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A place · Restaurant · Upper East Side · on 1 of my list

EJ’s Luncheonette.

Worth it, says Antonina. Serving straightforward home-style breakfast, EJ’s Luncheonette is the quintessential no-frills neighborhood diner.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best brunch on the Upper East Side
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It's on 1 of my list. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.

Best brunch on the Upper East Side

No. 8 on that list3 min from the subway
Worth it
  • SubwayQ to 72 St, 3 min
  • Address1271 3rd Ave, New York, NY
  • From my guide, updated September 2026.

Serving straightforward home-style breakfast, EJ’s Luncheonette is the quintessential no-frills neighborhood diner. Expect to find brunch classics like. Perhaps the most famous dish at this Upper East Side brunch restaurant is the chocolate chip pancakes.

Something to Note. EJ’s Luncheonette is CASH-ONLY.

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EJ’s Luncheonette

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EJ’s Luncheonette

Upper East Side