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The Best Brunches In New York
Commerce is one of The Best Brunches In New York.

1. Commerce

50 Commerce St (at Barrow St.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 153 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: All foodies agree that this could quite possibly be the best brunch in NYC! We recommend the Gently Smoked Bacon, Egg and Cheese on an English Muffin. Cash only!

Maialino is one of The Best Brunches In New York.

2. Maialino

2 Lexington Ave (at Gramercy Park N), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 460 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Come here anytime, but Brunch is spectacular. Start with the Uova al Contadino and the Salumi Misti. Don’t fill up and have some pastries too…Brioche Caramellato.

Pastis is one of The Best Brunches In New York.

3. Pastis

9 9th Ave (at Little W 12th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 324 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Still chic after all these years (it’s been around since 1999) and remains one of our favorite sports for brunch of Seared Tuna Nicoise.

Balthazar is one of The Best Brunches In New York.

4. Balthazar

9.0
80 Spring St (at Crosby St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · SoHo · 1057 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: A NYC Institution, which has one of the best brunches around. Try the Sour Cream and Hazelnut Waffles with Warm Berries!

David Burke Townhouse is one of The Best Brunches In New York.

5. David Burke Townhouse

133 E 61st St (at Lexington Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Upper East Side · 68 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Possibly one of the best brunches in the city, the lobster scrambled eggs are an absolute must!

Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant is one of The Best Brunches In New York.

6. Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant

8.7
4 Clinton St (at E Houston St), New York, NY
Bakery · Lower East Side · 973 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Could this be the best brunch in NYC? Expect a long, but worth it, wait. Then devour an order of the Pear Waffles – a seasonal special!

Sarabeth's Central Park South is one of The Best Brunches In New York.

7. Sarabeth's Central Park South

8.5
40 Central Park S (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 559 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: This is a great place for Brunch or Lunch. Try the Cream of Tomato Soup and the Grilled Smoked Mozzarella Sandwich. The burger is pretty tasty too!

Penelope is one of The Best Brunches In New York.

8. Penelope

159 Lexington Ave (at E 30th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Rose Hill · 423 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: A beacon in a restaurant-deprived area. Get the dream-worthy Penny Egg Sandwich, breakfast & brunch are hard to match. The moist red velvet cake with fantastic frosting alone is worth the trip. Read more.

Freemans is one of The Best Brunches In New York.

9. Freemans

8.9
1 Freeman Aly (at Rivington St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 569 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Walk down Freeman’s Alley and settle in for a fantastic brunch. We’d go with the Roast Pork Sandwich, The Raised Waffle or the Freemans Piedmontese Cheeseburger.

The Dutch is one of The Best Brunches In New York.

10. The Dutch

8.4
131 Sullivan St (at Prince St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · SoHo · 458 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Dine at night if you like a very loud atmosphere and vibrant bar scene, or dine for lunch if you prefer a quieter atmosphere. Don’t miss the Fried Green Tomatoes with Shrimp or the Turkey Sandwich.

Jack's Wife Freda is one of The Best Brunches In New York.

11. Jack's Wife Freda

8.7
226 Lafayette St (btwn Kenmare & Spring St), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · SoHo · 521 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: We love coming to this effortlessly cute spot for a romantic brunch. Definitely try the Prego Roll, the Rosewater Waffle or the Green Shakshuka and a Sweetened Iced Green Tea.

Cookshop is one of The Best Brunches In New York.

12. Cookshop

8.9
156 10th Ave (btwn W 19th St & W 20th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Chelsea · 520 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Leave your name for a table and take a stroll on the Highline as you wait to be called. Great ambiance, good service and fresh ingredients combine for an excellent brunch or lunch spot.

Shopsin's General Store is one of The Best Brunches In New York.

13. Shopsin's General Store

120 Essex St (btwn Delancey & Rivington), New York, NY
Diner · Lower East Side · 130 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Who knew that combining two of our favorite things (pancakes and mac & cheese) could be so righteous! Get the Mo’Betta and find out for yourself. Cash only.

Cafe Orlin is one of The Best Brunches In New York.

14. Cafe Orlin

41 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Café · East Village · 403 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: An East Village brunch staple - cheap and consistently delicious. The pumpkin pancakes are to die for, trust us!

Rosemary's is one of The Best Brunches In New York.

15. Rosemary's

9.0
18 Greenwich Ave (at W 10th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 384 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: There's almost always a wait at this hotspot, so be prepared. Once you snag a table, don't forget to visit the rooftop garden. Amazing for both brunch and dinner - everything is super fresh!

L'Apicio is one of The Best Brunches In New York.

16. L'Apicio

13 E 1st St (btwn Bowery & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 119 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: From the chef behind Dell'Anima, you're sure to have a great meal here - whether it's the lamb shank hash for brunch, or any of the fresh pastas for dinner. Try to snag an outside table if possible!

The Smith is one of The Best Brunches In New York.

17. The Smith

8.6
55 3rd Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 517 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Solid American cuisine with reasonable prices. If you like such staples as mac & cheese, braised short ribs and chicken pot pie, this is your kind of place.

ABC Kitchen is one of The Best Brunches In New York.

18. ABC Kitchen

9.2
35 E 18th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 720 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: The décor is absolutely stunning, and it doesn’t outshine the excellent food. Try Fluke Sashimi, Kasha and Bowtie Pasta with Veal Meatballs and the Salted Caramel Ice Cream Sundae.

Jane is one of The Best Brunches In New York.

19. Jane

100 W Houston St (btwn Thompson St & LaGuardia Pl), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 313 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: The Vanilla Bean French Toast here cannot be missed at brunch. Also great for dinner - be sure to order the Toasted Ricotta Gnocchi to start.

Norma's is one of The Best Brunches In New York.

20. Norma's

119 W 56th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · Theater District · 311 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: This is the perfect place to go to satisfy your inner sweet tooth. Bring a date and split the ‘wa-za’, a fruit filled Belgium waffle covered with raspberry hollandaise sauce, bananas and blueberries.

Prune is one of The Best Brunches In New York.

21. Prune

54 E 1st St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 292 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Pair their signature Bloody Mary with their crowd-favorite Dutch Pancake. Be sure to get here early to beat the morning brunch rush!