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Best Brunch Spots in New York City
Cafe Cluny is one of Best Brunch Spots in New York City.

1. Cafe Cluny

8.8
284 W 12th St (at W 4th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 270 tips and reviews

Katie S.Katie Schloss: I'm in love with the Grapefruit Brûlée, but if you need a bit more sustenance, the Organic Three Egg Omelette with Fresh Herbs is amazing, too.

Extra Virgin is one of Best Brunch Spots in New York City.

2. Extra Virgin

7.8
259 W 4th St (btwn Charles & Perry St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 240 tips and reviews

Katie S.Katie Schloss: I recommend bringing a huge group and ordering everything on the menu. Really. Suggestions include the Virgin Frittata and the Oregano Roasted Chicken Sandwich.

Good Restaurant is one of Best Brunch Spots in New York City.

3. Good Restaurant

89 Greenwich Ave (btwn Bank & W 12th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 106 tips and reviews

Katie S.Katie Schloss: Sit outside and enjoy the Basil Goat Cheese Egg Scramble with Toasted Sourdough and Marinated Cherry Tomatoes. I always get it with egg whites.

Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant is one of Best Brunch Spots in New York City.

4. 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

Katie S.Katie Schloss: The Banana Walnut Pancakes here spoiled me for life. Long waits for brunch though, so pop into Gesamtkunstwerk across the street while you wait & check out the latest Three Jane accessories!

Blue Ribbon Bakery Kitchen is one of Best Brunch Spots in New York City.

5. Blue Ribbon Bakery Kitchen

35 Downing St (at Bedford St), New York, NY
Bakery · West Village · 121 tips and reviews

Katie S.Katie Schloss: Yes, I've ordered the profiteroles for breakfast here once, but most of the time, it's the Blue Benedict.

Essex Restaurant is one of Best Brunch Spots in New York City.

6. Essex Restaurant

119 Rivington Street (Corner of Essex Street), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 217 tips and reviews

Katie S.Katie Schloss: With a $22.95 brunch special that gets you 3 Bloody Marys, Mimomas, or Screwdrivers, Essex is probably the best brunch deal in the city. Awesome for big groups.

Balthazar is one of Best Brunch Spots in New York City.

7. Balthazar

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

Katie S.Katie Schloss: Known for their bread, we recommend the Scrambled Eggs In a Puff Pastry with Wild Mushrooms and Asparagus or if you are watching your carbs, try an Egg White Omelette With Herbs.

Friend of a Farmer is one of Best Brunch Spots in New York City.

8. Friend of a Farmer

8.0
77 Irving Pl (btwn E 18th & E 19th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 348 tips and reviews

Katie S.Katie Schloss: Eggs are a must at this Gramercy eatery. We like the Farmers Market Omelette with Fresh Spinach, Sauteed Mushroom & Cheddar Cheese.

Jane is one of Best Brunch Spots in New York City.

9. Jane

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

Katie S.Katie Schloss: Strawberry butter & Vanilla Bean French Toast. Enough Said.

10. Norma's

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

Katie S.Katie Schloss: Home to the $1,000 Omelette, come with the intent to share. The Waz-Za Waffles are definitely "wow-ing" for not only the taste but the portion size.

11. Market Table

8.5
54 Carmine St (Bedforf), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 145 tips and reviews

Katie S.Katie Schloss: I love the Parsnip & Apple Soup with Pine Nuts, Brown Butter, and Pickled Winter Radish. The specials are always great, so be sure to check those out, too!

Peels is one of Best Brunch Spots in New York City.

12. Peels

325 Bowery (at E 2nd St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · East Village · 381 tips and reviews
The Smith is one of Best Brunch Spots in New York City.

13. The Smith

8.6
55 3rd Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 516 tips and reviews
Freemans is one of Best Brunch Spots in New York City.

14. Freemans

8.9
1 Freeman Aly (at Rivington St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 569 tips and reviews
The Sunburnt Cow is one of Best Brunch Spots in New York City.

15. The Sunburnt Cow

137 Avenue C (btwn E 8th & E 9th St), New York, NY
Australian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 95 tips and reviews
The Smile is one of Best Brunch Spots in New York City.

16. The Smile

26 Bond St (btwn Bowery & Lafayette St), New York, NY
Café · NoHo · 396 tips and reviews
The Dutch is one of Best Brunch Spots in New York City.

17. The Dutch

8.4
131 Sullivan St (at Prince St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · SoHo · 457 tips and reviews

Katie S.Katie Schloss: Home to the best Bloody Mary...EVER.

Cookshop is one of Best Brunch Spots in New York City.

18. Cookshop

8.9
156 10th Ave (btwn W 19th St & W 20th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Chelsea · 520 tips and reviews
Locanda Verde is one of Best Brunch Spots in New York City.

19. Locanda Verde

9.1
377 Greenwich St (at N Moore St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Tribeca · 507 tips and reviews
Joseph Leonard is one of Best Brunch Spots in New York City.

20. Joseph Leonard

9.2
170 Waverly Pl (btwn Christopher & W 10th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 400 tips and reviews
Hundred Acres is one of Best Brunch Spots in New York City.

21. Hundred Acres

38 Macdougal St (btwn Prince & W Houston St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · SoHo · 209 tips and reviews
AQUAGRILL is one of Best Brunch Spots in New York City.

22. AQUAGRILL

210 Spring St (at 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Financial Service · SoHo · 164 tips and reviews