Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant
Bakery, Breakfast Spot, and Café$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
Has a stamp of approval from The Corcoran Group and New York Habitat
"Dont miss this brunch eatery!! Blueberry pancakes are my favorite!!"(141 Tips)
"Pancake month in Feb... a new kind every day!"(11 Tips)
"The perfect accompaniment to my Spanish scramble and cafe con leche."(14 Tips)
"Some of the best Chicken and Waffles north of the Mason-Dixon Line"(28 Tips)
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Tyger MadendaJanuary 3, 2013Come by yo damn self to be seated with ease at the bar and be served in 5 minutes flat. Leave all friends and cohorts at their respective homes or cubicles.
Katie SchlossJanuary 30, 2012The Banana Walnut Pancakes here spoiled me for life. Long waits for brunch though, so pop into Gesamtkunstwerk across the street while you wait & check out the latest Three Jane accessories!
Mike G.February 23, 2016This place has some of the best breakfasts in NYC. Bring $$$ because they don't take credit cards
Vivian DoanNovember 7, 2013Came during the day on a weekday and it was cash only, so be prepared. Blueberry pancakes and sugar cured bacon - yum!!
Emma BarnesFebruary 6, 2018Tried and tasted the French toast and the maple pancakes with chocolate - clean plates! And so so yummy!
Kathryn DJune 11, 2016Gahh! So good. If they have them, vanilla waffles. Whatever you do, make sure to order a biscuit.
M TFebruary 28, 2014February pancakes are awesome and so is their omelette but in the winter wear very WARM shoes in the cold-they have a severe cold draft that flows at your feet-no joke.
JanelleMarch 29, 2013Must, must try the sugar cured bacon. It's some of the best bacon I've ever had
Stan TranFebruary 4, 2018Legendary pancakes and the fried chicken is not bad either - pro tip: get seated immediately on weeknights
Robert LangerFebruary 12, 2018Great stop for brunch. On Nowait app which helps with the wait. You have to be within a mile to get on the list.
Jennifer HahnFebruary 13, 2012They don't accept reservations here, so expect a long wait/line on the weekends. The Blueberry Pancakes w/ the lemony syrup are amazing. Biscuits are tasty too!
Alex CasariegoAugust 25, 2014Some of the best scrambled eggs I've had, as were the grits. Bacon was not as crispy as I'd like.
Sam GilAugust 10, 2019Really nice chicken waffles, just good solid pancakes. Don’t think it’s worth waiting that long for though. Cash only.
The Corcoran GroupSeptember 12, 2013While the sweet stuff here is amazing, the Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwich is definitely not to be missed.
J CrowleyDecember 2, 2011For breakfast, buttermilk biscuit sandwich - ask for extra side of the tomato jam. For dessert, the chocolate cake - it is so good, it makes my wife cry.
Alexandria IfillDecember 6, 2015Pancakes are to die for! Eggs Benny w salmon is a must. I suggest sharing to try more food!
Agustino GQOctober 20, 2023The best pancakes i’ve ever tried. Also, the egg sandwich was delicious. Se habla español 😎
Jennifer YuAugust 5, 2022NYC + brunch? This is it, this is the place. Unforgettable blueberry pancakes. Also solid fried chicken.
Masarra AlameriAugust 20, 2016Their pancakes are amazing all their food is... keep in mind the portions r big and can be shared
NetsirkJune 25, 2016Food is great but I am a little appalled that they don't take credit cards for a big restaurant. Also service that day was bizarre.
Saif DiaOctober 14, 2015If you're ordering something sweet, get a side of the fried green tomatoes to cut down some of my he sweetness
Heather BeckDecember 28, 2017Chocolate chunk pancakes and absolutely incredible. Put your name down with the hostess and get a text when you're next in line. Don't forget cash!
JillianOctober 12, 2016Usually #teameggs for brunch, but this place is the exception. Go with the pancakes, they're a must
Jing Jing LiAugust 19, 2014Weekday lunch is still at least a one hour wait in the summers but the sugar cured bacon is well worth it.- Steve WattsMarch 1, 2015Popped in for breakfast....My daughter had waffles which thought were amazing
B ChuMay 20, 2013Very popular breakfast/ brunch spot among tourists. Can consider having dinner there to avoid queuing. Blueberry pancakes - soo good !!
