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I'm one of the members of the Brunch Gang, a blog dedicated to brunch in the NYC area. Here are some of the places we've brunched!

 1. Triptych

1155 Folsom St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 703-0557

Categories: American (New), Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: SOMA

4.0 star rating
  7/1/2011

I was looking for a brunch spot near our hotel, and thanks to my fellow Yelpers, I found this cute little place. FYI, if you're staying at the Courtyard Marriott on 2nd, this is about a 15 minute  walk from there.

The walls are decorated with…More »

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 2. Elysian Cafe

1001 Washington St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 798-5898

Category: American (New)

3.0 star rating
  7/1/2011

Elysian has been on my Hoboken "restaurant list" for quite some time now, so when the opportunity to have brunch here came up, I jumped on it. We went on a very hot day and opted to sit inside in the air conditioning. We were seated across from the…More »

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 3. East of Eighth

254 W 23rd St
New York, NY 10011
(212) 352-0075

Category: American (New)

Neighbourhood: Chelsea

4.0 star rating
  7/1/2011

I came here on a Saturday with a few friends for brunch, and we really enjoyed it. The server was quick and helpful, and it was a very relaxed atmosphere. Their brunch deal includes one brunch cocktail with an entree. My friend and I got the mimosas,…More »

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 4. Calle Ocho

45 W 81st St
New York, NY 10024
(212) 873-5025

Categories: Cuban, Latin American

Neighbourhood: Upper West Side

5.0 star rating
  7/1/2011

Calle Ocho is hands down the best brunch in NYC. Between their sangria bar and the awesome food, I can't even think of another place that comes close!

For those of you who are unfamiliar with Calle Ocho, they have an unlimited sangria bar featuring 8…More »

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 5. Yerba Buena Perry

1 Perry St
New York, NY 10014
(212) 620-0808

Category: Latin American

Neighbourhood: West Village

3.0 star rating
  5/28/2011

I came here for brunch with a few friends. We added the $12 for one hour unlimited cocktails option (which, trust me, they time you on to the minute). We each ended up with 3 drinks within the hour. I tried both the white and cava sangria and didn't…More »

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 6. Rayuela

165 Allen St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 253-8840

Categories: Spanish, Latin American, Tapas Bars, Basque

Neighbourhood: Lower East Side

4.0 star rating
  5/3/2011

My girlfriends and I ended up here unexpectedly for brunch, but we're glad we tried it! We had planned on going to their sister restaurant, Macondo, but they had a wait and recommended that we go to Rayuela. We arrived around 1:45 on a Saturday and…More »

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 7. Poco

33 Ave B
New York, NY 10009
(212) 228-4461

Categories: Tapas Bars, Breakfast & Brunch, Caterers

Neighbourhoods: East Village, Alphabet City

5.0 star rating
  11/22/2010

My girlfriends and I went for brunch, and I can't say enough good things about Poco! The food was great and the drinks were flowing. They get super busy on the weekends and understandably want to keep turning the tables over to meet other…More »

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 8. Five Points

31 Great Jones St
New York, NY 10012
(212) 253-5700

Categories: American (New), Mediterranean

Neighbourhood: NoHo

4.0 star rating
  7/2/2011

I came here for brunch with a few girlfriends today. We had all heard excellent things about their brunch and were excited to try it.

The menu, especially the drink menu, is huge. Their offerings really go beyond your typical mimosa and bloody Mary.…More »

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 9. La Isla Restaurant

104 Washington St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 659-8197

Category: Cuban

4.0 star rating
  7/17/2011

This little gem of a restaurant has been one of my favorite Hoboken restaurants for the past few years. When you walk past it, you may not think much of it, but trust me, it's worth a visit! My favorite dish from here is the Pollo a la Ajillo con…More »

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 10. Cornelia Street Café

29 Cornelia St
New York, NY 10014
(212) 989-9319

Categories: American (New), Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: West Village

3.0 star rating
  Update - 7/17/2011

I finally got a chance to come here and try their brunch. While the food was much better than for brunch than dinner, the service was a little awkward. First off, our party of two was seated at a table for four. Right after we sat down, they told us…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    7/1/2011

    I had heard great things about this place, so when some friends were in town, this was one of the… Read more »

 11. Dock Mike's Pancake House

4615 Landis Ave
Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
(609) 263-3625
4.0 star rating
  7/17/2011

I came here with my family for brunch before hitting the beach for the afternoon. It was perfect because it was close to our place in the Spinnaker, great for big groups, and really had something for everyone. The breakfast and lunch menu is huge!…More »

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 12. The Dining Room

111 10th St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 222-8399
3.0 star rating
  Update - 9/10/2011

I came here for dinner last night and while I liked my food, I still have yet to be wowed by this place.

