Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant
Bakery, Breakfast Spot, and Café$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
This bakery is famous for their blueberry pancakes. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"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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Mikala McCauleyAugust 31, 2018PLAIN PANCAKES and the maple butter. Don’t even bother with toppings... it’s delicious.
Kate 💎 KolendaMarch 10, 2019The grits lacked a lot of (any?) salt and had too much corn starch. Top of biscuit came drowned in tomato sauce (“jam,” but lol). Cash-only during the day but they don’t have an ATM. No thanks.
Phil NomDecember 31, 2015It's all about those impossibly fluffy pancakes, perhaps for dinner when the crowds are gone
MhmtaliMay 30, 2013I don't care if you get the beloved blueberry pancakes or not, but the must have here is the SUGAR-CURED BACON!
I never use syrup on the pancakes cuz its just that damn good!!!! The maple butter is like CRACK.
Angela HumJuly 2, 2015Haven't gotten a chance to try their famous pancakes yet, but the Peanut Butter Ice Box Pie was amazing!!
Fiona M.January 8, 2011sugar cured bacon - u'd regret not asking for a second helping! stay & wait after putting your names down - wandering groups could result in your getting a table way earlier than expected ;)
Kelli MearsMay 10, 2013The sugar cured bacon. The raspberry jam. Eat them. You'll be so freaking happy you did.
RachelNovember 21, 2011Amazing breakfast food. If you go later in the day, it's less crowded. And definitely order the sugar-cured bacon!
Kathy YeuDecember 18, 2011Don't let the line make you think you'll get in when they open. The parties in front of you will grow as those in front let their friends in. There should be a rule.
Vivian VoApril 12, 2015sugared bacon omg. Get here right when they open and the wait was only 30 min.
Absolutely the best pancakes in NYC! No contest. Feb is pancake month and I def suggest partaking - the pumpkin streusel pancakes are insane.
- Martin OngMarch 25, 2016They just opened up a new section that's twice as large as their old place. Instead of lines there are empty tables now
Mommy ShortsJanuary 2, 2011The wait for the weekend brunch is too long for a kid, but if you can swing it, go for lunch on a weekday. Their famous pancakes are served at all hours. Banana is best.
- Nicole YaleMay 19, 2013Go during February for pancake month. Raspberry + chocolate with chocolate and caramel sauce are sinful.
Emily EganMarch 12, 2018If you can, come during the week. The line starts at like 8am on the weekends!
Anne EbelingAugust 29, 2010Well worth the wait - easily my favorite brunch spot in the city. Southern breakfast is amazing. Biscuit sandwich and brioche french toast also fantastic.
Row M.June 28, 20138:30am on a Friday morning. Got 2 seats at the counter. No wait. Went with the Southern breakfast, best bacon ever.
Jari MäkeläOctober 6, 2015Their sugar cured bacon is the best bacon around but it becomes crazy insane if you dip it to the maple cyrup and butter mix that comes with the blueberry pancakes.
Ashley SladekFebruary 23, 2013The hidden gem here is the delicious sugar cured bacon! It's a must-have, trust me :]
Try the Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich - This chicken sandwich is the truth! Get it for brunch instead of dinner though
Lauren OosterlinckMay 7, 2010grits and pancakes are perfection. buut don't ask for extra syrup - they don't give you enough in the first place - lest you're prepared to pay an additional 2 bucks! shakes aren't the best-still love
AlexFebruary 26, 2015I liked the blueberry pancakes a lot and the atmosphere was nice. But overall the experience felt a little overpriced and too much of a crowd.
BettieApril 8, 2013The french toast here was amazing, and this is coming from someone who normally HATES it.
AljoharahFebruary 1, 2022Yummy pancakes 🤤 but the place is busy in a crazy way! Wouldn’t come again 🙂
Pierce PiersonJanuary 5, 2013The tip list on foursquare is longer than the wait. You might finish reading by the time a table opens up!- Vivienne GucwaSeptember 21, 2014Get the huckleberry pancakes! Like eating a cloud of awesome with vanilla bean cream.
Marq RomeroFebruary 22, 2011Get the tomato fennel soup and the bacon duck goat cheese pizza. Then dip that pizza in the soup! Main course is pancakes!
Cheryl ChoSeptember 1, 2014Blueberry pancakes - syrup makes the meal. Foodgasm, sugar rush, strugglin
- Aly OradyDecember 28, 2014As a person that doesn't like pancakes, I can tell you the blueberry pancakes here are exceptional.
- Club MonacoMay 16, 2011So worthy of Best Brunch title, and home to beloved blueberry pancakes. There's also to-die-for brioche french toast.
Will GarréJune 9, 2012Blueberry pancakes are very good. They put a blueberry syrup/sauce on top. Blueberries in the batter, too. Fresh OJ rules.
Hailey FriedmanFebruary 6, 2016Voted the #1 favorite Brunch spot in NYC. According to this list: http://www.topfivecityguide.com/topfive-best-brunch-in-nyc/
Ian LitovichApril 4, 2013Probably the best pancakes I've ever had! If you go, it's a must order no doubt.
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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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Credit Cards
No
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Smoking
Yes
Music
Live Music
Restroom
Yes
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"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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