It's on 2 of my lists. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.
- Cost$19
- SubwayF to 2 Av, 2 min
- Address19 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003
- From my guide, updated September 2026.
Ever wished for a leisurely boozy brunch without the pressure of downing endless mimosas? You’re not alone, and that’s precisely why Lil Frankie’s makes my list of great East Village brunch restaurants.
This cash-only establishment runs a generous “3-4-1 special” during brunch, giving you the option to enjoy three cocktails (mimosa, bloody mark, screwdriver, bellini or prosecco) for the price of one for $19. Drinks aside, the well-put together food menu is nothing to scoff at!
I’m partial to the applewood smoked BLT breakfast sandwich, but the spinach and goat cheese omelette has been known to make an appearance on my plate from time to time.
If you enjoy eggs but want to shake things up a bit, go for the baked eggs alla parmigiana (tomatoes and Parmesan cheese with eggs based in a 900 degree wood burning stove) or polpettine and eggs (baby meatball ragu with baked eggs).
Ever wished for a leisurely boozy brunch without the pressure of downing endless mimosas? You’re not alone, and that’s precisely why Lil Frankie’s makes an appearance on my list of the best bottomless brunch in NYC.
This cash-only establishment runs a generous “3-4-1 special” during brunch, giving you the option to enjoy three cocktails (mimosa, bloody mark, screwdriver, bellini or prosecco) for the price of one for $19. Drinks aside, the well-put together food menu is nothing to scoff at.
I’m partial to the applewood smoked BLT breakfast sandwich, but the spinach and goat cheese omelette has been known to make an appearance on my plate from time to time.