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The Best Brunch Spots in New York City

Eggs, breakfast sandwiches, pastries, and unlimited coffee

by Eater Staff Updated Nov 20, 2024, 8:31am EST

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by Eater Staff Updated Nov 20, 2024, 8:31am EST

When it comes to brunch, a meal that can require two extra-strength Advil, the last thing anyone needs is a fight about where to eat. There are endless brunch options in the five boroughs, and while most are serving dry pancakes and $20 fried chicken sandwiches, a handful rise above the rest. Our favorite places to eat brunch in the city serve unlimited coffee, runny eggs, breakfast sandwiches, bagels and lox, or dim sum.

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Cocina Consuelo

Supper club Cocina Consuelo was born during the pandemic from Eleven Madison Park alum Karina Garcia, and her husband, Lalo Rodriguez, formerly of Cosme. Now, Garcia and Rodriguez have opened their Mexican cafe by day and a restaurant by night near where Garcia grew up in Harlem. Look for dishes at or below $15 such as masa pancakes with honey butter or tortilla con huevo.

130 Hamilton Place, New York, New York 10031

A plate of pancakes on a red cutout table. — Pancakes from Cocina Consuelo.

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Old John's Luncheonette

Old John’s was opened for 70 years before it was rescued and relaunched in January 2021. The spot keeps its charming, nostalgic elements with an updated space and menu. For brunch, find several omelets, turkey clubs, breakfast burgers, and bloody marys.

148 West 67th Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

Two people stand behind the counter of a bar with blue stools and place settings at each stool — Old John’s Luncheonette on the Upper West Side.

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Cafe Chelsea

Scene-y Cafe Chelsea offers brunch Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with variations on seafood towers, a Florentine omelet, salads, burgers, and sandwiches on gluten-free bread. Brunch is all about the drinks, of course, which includes cocktails or the French-focused wine list.

226 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011

The bar at Café Chelsea, a new restaurant at the Chelsea Hotel. — The bar at Café Chelsea, a restaurant at the Chelsea Hotel.

Mark's Off Madison

One of Pete Wells’s 100 Best Restaurants for 2024, this Midtown spot from chef Mark Strausman, formerly of Freds at Barneys New York and Campagna restaurants, offers brunch classics in a just-right space that’s neither too casual nor too swanky. Choose from a selection of bagels and bialys, banana challah french toast, a Reuben, and more.

41 Madison Ave (at 26th St), New York, NY 10010

A handsome dining room.

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Buvette

Jodi Williams and Rita Sodi’s crowd-pleaser is great when it comes to brunch. Go here for the warm croissant, excellent coffee, seasonal vegetables, steamed eggs, Belgian waffles, and pain perdu. The space couldn’t be more charming, though it’s very small: Expect a wait.

42 Grove St (btwn Bedford & Bleecker St), New York, NY 10014

A plate with two cheesy, grilled slices of bread stuffed with mushrooms and a white coffee cup in the background. — Grilled bread stuffed with mushrooms at Buvette.

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Superiority Burger

The former Odessa space taken over by Brooks Headley, Superiority Burger is in the brunch game on Saturdays and Sundays, with specials like the Chuck Bettis (a vegan breakfast sandwich), a crispy waffle with guava butter, and a buttery (flaky pastry with fruit compote). The restaurant is open all day — with no midday closure.

119 Avenue A, Manhattan, NY 10009

A vegan breakfast sandwich. — The Chuck Bettis, a vegan breakfast sandwich.

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Three Decker Diner

Three Decker Diner has been open in Greenpoint since 1945, but it recently changed owners. Gavin Compton, the owner of Variety Coffee Roasters, and Eduardo Sandoval, behind the Blue Collar burger chain, are now steering the ship. The food has improved and the prices are fair: disco fries, fajitas, hard shell tacos, chicken Caesar wraps, wings, pancakes, and waffles are all available around the clock, usually for around $10. Unlimited coffee from Variety costs a few dollars.

