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Brunch/Lunch

1. The City Bakery

3 W 18th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Union Square · 657 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: I love the setting in here with the lighting and massive space. Sit up above, have a cookie and contemplate your life while people watching. -Yigit Pura, Top Chef Just Desserts

Extra Virgin is one of Brunch/Lunch.

2. Extra Virgin

8.1
259 W 4th St (btwn Charles & Perry St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 240 tips and reviews
Locanda Verde is one of Brunch/Lunch.

3. Locanda Verde

9.1
377 Greenwich St (at N Moore St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Tribeca · 508 tips and reviews
Num Pang Sandwich Shop is one of Brunch/Lunch.

4. Num Pang Sandwich Shop

21 E 12th St (btwn 5th Ave & University Pl), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Greenwich Village · 277 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the smoky pulled duroc pork sandwich. Smoky spiced-honey-glazed pork is crowned with julienned pickled carrots, fresh cilantro & sliced cucumber. It’s one of our #100best dishes & drinks of 2011. Read more.

Gottino Enoteca Salumeria is one of Brunch/Lunch.

5. Gottino Enoteca Salumeria

8.9
52 Greenwich Ave (at Perry St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · West Village · 106 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: It's italian meets tapas meets brunch. Get anything with their super chunky walnut pesto.

Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant is one of Brunch/Lunch.

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

Nina C.Nina C: I don't care if you get the beloved blueberry pancakes or not, but the must have here is the SUGAR-CURED BACON!

Café Gitane is one of Brunch/Lunch.

7. Café Gitane

8.4
242 Mott St (at Prince St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · NoLita · 304 tips and reviews
Blue Ribbon Bakery Kitchen is one of Brunch/Lunch.

8. Blue Ribbon Bakery Kitchen

35 Downing St (at Bedford St), New York, NY
Bakery · West Village · 121 tips and reviews
Freds is one of Brunch/Lunch.

9. Freds

660 Madison Ave Fl 9 (at E 60th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Upper East Side · 86 tips and reviews
The Hungarian Pastry Shop is one of Brunch/Lunch.

10. The Hungarian Pastry Shop

8.5
1030 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 110th & W 111th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · West Harlem · 188 tips and reviews

Gossip GirlGossip Girl: When do I leave the Upper East Side? When I know Columbia University cuties (like our caffeine-addicted friend D) await me at the other end of the long journey West. I have priorities! Read more.

11. Minetta Tavern

8.9
113 Macdougal St (at Minetta Ln), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 621 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Keith McNally's reborn Minetta is a masterpiece—an old New York saloon, modern steakhouse and celeb haunt all in one. The problem: getting in. (The Black Label Burger is worth it.) [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Phở Bằng is one of Brunch/Lunch.

12. Phở Bằng

8.2
157 Mott St (btwn Broome St & Grand St), New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Little Italy · 172 tips and reviews
The Fat Radish is one of Brunch/Lunch.

13. The Fat Radish

17 Orchard St (btwn Hester & Canal St), New York, NY
English Restaurant · Chinatown · 223 tips and reviews

14. Caffe Falai

265 Lafayette St (at Prince St.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · SoHo · 45 tips and reviews

Felix S.Felix Salmon: Wifi password is falai265

15. Falai Panetteria

79 Clinton St (btwn Stanton & Rivington St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Lower East Side · 25 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: This restaurant is our Italian neighbor on Clinton Street. Everything is amazing, particularly the pastas and desserts. They also have a great wine list.-Wylie Dufresne, Top Chef

16. Superfine

7.3
126 Front St (at Pearl St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · DUMBO · 179 tips and reviews

Mila R.Mila Russellqueen: The calamari was superfine!!! Yumi, yumi! Also great drinks & music... #gemütlich

17. Northern Spy Food Co.

511 E 12th St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Alphabet City · 316 tips and reviews

Zoe E.Zoe E.: Go to Northern Spy and get the chicken & egg sand. for brunch, and try the polenta!

18. Dressler

149 Broadway (btwn Driggs and Bedford Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 54 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: Sunday brunch is a local favorite at Dressler. - Inspector

19. Cornelia Street Cafe

29 Cornelia St (btwn Bleecker & W 4th St), New York, NY
Café · West Village · 111 tips and reviews

Patrick O.Patrick O'Reilly: Everyone was nice EXCEPT our waitress, young woman short dark hair. We had large group and she got her auto 20%, and was nasty the whole time. Food & drinks were all fantastic, would go back.

20. The Breslin Bar & Dining Room

16 W 29th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Gastropub · NoMad · 688 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: This is the place to tweet and be seen. Their meaty lunch menu includes terrines, ham, sea bass and steak, but the most popular entree is the lamb burger ($17). Read more.

21. Cafe Cluny

8.8
284 W 12th St (at W 4th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 271 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Cozy and reliable breakfast, lunch, and dinner from the peeps behind Odeon and Café Luxembourg. -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!

