20 of the Best Brunch Spots in New York City
On weekends in New York, one thing that goes perfectly with the city’s atmosphere is brunch, a meal that combines elements of breakfast with lunch. With options ranging from American classics such as pancakes, waffles, eggs and bacon to more unique creations, restaurants bring together locals and visitors for a more relaxed meal. Are you passing through and want to experience what New York is all about? Then check out this list of some great brunch restaurants that shouldn’t be left out of your itinerary!
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Bubby’s – 120 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10013
Bubby’s is a NYC favorite that attracts locals and tourists alike. For brunch they offer a wide variety of delicious dishes, with the classic fluffy pancakes being the star of the menu. More information and reservations are available on the website HERE.
Opening hours:
Brunch: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Every day)
Dinner: 16h15 – 22h (Monday to Thursday) / 16h30 – 22h (Friday to Sunday)
Red Rooster – 310 Lenox Avenue, Harlem, NY 10027
Another classic in the city is Red Rooster in Harlem. It’s a good option if you’re going to visit the churches in the area, for example, so it’s usually busier on Sundays. Red Rooster also offers a great variety of classic brunch dishes. The restaurant has a cozy local atmosphere and occasional live music on weekends. More information, live music schedule and reservations available on the website HERE.
Opening hours:
12h – 21h (Monday to Thursday) / 12h – 22h (Friday) / 11h – 22h (Saturday) / 10h30 – 21h (Sunday)
Clinton Street Baking Company – 4 Clinton St, New York, NY 10002
A great brunch option is Clinton Street Baking Company, which offers delicious dishes made with fresh, high-quality ingredients and well-served portions. There’s usually quite a queue on weekends, so be prepared to wait. More information and reservations available on the website HERE.
Opening hours:
Brunch: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Every day)
Dinner: 17h30 – 22h (Wednesday to Saturday)
Freemans – Freeman Alley, New York, NY 10002
“Tucked away” on a side street in the Lower East Side, Freemans also offers great dishes made with fresh, local ingredients, served in a cozy, rustic setting. Great for those who want to get away from the obvious. More information and reservations available on the website HERE.
Opening hours:
Lunch: 11am – 3pm (Monday to Friday)
Brunch: 11am – 3pm (Saturday and Sunday)
Dinner: 5pm – 10pm (Sunday and Monday) / 5pm – 11pm (Tuesday to Saturday)
Sunday in Brooklyn – 348 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, the menu at Sunday in Brooklyn offers several American brunch classics. In addition, the restaurant has a young and relaxed atmosphere. More information and reservations are available on the website HERE.
Opening hours:
Breakfast: 08h – 09h30 (Monday to Friday)
Brunch: 09h30 – 16h30 (Every day)
Mid-day: 16h30 – 17h30 (Every day)
Dinner: 17h30 – 22h (Sunday to Thursday) / 17h30 – 22h (Friday and Saturday)
Jack’s Wife Freda
With five locations around the city, Jack’s Wife Freda is a very popular restaurant, mainly for its tasty dishes that mix Mediterranean and American cuisine. The vibrant and yet relaxed atmosphere at the SoHo location is my favorite. It’s a big restaurant but not super spacious and tends to be a bit noisy with so many lively people chatting on weekends! I love it! More information and reservations available on the website HERE.
Adress:
Soho: 226 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012 / West Village: 50 Carmine Street, New York, NY 10014 / Chelsea: 116 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011 / Union Square: 72 University Pl, New York, NY 10003 / Williamsburg: 258 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Opening hours:
08:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. (Monday to Wednesday) / 08:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. (Thursday to Saturday) / 08:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. (Sunday)
Tavern On The Green – 67th Street & Central Park West, New York, NY 10023
Located in Central Park, Tavern On The Green is another classic in the city and is a great choice for those who want to spend a day in the park and enjoy a good meal. The experience of being in the park and combining it with a walk before or after is very enjoyable. It can get very busy on weekends! More information and reservations available on their website HERE.
