It's on 3 of my lists. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.
- Address156 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011
- From my guide, updated January 2024.
Cookshop’s bright and airy interior floods with natural sunlight in the mornings, creating a fresh and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant buzzes with eager folks ready to eat their body weight in brunch food. Expect to find modern American fare and don’t even think about leaving without ordering the beignets (served with a seasonal compote and ricotta). You’ll be flagging the waiter down for a second order immediately.
Cookshop’s farm-to-table approach is highly praised and has created a loyal following from both tourists and locals alike. As one of Chelsea’s top dining spots, securing reservations in advance is a must, this place books up fast. Weekend waits might stretch an hour, but believe me, the wait is absolutely worthwhile.
Cookshop has been dishing out inspired American brunch fare in Chelsea for two decades. Reliable and consistent, the menus is a roll-call of everyone’s favorites, from buttermilk cornmeal pancakes (a personal favorite) to punchy huevos rancheros and the freshest BLT you’ll have in NYC.
Better still, the restaurant is flooded with natural light, making it a great spot for anyone looking to shore up a vitamin D deficiency. Reservations are recommended, but the wait is worthwhile for this popular Chelsea brunch haunt.
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156 Tenth Avenue, Chelsea. This place doesn’t get the Instagram attention that places like Balthazar and Sadelle’s get, which means you can actually get a table. The ricotta pancakes ($18) are light and fluffy with blueberry compote. The huevos rancheros ($19) are properly spicy. The Bloody Mary ($16) is one of the best in Chelsea, heavy on the horseradish. Brunch for two with drinks is about $70-80, which feels fair for the quality.