Best brunch in New York City
Where to brunch in New York City — neighbourhood cafés, all-day breakfast counters and weekend institutions.
Top brunch spots in New York City
12 locals' picks — neighbourhoods, price tiers and what to order.
Jack's Wife Freda
$$SoHo
All-day Mediterranean brunch, downtown classic.
Order: Green shakshuka
Buvette
$$$West Village
Tiny Parisian bistro, no reservations.
Order: Steamed eggs & croque
Clinton St. Baking Company
$$Lower East Side
NYC's most-famed pancakes, expect a queue.
Order: Blueberry pancakes
Russ & Daughters Cafe
$$$Lower East Side
Sit-down brunch from the appetizing icons.
Order: Smoked salmon platters
Sadelle's
$$$SoHo
Major Bowery brunch energy, mimosas flow.
Order: Tower of bagels
Egg
$$Williamsburg
Brooklyn brunch institution, farm-driven menu.
Order: Eggs Rothko
Five Leaves
$$Greenpoint
Aussie-leaning brunch, corner-spot vibe.
Order: Ricotta pancakes with honeycomb
Bubby's
$$Tribeca
Home-style brunch since 1990, kid-friendly.
Order: Sour cream pancakes
Cafe Mogador
$$East Village
Tagines and shakshuka, weekend line.
Order: Moroccan eggs
Golden Diner
$$Two Bridges
Modern diner, chef-driven brunch.
Order: Honey butter pancakes
Balthazar
$$$SoHo
Keith McNally brasserie, the brunch standard.
Order: Eggs Benedict & pastry basket
Sunday in Brooklyn
$$$Williamsburg
Brooklyn's brunch flagship, multi-level room.
Order: Hazelnut maple pancakes
Where to eat
Katz's Delicatessen
$$Jewish deli · Lower East Side
Pastrami on rye since 1888 — order a #1.
Lilia
$$$Italian · Williamsburg
Missy Robbins' wood-fired pasta — book a month out.
Joe's Pizza
$Pizza · Greenwich Village
Classic NYC slice, open until 4am.
Le Bernardin
$$$$French seafood · Midtown
Three Michelin stars, Eric Ripert at the pass.
Xi'an Famous Foods
$Chinese · Multiple
Hand-pulled noodles and lamb burgers — fast and fiery.
Frequently asked
- Local favourites include our handpicked locals' list and the all-day kitchen at Katz's Delicatessen. We prioritise spots that take walk-ins or open early on weekends.