Five Leaves.

Five Leaves (18 Bedford Avenue) is technically in Greenpoint, right at the border with Williamsburg. I’m including it because everyone considers it a Williamsburg brunch spot and arguing about neighborhood boundaries is exhausting.

The ricotta hotcakes ($18) are the signature dish and they deserve the reputation. Light, creamy, served with honeycomb butter. They’re the more refined cousin of Sunday in Brooklyn’s pancakes. Less indulgent, more elegant. Both are excellent in different ways.

The outdoor seating on Bedford Avenue is prime people-watching territory. This is where I bring friends visiting from out of town when I want them to understand Brooklyn.

A neighborhood haunt since 2008, Five Leaves is a popular Australian cafe serving some of the best brunch in Williamsburg. The ricotta pancakes steal the show, but if savory brunch is more your speed, consider the Moroccan scramble (made with merguez sausage, spiced chickpeas and avocado). It’s a hearty meal that’ll tide you over until your midday nap.

Inspired by friendly Australian cafes, this lively joint is on brand with Williamsburg’s hipster vibes. A popular neighborhood haunt since 2008, the restaurant’s signature ricotta pancakes steal the show. If savory brunch is more your speed, consider the Moroccan scramble, made with merguez sausage, spiced chickpeas and avocado, it’s a hearty meal that’ll tide you over until your midday nap.