Weekends can be tough too. Sometimes you wake up questioning last night’s choices and wondering why there’s pizza on the floor. Other times you just want a good excuse to spend two hours drinking coffee and avoiding errands. Either way, NYC does brunch better than anywhere else. From cozy gems to trendy cafés, these spots make getting out of bed worth it.
Allswell is a must-visit Brooklyn brunch spot with flavorful food, delicious cocktails, and prime people-watching. Their menu highlights include the egg sandwich, crispy chicken sandwich, and classic Allswell burger, all served on their delicious homemade sesame bun.
97 Montrose Ave | Williamsburg
Photo: Baby Blues Luncheonette
Fuel up for a day of vintage shopping and exploring Brooklyn at Baby Blues – the ultimate Williamsburg brunch spot. Bring good, hungry company for share plates like The Hits, Baklava Banana Bread, and fig jam toast, plus tons of other drool- and picture-worthy dishes you’ll want to order for the table.
Greenwich Village, West Village, & Murray Hill
Photo: Banter
Ahhh! One of our personal favorites: Banter. This Australian all-day café now has three Manhattan locations and serves up some of the best sweet potato fries we’ve ever had. But that’s just the beginning...their chai latte, avocado toast, and literally ANY of their bowls are to die for. If you’re looking for a foolproof brunch spot, Banter is the perfect underrated gem.
4 Clinton St | LES
Photo: Clinton St. Baking Company
Latke Eggs Benedict, Fried Chicken & Waffles, Pancakes with Warm Maple Butter. Need we say more? Clinton St. Baking Co. has built a well-earned reputation for serving up all-day brunch and a menu full of comforting classics that taste just as cozy as the atmosphere.
19 Cleveland Pl | SoHo
Photo: Crispy Heaven
Crispy Heaven Bakery brings a little European café energy to SoHo with award-winning baguettes, fresh pastries, stacked sandwiches, and the kind of brunch that makes you wonder why you don’t come here more often. Pro tip: split the Ricotta Lemon Pancakes and Brunch Refresh for the perfect sweet-and-savory combo.
Gramercy & UWS
Photo: Friend of a Farmer
From their bread board to their fruit-filled pancakes, fresh-ingredient omelets, and hearty pot pies, you can't go wrong at Friend of a Farmer. Make sure to save room for their local craft cocktails and incredible lineup of desserts, including rustic apple pie, chocolate cake, and their skillet chocolate chip cookie.
68-22 Forest Ave | Ridgewood
Photo: Hellbender
Hellbender brings seriously good Mexican-American brunch to Ridgewood with heirloom masa pancakes, chilaquiles, soft scrambled egg tostadas, and one of the most underrated brunch menus in Queens right now.
Manhattan & Brooklyn Locations
Serving more than just insanely delicious pickles, this Upper East Side gem has several types of egg dishes, mac & cheese, pancakes, biscuit sandwiches, and a jaw-dropping amount of cocktails that will make you forget that you have work on Monday.
823 2nd Ave | Turtle Bay
Photo: John's Coffee Shop
Craving classic diner food? John’s is the place to be. Their eggs are no joke, cooked to perfection. PSA: There might be a wait for a table, but it moves fast, and once you're seated, the food arrives almost instantly. Totally worth it, we promise!
170 Waverly Place | Greenwich Village
Photo: Joseph Leonard
Baguette French Toast, Saucisson a L'ail, Fried Chicken Sandwich. Enough said. Joseph Leonard is a Greenwich staple known for having just a few seats but making a huge impact on the NYC brunch scene. We've never heard a bad word about it, and everyone we send ends up LOVING it.
518 Metropolitan Ave | Williamsburg
Photo: Nick Johnson //Kellogg's Diner
Sometimes the best brunch is a classic one. Williamsburg’s revived diner icon is back serving burgers, breakfast classics, and late-night comfort food 24/7.
1123 Broadway | NoMad
Photo: Mama Mezze
Love La Pecora Bianca? Check out their Mediterranean sister spot, Mama Mezze. The vibes are straight off the Italian coast, and the food? Next level. Our recs: start with the Whipped Feta, then hit the Crispy Latkes with apple sour cream and Savta’s Schnitzel. Dessert at brunch? Hell yes. Get the Nutella Babka Sundae.
570 Vanderbilt Ave | Prospect Heights
This new family-friendly brunch spot comes from renowned chef Greg Baxtrom, the same owner of Olmstead and Maison Yaki. He brings inspiration of tasty Midwestern comfort food to Brooklyn including blooming onions, cherry ketchup glazed meatloaf, and a full cocktail list that's perfect for any occasion.
310 Lenox Ave | Harlem
Photo: Red Rooster
Located in the heart of Harlem, Red Rooster celebrates the root of American cuisine and the diverse culinary traditions of the city, with a generous menu that pleases all kinds of tastes. The downstairs of the restaurant also hosts one of NYC's best-kept secrets: Ginny's Supper Club, a classic Harlem speakeasy with legendary live music and performances.
Manhattan, Brooklyn, & Queens Locations
Photo: Sweet Chick
Chicken and waffles are the obvious move here, but honestly, everything hits. Sweet Chick nails the ideal brunch combo: huge portions, strong drinks, good music, and a crowd that actually seems happy to be awake before noon.
29-12 23rd Ave | Astoria
Photo: The Bonnie
The Bonnie is famous for its chill atmosphere with a backyard and a garden as well as some of the best cocktails in Queens — home of the famous Bacon Bourbon Bloody Mary. If you're a big avocado fan, don't miss the Smashed Avocado Toast, with poached eggs, cucumber, mint, pepper, alepo, and feta cheese.
Still hungry and now a bit thirsty? Check out our Bottomless Brunch Guide!
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Updated May 2026