695 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222

An overhead photograph, taken with flash, of an order of pancakes at Three Decker Diner. — Pancakes at Three Decker Diner.

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A Taste of DC Brunch

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Step into the holiday spirit at Eater Under Wraps, Eater’s exclusive holiday market and hidden cocktail lounge dedicated to the best parts of the season. On Saturday, December 14, we’re taking the beloved brunch tradition from Washington, D.C., to Brooklyn for a special, exclusive event. Join us for an unforgettable meal by chef Enrique Limardo of the Latin standout Seven Reasons. There will be Iberico sandwiches, tarte tropézienne, Negroni spritzes, and so much more. Tickets are $30.

97 North 10th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11249

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Thai Diner

Breakfast is served until 4 p.m. at Thai Diner, making it good candidate for a last-minute brunch. The breakfast sandwich — egg, cheese, sausage, and Thai basil wrapped in a roti — is one of the best in town, and the Thai tea babka french toast comes with sides of condensed milk for dunking. Definitely make a reservation in advance.

186 Mott St, New York, NY 10012

An oval shaped plate of food with sunny side up eggs, thinly sliced steak, a bowl with white rice, and bowl with an orange sauce — Steak and eggs at Thai Diner.

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House of Joy

House of Joy is one of the largest dim sum parlors in Manhattan’s Chinatown and one of the few restaurants in the area that still delivers its dim sum on carts. Grab a number from the host at the front and wait patiently to be called — which, if you don’t arrive before 11 a.m. on weekends, might be an hour or more. Once inside, plates of rice noodles, pineapple buns, pea shoots, and chicken feet cost a few dollars each, and there’s a full menu of larger meat and seafood dishes.

28 Pell St, New York, NY 10013

A custard bun shaped like a pig on a crowded table at a restaurant in Chinatown, House of Joy. — Dim sum at House of Joy.

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Golden Diner

Samuel Yoo, an alum of Momofuku Ko and Major Food Group, opened this throwback diner in Two Bridges in 2019. Years later, it’s still a favorite place for brunch staples like pancakes, breakfast burritos, burgers, and fries served all day.

123 Madison St, New York, NY 10002

A cheeseburger with three pickles on top, plus fries, on a white plate with a striped lining. — The popular burger at Golden Diner.

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Salty Lunch Lady's Little Luncheonette

Open on the weekends starting at 11:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. this Ridgewood restaurant is a charming spot to saddle up to one of the bar stools or tables and start a morning off with a sandwich and pie slice (think nostalgic, rotating options like banana cream). It’s an easygoing, order-at-the-counter sort of vibe where it's pretty guaranteed you’ll get a seat.

565 Woodward Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

A sandwich topped with pickles at Salty Lunch Lady’s Little Luncheonette. — A sandwich at Salty Lunch Lady’s Little Luncheonette.

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Colonia Verde

Colonia Verde’s sausage and veggie parrillada is a giant platter of several types of sausages, veggies, dipping sauces, queso fundido, and arepas. The breakfast tacos, as well as the duck fried rice, are also great options as well. There is plenty of seating in the back for groups.

219 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Sausages, veggies, queso fundido, and arepas.

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Strange Delight

For $25, the daytime menu at the New Orleans-inspired Strange Delight is one of the better deals in town. It works like so: Pick a seafood like catfish nuggets or fried oysters, plus three sides (collard greens, sweet potatoes, red beans, etc.) Separately, their loaves (Strange Delight’s sandwiches), are offered on housemade milk bread.

63 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217

The fried shrimp loaf from Strange Delight in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. — Fried shrimp loaf on milkbread.

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Gertrude's

Eli Sussman is known for his hospitality memes, but his brunch menu at Gertrude’s is just as playful. There’s a “latke bar,” scoop salad (tuna or salmon with tomatoes, onions, and soft egg), whitefish melts, and a Reuben burger. Don’t skip out on cocktails like a Borscht-style bloody mary.