22. Buttermilk Channel

8.9
524 Court St (at Huntington St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 354 tips and reviews

Kevin K.Kevin Kearney: The chicken and waffles is ridiculously good

23. Norma's

119 W 56th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · Theater District · 312 tips and reviews

Food NetworkFood Network: Alex Guarnaschelli is in chocoholic heaven at Norma's at Le Parker Meridien with the Chocolate Decadence French Toast, on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.

24. Prune

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

BravoBravo: I’ve had MANY wonderful meals at Prune, but love to go for brunch for their numerous iterations of Bloody Marys with incredible garnishes. If you’ve got a party of four or more, ask for the only table

25. Belcourt

84 E 4th St (at 2nd), New York, NY
French Restaurant · East Village · 41 tips and reviews

26. DBGB Kitchen and Bar

299 Bowery (at E Houston St), New York, NY
Gastropub · East Village · 364 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Westaby: Go to DBGB for the meat. Stay for the beer. Ask for the Berliner Weisse. Finish up with a trip across Houston to Whole Foods' beer section for continued carousing at home.

27. Freemans

8.9
1 Freeman Aly (at Rivington St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 572 tips and reviews

How To Make It In AmericaHow To Make It In America: Favorite of the LES, Freemans and its designer Taavo Somer are credited with starting a whole new aesthetic both in food and fashion worlds.

28. JoeDough Sandwich Shop

135 1st Ave (btwn St. Marks & E 9th St.), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · East Village · 20 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Don't be conflicted about ordering "The Conflicted Jew": Mashed-up chicken liver & onions with sacrilegious bacon and on challah bread. Read more.

Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant is one of Brunch/Lunch.

29. 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!

30. Pulquería

7.7
11 Doyers St (btwn Pell St & Bowery), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Chinatown · 156 tips and reviews

Guest of a GuestGuest of a Guest: Sleeping in on Sundays are a thing of the past. Now it's all about salsa at Pulqueria's Sunday brunch. Read more.

Peels is one of Brunch/Lunch.

31. Peels

325 Bowery (at E 2nd St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · East Village · 381 tips and reviews
ABC Kitchen is one of Brunch/Lunch.

32. ABC Kitchen

9.2
35 E 18th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 721 tips and reviews
The Grey Dog is one of Brunch/Lunch.

33. The Grey Dog

8.8
242 W 16th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Café · Chelsea · 387 tips and reviews
The Grey Dog - Union Square is one of Brunch/Lunch.

34. The Grey Dog - Union Square

8.6
90 University Pl (btwn E 11th & E 12th St), New York, NY
Café · Greenwich Village · 326 tips and reviews
Delicatessen is one of Brunch/Lunch.

35. Delicatessen

54 Prince St (at Lafayette St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoLita · 370 tips and reviews
Pearl Oyster Bar is one of Brunch/Lunch.

36. Pearl Oyster Bar

18 Cornelia St (btw Bleecker & W 4th), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · West Village · 161 tips and reviews
The Modern is one of Brunch/Lunch.

37. The Modern

8.3
9 W 53rd St, New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 197 tips and reviews
Recipe is one of Brunch/Lunch.

38. Recipe

452 Amsterdam Ave (at W 82nd St.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Upper West Side · 29 tips and reviews
Bakehouse is one of Brunch/Lunch.

39. Bakehouse

113 Horatio St (West St), New York, NY
Bistro · West Village · 37 tips and reviews
Five Leaves is one of Brunch/Lunch.

40. Five Leaves

8.9
18 Bedford Ave (at Lorimer St), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Greenpoint · 535 tips and reviews
Jack's Wife Freda is one of Brunch/Lunch.

41. Jack's Wife Freda

8.8
226 Lafayette St (btwn Kenmare & Spring St), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · SoHo · 522 tips and reviews
Tortaria is one of Brunch/Lunch.

42. Tortaria

7.9
94 University Pl (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 191 tips and reviews
Asellina is one of Brunch/Lunch.

43. Asellina

420 Park Ave S (at E 29th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoMad · 77 tips and reviews
Vitae is one of Brunch/Lunch.

44. Vitae

4 E 46th St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 49 tips and reviews
Rye House is one of Brunch/Lunch.

45. Rye House

11 W 17th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Whisky Bar · Union Square · 231 tips and reviews
Boqueria Flatiron is one of Brunch/Lunch.

46. Boqueria Flatiron

8.9
53 W 19th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Flatiron District · 296 tips and reviews
Galli Restaurant is one of Brunch/Lunch.

47. Galli Restaurant

45 Mercer St (Broome & Grand Streets), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · SoHo · 142 tips and reviews
Antique Garage Soho is one of Brunch/Lunch.

48. Antique Garage Soho

8.4
41 Mercer St (at Grand St), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · SoHo · 123 tips and reviews