Mother’s Day Brunch In New York City

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AbcV

abcV in Gramercy has a brunch menu for everyone, especially vegetarians, vegans, and wellness-loving folks. Inspiring a cultural shift towards plant-based dining through creative use of farm-to-table ingredients, the Jean Georges restaurant is known for its minimalist aesthetic and healthy fare. Interestingly enough, abcV is owned by abc carpet & home, which is on the same block off of Union Square and recognized around the world for its selection of one of a kind rugs, responsibly made jewelry, clean beauty, organic bedding, and more.

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West Village

Agave

Buzzy Southwestern restaurant in the West Village known for its margaritas & all-you-can-drink boozy, bottomless brunch on the weekends. For $33 you get a choice of a meal and unlimited drinks (mimosa, wine, or frozen margaritas) for 2 hours.

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140 7th Ave S, New York, NY 10014

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ATLA

If you’re looking for the brunch experience that you deserve, with the spicy Mexican dishes to match, then you’ve found it at Atla. This place is decorated in a modern, casual fashion, and serves brunch all day on the weekends. With Mexican-inspired dishes that west coast transplants look for in troves, Atla serves simple, tasty brunch complete with micheladas and margaritas that will get your Sunday started as soon as you start sipping. Brunch includes corn pancakes with apple, ranchero eggs, duck wings, and a pork belly and avocado taco.

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Greenwich Village

Banter

Another Australian inspired restaurant (See Five Leaves), has its home in the Village and gets in name from flirting, or just a really good conversation. Besides great food, Banter is also a great place to catch up with friends. We’re also fans of any place that is going to give us the portions we deserve, and Banter is it. Not only that, they aren’t charging an exorbitant amount for it. Like The Wild Son, Banter is small and split into two dining areas. Both of which is super close to your neighbor. Hey, we’re New Yorkers, we know how to get close.

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Brunch · moderate prices

169 Sullivan St, New York, NY 10012

Carroll Gardens

Buttermilk Channel

524 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

MANHATTAN

Buvette

The village has brunch! Another place situated in the ultra-desirable Village is Buvette. Unsurprisingly, Buvette is also a French place, so you may have to do your own pros and cons on which French brunch is the best because there are a lot to choose from. Buvette’s more famous dishes include the jambon cru, which is an egg served on top of toast with prosciutto and freshly grated parmesan on top. They also serve a waffle sandwich, which is precisely what it sounds like. For more traditional French breakfast options, there are croissants, a croque madame, and crepes.

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Chez Ma Tante

This French-Canadian inspired restaurant takes its European flair very seriously. The simple menu is done by chefs Aidan O’Neal and Jake Leiber to the nth degree of subtlety. The seemingly simple menu has something for every bruncher: oysters and parsley, quiche Lorraine, swordfish with beans and eggs, a non-descript egg and sausage sandwich, and pancakes. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to this menu.

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Cookshop

If you haven’t yet been to the Highline, you should go at least once. The view is spectacular, and there are a huge number of restaurants to choose from. If you’ve decided you’ll do brunch at the Highline, start with Cookshop. This is a supremely popular brunch in NYC, so do your best to plan ahead. For such a busy place, the staff is anxious to take care of the customer and make sure they’re well-treated. This is a super bonus in NYC, seeing as we have our game faces on constantly.

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Dante

The breakfast dishes, sourdough flatbreads, hazelnut granola, and Italian restaurant sandwiches – does that impress you and want to visit the place for the exciting brunch session? Head over to Dante right away. It has been adjudged as the top 16 among the 50 best bars in the world. It has a history spanning over a century or even more and has been a landmark for the New York City. In fact, the place has been known as the one that was frequented by the brilliant minds – writers, artists and actors.

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Egg

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Estela

Quenching the taste buds since 2013, the Estela is indeed what has lived up to the imagination of the food lovers in New York. The menu is creative at the height of it and has been receiving accolades for its presentations. Cooking here approaches a personalized touch and thus meets all the social and cultural diversity of the city of New York. Of course, the menu with dishes like pancetta and avocado sandwich may sound quite traditional, but the chefs throw in something unique and extraordinary would make it quite special in its own right.

