14 of the best brunch spots in nyc
Here are 14 brunch spots you need to try right now in NYC.
west village / french / $$
This authentic French restaurant in West Village is super popular and delicious. Expect a wait at any time of day since they don’t take reservations. Open for all occasions from weekday breakfast to weekend dinner, Buvette is a perfect spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
We got the pain perdu (brioche with berries and crème anglaise) saumon fumé (steamed eggs with smoked salmon and crème fraîche), and the waffle sandwich (buttermilk waffle with egg, bacon, and gruyère)
They also have locations in Paris and London!
lower east side / australian / $$
NYC has a plethora of Australian brunch places like Good Thanks Cafe, and they never cease to disappoint. Good Thanks is cute and serves up interesting and delicious brunch dishes like a chickpea coconut curry egg scramble. They do not take reservations for brunch unfortunately.
fort greene / mediterranean / $$
Although I went for brunch, Miss Ada is an amazing Mediterranean restaurants that would be good for any meal! They have an outdoor backyard, indoor seating, and sidewalk tables, as well as a healthy mix of shared small plates and entrees to choose from.
I loved their bloody mary (warning - the harissa one is extremely spicy!), the labneh, whipped ricotta, malawach, and hummus, although you really can’t go wrong here!
greenpoint / japanese / $$
Rule of Thirds in Brooklyn is the cutest Japanese restaurant in a quiet area of Greenpoint. They have spacious backyard patio seating, private cabin dining, and super cute indoor dining available. The Japanese soufflé pancake, smashed potato, and silken tofu were all amazing. (Note that the pancake can easily feed two people.)
flatiron / new american / $$$
A classic and well-known establishment, ABC Kitchen is one of Jean-Georges’ many famed restaurants around NYC. Featuring a seasonally rotating menu, the eatery only uses fresh, local, and organic ingredients. Adjacent to ABC Home, ABC Kitchen utilizes furniture and decor from the high end furniture store to outfit its airy and elegant space.
chelsea / georgian / $$
I love Georgian food, and have been wanting to try this restaurant for awhile. Little did I know that their brunch would be outstanding, or that they have the cutest, plant-filled back garden that will transport you to a leafy oasis far outside Manhattan. Since sweet vs. savory is the biggest brunch dilemma, my roommate and I split the french toast and baked eggs with walnut sauce. The french toast is served with homemade fig preserves and sour cream and is some of the best french toast I’ve ever eaten. We also got freshly brewed mint tea (complete with fresh sprigs of mint), that completed the meal.
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nolita / israeli / $$
This cute eatery (located at 19 Cleveland), offers delicious Israeli cuisine at reasonable prices. Their extensive and diverse menu features dishes like a sabich croissant sandwich, Tel-Avivian avocado toast (their spin on the brunch classic), and a spicy falafel burger, among other mouthwatering options. I have a hard time choosing what to order every time I go as everything looks (and is) worth trying.
nolita + williamsburg / american / $$
Known for their egg sandwiches, Egg Shop is an eggcellent option (couldn’t resist) for a sophisticated spin on the classic breakfast staple. With a healthy mix of accoutrements like smoked salmon, fried chicken, and avocado on some of their dishes, Egg Shop has a varied menu for all kinds of eaters.
west village / french / $$
This cute and tiny French bistro is BYOB, and serves up delicious classic home style breakfasts like croque monsier and eggs benedict alongside modern twists like grey goose cured smoked salmon, apple pancakes, and avocado hash in a beautiful and quiet part of West Village.
italian / west village / garden + sidewalk seating / $$
A very solid brunch option in West Village, Baker & Co is cute and comes with the full package – tasty food, heat and covering, reasonable prices, and attentive staff. With sidewalk seating and an outdoor backyard, this Italian place has you covered (literally).
soho / mediterranean / $$
Painted a cheery, bright, Mediterranean blue on the outside, Shuka has three spacious interior rooms with different decor. The rear covered indoor garden is my favorite, and has lanterns hanging from the ceiling as well as tropical floral wallpaper on the walls. A perfect place for a large group, Shuka is one of my favorite brunch spots in the city.
soho + williamsburg / israeli / $
This tiny Israeli eatery is a popular brunch place in SoHo and Williamsburg. During pre-covid times there were long lines every weekend to snag a table inside. Luckily, they now take reservations through Resy. Their menu features brunch favorites like shakshuka and omelettes as well as Mediterranean specialties like a lamb burger, Israeli breakfast special (with assorted cheeses and dips and Israeli salad), and eggs cooked in tahini sauce over a skillet.
new american / williamsburg / $$
This new restaurant in Williamsburg is a must-visit for sure. Its vast and lush back garden is a hidden oasis. The menu is interesting and delicious - I’m still thinking about the sweet corn cakes that I got for brunch that came along with house cured arctic char, beet tzatziki, and a pickled egg! While the service was pretty inattentive, the atmosphere and food made up for it.
japanese-italian / nolita / $$
I came to Kimika specifically to try their matcha motchi French toast and it was absolutely amazing! Seriously one of the best French toast I’ve ever had, and I still can’t get over it. It comes with vanilla custard, condensed milk, and citron syrup, but is not too sweet! This Asian-owned Japanese-Italian restaurant in Nolita is the sister restaurant of Wayla and worth trying. We also got the crispy potatoes with mentaiko Mayo (delicious!) and one of the pasta dishes (more on that to come!)