605 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11238

The dining room at Gertrude’s.

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Cocina Consuelo

130 Hamilton Place, New York, New York 10031

Supper club Cocina Consuelo was born during the pandemic from Eleven Madison Park alum Karina Garcia, and her husband, Lalo Rodriguez, formerly of Cosme. Now, Garcia and Rodriguez have opened their Mexican cafe by day and a restaurant by night near where Garcia grew up in Harlem. Look for dishes at or below $15 such as masa pancakes with honey butter or tortilla con huevo.

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130 Hamilton Place, New York, New York 10031

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A plate of pancakes on a red cutout table. — Pancakes from Cocina Consuelo.

Old John's Luncheonette

148 West 67th Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

Old John’s was opened for 70 years before it was rescued and relaunched in January 2021. The spot keeps its charming, nostalgic elements with an updated space and menu. For brunch, find several omelets, turkey clubs, breakfast burgers, and bloody marys.

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148 West 67th Street, Manhattan, NY 10023

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Two people stand behind the counter of a bar with blue stools and place settings at each stool — Old John’s Luncheonette on the Upper West Side.

Cafe Chelsea

226 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011

Scene-y Cafe Chelsea offers brunch Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with variations on seafood towers, a Florentine omelet, salads, burgers, and sandwiches on gluten-free bread. Brunch is all about the drinks, of course, which includes cocktails or the French-focused wine list.

226 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011

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The bar at Café Chelsea, a new restaurant at the Chelsea Hotel. — The bar at Café Chelsea, a restaurant at the Chelsea Hotel.

Mark's Off Madison

41 Madison Ave (at 26th St), New York, NY 10010

One of Pete Wells’s 100 Best Restaurants for 2024, this Midtown spot from chef Mark Strausman, formerly of Freds at Barneys New York and Campagna restaurants, offers brunch classics in a just-right space that’s neither too casual nor too swanky. Choose from a selection of bagels and bialys, banana challah french toast, a Reuben, and more.

41 Madison Ave (at 26th St), New York, NY 10010

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A handsome dining room.

Buvette

42 Grove St (btwn Bedford & Bleecker St), New York, NY 10014

Jodi Williams and Rita Sodi’s crowd-pleaser is great when it comes to brunch. Go here for the warm croissant, excellent coffee, seasonal vegetables, steamed eggs, Belgian waffles, and pain perdu. The space couldn’t be more charming, though it’s very small: Expect a wait.

42 Grove St (btwn Bedford & Bleecker St), New York, NY 10014

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A plate with two cheesy, grilled slices of bread stuffed with mushrooms and a white coffee cup in the background. — Grilled bread stuffed with mushrooms at Buvette.

Superiority Burger

119 Avenue A, Manhattan, NY 10009

The former Odessa space taken over by Brooks Headley, Superiority Burger is in the brunch game on Saturdays and Sundays, with specials like the Chuck Bettis (a vegan breakfast sandwich), a crispy waffle with guava butter, and a buttery (flaky pastry with fruit compote). The restaurant is open all day — with no midday closure.

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119 Avenue A, Manhattan, NY 10009

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A vegan breakfast sandwich. — The Chuck Bettis, a vegan breakfast sandwich.

Three Decker Diner

695 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Three Decker Diner has been open in Greenpoint since 1945, but it recently changed owners. Gavin Compton, the owner of Variety Coffee Roasters, and Eduardo Sandoval, behind the Blue Collar burger chain, are now steering the ship. The food has improved and the prices are fair: disco fries, fajitas, hard shell tacos, chicken Caesar wraps, wings, pancakes, and waffles are all available around the clock, usually for around $10. Unlimited coffee from Variety costs a few dollars.

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695 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222

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An overhead photograph, taken with flash, of an order of pancakes at Three Decker Diner. — Pancakes at Three Decker Diner.