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Fort Defiance

Launched in 2009, the Fort Defiance has wonderful neighborhood feel. A great choice for the seasonal American food, it offers you reasonable prices and a great food. The menu spread includes Red Hooks staple serves, huevos rancheros, and a biscuit sandwich stuffed with eggs, red beans on toast ham, jalapeño jam and French toast. Red Hook has art, lofts, dive bars, and IKEA. Not a lot of NYC people make it out to Red Hook Brooklyn, but they really should make an effort. The cocktails are worth mentioning the Irish coffee has been raved about in the Times.

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Williamsburg

Hole In The Wall

Hole In The Wall’s Williamsburg location sits at Bedford Avenue and Grand Street. Its published brunch menu includes kimchi scramble, mushroom toast, pulled-pork Benedict, and dulce de leche waffles, alongside specialty coffee and cocktails. The website encourages weekend reservations and distinguishes this branch from its Manhattan locations.

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Brunch · moderate prices

292 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249

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Jack's Wife Freda - SoHo

With three locations: one in Soho, one in Chelsea, and the original in the West Village, Jack’s Wife Freda is a brunch where the American and Middle Eastern sides are in perfect harmony. For Middle Eastern fare, the menu features grilled halloumi, peri peri chicken wings, homemade Lebanese yogurt, and waffles made with rosewater. For lunch, there are options of matzo ball soup, chicken kebabs, and mustard seed crusted tofu with spaghetti squash.

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Upper West Side

Jacob’s Pickles

Come for the biscuit and stay for the pickles. Jacob’s Pickles is one of the most popular brunch spots in the city, and for a good reason. There’s nothing quite like the comfort of a Southern meal. Before you ask, they do make their own pickles. And they do fry them (and make a spicy pickle margarita). For anyone from South, or the Midwest, or anywhere for that matter, Jacob’s Pickles also makes their own biscuits, making their biscuits and gravy dish a must-try for anyone who’s a fan of it. They also make quite a spread of deviled eggs. But come hungry, because these portions are big.

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509 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024

Manhattan

Joseph Leonard

The Village strikes again with Joseph Leonard. With a cute atmosphere that feels authentically Village and New York, Joseph Leonard also has a diverse menu that will likely satisfy any bruncher looking for a good, filling meal. With dishes like grits and greens, smoked trout scrambles, cheeseburgers, saucisson with fried eggs, and the new/old favorite, avocado toast. Joseph Leonard also has a cocktail menu that won’t disappoint. While the cocktails are somewhat affordable, the menu prices can be a bit steep, which is pretty standard for dining in the West Village.

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New American · expensive prices

170 Waverly Pl, New York, NY 10014

Manhattan

La Parisienne

La Parisienne is a French café on Maiden Lane in the Financial District, serving pastries, breakfast, lunch, and brunch. Its website lists daytime brunch service and an online waitlist. Brunch seating and evening reservations have different policies, so check the booking instructions for the time you plan to visit.

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Brunch · moderate prices

9 Maiden Ln, New York, NY 10038

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LIC Market

Going in a completely different direction, LIC Market is known for its farm-to-table recipes and reputation. And now that Amazon won’t be coming to Long Island City, we can still bask in the glory of the neighborhood’s incredible food scene. Not only is the food, which includes a duck hash with dried cherries, short rib, and a frittata of the day, amazing, but they also serve natural and organic wines to accompany it. If this isn’t the best use of the #liveauthentic hashtag, we don’t know what is. The hip restaurant also serves a basket of free pastries to those who have to wait.

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Manhattan

Little Collins

Little Collins brings Melbourne café culture to Midtown East at 708 Third Avenue. The restaurant’s site describes a menu spanning early and evening service, with coffee and brunch as part of the café experience. Use this current Third Avenue address rather than the Lexington Avenue address in older listings.