Roniel TesslerFebruary 10, 2017You really do need to visit during pancake month. 😋 Those biscuits, too. The fried chicken and waffles weren't that special, so skip that.
Luke WangMarch 24, 2015Skip the line and go in for a late dinner on a week day and still get their breakfast for dinner. Nice cozy place that smells like butter. Hmmm
KevinJuly 17, 2010Getting there 'early' isn't enough. Get there yesterday if you want a reasonable wait time. Overall, the food was very good and the service was just as good. You MUST have the sugar cured bacon!
Linda ChowMarch 16, 2015Tried so many things here and all I keep coming back for is the blueberry pancakes. Best pancakes I've ever had.
Brian DesmaraisSeptember 17, 2016Relaxed vibes at dinner time. Like diner chill but with considered food. Banana walnut pancakes ++
Sarp ErkayaMay 7, 2015Always crowded!! But; Best. Pancakes. No discussion... No competition. Come early during the week.
Elizabeth BursteinAugust 21, 2019Absolutely lovely blueberry pancakes! And fresh-squeeze OJ. Although the ambiance sucked!
Katerina AnnaNovember 29, 2014Good breakfast, but not as good as its reputation and the 2 hour waiting list. Either go really early (when it opens) or don't bother
HeidiMarch 30, 2018After they text you, you have 10 mins to claim your table. We waited an hour for that text (2 ppl). Much better pancakes elsewhere (lemon ricotta at Sarabeth’s). Overhyped for sure. Nice service tho.
Jordin SmithAugust 20, 2019The cheese grits were beautiful. Not much of a breakfast food person, but if I was, the French toast looked so good.
Shimin KaiNovember 9, 2013Get the hot apple butter cider! The apple cider's perfect for the cold season, and the maple butter adds a depth of flavor.... Yum!
Susan ClaxtonAugust 22, 2011Go when it first opens or you will be waiting in line forever. I recommend sharing here since everything is so tasty you can't get just one thing!
Takanori MiyataOctober 6, 2013I ate pancakes and French toast this morning. Comparing them, I prefer French toast than pancakes!!
PatrickSeptember 27, 2015Vanilla waffles w/ pear & pecans were ridiculously good. I need a nap and a shot of insulin.
Jennie D.March 26, 2014I don't think I've ever sat through an entire meal saying out loud "oh my god this is the best thing ever" as much as I did here. I want to bathe myself in their maple butter. This place is unreal.
Alissen WilliamsFebruary 21, 2014BEST PANCAKES IN THE ENTIRE CITY HANDS DOWN! However, be very prepared for a longgggggg wait for a table....
Amélie AlexandreJuly 23, 2014Start with the scones... It goes up and up from there! Plus: brinner (breakfast for dinner). Golden.
Their blueberry pancakes with warm maple butter are amazing! Oh & the sugar cured bacon is a must try as well. Yum yums :-)- The Tastes that Make the CityJanuary 28, 2015The blueberry pancakes are the best pancakes in NYC, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: NYC Edition." Read more
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Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant
4 Clinton St (at E Houston St)
New York, NY 10002
United States
New York, NY 10002
United States
Closed until 9:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Sat
- 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
- 6:00 PM–11:30 PM
- Sun
- 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
(646) 602-6263
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Outdoor Seating
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Wheelchair Accessible
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- 9.0
"Got the vanilla and chocolate cannoli, both excellent. Really authentic old school NYC bakery. Get the Rum Baba if you like your pastries really boozy."
Roberto Bua - 8.0
"Pork buns are amazing and cheap. Also try hot ginger tea!"
Luke Drapal - 9.3
"They have the most delicious cookies ever, their chocolate chip cookie is literally heaven 🙏🏻♥️"
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- 9.0
"The Reuben with pastrami is ridiculous. The pickles that come along with it are really good too. Get a beer or a root beer with you're meal and you'll be in deli heaven"
John Outwater - 8.7
"Black Sesame and Salted Caramel are excellent. The Grumpy coffee is great - I get it at least once a day."
Sebastian Mawira - 8.5
"The upstairs is amazing. Chill place to hang out and eat and there is a Jamba Juice! Some pretty great views of the area as well!"
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