8 Brunch Spots that Won’t Break the Bank
Melinda Kauffman / June 27, 2018
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The best part about the weekend? Having an epic brunch. We’re talking stacks of fluffy pancakes, smoked fish and maybe even some fried chicken. Because brunch can get expensive and we know how important the brunch experience is, we bring you eight brunch spots that taste great and won’t break the bank.
Chez Ma Tante
At Chez Ma Tante, mentors Hugue Dufour of M. Wells and Johnathan Waxman of Barbuto bring us a brunch experience far from the ordinary. The Canadian-inspired menu includes offerings like salmon gravlax with sesame and creme fraiche, egg sandwiches and one of the best caesar salads we’ve had in awhile. Whatever you do, make sure you have an order of these pancakes on your table.
Jing Fong
PC: Jing FongJing Fong is a traditional dim sum establishment situated in a banquet hall in Chinatown. What began as an 150 seat restaurant in 1978 has transformed into an 800 seat eatery, prepared to serve the masses. Brunch here is meant to be shared with a group who will be happy to learn that all dim sum is around five dollars.
Meme’s Diner
PC: @memesdinerMeme’s Diner is a cozy Brooklyn eatery serving up American comfort food with a twist, like Everything Bagel Babka and Porridge made with quinoa, millet and amaranth. Our favorite part? Each brunch experience starts with a free bowl of cereal.
Dimes
PC: EaterOwners and Jersey natives Alissa Wagner and Sabrina DeSousa offer clean eats at their California-inspired restaurant on the LES. Not only do they serve amazing acai bowls and egg sandwiches, but you’ll be pleased to find that everything on the menu is $13 or less.
Root & Bone
Jeff McInnis and Janine Booth know a thing or two about southern fare. McInnis is a born and bred southerner with a love for fresh farm-to-table ingredients and Booth is an Australian with an extensive knowledge of international cuisine. Together, they bring elevated southern comfort food to the East Village. Must orders for brunch include biscuits and gravy, drunken deviled eggs and sweet tea brined fried chicken.
La Bonbonniere
PC: @infatuation_nycLa Bonbonniere is a classic cash only diner with every breakfast food imaginable. Think: omelettes with endless fill-in options, thick and fluffy challah french toast and club sandwiches! For a simple American diner experience, this West Village diner has everything you need.
Cafe Mogador
PC: @cafemogadornycExpect anything from braised tagines and homemade pita to traditional shakshuka at Cafe Mogador, a Moroccan style restaurant with an East Village and Williamsburg location. Also expect your brunch here to cost no more than $25 bucks a pop.
Sweet Chick
PC: @sweetchicklifeAnother southern comfort favorite is Sweet Chick. Founded by born and bred NY natives, Sweet Chick offers some of the best fried chicken and waffles in the city best paired with a side of maple glazed bacon and side of home fries.
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