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Cafe · moderate prices

708 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10017

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Maison Kayser

Authentic baguettes, pastries & light French fare make this chic bakery/cafe a lunchtime favorite. There should be a special mention for this notorious French brunch spot, because the small chain of restaurants can now be dined at all over Manhattan, and is not exclusive to the Upper East Side. However, the original café did get its start in its Upper East Side location, so will be judged as such. There is truly nothing like a French brunch. If you want the quality croissant you deserve, or the pain au chocolat you desperately need, then you can have it at Maison Kayser.

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Manhattan

Monkey Bar

Monkey Bar is a historic Midtown restaurant with a traditional dining-room setting. Its current website announces daily breakfast beginning October 12, 2026. Breakfast availability and a dedicated brunch menu are different things; confirm the current daytime offering directly before choosing it for a brunch visit.

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• Google 4.5 / 5 ↗1,983 reviews
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American · expensive prices

60 E 54th St, New York, NY 10022

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Narcissa

The new American restaurant located just at The Standard at East Village, Narcissa offers you a rotational menu. You also have access to a private dining room in addition to the main dining hall. The menu includes Seasonal, farm-to-table dayside bites like the duck hash and lobster scramble that is available at $20. You also have access to Bloodies and Bellinis. You also have access to more beverages like the Fly Me to Tulum: tequila, mezcal, pomegranate, and chilli.

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Lower East Side

Poco – NYC

A charming atmosphere welcomes you as you enter Poco just north of Lower East Side in Alphabet City. The restaurant serves a boozy brunch and a menu chock full of organic ingredients. But what we’re really here for is the lobster guacamole. Who even knew that was possible? In fact, the menu is full of lobsters. There are lobster mac and cheese, a lobster benedict. Poco isn’t sparing any expense to make sure that your brunch is as decadent as it should be. Poco even has a menu item called “The Cure,” a dish derived from Mexico to help you cure that hangover with the power of tortillas.

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33 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009

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Rabbithole

We’re glad to be back in Williamsburg. With a menu that will leave you salivating and a bloody mary that will leave you needing water, the Rabbithole is precisely what it sounds like: a vortex that will suck you in with their food, and you’ll be wondering what you had planned for later that day anyway. One of the most popular items on the menu is the eggs benedict with lox, but they also serve pancakes with walnuts, cheeseburgers, mussels, and thick-cut waffles. Add a coffee or a latte, and you’re good to go.

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Sadelle's

Iconic brunch spot that’s located between the Village and Soho, Sadelle’s, is worth its weight in bagels. Sadelle’s has a history of making the news with their incredible breakfast options and perfectly prepared bagels. In fact, Sadelle’s was named the best bagel in New York by Grub Street in 2016. They were named the best french toast in 2017, and one of New York’s best new restaurants by the Infatuation in 2015. What people come to Sadelle’s for is, of course, the bagels, but also the tower of salads, as in lobster, tuna, egg, and shrimp.

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Manhattan

Society Cafe

Society Cafe is the restaurant at the Walker Hotel on West 13th Street. Our archived profile describes American cooking informed by farmers’ market ingredients. The hotel setting offers an alternative to a standalone neighborhood café; check the current brunch menu and reservations directly.

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American · moderate prices

52 W 13th St, New York, NY 10011

Lower East Side

Sweet Chick - Lower East Side

On the Lower East Side, another NYC neighborhood known for its history of cool is Sweet Chick. Sweet Chick is recognized as one of the best restaurants in NYC, so just for that, it’s worth a try. They are most known for their chicken and waffles, which are especially good at Sweet Chick. Some other notable options include shrimp and grits, biscuits and gravy, ricotta pancakes, and squash and burrata toast. Along with the comforting menu, Sweet Chick also serves delicious cocktails if you find yourself needing one before noon. Sweet Chick’s philosophy says it all.

