Johan Richard: This is such an amazing, classic and beautiful place to visit. Comfortable outdoor seating. Great concert & performance given by some of famous artists. Excellent fountains. Feels very relaxing here.
Gossip Girl: Art is arousing—just ask J. She couldn't stop swooning when N took her here to see The Nutcracker. (I Will Always Love You) Read more.
Madonna: October 18, 2005 - "I'm Going To Tell You A Secret" tour documentary premiere.
2. Cafe Mogador
9.1
101 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Moroccan Restaurant · East Village · 402 tips and reviews
Nate Beatty: It's settled - this is my new brunch favorite. A Moroccan twist on classic NYC brunch deviates just far enough from the norm, but still satisfies my Sunday Eggs Benedict cravings
Bravo: This is the place to go for Morraccan food. The tagines are so flavorful. I can't have a meal without the merquen sausage. Eric Wolitzky, Top Chef Just Desserts
Ellis Hamburger: If you're interested in thick chewy amazing cheese, GET the halumi eggs.
3. Coppelia
8.9
207 W 14th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · Chelsea · 507 tips and reviews
Shelby Knox: Highly recommend the Alitas 100 Curtis, chicken wings with a chocolate chipotle glaze, the chopped chicharron salad and the Hemmingway cocktail. A neighborhood fave with reasonable prices & fun vibe.
Time Out New York: Try the Mac and Chicharrón, a double dose of pork with a silky mix of American and cheddar cheeses, spiked with spicy sambal. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Ryan Williams: Spiked milkshakes. Also 24hrs
4. Sadelle's
8.9
463 W Broadway (btwn Prince & Houston St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · SoHo · 192 tips and reviews
Tabi Yoo: The House Salmon and Whitefish Salad are a must. Also loved the Matzo Ball Soup. Get a Sticky Bun on your way out for a delicious and sweet midday snack!
Bin Yang: Bagels are small, lox is pricy, but it's quite the bagel sandwich. Get a everything 2.0 bagel, chives cream cheese, lox, and all the veges!
Noah Weiss: Sadele's elevates bagels to the next level: price ($16), taste (everything 2.0 is perfectly spiced), condiments (tower of tomatoes, capers, cucumbers), and atmosphere (feels like Meatpacking).
5. 12 Chairs
8.8
56 Macdougal St (btwn W Houston & Prince St), New York, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · SoHo · 144 tips and reviews
Gothamist: Their menu includes all sorts of comfort foods for the breakfast hours, including french toast, omelettes and, of course, their version of Shakshuka ($12). Read more.
Walter Blaurock: Don't fear; they have more than 12 chairs.
Mike Feldman: Love this place!!!! Great food, great service.
6. Beauty & Essex
8.8
146 Essex St (btwn Stanton & Rivington St), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Lower East Side · 579 tips and reviews
Kevin Vaughn: What a fabulous place. Strong cocktails and amazing food. My favorites are Grilled Cheese, Bacon and Tomato Soup Dumplings, Thai Shrimp and Chicken Meatballls. WOW!!
Teresa Cantwell: Free champaign in the bathroom. Okay
Thrillist: Beauty's got a nightly selection of crostinis (burrata, bone marrow...) called "Jewels on Toast", which unlike family jewels, your date will actually want to polish off. Read more.
7. Freemans
8.8
1 Freeman Aly (at Rivington St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 573 tips and reviews
Eliza K: One of my favorite brunch spots in the city. Awesome food, great brunchy cocktails, and a cool, interesting environment. Poke around to take in all the taxidermy and vintage items.
How To Make It In America: Cinematic location tucked in the back of an alley. Hearty food, grizzly dudes, hot chicks and lots of taxidermy. Check their Sporting Club on the way out for bespoke suits and old-school barberism.
Jon Steinback: The artichoke dip is a taste sensation!
8. Bubby's
8.7
120 Hudson St (btwn Franklin & Moore St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Tribeca · 526 tips and reviews
Eric Hinman: Huevos rancheros and banana walnut pancakes, the ideal way to start your day.
Cheeky Monkey: Overheard at Bubby's:"If God did not want us to eat animals, they would not be made out of meat".
DrLandscape: An early breakfast at Bubby's is a great start to a day in the City.
Jovana Obradovic: Have one savory dish & one sweet then SHARE. Never had pancakes as fluffy as these, waiters are nice, wait is 1-3hrs but they text you when you're table is ready so you don't have to wait outside 👌
Thrillist: Pancakes that are worth the five-hour wait on a Saturday, but if you go during the week you just might beat the crowd...
Nina C: I don't care if you get the beloved blueberry pancakes or not, but the must have here is the SUGAR-CURED BACON!
13. Lido Harlem
8.4
2168 Frederick Douglass Blvd (at W 117th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Central Harlem · 134 tips and reviews
__TR3V: Get there before 1pm to beat the church crowd for Sunday brunch. The French toast and the chicken panini are great options to try. Opt for the bottomless mimosas. Well worth it
Harlem Ambassador: Finally an eatery that gives good service, good wine, good food and good face. This is one good looking staff. Check out their gay night for the hipster folk with cash.
Stephanie Mahan: $10 unlimited brunch mimosas and excellent food. Outdoor cafe now open! Service exceptional. Who needs Harlem Tavern?
14. L'ADRESSE
8.4
1065 6th Ave (btwn W 40th & W 41st St), New York, NY
Café · Theater District · 38 tips and reviews
Michael Fox-Rabinovitz: Fan addition to midtown and restaurant scene in general. Great food menu pelmeni and cauliflower soup for sure. Some Russian staff, high end decor. Very Moscow style
Nathan: Wow, the chicken karaage sandwich is phenomenal.
JudiLynne: My daughter and I stopped for breakfast and coffee this place was amazing
15. B & H Dairy
8.4
127 2nd Ave (btwn E 7th St & St. Marks Pl), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · East Village · 129 tips and reviews
Zach Linder: Challah french toast, soups, blintzes, pierogies. A NYC institution, remnant of a bygone era, and one of my favorite places on the planet.
Serious Eats: Eastern European vegetarian lunch counter. Go for breakfast hash browns, egg and cheese sandwiches on challah, and plenty of Old World charm.
Yana L.: Their Matzo Ball soup is AWESOME! (the only place I know of where you can get vegetarian matzo ball soup). Get it with buttered hallah bread.