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The Best Brunch Spots in New York
Discover the best brunch spots in New York, recommended by World of Mouth experts.
Finding the best brunch places in New York City can be a weekend adventure all its own. With so many options, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, but that's where we come in. Our carefully curated list features the best brunch spots in New York, from innovative fusion meals at Thai Diner to gourmet pizzas at Emily, and even more traditional New York breakfast options like Absolute Bagels. Whether you're a local or a visitor exploring the Big Apple, this guide is your one-stop resource for the must-visit brunch restaurants in New Yor . Our recommendations all come from top chefs, food writers, and sommeliers, including Daniel Modlin, Wylie Dufres, and Marcelo Ballardin. So, skip the usual breakfast routine this weekend and keep reading to find the perfect brunch spot for you.
Thai Diner
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186 Mott St
186 Mott St, New York, NY 10012, USA
Thai Diner is a casual eatery where Thai and American cuisines blend in an unexpected yet delightful manner. The restaurant offers a variety of inventive, playful, yet approachable dishes, with the egg sandwich with cheese, sai oua herbal sausage, and Thai basil wrapped in roti being a standout. While it respects Thai traditions, Thai Diner is known for its fun twists on classic Thai dishes, making it a must-visit for lunch.
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Thai and American cuisine come together in a deliciously unexpected way at Thai DinerThai and American cuisine come together in a deliciously unexpected way at Thai Diner. With a menu full of inventive and playful dishes that are still approachable, this casual eatery is a standout in the crowded New York City food scene. Don’t miss out on the heavenly egg sandwich with cheese, sai oua herbal sausage and Thai basil wrapped in roti. One of my favorite brunch items in town!
Emily
919 Fulton St
919 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11238, USA
Emily is a restaurant known for its wood-fired pizzas, the acclaimed Emmy burger, and other delicious dishes like chicken wings. The Emmy burger, a customer favorite, is made with Pat LaFrieda dry-aged beef, EMMY sauce, caramelized onion, Grafton cheddar, all on a pretzel bun. The restaurant also offers a variety of pizzas, from classic to white pizzas with unique toppings like pistachio and truffle sottocenere.
Recommended by
Emily could be considered a pizzeria, but actually they are famous for their burger! During the week they only offer 25 burgers which pretty much sell out in the first hour of opening and during the weekend brunch, they offer unlimited amounts.We went for the weekend brunch to not risk being left out without the famous Emmy Burger, and we can confirm this is in our opinion the best burger on earth!The Emmy burger looks like this: Pat LaFrieda dry-aged beef, EMMY sauce, caramelized onion, Grafton cheddar and all this on a pretzel bun!
Absolute Bagels
2788 Broadway
2788 Broadway, New York, NY 10025, USA
Absolute Bagels is a popular bagel shop known for its delicious bagels that are worth the wait in line. According to extensive research by many visitors, it's a must-try spot for bagel lovers. Many customers have expressed their satisfaction with the taste and quality, making sure to revisit on their subsequent trips.
Recommended by
It feels like you are obligated to have at least one bagel when you visit New York. We did an extensive research until deciding this was going to be the place to try a bagel in NYC. We can't tell if it's the best in the city, but one thing is sure, that bagel was super good and we will have it again on our next visit!
La Mercerie
53 Howard St
53 Howard St, New York, NY 10013, USA
La Mercerie is a French concept restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, offering a delightful balance of classical and avant-garde practices in its cuisine. The restaurant, located within the Roman and Williams Guild, is known for its elegant and inviting atmosphere, making it an ideal stopping point after a stroll through Soho. With a variety of dishes that range from oysters and champagne to bread with seaweed, La Mercerie offers a thoughtful reimagination of everyday French cooking.
Recommended by
Chic place to relax after and long walk through Soho.This place is elegant, inviting and delicious. French concept that serves up breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great spot to have your Sunday breakfast, mimosas on the speed button. Oysters champagne, bread with seaweed and plenty more. It’s an ideal place for a stop by after a long walk through Soho.
Jack's Wife Freda
226 Lafayette St
226 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012, USA
Jack's Wife Freda is a lively all-day bistro known for its American-Mediterranean cuisine and classic cocktails. The restaurant is a favorite for breakfast and brunch, often bustling with a young, smart crowd. With multiple locations, it continues to maintain its authentic atmosphere, making it a great spot to observe the creative crowd.
