Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant
Bakery, Breakfast Spot, and Café$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
The experts at Serious Eats and New York Habitat recommend this place
"You have to get the chicken&waffles & the blueberry pancakes!!!"(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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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
Kari NicholasMay 2, 2018You can request plain pancakes if you don't want the fancy ones the menu lists
ZehavitDecember 13, 2013The Banana Walnut Pancakes and the Clinton St Omelette were amazing; A must try!!!!
RachelNovember 21, 2011Amazing breakfast food. If you go later in the day, it's less crowded. And definitely order the sugar-cured bacon!
Eric ChungDecember 7, 2010Just from the name, who would have thought they have the best brunch. One of the longest lines that I had to wait not in NYC but in the world that I've been to.
James CubbonJuly 25, 2014I'm from Melbourne, so I know about breakfast. However upon my arrival at Clinton St Baking I realized shit just got real. Woah.
Denis SosnovtsevFebruary 18, 2015The best brunch I've ever had. #1 for a reason. Get a blueberry pancakes for the table so everyone can try it, then explore as much of the menu as you can. Pictured: cheesy grits, Spanish scramble.
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.
JnrlStrMay 28, 2012Chicken Waffles in 2 hours. The wait is insane for brunch, trying coming later in the afternoon to walk right in.
- Club MonacoMay 16, 2011So worthy of Best Brunch title, and home to beloved blueberry pancakes. There's also to-die-for brioche french toast.
I never use syrup on the pancakes cuz its just that damn good!!!! The maple butter is like CRACK.
💫De'rick💫June 11, 2013I absolutely LOVE this restaurant!!! There is NO breakfast like the breakfast HERE!!!! #FATBOYTHOUGHTS!!!
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!
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.
Kelli MearsMay 10, 2013The sugar cured bacon. The raspberry jam. Eat them. You'll be so freaking happy you did.
Moussa KhedimellahAugust 26, 2013One of the best cheap place in NYC for ur breakfast or coffee time. Famous pankaces
Aly OradyDecember 28, 2014As a person that doesn't like pancakes, I can tell you the blueberry pancakes here are exceptional.
Mikala McCauleyAugust 31, 2018PLAIN PANCAKES and the maple butter. Don’t even bother with toppings... it’s delicious.
Alex MontuschiApril 26, 2015Pretty much the best brunch in NYC.Try not to look like a animal while devouring their Banana Pancakes with Warm Maple Butter. You might have to line up for a while, but it's worth the wait!
Pass the 2 hour wait by bringing the Times, getting coffee and a scone, and watching the staff at the empty coffee place across the street wonder what they're doing wrong.
Ashley SladekFebruary 23, 2013The hidden gem here is the delicious sugar cured bacon! It's a must-have, trust me :]
Rachel SmithOctober 16, 2015If you like sweet things go here! A bit too sweet for me. Even the bacon is covered in maple syrup!- Jenna Odett LaskinFebruary 3, 2012literally the best pancakes i've ever had. go for seasonal banana or pear. cash only.
Alec DadismanFebruary 14, 2016Grab coffee across the street while waiting. Once we got a text to be seated we still had to wait 10-15 additional mins for a table. Get the blueberry pancakes & sugar cured bacon. Worth the wait!
Liz CargillOctober 18, 2015You must have their blueberry pancakes! Takeaway to beat the long wait wasn't a bad idea
SarahMarch 5, 2011the bacon served with the southern breakfast is significantly different from the other bacons. this is my fav in NYC.
Masayuki YoshikawaDecember 27, 2013Try the Eggs Benedict - YUMMMMYYY!!!! :D Especially Biscuit part was so good!
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍July 24, 2016Clinton Street Baking Company had long remained at the top of my New York food adventures list. When you think brunch in NYC you think Clinton Street. The wait is totally worth it
- Try everything, and don't forget the sugar coated bacon!!
DAugust 8, 2012Everything is good!!! Especially their blueberry pancakes and I'm not a huge fan of pancakes.
BettieApril 8, 2013The french toast here was amazing, and this is coming from someone who normally HATES it.
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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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No
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Smoking
Yes
Music
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Restroom
Yes
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