A Taste of DC Brunch

97 North 10th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11249

Advertiser content from Destination DC

Step into the holiday spirit at Eater Under Wraps, Eater’s exclusive holiday market and hidden cocktail lounge dedicated to the best parts of the season. On Saturday, December 14, we’re taking the beloved brunch tradition from Washington, D.C., to Brooklyn for a special, exclusive event. Join us for an unforgettable meal by chef Enrique Limardo of the Latin standout Seven Reasons. There will be Iberico sandwiches, tarte tropézienne, Negroni spritzes, and so much more. Tickets are $30.

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97 North 10th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11249

Thai Diner

186 Mott St, New York, NY 10012

Breakfast is served until 4 p.m. at Thai Diner, making it good candidate for a last-minute brunch. The breakfast sandwich — egg, cheese, sausage, and Thai basil wrapped in a roti — is one of the best in town, and the Thai tea babka french toast comes with sides of condensed milk for dunking. Definitely make a reservation in advance.

186 Mott St, New York, NY 10012

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An oval shaped plate of food with sunny side up eggs, thinly sliced steak, a bowl with white rice, and bowl with an orange sauce — Steak and eggs at Thai Diner.

House of Joy

28 Pell St, New York, NY 10013

House of Joy is one of the largest dim sum parlors in Manhattan’s Chinatown and one of the few restaurants in the area that still delivers its dim sum on carts. Grab a number from the host at the front and wait patiently to be called — which, if you don’t arrive before 11 a.m. on weekends, might be an hour or more. Once inside, plates of rice noodles, pineapple buns, pea shoots, and chicken feet cost a few dollars each, and there’s a full menu of larger meat and seafood dishes.

28 Pell St, New York, NY 10013

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A custard bun shaped like a pig on a crowded table at a restaurant in Chinatown, House of Joy. — Dim sum at House of Joy.

Golden Diner

123 Madison St, New York, NY 10002

Samuel Yoo, an alum of Momofuku Ko and Major Food Group, opened this throwback diner in Two Bridges in 2019. Years later, it’s still a favorite place for brunch staples like pancakes, breakfast burritos, burgers, and fries served all day.

123 Madison St, New York, NY 10002

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A cheeseburger with three pickles on top, plus fries, on a white plate with a striped lining. — The popular burger at Golden Diner.

Salty Lunch Lady's Little Luncheonette

565 Woodward Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

Open on the weekends starting at 11:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. this Ridgewood restaurant is a charming spot to saddle up to one of the bar stools or tables and start a morning off with a sandwich and pie slice (think nostalgic, rotating options like banana cream). It’s an easygoing, order-at-the-counter sort of vibe where it's pretty guaranteed you’ll get a seat.

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565 Woodward Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

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A sandwich topped with pickles at Salty Lunch Lady’s Little Luncheonette. — A sandwich at Salty Lunch Lady’s Little Luncheonette.

Colonia Verde

219 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Colonia Verde’s sausage and veggie parrillada is a giant platter of several types of sausages, veggies, dipping sauces, queso fundido, and arepas. The breakfast tacos, as well as the duck fried rice, are also great options as well. There is plenty of seating in the back for groups.

219 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205

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Sausages, veggies, queso fundido, and arepas.

Strange Delight

63 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217

For $25, the daytime menu at the New Orleans-inspired Strange Delight is one of the better deals in town. It works like so: Pick a seafood like catfish nuggets or fried oysters, plus three sides (collard greens, sweet potatoes, red beans, etc.) Separately, their loaves (Strange Delight’s sandwiches), are offered on housemade milk bread.

63 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217

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The fried shrimp loaf from Strange Delight in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. — Fried shrimp loaf on milkbread.

Gertrude's

605 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11238

Eli Sussman is known for his hospitality memes, but his brunch menu at Gertrude’s is just as playful. There’s a “latke bar,” scoop salad (tuna or salmon with tomatoes, onions, and soft egg), whitefish melts, and a Reuben burger. Don’t skip out on cocktails like a Borscht-style bloody mary.

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605 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11238

The dining room at Gertrude’s.

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