"Penelope is by far the most in-demand brunch destination in Kips Bay. Stacked blueberry pancakes, generous burgers with thick patties, and home fries served with any variety of eggs are some of the hit dishes here. The food isn’t revolutionary by any means, but the spot has been around for over a decade (despite a brief closure before the pandemic) and its farmhouse design doesn’t feel like a run-of-the-mill all-day cafe selling avocado toast." - Bao Ong