Another option is the Central Park Boathouse, another classic restaurant in the park with a beautiful view of the lake. Click HERE to check it out.
Opening hours:
11 a.m. – 10 p.m. (Monday to Thursday) / 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. (Friday) / 9 a.m. – 11 p.m. (Saturday) / 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. (Sunday)
Brunch on a mini-cruise through Manhattan
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230 Fifth Avenue – 230 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10001
This rooftop is a great option for those who want to enjoy a classic American brunch while enjoying the beautiful view of the city and the iconic Empire State Building. It has a casual atmosphere, more like a bar than a restaurant, but for those who enjoy a beautiful view while eating, it’s a must. More information and reservations available on the website HERE and you can see the brunch menu HERE!
Opening hours:
2 p.m. – 1 a.m. (Monday to Thursday) / 2 p.m. – 3 a.m. (Friday) / 11:30 a.m. – 4 a.m. (Saturday) / 11:30 a.m. – 1 a.m. (Sunday)
Brunch: 11h30 – 16h (Saturday and Sunday)
Happy Hour: 2pm – 5pm (Monday to Friday)
Peacefood Cafe
With 2 locations, Peacefood Cafe is a very popular vegan restaurant in the city and one of my favorites! The restaurant has a very diversified menu including some brunch dishes (like waffles!), as well as a very relaxed atmosphere. The one on the Upper West Side has a more classic and simple vibe with tables on the street and the one near Union Square is a bit more modern, but I love them both. More information and reservations are available on the website HERE..
Adress:
Upper West Side: 460 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10024 / Union Square: 41 East 11th Street, New York, NY 10003
Opening hours:
11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. (Monday to Wednesday and Sunday)
11h30 – 22h (Thursday to Saturday)
The Smith
With four locations around the city, The Smith is a modern restaurant that offers several classic American cuisine options with a very popular brunch menu. The atmosphere is casual, great for groups. More information and reservations are available on the websiteHERE.
Adress:
East Village: 55 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10003 / Lincoln Square: 1900 Broadway, New York, NY 10023 / Midtown: 956 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10022 / Nomad: 1150 Broadway, New York, NY 10001
Opening hours:
East Village: 11:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. (Monday to Thursday) / 11:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. (Friday) / 9:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. (Saturday) / 9:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. (Sunday)
Lincoln Square: 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. (Monday to Thursday) / 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. (Friday) / 9 a.m. – 11 p.m. (Saturday) / 9 a.m. – 11 p.m. (Sunday)
Midtown: 8am – 11pm (Monday to Friday) / 9am – 11pm (Saturday and Sunday)
Nomad: 08h – 23h (Monday to Thursday) / 08h – 00h (Friday) / 09h – 00h (Saturday) / 09h – 23h (Sunday)
The Corner Bistro – 331 W 4th St, New York, NY 10014
The Corner Bistro is well known for its burgers and a local and relaxed atmosphere. There can be a line on weekends as it is popular with tourists and locals alike. More information and reservations available on the website HERE.
Opening hours:
11:30 a.m. – 2 a.m. (Sunday to Wednesday) / 11:30 a.m. – 4 a.m. (Thursday to Saturday)
Breakfast: 08h30 – 12h (Every day)
Buvett – 42 Grove St, New York, NY 10014
Buvett is a charming French café located in the West Village. Here, brunch features a variety of dishes inspired by French cuisine. The atmosphere is cozy and the location is great for that post-brunch walk, full of charming streets, local stores and a multitude of gastronomic options. More information and reservations available on the website HERE.
Opening hours:
08h – 00h (Every day)
Pastis – 52 Gansevoort Street, New York, NY 10014
Another charming French restaurant is Pastis, which, like Buvett, offers a great selection of French classics. The brunch is one of the most popular in the Meatpacking District, which is another great place to grab a bite before or after with other awesome restaurants all around. They offer some classic brunch dishes such as pancakes and egg dishes, and their onion soup is one of the most popular dishes. More information and reservations are available on the website HERE.
