Best Brunch in New York (2025)

A longtime Lower East Side brunch magnet where blueberry pancakes and warm maple butter still set the standard. Frequently praised by New York food critics and known for February Pancake Month; lines are part of the ritual.

A sit-down spin on the century-old appetizing icon—think lox, latkes, babka French toast, and egg creams. Recognized with a Michelin Bib Gourmand and lauded by major critics for turning Jewish classics into essential brunch fare.

Chef Marie-Aude Rose’s elegant SoHo café inside Roman and Williams Guild serves refined French daytime dishes—buckwheat crêpes, oeufs cocotte, and pastries—spotlighted by Michelin and celebrated by style and food editors alike.

A lively Williamsburg favorite where Peruvian flavors headline weekend brunch—lomo saltado with eggs, ceviches, and Pisco cocktails. Multiple critics salute it; Michelin lists it with a Bib Gourmand and editors note a refreshed brunch menu.

Greenpoint’s Japanese brunch destination—teishoku sets, soufflé pancakes, and tamago sandos—frequently featured by respected critics. Included in Michelin’s brunch coverage and noted by The New Yorker for shaping the neighborhood’s Japanese food scene.

Chef Sam Yoo’s Chinatown spot reimagines diner comfort—honey butter pancakes, chicken katsu club, and stellar tuna melt. Covered by Grub Street and other outlets; weekend brunch runs late and, as of 2025, accepts reservations.

A Greenpoint staple renowned for minimalist plates and some of the city’s most talked-about pancakes. Reopened after building repairs in 2024; Eater NY and local critics continue to praise its weekend brunch.

Taiwanese American daytime powerhouse for scallion pancake breakfast sandwiches, fan tuan, and milk buns. Celebrated by citywide guides; expanded with an East Village sibling in 2025, reinforcing its brunch bona fides.

Crown Heights’ Eastern European–inspired café from chef Jeremy Salamon serves a soulful brunch—pogácsa biscuit sandwiches, trout roe–topped hash browns, and pastries. Praised by Time Out and profiled by The New Yorker for its heritage.

Historic chophouse reborn in Downtown Brooklyn now serves a refined weekend brunch in its landmark dining room—oysters, crab cakes, and classics. Lauded by Michelin and local critics; official menu confirms Saturday and Sunday brunch service.

Lower East Side original with California-leaning plates, beloved by the art and fashion crowd. Breakfast sandwiches and market produce bowls anchor daytime; featured over the years by The New Yorker, Eater, and other editors.