayonne ham and sautéed spinach, or smoked salmon atop a French baguette). Both are phenomenal.
📍 103 Avenue B
19. Ainslie, Bowery & Williamsburg
Ainslie is one of our favorite spots for a group brunch in NYC, thanks to their unbeatable $32 bottomless brunch special that includes 1.5 Hours of unlimited brunch Cocktails and any entree. Menu highlights range from an “Eggs & More” section to small plates, pasta, and pizza if you’re more in a lunch mood. Plus, their ambiance is always top notch and are super accommodating to all size groups. See Ainslie’s brunch menu here.
📍 Williamsburg – 76 Ainslie St, Brooklyn
📍 Bowery – 199 Bowery
20. Good Thanks Café, Multiple Locations
This adorable café serves Australian-style “brekkie” on the Lower East Side and in East Williamsburg. Enjoy delicious dishes like acai bowls, the best homemade banana bread, kimchi scrambled eggs, a short-rib sandwich, and even coffee from their own brand of beans!
21. Chocolat, Harlem
Indulge your sweet tooth for brunch at Chocolat in Harlem! Munch on their famous Red Velvet Pancakes (you can even add Emily’s sweet southern fried chicken), cinnamon raisin French toast, plus more savory options like shrimp & grits or eggs Benedict. Add unlimited mimosas for $25 or bellinis for $30.
📍 2223 Frederick Douglass Blvd
22. Pier 61, Chelsea Piers
This is a prime location for experiencing the vibrant energy of New York City’s waterfront. Pier 61 offers stunning views of the harbor and iconic city landmarks. It serves as a departure point for various excursions, including brunch cruises, providing visitors with a unique way to explore the “Big Apple”.
📍 111C 11th Ave, New York, NY, United States, 10011
23. Russ & Daughters, Multiple Locations
Russ & Daughters will forever have a special places in our hearts, and it’s obviously one of the best brunch spots in NYC. This Jewish deli is a staple to NYC and it always delivers. The sturgeon, lox, herring, caviar…literally everything is amazing here.
24. The KOVA, Staten Island
Women-owned brunch spot The KOVA serves the absolute tastiest brunch in Staten Island. You’ll find the perfect balance of sweet and savory dishes on the menu, from omelettes and eggs Benedict to french toast and Belgian waffles. And their drink menu cannot be passed up, such as a Lavender or Crème Brûlée Latte.
📍 1775B Richmond Rd, Staten Island
25. Cafe Mogador, Williamsburg
This spot serves up some of the best Moroccan cuisine you’ll find in all of NYC. Founded in 1983 in the East Village, and since adding a location in Williamsburg (which we love for their cute sunroom), they’ve been serving an award-winning brunch to New Yorkers ever since. Menu highlights include the Middle Eastern Breakfast (two eggs any style, hummus, tabouli, arabic salad, and za’atar pita) as well as the Tunisian Pita Sandwich (House-made spicy merguez sausage).
📍 133 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn
26. Café Chelsea, Midtown
Fairly new to the NYC brunch scene is Café Chelsea, which just opened last fall in the Chelsea Hotel. It’s more of an upscale vibe since it sits inside of a gorgeous hotel, and the menu reflects that very sentiment with options like the Omelette aux Fines Herbes, Steak Avec OEuf à Cheval, and more. See Café Chelsea’s brunch menu here.
📍 218 W 23rd St
27. Yellow Rose, East Village
Get ready for a brunch like you’ve never seen before. Serving a Tex-Mex brunch menu, Yellow Rose focuses mainly on Breakfast Tacos, that vary in flavor and fix-ins, like the Chorizo and Egg, Carne Guisada (beef simmered in a dried chile gravy), and a whole lot more! Our best bet is to go with friends and split multiple kinds, and finishing it off with one of their sweet donuts for dessert. Oh, and wash it down with a mimosa or Bloody Mary of course!
📍 102 3rd Ave
28. Sugar Freak, Astoria
Brunch gets some Creole and Southern flair at this Astoria, Queens mainstay. Expect jambalaya and eggs, beignet sliders, and “big seafood Benedict”–AKA lots of flavor!
📍 37-11 30th Ave, Queens
29. BondST, Hudson Yards
BondST just launched a Japanese brunch experience, available on Saturday and Sunday from 11:30am – 2:30pm. Explore the menu featuring everything from whole-table bento boxes to seafood ‘towers’ and playful cocktails like Wasabi Bloody Mary’s. Make your reservation today.
📍The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards, level 5