Opening hours:
Breakfast: 08h – 11h (Monday to Friday)
Lunch: 11h30 – 15h (Monday to Friday)
Brunch: 10am – 3pm (Saturday and Sunday)
Mid-day: 3pm – 5pm (Every day)
Dinner: 17h – 23h (Monday to Thursday and Sunday) / 17h – 00h (Friday and Saturday)
Russ And Daughters
Another classic in the city, Russ And Daughters offers brunch, with bagels being the highlight of the menu, including Lox bagels. The place is also well known for its fish products. More information and reservations are available on the website HERE.
Adress:
34th Street: 502 W 34th St., New York, NY 10001 (most recent location with more seating available)
The Shop: 179 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002 / The Cafe: 127 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002 / Brooklyn: 141 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Opening hours:
The Shop: 08h – 16h (Every day)
The Cafe: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Monday to Thursday) / 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Friday to Sunday)
Brooklyn: 8am – 4pm (Every day)
34th Street: 8am – 4pm (Every day)
Golden Diner – 123 Madison Street, New York, NY 10002
Located in Chinatown, the Golden Diner is a great restaurant that offers brunch options with a touch of Asian cuisine. It tends to be very busy on weekends and the space isn’t very big, so be prepared to wait. More information and reservations are available on the website HERE.
Opening hours:
10am – 10pm (Every day)
The Gallow Green – 542 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001
This rooftop located at the top of the McKaittrick Hotel is a great option for those looking for a casual buffet-style meal – great for those traveling with small children, for example – you can eat as much as you want for a fixed price and still have a beautiful view of the city. I love the cozy decor with lots of plants scattered around. There is usually live music on weekends. More information and reservations are available on the website HERE.
Opening hours:
17h30 – 00h (Sunday to Thursday) / 17h30 – 01h (Friday and Saturday)
NOMO Kitchen – 9 Crosby St, New York, NY 10013
For those looking for an elegant, young and sophisticated atmosphere, a great option is NOMO Kitchen. Located in the NOMO SoHo Hotel, the restaurant has a menu with a wide variety of options to suit all tastes. More information and reservations are available on the website HERE.
Opening hours:
07h30 – 22h (Sunday to Thursday) / 07h30 – 23h (Friday and Saturday)
Hotel Chantelle – 92 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002
Another great rooftop option to enjoy a classic American brunch is Hotel Chantelle. With a very relaxed and pleasant atmosphere, the restaurant offers a variety of excellent dishes that appeal to tourists and locals alike. More information and reservations are available on the website HERE.
Opening hours:
5 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. (Thursday) / 5 p.m. – 4 a.m. (Friday) / 11 a.m. – 10:30 p.m., 11 p.m. – 4 a.m. (Saturday) / 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Sunday).
Brunch: 10h30 – 17h (Saturday and Sunday)
Happy Hour: 5pm – 8pm (Friday)
Dinner: 5pm – 10pm (Thursday and Friday) / 7pm – 10pm (Saturday)
American Brass – 2-01 50th Avenue (Corner of 49th Avenue & Center Blvd), Long Island City, NY 11109
With a sophisticated atmosphere, the American Brass restaurant offers great food and a privileged location almost by the East River with some of the best views of the city depending on where you sit in the restaurant. More information and reservations are available here.
Opening hours:
Brunch: 11am – 3pm (Saturday and Sunday)
Dinner: Monday to Thursday – reservations from 5pm to 8:30pm
Friday and Saturday – reservations from 17h to 21h15
Sunday: reservations from 5pm to 8pm
Another option about one block away that offers a similar view but a more casual atmosphere is Osteria Brooklyn! Italian cuisine and seafood options. They usually have a lunch special (U$25 in 2024).
Address: 1-50 50th Avenue, Queens, NY 11101
Opening hours:
Tuesday 10:30 AM-10 PM
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 11:30 AM-10 PM
Saturday: 11 AM-10 PM
Sunday: 11 AM-10 PM
Monday: 11:30 AM-10 PM
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