Recommended by
SoHo’s most popular breakfast and brunch.The coolest breakfast in SoHo, always full so be prepared to queue for a while among young smart crowd. Mornings are fantastic but the place also serves lunch and dinner. Great way to observe SoHo creative crowd which is part of the fun in this place. The restaurant might be growing to a franchise since another place has already been opened in Williamsburg. Hopefully this does not screw the bubbling authentic atmosphere.
GERTIE
357 Grand St
357 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA
GERTIE is a vibrant diner in Williamsburg, well-known for its Jewish Deli offerings. The restaurant serves a variety of deli sandwiches, bagels, bialys, and salads, making it an ideal spot for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. With a modern take on classic 'Jew-ish' cuisine, GERTIE also offers full-service catering packages for various occasions.
Recommended by
Jewish Deli serving great bagels, deli sandwiches etc in Williamsburg.Some of the best bagels in New York are served at Gertie in Williamsburg. This colorful deli/diner serves deli sandwiches, bagels, bialys and salads for breakfast, brunch and lunch.
Sunday In Brooklyn / Williamsburg
348 Wythe Ave
348 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249, USA
Sunday In Brooklyn / Williamsburg is a go-to spot for brunch enthusiasts, well-known for its legendary pancakes and a wide variety of egg dishes like omelettes and shakshuka. This restaurant also offers a selection of cocktails, complementing their brunch menu. Providing a comfortable atmosphere, Sunday In Brooklyn / Williamsburg is open seven days a week, with extended hours for dinner on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Brunch, eggs, and legendary pancakes!Sunday in Brooklyn on Wythe Avenue serves pancakes that are legendary, with good reason. Plenty of brunch egg dishes, like omelettes and shakshuka. Cocktails, too.
Abraço
81 E 7th St
81 E 7th St, New York, NY 10003, USA
Abraço, located in the East Village, is known for its fantastic pastries and perfect coffee. This establishment, which is a local institution, has a warm and inviting atmosphere. A must-try at Abraço is their olive oil cake, highly recommended by visitors.
Recommended by
The best coffee shop in NYC, by far.Abraco is an east village institution. No computers allowed. Used to be no card, but the pandemic changed that. What it didnt change is the amazing vibes, fantastic pastry, and perfect coffee. Whatever you do, get the olive oil cake!!!
Thai Diner
186 Mott St
186 Mott St, New York, NY 10012, USA
Thai Diner is a casual eatery where Thai and American cuisines blend in an unexpected yet delightful manner. The restaurant offers a variety of inventive, playful, yet approachable dishes, with the egg sandwich with cheese, sai oua herbal sausage, and Thai basil wrapped in roti being a standout. While it respects Thai traditions, Thai Diner is known for its fun twists on classic Thai dishes, making it a must-visit for lunch.
Recommended by
Thai and American cuisine come together in a deliciously unexpected way at Thai DinerThai and American cuisine come together in a deliciously unexpected way at Thai Diner. With a menu full of inventive and playful dishes that are still approachable, this casual eatery is a standout in the crowded New York City food scene. Don’t miss out on the heavenly egg sandwich with cheese, sai oua herbal sausage and Thai basil wrapped in roti. One of my favorite brunch items in town!
Emily
919 Fulton St
919 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11238, USA
Emily is a restaurant known for its wood-fired pizzas, the acclaimed Emmy burger, and other delicious dishes like chicken wings. The Emmy burger, a customer favorite, is made with Pat LaFrieda dry-aged beef, EMMY sauce, caramelized onion, Grafton cheddar, all on a pretzel bun. The restaurant also offers a variety of pizzas, from classic to white pizzas with unique toppings like pistachio and truffle sottocenere.
Recommended by
Emily could be considered a pizzeria, but actually they are famous for their burger! During the week they only offer 25 burgers which pretty much sell out in the first hour of opening and during the weekend brunch, they offer unlimited amounts.We went for the weekend brunch to not risk being left out without the famous Emmy Burger, and we can confirm this is in our opinion the best burger on earth!The Emmy burger looks like this: Pat LaFrieda dry-aged beef, EMMY sauce, caramelized onion, Grafton cheddar and all this on a pretzel bun!
