The 10 Best Brunches In New York City

The 10 Best Brunches In New York City



As
soon as the clock strikes midday on Saturdays and Sundays,
New Yorkers come out in droves to congregate for their cherished
ritual: brunch. Yes, some worship at the altars of Locanda Verde or Maialino, while others belong to
the sects of Cookshop and Freemans; and there are even new-wave practitioners
converting Brooklynites to Okonomi and Four Horsemen.

For the most devoted, the proceedings are interminable and can
unfold over the course of an entire afternoon. Sins from the night
before must be confessed, discussed in great detail and repented
for. Bread must be broken and wine must be poured. Lengthy
sermons are delivered (by whichever member of the congregation
feels most strongly about Trump). And, depending on the place of
worship, the event can even culminate in singing and (tabletop)
dancing.

In the religion of brunch, the summer months are the holiest and
most important, with crowds spilling out onto the streets and
parishioners giving thanks for their eggs benedictus in the open
air.

In honour of these high holidays, we’ve selected our most sacred
spots across
New York City
, guaranteed to evangelise even the most strident
atheist.

New Yorker-approved brunch spots you need to try this
weekend


restaurant

Buvette

West Village

Bringing Parisian countryside charm to the West Village, Buvette
is one place that’s worth the wait. Be prepared to queue (it
doesn’t take reservations) and go carb crazy – ordering a croque is
a must. Post feed, walk it off in the direction of Bleecker
Street.

Address

42 Grove Street
NY 10014


restaurant

Sunday in Brooklyn

Williamsburg

The name hits the nail on the head: Sunday in
Brooklyn
is, unsurprisingly, a very good place to spend a
weekend afternoon. While the aesthetic feels like something dreamed
up on a millennial’s mood board (white marble countertops, sleek
mid-century furniture and splashes of colour by way of leafy green
palms) the food stands on its own. The menu items are pretty
zeitgeisty – think charred avocado toast with wheatgrass, toasted
barley grain bowls with spicy vegetables and sambal, egg brioche
sandwiches with gochujang aioli – but they manage to deliver on
taste as well as Instagram potential. And in a city where brunch
can be a surprisingly expensive ordeal, Sunday in Brooklyn is
relatively affordable.

Address

348 Wythe Avenue Brooklyn
NY 11211


restaurant

Jack’s Wife Freda

Soho

For a casual post-yoga brunch that will prolong those healthy
Sunday morning vibes, head here. The neighbourhood-style eatery
serves our favourite morning medley: the Mediterranean breakfast
with two eggs, salad, avocado and pita is a godsend. (The
cantaloupe mimosa is the preferred pairing for weary revellers who
didn’t quite make it to yoga).

Address

224 Lafayette Street
NY 10012

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restaurant

Le Barricou

Williamsburg

Pancakes at Le Barricou take about 30 minutes (they have to
bake) but to say they’re worth the wait is the understatement to
end all understatements. It’s impossible to polish them off on your
own; recruit a couple of chums come Saturday for a lazy, gluttonous
start to your weekend.

Address

533 Grand Street
NY 11211


restaurant

Miss Favela

Williamsburg

For many,
weekend
brunches are a thinly veiled excuse to day drink. If
this applies to you, then Miss Favela is your spot. The rustic
Brazilian food served here may not exactly be described as
“gourmet” (though pao de queijo, grilled steak and rice may be
exactly what you’re after) but what Miss Favela lacks in Michelin
stars, it more than makes up for with live samba music, pitchers of

caipirinhas
and a very lively crowd. We recommend that you
don’t make ambitious post-brunch plans…

Address

57 South 5th Street
NY 11211


restaurant

ACME

Noho

This French-meets-Italian restaurant serves up food of which the
fashion set (ACME’s predominant clientele) firmly approve. Spend a
lazy Saturday curled up in one of ACME’s plush booths and sample
everything from sesame-seed-flecked avocado toast to pancakes with
ricotta, apples and mint.

Address

9 Great Jones Street
NY 10012


restaurant

Sadelle’s

Soho

You’d be remiss if you visited New York without sampling a good
old-fashioned cream cheese bagel. And while there are plenty of
on-the-go options for this, Sadelle’s is perfect for when you want
to kick your quintessential New York breakfast into high gear.
Consider this Manhattan’s answer to tea
at Claridges
; except instead of quaint pastries you get towers
of fresh bagels, smoked salmon and a multitude of savoury
accoutrements (including caviar, should you be feeling fancy).
Expect a hefty price tag – but no regrets.

Address

463 West Broadway
NY 10012

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restaurant

Santina

Meatpacking District

A hotspot in the Meatpacking District, plotted right under the
High Line and just down the street from the Whitney Museum, this is
a great place to fuel up on a Saturday morning before an afternoon
of exploring. Its signature chickpea crêpes topped with avocado are
sublime.

Address

820 Washington Street
NY 10014


restaurant

Vinegar Hill House

Brooklyn

Considered by many to be the perfect date spot in
New York City
, the rustic and romantic charm of Vinegar Hill
House is equally appealing for peaceful Sunday afternoons. Tucked
away on a quiet street in Dumbo, the restaurant is home to one of
the best al fresco dining places in the city. Given its somewhat
out-of-the-way location, we probably wouldn’t make the trip here if
we weren’t eating on the courtyard patio, so make the request when
you reserve in advance. Much like the restaurant, which has
remained a failsafe over the years, the food at Vinegar Hill House
is classic with side of eccentricity. Our favourites are the
sourdough pancakes and crab cakes eggs benedict.

Address

72 Hudson Avenue
NY 11201


restaurant

Bubby’s

Tribeca

For small town vibes but big-city taste head to Bubby’s. Serving
Southern comfort food in the heart of Tribeca – think freshly
baked, buttery biscuits, lashing of bacon and lethal bloody marys –
this restaurant is likely keep you full for much of the day. The
chocolate-chip pancakes are serious crowd pleasers too.

Address

120 Hudson Street
NY 10013