Even at 9:30 on a Friday night, we were waiting about 20-30 minutes for a table. We were finally seated close to 10. If you enjoy eating…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    7/23/2011

    I came here as part of a group of 6 for brunch on a weekday. Anthony David's has been high on my… Read more »

 13. The Ainsworth

122 W 26th St
New York, NY 10001
(212) 741-0645

Categories: Sports Bars, American (New)

Neighbourhood: Chelsea

2.0 star rating
  7/27/2011

The Brunch Gang came here this past weekend to use the Groupon that was recently offered. For $33 for 2 people, you got unlimited mimosas or bloody Marys, 2 entrees, and one side. Since there were 4 of us, we had 2 of these deals to use.

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 14. Onieals

343 Park Ave
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 653-1492

Categories: Restaurants, Bars

4.0 star rating
  8/20/2011

I love Onieals! I live right around the corner, so I've been here many times over the years. The service is always great and the food is awesome. I really like the French onion soup, and their penne vodka is surprisingly good. I recently tried their…More »

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 15. Stand4

24 E 12th St
New York, NY 10003
(212) 488-5900

Category: Burgers

Neighbourhoods: Greenwich Village, Union Square

2.0 star rating
  8/21/2011

I came here today with three friends because one friend had purchased 2 of the recent Gilt City brunch deals. Honestly, based their menu and what they were even offering, I can't even believe they can get away with calling it a brunch deal! The only…More »

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 16. Cafe Cortadito

210 E 3rd St
New York, NY 10009
(212) 614-3080

Category: Cuban

Neighbourhoods: East Village, Alphabet City

4.0 star rating
  9/4/2011

I made my second visit to Cafe Cortadito today for brunch. Between my experience here today and my visit last year, this is definitely a great Cuban place with a fun atmosphere!

I went last year on a Friday night, and I was initially annoyed because…More »

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 17. Home Restaurant

20 Cornelia St
New York, NY 10014
(212) 243-9579

Category: American (New)

Neighbourhood: West Village

3.0 star rating
  11/4/2011

Average brunch food, mediocre service. I was really expecting more given the cute ambiance and farm-to-table menu, but everything about this place is just average.

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 18. Hoboken Gourmet Company

423 Washington St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 795-0110

Categories: Caterers, Restaurants

3.0 star rating
  9/5/2011

While I wouldn't say this is the best brunch place ever, it's pretty reliable and consistent. I've never had a bad experience here and the food is always good. It gets pretty crowded on the weekends, but I've never had to wait a really long time. The…More »

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 19. PS450

450 Park Ave S
New York, NY 10022
(212) 532-7474

Categories: American (New), Lounges

Neighbourhood: Midtown East

3.0 star rating
  9/18/2011

I came here for brunch this past weekend. We came here initially for the unlimited drinks. I didn't have high expectations for the food, but I was pleasantly surprised at how good the food was.

We were able to snag two seats at the bar. It was pretty…More »

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 20. Dock's Oyster Bar

633 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10017
(212) 986-8080

Category: Seafood

Neighbourhoods: Midtown East, Murray Hill

1.0 star rating
  9/25/2011

Ended up here for brunch because brunch at Park Ave Tavern was a bust (two thumbs down for advertising brunch on Saturday and Sundays, but only really serving it on Sunday!)  Docks $23 bottomless brunch was an enticing alternative. You can't go wrong…More »

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 21. Oddfellows Rest Louisiana Bar & Restaurant