Absolute Bagels
2788 Broadway
2788 Broadway, New York, NY 10025, USA
Absolute Bagels is a popular bagel shop known for its delicious bagels that are worth the wait in line. According to extensive research by many visitors, it's a must-try spot for bagel lovers. Many customers have expressed their satisfaction with the taste and quality, making sure to revisit on their subsequent trips.
Recommended by
It feels like you are obligated to have at least one bagel when you visit New York. We did an extensive research until deciding this was going to be the place to try a bagel in NYC. We can't tell if it's the best in the city, but one thing is sure, that bagel was super good and we will have it again on our next visit!
La Mercerie
53 Howard St
53 Howard St, New York, NY 10013, USA
La Mercerie is a French concept restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, offering a delightful balance of classical and avant-garde practices in its cuisine. The restaurant, located within the Roman and Williams Guild, is known for its elegant and inviting atmosphere, making it an ideal stopping point after a stroll through Soho. With a variety of dishes that range from oysters and champagne to bread with seaweed, La Mercerie offers a thoughtful reimagination of everyday French cooking.
Recommended by
Chic place to relax after and long walk through Soho.This place is elegant, inviting and delicious. French concept that serves up breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great spot to have your Sunday breakfast, mimosas on the speed button. Oysters champagne, bread with seaweed and plenty more. It’s an ideal place for a stop by after a long walk through Soho.
Jack's Wife Freda
226 Lafayette St
226 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012, USA
Jack's Wife Freda is a lively all-day bistro known for its American-Mediterranean cuisine and classic cocktails. The restaurant is a favorite for breakfast and brunch, often bustling with a young, smart crowd. With multiple locations, it continues to maintain its authentic atmosphere, making it a great spot to observe the creative crowd.
Recommended by
SoHo’s most popular breakfast and brunch.The coolest breakfast in SoHo, always full so be prepared to queue for a while among young smart crowd. Mornings are fantastic but the place also serves lunch and dinner. Great way to observe SoHo creative crowd which is part of the fun in this place. The restaurant might be growing to a franchise since another place has already been opened in Williamsburg. Hopefully this does not screw the bubbling authentic atmosphere.
GERTIE
357 Grand St
357 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA
GERTIE is a vibrant diner in Williamsburg, well-known for its Jewish Deli offerings. The restaurant serves a variety of deli sandwiches, bagels, bialys, and salads, making it an ideal spot for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. With a modern take on classic 'Jew-ish' cuisine, GERTIE also offers full-service catering packages for various occasions.
Recommended by
Jewish Deli serving great bagels, deli sandwiches etc in Williamsburg.Some of the best bagels in New York are served at Gertie in Williamsburg. This colorful deli/diner serves deli sandwiches, bagels, bialys and salads for breakfast, brunch and lunch.
Sunday In Brooklyn / Williamsburg
348 Wythe Ave
348 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249, USA
Sunday In Brooklyn / Williamsburg is a go-to spot for brunch enthusiasts, well-known for its legendary pancakes and a wide variety of egg dishes like omelettes and shakshuka. This restaurant also offers a selection of cocktails, complementing their brunch menu. Providing a comfortable atmosphere, Sunday In Brooklyn / Williamsburg is open seven days a week, with extended hours for dinner on Fridays and Saturdays.
Recommended by
Brunch, eggs, and legendary pancakes!Sunday in Brooklyn on Wythe Avenue serves pancakes that are legendary, with good reason. Plenty of brunch egg dishes, like omelettes and shakshuka. Cocktails, too.
Abraço
81 E 7th St
81 E 7th St, New York, NY 10003, USA
Abraço, located in the East Village, is known for its fantastic pastries and perfect coffee. This establishment, which is a local institution, has a warm and inviting atmosphere. A must-try at Abraço is their olive oil cake, highly recommended by visitors.
Recommended by
The best coffee shop in NYC, by far.Abraco is an east village institution. No computers allowed. Used to be no card, but the pandemic changed that. What it didnt change is the amazing vibes, fantastic pastry, and perfect coffee. Whatever you do, get the olive oil cake!!!
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