Brunch in New York

Brunch is a weekend ritual in New York, and the good tables go fast. 12 brunch spots on the local map with real ratings — here is the honest list. Check hours before you head out, since small-town listings change faster than big-city ones.

Brunch spots in New York

The brunch map of New York, sorted by review count. Weekend hours vary — the popular ones fill up by late morning. If a spot has few reviews, it may be brand new — worth a look when the menu appeals.

Essex

★ 4.8 · 9,049 reviews · 124 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002, USA · Moderate

Bubby's

★ 4.4 · 9,017 reviews · 120 Hudson St, New York, NY 10013, USA · Moderate

Balthazar

★ 4.4 · 8,032 reviews · 80 Spring St, New York, NY 10012, USA

Clinton St. Baking Company

★ 4.4 · 6,722 reviews · 4 Clinton St, New York, NY 10002, USA · Moderate

Buvette

★ 4.4 · 4,435 reviews · 42 Grove St, New York, NY 10014, USA · Moderate

Mom's Kitchen and Bar

★ 4.5 · 4,304 reviews · 701 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA · Moderate

Citizen of Soho - A Breakfast Restaurant & Cafe

★ 4.7 · 3,536 reviews · 201 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012, USA · Moderate

Little Collins

★ 4.5 · 2,755 reviews · 708 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10017, USA · Moderate

In Common NYC - A Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant

★ 4.6 · 2,304 reviews · 441 9th Ave Ste 101, New York, NY 10001, USA · Moderate

Banter NYC

★ 4.5 · 1,163 reviews · 169 Sullivan St, New York, NY 10012, USA · Moderate

Big Apple Brunch

★ 4.8 · 568 reviews · 605 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036, USA · Very_Expensive

Brunch

★ 4.3 · 92 reviews · 2210 Broadway, New York, NY 10024, USA · Moderate

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Brunching well in New York

In New York, the brunch rush usually peaks between 10:30 and 12:30 on weekends. Arrive before 10 or after 1 to skip the wait.
Bottomless brunch deals come and go — check the venue directly, since drinks packages change with the season.
A 4.5+ rating with 500+ reviews is the sweet spot: popular enough to be consistent, rated enough to trust.

About New York

New York, NY, the United States (coordinates 40.71, -74.01, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).

Sources for New York: Google Places listings with ratings, re-pulled regularly. If a venue has opened or closed recently, give the listings a week or two to catch up.

More brunch nearby

If New York itself is thin on this one, these nearby towns have their own guides:

Brunch in Philadelphia (130 km away)

Common questions

Where do these New York brunch listings come from?

Google Places listings for New York with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews, never by who paid — Dayfari sells no placements.

Do I need a reservation for brunch in New York?

For the top-rated spots on weekends, yes — or arrive early. Weekday brunch is usually walk-in friendly.

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