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Peels

Peels

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Breakfast Spot and American Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
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  • Victoria H.
    Victoria HarmanAugust 6, 2013
    Fried green tomato BLT was phenomenal!
  • Sparkie
    SparkieSeptember 25, 2012
    East Village – Brunch cocktails $10, menu prices vary but build your own buscuit!
  • Kimberly V.
    Kimberly VanderpolOctober 16, 2011
    Get the fried chicken sandwich- sooo good! Skip the turkey gobblecado- disappointment!!
  • Steve L.
    Steve LeVineOctober 9, 2012
    Try the Hibiscus Ice Tea - Slightly tart, slightly sweet.
  • Charles B.
    Charles BSeptember 15, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    build your own biscuit. great spot, but gotta be ready for a bit of a wait.
  • Matthew M.heart icon on user image
    Matthew McdonaldNovember 30, 2013
    Build your own biscuit. Do it.
  • Marci S.
    Marci SternJune 11, 2011
    Do yourself a favor and order the off-the-menu burger. Heaven on a perfectly-charred bun.
  • Pei
    PeiNovember 19, 2012
    Shrimp and grits are heavenly. I want a bigger portion!!
  • Jeong Sun P.
    Jeong Sun ParkJanuary 6, 2014
    Try the Biscuit With Egg And Country Ham
  • Tribeca
    TribecaApril 11, 2012
    Delicious baked goods to go or lovely Southern-inspired sit-down spot
  • Kevin L.
    Kevin LippertAugust 6, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Don't miss the Housemade Tasso potato chips
  • Mike S.
    Mike SingletonJanuary 4, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    The view from upstairs is great, if you get the choice find a cozy booth up there
  • Alex R.heart icon on user image
    Alex RainertJuly 7, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    They just added fish tacos to the menu and they're the cat's pajamas. Seriously. Order them.
  • Carolina d.
    Carolina de BarrosAugust 8, 2011
    Sit upstairs and get a Spiced Colada! Recommended by bartender Collin, who is greattttt!
  • Sam C.
    Sam CMay 9, 2013
    Takes reservations for breakfast. Try the biscuits
  • Melanie
    MelanieNovember 2, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Pan-fried potato dumplings as a dinner appetizer. So good.
  • Sarah W.
    Sarah WulfeckMay 19, 2011
    Delicious coffee, scrumptious eggs. Mmmmm. Also, the pastries should be illegal.
  • Julian N.heart icon on user image
    Julian NamAugust 30, 2013
    Summer Vegetable Gratin. Soooo goooood. Yum!!!
  • Gansevoort Hotel Group M.
    This is one of our all time favorite places! They just know comfort foods!
  • Alex R.heart icon on user image
    Alex RainertJanuary 13, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    If you're in the mood for something sweet, you could do worse than the homemade ice cream sandwich.
  • Eric F.heart icon on user image
    Eric FriedmanJune 1, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Get the gobblecado - its a great lunch sandwich with awesome spicy chips
  • Tony R.heart icon on user image
    Tony RomeroSeptember 19, 2011
    Hype in Bowery ! Ask for the "chocolate brownie" & their "banana bread".
  • Lauren M.
    Lauren MyerJanuary 27, 2013
    Build your own biscuit is amazing!!!
  • Vipul P.
    Vipul PatelJuly 13, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the biscuit with scrambled eggs, and bacon, and pepper jack, and cheddar.
  • wonderMode.com
    wonderMode.comJuly 11, 2011
    Amazing brunch & great cocktails - ensure dine upstairs as more ambiance.
  • Veronica C.
    Veronica ChanSeptember 28, 2011
    The shrimp and grits are kick-ass here. Fried chicken is good too, but it's a small portion for what it costs.
  • Amy C.
    Amy CarothersAugust 24, 2011
    September is National Chicken and Biscuit Month: Scoring the Southern Specialty http://exm.nr/ojsqkd Read more
  • Us Weekly
    Us WeeklySeptember 20, 2013
    Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo enjoyed a romantic meal at Peels. Read more
  • duane a.
    duane aliahApril 6, 2012
    Fish tacos and the blueberries mess are amazing
  • Francesca K.
    Francesca KrihelyFebruary 4, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the Beer battered squid, shrimp & grits and oysters
  • Amanda B.
    Amanda BaldaufJanuary 20, 2013
    Build your own biscuit. Do it.
  • Josephine S.
    Josephine SonNovember 13, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Amazing biscuits! Heard they've got the best fried chicken in town!
  • Rebecca Z.
    Rebecca ZhouAugust 15, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Sit upstairs if you can. Makes you feel like you are at a country house.
  • Darren M.
    Darren MurphMay 21, 2012
    Get the fries! The ketchup here makes them amazing!
  • Veronica H.
    Veronica HJune 18, 2012
    Order the biscuits and sausage gravy with poached eggs.
  • Andy B.
    Andy BonventreJanuary 17, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Order the secret burger for dinner. Good stuff.
  • Hannah N.
    Hannah NordgrenJanuary 18, 2011
    two words: Creamed collards. Also, the blackberry eton mess fool cinches an excellent meal.
  • Jen S.
    Jen SnowOctober 3, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the homemade blackberry jam. For me, the biscuit is just an excuse for ordering it. Share both.
  • Muna
    MunaAugust 1, 2012
    Squid is delicious, skip the buttermilk ice cream.
  • Sarah N.heart icon on user image
    Sarah NelsonMarch 2, 2012
    Same owner as Freeman's- good for Brunch, coffee/pastry drive-by or dinner.
  • Jeremy J.
    Jeremy JohnstoneFebruary 3, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Come on a weekday afternoon, sit upstairs at the bar on a sunny day. Perfect spot.
  • Mike S.
    Mike SingletonMay 27, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the bloody mary: comes with either a lemon, lime, or olive. Top 3 in the area.
  • Amanda
    AmandaNovember 21, 2011
    If you love food and drink, you have come to the right place!!
  • Erik M.heart icon on user image
    Erik MichielsenNovember 30, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The yogurt / labneh is spectacular.
  • kimberly a.
    kimberly aguileraJanuary 4, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Lovely place for a coffee any time of the day.
  • lisa l.
    lisa limMarch 10, 2013
    Great place for drinks upstairs!
  • The Salup Group
    The Salup GroupOctober 26, 2010
    We recommend the Montauk Squid and definitely check out the pecan sticky buns at the bakery!
  • Valerie B.
    Valerie BrownOctober 29, 2011
    Life changer. Fried Chicken, burger, A MUST!
  • Lane W.
    Lane WoodAugust 21, 2011
    Look out Chick-fil-a. The fried chicken sandwich has won me over. Get it.
  • Eva
    EvaNovember 23, 2011
    Be sure to build-a-biscuit. Bloody mary is spicy and strong like bull.
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