80 River St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 656-9009

Categories: Cajun/Creole, Bars

2.0 star rating
  10/6/2011

Eh...went here for brunch this past weekend and was less than impressed. I had dinner here a few years ago and was satisfied and my boyfriend loves their food, so we were expecting a decent "Cajun" brunch. Although the full lunch menu was available…More »

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 22. The Barrel

10 Stuyvesant St
New York, NY 10003
(212) 598-0454

Categories: Tapas Bars, Wine Bars

Neighbourhood: East Village

4.0 star rating
  10/4/2011

My friend and I were looking for a good prix-fixe brunch with one drink included, and found The Barrel. Their $11.95 prix includes your choice of an entree (from quite an extensive list) and one mimosa, bloody Mary, or sangria. The service was great,…More »

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 23. The Friendly Toast

1 Kendall Sq
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 621-1200

Categories: Bars, Diners

Neighbourhood: Kendall Square/MIT

4.0 star rating
  10/28/2011

My friend and I came here last weekend for brunch. When I saw the website and how popular it was, I knew we'd be in for a wait. We arrived around 12:30 and were told it would be about 45 minutes, but the bar was first come first serve. We were able…More »

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 24. Sweet Revenge

62 Carmine St
New York, NY 10014
(212) 242-2240

Categories: Desserts, Wine Bars

Neighbourhood: West Village

4.0 star rating
  10/28/2011

I love cupcakes. I love brunch. Combine the two, and it's my heaven. Knowing that Sweet Revenge has both, I gave it a try and was very happy!

It is a little smaller than I thought it would be, so I would recommend it for a solo or small group brunch.…More »

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 25. Jalapeno

185 Columbus Ave
New York, NY 10023
(212) 877-7800

Categories: Mexican, Ethnic Food

Neighbourhood: Upper West Side

4.0 star rating
  10/28/2011

If you're craving a good Mexican brunch, check out Jalapeno! The unlimited drinks included with your meal certainly help. I went with a friend recently and we had a great time - the mimosas and prosecco were flowing, service was attentive, and we…More »

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 26. Parlor Steakhouse

1600 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10128
(212) 423-5888

Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhoods: Yorkville, Upper East Side

4.0 star rating
  11/12/2011

A gem of a brunch spot on the UES! Great $25 prix-fixe special that includes up to 5 drinks, and delicious food. We split the frittata, eggs benedict and French toast, and I highly recommend all of them. The server was super helpful and charming. The…More »

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 27. Duke's

99 E 19th St
New York, NY 10003
(212) 260-2922

Categories: American (Traditional), Sports Bars

Neighbourhoods: Gramercy, Flatiron

2.0 star rating
  12/4/2011

A decent place to watch a game, but that's about it. The food isn't the best, and the drinks are hit or miss. On my most recent visit, I did the brunch special, and the mimosas barely had champagne in them, while the screwdrivers were way too strong…More »

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 28. Uva

1486 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10021
(212) 472-4552

Category: Italian

Neighbourhoods: Yorkville, Upper East Side

3.0 star rating
  12/4/2011

This place is beyond adorable, and the Brunch Gang had really high expectations for our brunch, The inside is cute and cozy, and there is a nice covered and heated garden out in the back.

The $17.95 brunch special is decent. The price of the drinks on…More »

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 29. Essex

120 Essex St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 533-9616

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Bars, American (New)

Neighbourhood: Lower East Side

2.0 star rating
  12/4/2011

Can someone please explain to me what makes this place so popular for brunch? We got here around 3 on a Saturday, and I felt like I was at a sorority reunion at some crappy Murray Hill bar. The music was way too loud (sorry, but I'm on the brink of…More »

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 30. Dublin 6

575 Hudson St
New York City, NY 10014
(646) 638-2900

Categories: Bars, Irish

Neighbourhood: West Village

4.0 star rating
  2/14/2012

Stopped in for brunch, and we were pretty impressed! One of the things we liked the most is that their two drinks that come with the prix-fixe are virtually any drinks that they serve, so we were able to enjoy sangria with brunch.

