Manhattan brunch spans legendary delis, French brasseries, and beloved neighborhood spots that have been packed for decades. From the smoked fish and lox at Barney Greengrass to the famed buttermilk pancakes at Clinton St. Baking Company, these are the spots worth the wait on Sunday morning.
Soho · 80 Spring St, New York, NY 10012, USA
Red leather banquettes, antique mirrors stacked floor to ceiling, and a room that sounds exactly like a Paris brasserie circa 1995. Loud, crowded, perfect. The French onion soup and the raw seafood tower have both been …
Upper West Side · 541 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024
An Upper West Side institution that smells like smoked fish, coffee, and a century of opinions. All in the best way. The waiters move with the confidence of men who’ve been slinging sturgeon since before you were born, …
Lower East Side · 4 Clinton St, New York, NY 10002, USA
A corner spot on a quiet Lower East Side block where the wild blueberry pancakes with house-made maple butter kicked off NYC's brunch obsession and drew weekend lines for years. Everything is baked in-house daily (biscu…
West Village · 52 Gansevoort St, New York, NY 10014, USA
The curved zinc bar, mosaic floors, and mirrors with handwritten daily specials make it feel like a proper Paris bistro dropped into the Meatpacking. Steak frites, escargots, martinis in hand while the table next to you…
West Village · 51 Grove St, New York, NY 10014, USA
Walk-in only listeria so put your name in and order a negroni at the bar while you wait. The cacio e pepe has the pepper-to-noodle ratio that the would make the Roman gods smile, and the insalata verde (dressed greens i…
Chelsea · 156 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA
Farm-sourced seasonal cooking that predates the trend, with a menu that rotates around what's fresh: wood-roasted vegetables, oysters, whole-roasted meats, and specials that track the season. Weekend brunch fills up fas…
East Village · 101 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10009, USA
A narrow Moroccan kitchen on St. Marks that has earned the neighborhood loyalty through falafel sandwiches, tagines, and egg dishes that have barely changed. The room is small and always full. Weekend waits run half an …
Nolita · 47 E Houston St 1st floor, New York, NY 10012, USA
Dishes built on unexpected combinations that always land: ricotta dumplings with raw mushroom and pecorino sardo, endive with anchovy and walnuts, scallop with dates and hazelnuts. Michelin-starred with a serious natura…