Brunch
Brunch
Page 318 Brunch Spots For Special Occasions
NYC restaurants that feel fancy enough for a special occasion meal involving pancakes and Bloody Marys.
The Best Pancakes In NYC
When you want to start your day with carbs doused in maple syrup, head to one of these spots.
Prince Tea House
The East Village location of Prince Tea House has unique desserts and one of the better and more affordable afternoon teas in town.
Lillie's Victorian Establishment
Lillie's Victorian is a huge restaurant in the Theater District with ornate ceilings and stained glass windows. It's a great choice for afternoon tea or brunch before a weekend matinee.
Ginny's Supper Club
Ginny's Supper Club is a speakeasy in the basement of Harlem soul food restaurant Red Rooster with live jazz and great cocktails.
Crêpes and Dosas at Tin Building
This little station on the first floor of the Tin Building serves sweet and savory dosas and crêpes, with some unique options like vanilla sponge cake with almond paste and meringue.
Vegan Hood
Vegan Hood is a Harlem restaurant that nails comfort food classics like fried chicken, mac and cheese, and oxtails.
Republica
Republica is a three-story Dominican restaurant and bar on Dyckman where you can have a rooftop dinner or party until 4am.
Electric Lemon
Electric Lemon is a restaurant perched atop the Equinox Hotel in Hudson Yards. The rooftop is chic, and the food is pretty good.
Maria's Bistro Mexicano
Maria's Bistro Mexicano in Sunset Park has a colorful space and a great patio for an outdoor brunch.
Sojourn
Sojourn on the Upper East Side has a menu influenced by a lot of different cuisines, and it's a solid option for when all you need is somewhere that’s “just fine.”
The Buttery Bar
The Buttery Bar is a bar in Greenpoint that serves seasonal bites and unusual wines in an unpretentious setting.
Llama Inn
In 2021, Llama Inn in Williamsburg has loosened up into a laid-back Peruvian spot we’d visit on a random Tuesday night.
Melba’s
Melba’s is a spot in Harlem with some great fried chicken, catfish, and waffles. Try it for a casual meal, and get a side of mac and cheese.
Pig And Khao
Pig And Khao is a Thai/Filipino restaurant on the LES that serves great food and feels like a party.
Sunday in Brooklyn
Popular Williamsburg brunch spot Sunday in Brooklyn now has a pop-up in the South Street Seaport.
Aita
You can get some oxtail ravioli or lemon sole at this cozy, casual neighborhood Italian spot in Clinton Hill.
Evelina
Evelina is a Mediterranean spot that feels cooler than most of the other neighborhood restaurants in Fort Greene.
Angelina Paris
Angelina Paris is the New York outpost of a Parisian cafe known for its delightfully thick hot chocolate.
The Best Brunch On The Upper East Side
There are a lot of places to eat eggs and pancakes in the middle of the day on the Upper East Side. Here are our favorites.
Café Sabarsky
Café Sabarsky is a classic Viennese cafe in the Neue Galerie that will transport you straight to Europe.
Simple Loaf Bakehouse
Simple Loaf Bakehouse is a cute Park Slope spot for a quick bite or a low-key brunch.
Friedman's
Opened with celiacs in mind, Friedman's makes the city's best gluten-free pancakes and waffles.
Délice & Sarrasin
Everything at Délice & Sarrasin, a vegan spot in the West Village, looks like—and, in some cases, tastes similar to—a classic French dish.