Best Brunch in New York: Bagels, Pancakes and Parties

From a SoHo bagel tower and a century-old smoked-fish counter to Brooklyn pancakes, an Ethiopian coffee ceremony and a jazz brunch in Union Square, here is where to brunch in New York and what it costs.

Brunch in New York is a ritual with its own rules: lines on Clinton Street, a bagel tower in SoHo, pancakes with a trademark in Williamsburg. The city's brunch scene runs from a $20 smoked-fish board to a Union Square prix fixe with unlimited spritzes, and the best choice depends on whether you want tradition, a party or a long, slow table.

This guide covers ten brunch restaurants across Manhattan and Brooklyn. For each one we say what to order, what it costs where a published price exists and how to book.

How We Chose These Restaurants

This is an editorial selection, not a scientific or absolute ranking. We drew on the MICHELIN Guide's brunch recommendations, Time Out New York's list of the best brunch spots, which was updated in October 2026, and the restaurants' own listings. We then chose places with distinct personalities and a spread of prices.

The guide is compiled from published reporting, not from personal visits. Menus, prices and opening hours change often, so check current details before you go.

New York's Best Brunch Spots at a Glance

Restaurant	Area	Style	Price	Best for
Sadelle's	SoHo	Bagels and smoked fish	$$ to $$$	A bagel tower celebration
Russ & Daughters Café	Lower East Side	Jewish appetizing classics	$$; boards about $20	A traditional New York brunch
Clinton St. Baking Company	Lower East Side	American diner classics	$$	Pancakes
Sunday in Brooklyn	Williamsburg	American comfort food	$$$; pancakes from $18	A leisurely Brooklyn brunch
Miss Ada	Fort Greene	Israeli-Mediterranean	$$$	Dips, pita and a patio
Kellogg's Diner	Williamsburg	Tex-Mex diner	$	A low-cost, any-hour brunch
Bunna Cafe	East Williamsburg	Ethiopian, vegan-friendly	$	A plant-based brunch
COQODAQ	Flatiron	Korean fried chicken	$45 set menu, plus $25 for chicken	A group brunch
Seahorse	Union Square	Seafood brasserie	$80 prix fixe with unlimited spritzes	A jazz brunch
Kokomo	Williamsburg	Caribbean	Mimosa carafe $35	A party brunch

Price symbols follow Time Out and Michelin listings, and figures in dollars come from the restaurants and Time Out. Actual bills vary with drinks, tax and tip.

New York Brunch Classics

These three restaurants define the city's brunch traditions, from a modern bagel palace to a century-old smoked-fish family business.

Sadelle's

Sadelle's is at 463 West Broadway in SoHo. Major Food Group opened it in 2015 and named it after co-founder Jeff Zalaznick's great-grandmother. The loft space has exposed brick, and the restaurant describes its bagel service as a kind of theater, with staff calling out "hot bagels."

The signature order is the bagel tower, which comes with smoked fish, and the menu also covers chopped salads, triple-decker sandwiches, French toast and a house cheeseburger. OpenTable lists the price level as $30 and under per person, while Goop lists $$ to $$$, so expect somewhere in that range. Reservations for up to five guests open 30 days ahead at 10 a.m. Eastern time, and the restaurant also holds tables for walk-ins.

Russ & Daughters Café

Russ & Daughters Café is at 127 Orchard Street on the Lower East Side. It is the sit-down restaurant of the Russ & Daughters appetizing shop, a family business that has operated since 1914 and is now run by its fourth generation. The Café opened in 2014, and the Michelin Guide recognizes it with a Bib Gourmand.

The classic order is a smoked fish board with bagel or bialy, cream cheese, capers and tomato. Time Out lists the average board at about $20, and rates the price level $$. Other dishes include potato latkes with wild salmon roe, chocolate babka French toast and egg creams. It is the most traditional brunch in this guide.

Clinton St. Baking Company

Clinton St. Baking Company is at 4 Clinton Street on the Lower East Side and started as a tiny cafe. Time Out calls it a no-fuss spot with nostalgic diner vibes and better food than the usual spoon, and lists it at $$.

The pancakes with warm maple butter are the reason to go, with a choice of wild Maine blueberry, banana walnut or chocolate chunk. Brunch runs on weekends from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Time Out warns that peak weekend brunch can mean a wait of at least an hour, so book ahead through OpenTable.

Brooklyn Brunch

Brooklyn has more brunch restaurants per block than any other part of the city, and these five show the range, from pancakes to Ethiopian coffee ceremonies.

Sunday in Brooklyn

Sunday in Brooklyn is at 348 Wythe Avenue in Williamsburg, a two-story, all-day restaurant with a rustic, breezy feel. Despite the name, it serves brunch every day, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., according to Time Out. The MICHELIN Guide includes it in its list of the best brunches in New York and lists the price level at $$$.