The food was pretty…More »

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 31. Teplitzky's Coffee Shop

111 S Chelsea Ave
Atlantic City, NJ 08402
(609) 428-4550
3.0 star rating
  2/14/2012

Not a bad brunch spot if you're not in the mood for a crowded and overpriced buffet! It was pretty crowded the Sunday we stopped in, but we were seated and taken care of quite quickly. The food is pretty much your average diner-type stuff, but it's…More »

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 32. Good Enough To Eat

483 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10024
(212) 496-0163

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Upper West Side

4.0 star rating
  2/14/2012

My friend and I were dying to try their brunch, so we came the week between Christmas and New Year's, hoping to avoid the crowds. There was still a line! This place has quite the following, There's no formal order to being seated, you just wait on a…More »

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 33. Tapeo 29

29 Clinton St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 979-0002

Category: Tapas Bars

Neighbourhood: Lower East Side

3.0 star rating
  2/14/2012

Cute atmosphere, average brunch spot. The service was great, but the food was just okay.

Also, they now have unlimited drinks included in the price of your meal for 2 hours! They are pretty strict on sticking with the drinks that they offer, though.…More »

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 34. Caliu

557 Hudson St
New York, NY 10014
(212) 206-6444

Category: Tapas Bars

Neighbourhood: West Village

3.0 star rating
  2/18/2012

My friends and I were really looking forward to brunch here and thought we were in for an awesome brunch after reading all the great reviews. Unfortunately, we left a little disappointed.

The $25 AYCD special is good, but everything about it was just…More »

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 35. JoeDoe

45 E 1st St
New York, NY 10003
(212) 780-0262

Category: American (New)

Neighbourhood: East Village

2.0 star rating
  2/26/2012

I was so excited to bring my visiting friend to NYC for an awesome brunch, and I thought JoeDoe was going to be an amazing experience. I love little mom and pop shops with good home-cooking. We enjoyed the food, but it's amazing how service can…More »

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 36. Mercadito

179 Ave B
New York, NY 10009
(212) 529-6490

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhoods: East Village, Alphabet City

3.0 star rating
  3/25/2012

I was recently informed that I actually ate here late night about 5 years ago (happy hour at Key Bar destroys the memory). This has been on the Brunch Gang's list of brunches to try for a few months now, so we were eager to try it...

Everything was…More »

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 37. Good Restaurant

89 Greenwich Ave
New York, NY 10014
(212) 691-8080

Category: American (New)

Neighbourhood: West Village

4.0 star rating
  4/9/2012

The Brunch Gang has been dying to try Good for a long time now, and we were finally able to brunch there this past weekend. They don't take reservations for brunch, so plan accordingly! And if you or anyone in your party is even slightly indecisive,…More »

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 38. The Mermaid Inn

568 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10024
(212) 799-7400

Category: Seafood

Neighbourhood: Upper West Side

2.0 star rating
  5/4/2012

Trekked out of my way with two of my other Brunch Gangers for this lackluster brunch.  Service was eh, the rye bread was an interesting choice and the entrees were average - below average. My steak and eggs were probably the best pick, although $3…More »

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 39. Eolo: Sicilia a Tavola

190 7th Ave
Manhattan, NY 10011
(646) 225-6606

Category: Italian

Neighbourhood: Chelsea

3.0 star rating
  5/21/2012

I was in the area waiting for a private sale, and decided to get something to eat before doing some shopping. Eolo got my attention because they had outdoor seating, and it was virtually empty. The brunch menu (which is also served on weekdays)…More »

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 40. The Caulfield

119 E 27th St
New York, NY 10016
(212) 686-5500

Category: American (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Flatiron

4.0 star rating
  5/21/2012

The Caulfield (sister restaurant of PS 450, btw) just started serving brunch last month to keep up with the crowds brunching at PS 450. They offer the same deal - $25 Endless Brunch, and even put the bottles of champagne and mixers right on the table…More »

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Location

Hoboken, NJ

Yelping Since

May 2009

Things I Love

Rare steaks, crispy bacon, white sangria, vodka, goat cheese, avocados, cilantro and all things brunch.

My Hometown

Hoboken, NJ

My Blog Or Website

http://brunchgang.com

Why You Should Read My Reviews

I'm 64% useful, 24% cool, but only 12% funny

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DMB....duh

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Most Recent Discovery

Whipped cream vodka

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