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Peels

Peels

(Now Closed)
Breakfast Spot and American Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
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  • Dina F.
    Dina FierroJuly 16, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    There's an off-menu "secret burger" with house-made pimento cheese, house-cured bacon + more - ask your server for the deets!
  • Kristin B.
    Kristin BookerMay 31, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The best fried chicken north of Virginia, this is the highest-quality comfort food you can buy. The drinks don't suck, either. :)
  • Benny W.
    Benny WongAugust 19, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Most people say the fish tacos, but be sure to get the fried chicken sandwich for lunch. Order two éntrees if you must!
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    AlDecember 8, 2013
    Great brunch place in the Bowery
  • joseph r.
    joseph raccugliaSeptember 15, 2011
    Awesome. Simple construction of dishes, but they are FULL of flavor. Cocktails are excellent too.
  • WillMcD
    WillMcDJuly 31, 2011
    Word to the wise. Be extra careful when sitting at the upstairs bar. The stools are super rocky. Just saw my wife bite it.
  • Nancy C.
    Nancy ChuangAugust 7, 2011
    The sundae is to die for!! Sweet, salty, soft, hard, an insane combo of goodies inside one yummy treat!
  • Price
    PriceSeptember 9, 2012
    Build your own biscuit and somehow incorporate the amazing fried chicken. Michelada needs ice, not great.
  • John K.
    John KirbySeptember 19, 2013
    I doubt you could get a better breakfast in New York, Wonderful
  • Steve S.
    Steve SchlafmanApril 4, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the meatloaf but you'll need to order a side of mashed potatoes. It's pretty special.
  • Scott P.
    Scott PearlmanJanuary 29, 2012
    Get the super healthy quinoa salad to balance out the fried chicken and French fries.
  • Belle L.
    Belle LenzOctober 10, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    The Peels sundae is delicious. Get it to share or keep it all to yourself. It's perfect.
  • Mary Elise Chavez
    Mary Elise ChavezApril 7, 2012
    Build-a-biscuit is possibly one of the best things ever. Objects in picture are larger than they appear.
  • Rafi S.heart icon on user image
    Rafi SyedJanuary 30, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Ask for the secret burger. Pimento cheese, homemade bacon, parmesan tater tots. Nuff said.
  • Carrot C.
    Carrot CreativeJanuary 28, 2013
    Build your own biscuit on the weekends, fancy cocktails on weekdays.
  • Max S.
    Max SklarMay 1, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Upstairs has kind of a rustic feel in the middle of Manhattan. Good for a big breakfast.
  • David K.
    David KaplanAugust 11, 2013
    Try the Build Your Own Biscuit: Fried Chicken, Gravy, Scrambled Eggs
  • Alasdair M.
    Alasdair MonkOctober 12, 2013
    The biscuit with eggs, cheese and sausage was incredible.
  • emma t.heart icon on user image
    emma tangorenJune 24, 2012
    waiting for a table? order an iced coffee while you wait from the to-go counter inside.
  • Charlie K.
    Charlie KaplanMay 12, 2012
    Shrimp grits are amazing, but this is the preppiest place I've been since I graduated college.
  • Brighid G.
    Brighid GApril 5, 2011
    Great for a rainy day. Sit upstairs and watch the rain and trees blow through the great big windows.
  • Village Voice
    Village VoiceAugust 15, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    We love the monkey bread! (Note: no monkeys are harmed in the making of this bread)
  • Jamie W.
    Jamie WeisbergApril 10, 2011
    Delicious quinoa salad, as well as one of the best cheeseburgers I've ever had. All wines are domestic and delicious!
  • Helen L.
    Helen LeeFebruary 8, 2012
    The Parker House rolls are croissant on the outside, brioche on the inside. So wrong it's de-licious.
  • Alex R.heart icon on user image
    Alex RainertDecember 23, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Shrimp and grits make for a unique killer (though rich) breakfast.
  • Shannon M.
    Shannon McCookJanuary 27, 2012
    Red quinoa pumpkin kale salad is fantastic and vegan (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
  • Kathleen B.
    Kathleen BroderickJanuary 23, 2013
    Get a biscuit, brussel sprouts and fried chicken!! To die for!
  • Cheapeats I.
    Cheapeats IncSeptember 24, 2011
    Home cooking, 3 in 1 pie & other tasty desserts. Delicous Stumptown coffee.
  • Olutosin F.
    Olutosin FashusiFebruary 13, 2013
    on the expensive side but try the biscuits.. your choice of eggs bacon ham etc
  • ºDamian W.heart icon on user image
    ºDamian White ºAugust 5, 2013
    They serve Sir Kensington's ketchup! Ain't no Heinz here fool!!
  • Hr R.
    Hr RyuMarch 7, 2013
    Village Voice's 10 Best NY Burgers: Cheeseeee (burger)
  • Anne T.
    Anne TaillandierJune 1, 2013
    Loved the shrimps & grits! Not big on the fish tacos.
  • Lauren P.
    Lauren PiresJuly 20, 2013
    Love the look and feel of this place! The food here is pretty delish (maybe a little over priced)! The service, however, is just plain awful. They disappoint me every time.
  • D L.
    D LivingstonOctober 17, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    For Brunch, go a little early and beat the crowds. The Atticus Finch is good and you can't go wrong with the biscuits.
  • Veronica H.
    Veronica HFebruary 16, 2011
    Go for the biscuits alone. organic scrambled eggs, sausage patty, and gravy on a biscuit- it's bliss.
  • nope n.
    nope noJanuary 28, 2011
    Boring. Actually had to send the steak back, that's a first for me. Would recommend getting drinks at the bar upstairs, the ambiance and liquor may be all this place has going for it.
  • Vishal G.
    Vishal GuptaJanuary 1, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    The shrimp and grits are insanity.
  • Jeff M.
    Jeff ManciniMarch 19, 2011
    Eggs and greens with side of cheddar jalapeño grits. Yum. Horchata drink is amazing.
  • Eric F.heart icon on user image
    Eric FriedmanOctober 23, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    try a biscuit and a coffee for a great afternoon snack + pick-me-up. get the amazing jelly on the side.
  • Ye W.
    Ye WangAugust 5, 2011
    Oh and Bowery Hotel is like two doors down. Definitely a cool place for food and drinks afterwards.
  • Alex R.heart icon on user image
    Alex RainertOctober 31, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Have their banging' new steak and pimiento cheese sammy and put it on the Underhill's bill.
  • Pati A.heart icon on user image
    Pati AmorosoJanuary 23, 2013
    Best selection of music EVAR! Great Spa Omelette!
  • Rent the Runway
    Rent the RunwayApril 27, 2011
    Make your dream meal with the build-a-biscuit menu and get a Hairy Mary. You'll be so happy :)
  • Nick B.heart icon on user image
    Nick BurtoJanuary 12, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Get the New York Shrub: rye, lemon juice, simple syrup, reduced balsamic vinegar!
  • Sarah C.
    Sarah ConradApril 8, 2011
    Build your own biscuit. Build your own biscuit. BUILD YOUR OWN BISCUIT!
  • David P.
    David PhillipsMarch 11, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Head to the upstairs bar for an excellently crafted cocktail.
  • TV Food Maps
    TV Food MapsSeptember 2, 2014
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  • Sonal U.
    Sonal UMarch 5, 2011
    The ambiance is warm and welcoming but the food is just okay. Come here to check out the scene and have their inventive and tasty cocktails.
  • Robert M. S.
    Robert M. Strain, Jr.September 8, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    I tried the Fried Chicken, with Corn and Watermelon last night, with the yogurt mousse dessert and it was quite good...
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