Starting the day off right is essential to having a good day. And that means starting off with some great food. Whether you’re looking for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a unique snack, or something else in between, there are plenty of places in New York City to try out. But here are a few options to start with.
Keep it Classic
For those who want to keep their meals a little simpler but still great tasting, these are the places to visit. They have several of the classics, though sometimes with their own unique twist to make them a little special. Either way, they’re places that make it worth getting out of the house for weekend brunch. Just pick up your car rental in NYC and you’ll be on your way in no time.
- Clinton Street Baking Company – You can choose from a range of different types of pancakes (including blueberry, banana walnut, or chocolate chunk), and buttermilk biscuit sandwiches. Latke eggs benedict, fried chicken and waffles, excellent cocktails in short, you’re going to have a warm and friendly brunch spot that serves up the classics in a new way. One you’ll love to visit on your own every time you visit New York.
- Chez Ma Tante – When it comes to the classics you might not think of Chez Ma Tante, but it’s the place to go. You’ll find crispy fritter pancakes with plenty of maple syrup and potato tortillas with caramelized onions. What you won’t find is anything fancy about the restaurant, the decor, or the food, but it certainly has plenty of flavor that keeps you coming back.
- Thai Diner – Brunch at Thai Diner gives you a whole new appreciation for flavor. Egg and cheese roti, for example, offers plenty of herbs and seasoning in the form of not just the fresh Thai basil, but also the herb sausage that completes the dish. Or go sweet with a Thai tea babka French toast. Either way, you’re going to have a brunch dish that you want to return to again and again.
- Yellow Rose – This one is all about the Tex Mex with barbacoa breakfast tacos as well as several different types of donuts. In fact, their desserts are probably one of the best things about this place (even though the other food is great too). You’ll also love the papas ranchera, carne Guisado, and biscuit sandwiches, along with other Mexican staples like pinto beans, Migas, and huevos rancheros.
Make it Trendy
What about those days when something a little special is called for? There are plenty of trendy options that make for the perfect meal and the perfect post on social media. With unique experiences, great food, and more, there are several options for the best brunch spots in New York City, whether you’re a local or a visitor to this great city.
- Buvette – It takes a while to get a table at Buvette, and for good reason. This trendy spot is the hot ticket on the weekends but that’s because they offer up some amazing fluffy eggs, brioche French toast, and some of the best French cuisine you can imagine. It’s bright and full of flavor, no matter what you choose off the menu.
- Russ & Daughters Cafe – Here you’re going to find spectacular sandwiches that are certainly a step up from what’s available at home. Bagel sandwiches with Gaspe nova smoked salmon, for example. The food is certainly on point, and the shop nearby is a great place to explore when you’ve finished your perfect brunch. Or stop in for a dessert of babka and you can’t go wrong.
- Sunday in Brooklyn – Pancakes are something that every brunch or breakfast spot should know how to make, right? But on Sunday in Brooklyn you’re going to have cream of the crop pancakes. Avocado toast, poached eggs, high-end coffees, and a whole lot more are going to be your favorite, but they’re everyone else’s too, so don’t be surprised if you have to wait in line just to get through the door.
- Leland Eating and Drinking House – Keep it simple with pork and hash, honey toast, za’atar chips, sourdough cinnamon buns at this unique eatery. There’s also plenty of upscale options including skillet mussels, laffa, and trout rillettes. Something special for everyone at your table, finished off with a classy cocktail, will make brunch your favorite meal of the day.
Upscale Adventures
And of course, there are always days when something truly high end is called for. Something with high-end food and a classy experience. The good thing is, there are plenty of high end, classy places in New York City. These are just a couple of the best in French food. Pick up your car rental HPN and head to a perfect brunch to start off your vacation.
- Pastis – This one is actually a French bistro located in the meatpacking district but don’t get confused, it’s high end all the way. You’ll get gruyere omelets, chicken paillard, avocado tartine, eggs Norwegian, quiche, and much more here. And of course, there are plenty of pastries and croissants to go around. Finish it all off with a selection of cheeses or some oysters and you’ve definitely got a high-end meal.
- La Mercerie – Finally, we have another favorite, high-end spot. La Mercerie offers a weekend brunch with all the best in French cuisine. You’ll find crepes au sucre, flan Parisian, quiche aux champignons, and la peche du jour (the chef’s inspiration). All the menu items are in French, but you can find English definitions for everything so you know what you’re getting every time.