The Sunday Pancakes, a trademarked dish, are coated in a sticky hazelnut and maple praline sauce. Time Out lists them at $18 for a single pancake and $23 for a double, and recommends the hot chicken sandwich with a gochujang-style rub, lime crema and pickles. The sidewalk tables fill quickly in warm weather.

Miss Ada

Miss Ada is at 184 DeKalb Avenue in Fort Greene, from chef Tomer Blechman, who draws on his Israeli roots. Time Out rates it 5 out of 5 and lists it at $$$, and says its brunch ranks above others in the area. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Start with the dips, such as one made with brown butter and ricotta or muhammara, which come with warm pita. Then add the bourekas and the challah French toast with labneh mousse. There is a patio, and Time Out advises making a reservation.

Kellogg's Diner

Kellogg's Diner is at 518 Metropolitan Avenue in Williamsburg. It is a 1920s diner that was recently refreshed, and it is open 24 hours a day. Time Out rates it $, making it one of the lowest-priced brunch options in this guide.

The menu is Tex-Mex, with flat nachos, a guajillo braised short rib hash and a deep-fried Texas toast crusted in Corn Flakes and spread with strawberry jam. A full cocktail menu includes frozen margaritas, and the pastry counter often has an icebox pie in the window.

Bunna Cafe

Bunna Cafe is at 1084 Flushing Avenue in East Williamsburg, a brightly colored Ethiopian restaurant. Time Out rates it $. Brunch starts with vegan scrambles made from ground chickpeas, onions and peppers, served with a squash dish and torn pieces of injera.

The drinks list includes a toddy made with Ethiopian tea and bourbon and mimosas stirred with the honey wine tej. On weekends, the Ethiopian coffee ceremony runs until 5 p.m. and comes with a complimentary cup of coffee.

Kokomo

Kokomo is at 65 Kent Avenue in Williamsburg, near the water, and is a Caribbean restaurant that treats brunch as an event. Time Out describes lavender-colored drinks made with butterfly pea water, a hired photographer and a DJ. Sunday brunch runs all day, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The menu includes a saltfish avocado toast with an ackee blend on thick bread and cheesy flatbreads topped with pasta and oxtail, which are made for sharing. A carafe of mimosas costs $35. Choose it for a lively afternoon rather than a quiet meal.

Prix Fixe and Group Brunches in Manhattan

COQODAQ

COQODAQ is at 12 East 22nd Street in Flatiron. It is a Korean fried chicken restaurant from Simon Kim, the owner of Cote, and Time Out calls it a clubstaurant. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Brucket List, priced at $45, brings a table full of small plates, including beet-brined deviled eggs, French toast sticks with crème anglaise and a Wagyu kimbap. Adding the fried chicken costs $25 more. It works well for a group that wants to share.

Seahorse

Seahorse is at 201 Park Avenue South, on the ground floor of the W New York - Union Square. The maritime-themed brasserie comes from the team behind Lure Fishbar, and Time Out added it to its list in October 2026. On Saturdays a trio of musicians plays during brunch.

The prix fixe costs $80 and includes an entrée, four oysters and unlimited Aperol, Hugo or amaro spritzes. You can also order à la carte. Time Out recommends the golden baked pancake with a jammy blueberry compote.

How Much Does Brunch Cost in New York?

Published prices show a wide spread, so the type of brunch matters more than the neighborhood.

Diner and cafe brunches: Kellogg's Diner and Bunna Cafe are both rated $ by Time Out.
Classic a la carte brunches: Russ & Daughters Café and Clinton St. Baking Company are rated $$, and a smoked fish board at Russ & Daughters averages about $20.
Destination brunches: Sunday in Brooklyn is $$$ in Michelin, and Miss Ada is rated $$$ by Time Out.
Set menus and drinks packages: COQODAQ's Brucket List is $45, plus $25 for chicken, and Seahorse's prix fixe is $80 with unlimited spritzes.

Menus change, so the price at your table may differ.

Tips for Brunch in New York

Book ahead where you can. Sadelle's opens reservations 30 days ahead, and Miss Ada and COQODAQ take reservations.
Expect lines at the classics. Clinton St. Baking Company can mean a wait of at least an hour at peak weekend brunch.
Match the mood. Kokomo and Seahorse are lively, while Miss Ada and Russ & Daughters Café are calmer.
Check the hours. Brunch hours vary by restaurant and day, so confirm before you go.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which New York brunches are recommended by the MICHELIN Guide?

The MICHELIN Guide includes Sunday in Brooklyn in its list of the best brunches in New York, and it recognizes Russ & Daughters Café with a Bib Gourmand.