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178 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002

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The Bonnie

Astoria is a hidden gem code for food heaven. Astoria has it all and more in terms of the varieties of ethnic cuisines, bakeries, and overall dining experience. The Bonnie is an example of that variety. Whoever said Queens was too far out, or irrelevant probably hasn’t actually been past a subway stop. If you have to wait to be seated, which you likely will due to The Bonnie’s popularity, then order The Bonnie punch. It might be a little dangerous because it’s so sweet and drinkable, but it definitely contains alcohol, so hopefully, you don’t have to wait too long.

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MANHATTAN

The Crooked Knife

The Crooked Knife offers a boozy brunch in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan for $42 on the weekends. The $42 price point includes any entree along with unlimited bloodies or mimosas. The weekend brunch fills up early so be sure to make your reservation early. Crooked Knife also has a cozy brick-lined bar with large garden patio outside to go with its deep drink menu.

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The East Pole

No doubt a play on the North Pole’s fame, The East Pole is just the kind of gourmet we want to see in a well-constructed brunch. The menu has a variety of healthy and non-healthy eats, meaning that you can take your friend who’s dieting, and the one who isn’t, and they’ll both be happy. This place is a little on the pricey side, so very doable for a special occasion. Just please don’t come here in sweatpants. The East Pole has a leg up on all the crazes: freshly pressed juice, avocado toast, and their lattes are made with oat milk!

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Manhattan

The Flying Cock

The Flying Cock’s archived profile describes a rustic pub-style restaurant on Third Avenue with globally influenced dishes, sports screens, and weekend brunch. It offers a different atmosphere from the cafés in this guide. Check the current brunch menu and drink-package conditions directly before booking.

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American · moderate prices

497 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016

MANHATTAN

The Wild Son

The Wild Son is another always fashionable Meatpacking District West Village eatery that will fill up fast. They open at 10 AM and don’t take reservations, so make sure you plan accordingly because you may have to wait. This place has perfected fish for breakfast, so you know they’re good. Serving eggs with trout on the side may not seem like your immediate first choice, but don’t knock it until you try it. In terms of decor, The Wild Son has been notable for its somewhat rustic and picturesque interior. If people were obsessed with your salt and pepper shakers, what would you even do?

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Upland

Located in Gramercy and known as one of the best brunches in the entire city, just ask former President Barack Obama what he thought of it. Ok, probably don’t because he has better things to do than answer that question. If a president can brunch there, so can you. What Upland is known for are their innovative dishes paired with traditional brunch fare. It truly is the best of all worlds. Looking towards the West Coast for its odes to the change of seasons and creative use of vegetables, Upland is a must try for anyone who takes brunching seriously. And even if you don’t--just try it.

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Manhattan

Via 13

Via 13 is the renamed Sotto 13 in the West Village, with contemporary Italian cooking, handmade pasta, and wood-fired pizza. Its official website lists weekend brunch and an optional spritz offering. Check the brunch menu and conditions when booking, since the restaurant’s identity and menu have been refreshed.

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Italian · moderate prices

140 W 13th St, New York, NY 10011

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Victor's Cafe

This Cuban spot has lively atmosphere and authentic eats, and is historic in that it has been in existence since 1963. This spot is designed to take the diner exactly to the place of its cuisine's inspiration, and they do not disappoint. With bright colors that would wake anyone up, and an atmosphere more sea-side than river side, Victor’s Café is perfect for the bruncher that wants to experience old New York. With Cuban staples like pig with crackling skin, Cuban sandwiches, paella, and ropa vieja, this is the brunch you want if you want to try something new in the brunch sphere.

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Manhattan

Westville Hudson

Westville Hudson combines market vegetables, seasonal plates, and American comfort food at its Hudson Street location. The branch’s website lists weekend brunch and includes reservations, a menu, and transport information. It is a practical option to compare when your group wants vegetable-led dishes alongside familiar brunch staples.

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American · moderate prices

333 Hudson St, New York, NY 10013