Best Brunch in New York

The food is well-regarded for being delicious, fresh, and beautifully presented, with many dishes highlighted as first-rate.

“Delicious. One of the best hot oat milk lattes”

Service is frequently described as top-notch, attentive, friendly, and professional, with many staff members well-regarded.

“Top-notch service. We didn’t have a reservation”

The atmosphere is described as warm, inviting, classy, and buzzy, with beautiful decor, making it suitable for various occasions.

“Atmosphere at the restaurant is classy and buzzy”

While generally well-regarded, a few signs suggest that some dishes may be expensive or portions small for the price.

“Just a really small portion”

The food is well-regarded for its deliciousness, freshness, and first-rate preparation, with many dishes highlighted as top-notch.

“Everything was delicious!”

Service is frequently described as impeccable, attentive, friendly, and top-notch, with numerous staff members well-regarded.

“The service was very attentive”

The atmosphere is consistently lauded as charming, cozy, warm, and reminiscent of a Parisian bistro.

“Charming atmosphere”

The restaurant is considered to offer good value, with reasonable prices for the quality and portion sizes, especially on the happy hour menu.

“Very affordable, no greed here”

The food is well-regarded for its outstanding taste, fresh ingredients, and creative preparation, with many dishes highlighted as standouts.

“Honestly the best drink I’ve had”

Service is generally described as friendly and attentive, though a few diners mention instances of being ignored or encountering rude staff.

“Great food. Great service.”

The atmosphere is frequently described as cute, charming, vibrant, and having a good energy, though some find the music too loud.

“Super cute space.”

While the food quality is highly regarded, several diners find the prices to be steep or overpriced for the portion sizes.

“An overpriced but very good drip coffee.”

The food is well-regarded for its delicious, simple, and classic diner fare, with pancakes frequently highlighted as outstanding.

“Simple and delicious, just the way it's supposed to be”

Service is generally described as friendly, welcoming, and efficient, though a few instances of dismissive or rushed service have been noted.

“Welcoming and nice, they made it into the perfect experience”

The atmosphere is consistently lauded as authentic, classic, and charming, offering a genuine old-school New York diner experience.

“Classic, tiny diner vibe”

While most find the prices reasonable for New York, one diner felt it was overpriced for the quality and portion size.

“Overpriced for terrible diner breakfast food”

The food is well-regarded for its authenticity, particularly Ningbo and Taizhou regional specialties, with many dishes, including Peking duck, seafood, and various dumplings, receiving high marks for freshness and flavor. Some diners noted specific dishes were too sweet or bland, but this was not a widespread concern.

“The food was authentic and unique.”

Service is frequently described as outstanding, attentive, friendly, and warm, with staff making diners feel welcomed and relaxed. Specific staff members are often highlighted for their outstanding service.

“The service was outstanding.”

The atmosphere is described as upscale, modern, classy, cozy, and well-decorated, with music that is present but not overly loud, making it suitable for dates and conversations.

“Cool vibe - DJ music in the back”

The all-you-can-eat dim sum brunch is highlighted as a great deal, though one diner noted limitations on ordering and potential slowness. Other diners found the value to be good, especially considering the quality and authenticity.

“Great value dim sum brunch”

The restaurant's signature oatmeal griddle cakes are well-regarded for their unique texture, often described as thin, moist, and crispy-edged, with many finding them delicious enough to forgo syrup. Other dishes like eggs and chicken sausage also receive positive mentions for quality.

“BEST PANCAKES OF MY LIFE”

Service is generally described as friendly, efficient, and to the point, with staff often noted for their kindness and accommodating nature, even during busy periods.

“Service is easy going & to the point!”

The atmosphere is consistently described as cute, cozy, bright, and pleasant, contributing to a positive overall dining experience.

“The vibe when you walk in is just chef’s kiss”

While some diners find the prices reasonable for the quality, others note that portions can appear small, and some feel the cost is amplified by the restaurant's popularity.

“Prices were very good”

The food is frequently lauded for its outstanding quality, particularly the smoked fish, bagels, and French toast, with many diners calling them the best they've ever had.

“Best smoked fish we ever had”

Service is generally described as attentive and friendly, though some diners note inconsistencies, including rude or inattentive staff and poor kitchen coordination.

“Very attentive service”

The restaurant is well-regarded for its charming, retro-chic atmosphere and lively, bustling ambiance, making it a popular spot for brunch.

“Charming, old-school café feel”

While the food quality is high, several diners found the portions to be small for the price, leading to questions about overall value.

“Not worth the price”

The food is well-regarded for its fresh ingredients, delicious flavors, and elegant presentation, with many dishes like the French toast, waffle sandwich, and croque madame highlighted as outstanding.

“The food is amazing”

Service is generally described as attentive, friendly, and efficient, though a few instances of slow or unfriendly service have been noted.

“Servers were all very attentive”

The restaurant is consistently lauded for its charming, cozy, and authentic Parisian atmosphere, making it a highly desirable destination.

“A step into a Parisian cafe”

While the food quality is highly regarded, some diners find the portions small for the price, leading to perceptions of being overpriced.

“A bit overpriced”

The food is well-regarded for its deliciousness, with standout dishes like the ricotta hotcake and burrata fig toast frequently highlighted. Ingredients are noted as fresh and of high quality.

“DELICIOUS! The food was absolutely amazing.”

Service is generally described as friendly and attentive, though there are recurring complaints about inattentiveness, forgotten orders, and rudeness, particularly when the restaurant is busy.

“The service was horrible.”

The restaurant is described as having a hip, vibey, and cozy atmosphere with good music, making it a pleasant spot for brunch or casual dining.

“Super cute and vibing brunch spot”

Diners find the value to be good, with reasonable prices for the portion sizes and quality of food offered.

“Your money buys real quality”

The food is frequently described as incredible, with many dishes receiving high recognition for flavor, presentation, and fresh ingredients. Standout items include duck hash, French toast, and scallops.

“Always incredible!! The chefs seasonal”

Service is generally regarded as attentive, friendly, and welcoming, with staff often going above and beyond. However, a few instances of slow or inattentive service were noted.

“Staff was very attentive and”

The atmosphere is consistently lauded as charming, cozy, rustic, and lively, with beautiful indoor and outdoor seating options that contribute to a great dining experience.

“Great vibes, friendly and”

While the food quality is high, some diners find the portions to be small for the price, leading to a perception of being overpriced.

“Overpriced inconsistent food”