Eat · Brunch · 2026
The best brunch in Chelsea.
Every one from my own visits, updated September 2026. 8 places.
Quick Summary. Looking for brunch joints in Chelsea? Here are my top picks. Cookshop, Citizens Of Chelsea, Empire Diner, and more.
- Calle DaoRestaurant · ChelseaFusing Chinese and Cuban cuisines, Calle Dao proves that New York City's reputation as the melting pot of America is well earned.
- Citizens Of ChelseaRestaurant · ChelseaThankfully, everything tastes as great as it looks.
- CookshopRestaurant · ChelseaReliable 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.
- Empire DinerRestaurant · ChelseaDating back to 1976, Empire Diner is on constant rotation in Chelsea's brunch scene.
- Friedman's at the Chelsea MarketRestaurant · ChelseaFriedman's serves the best gluten-free brunch in Chelsea.
- Jack's Wife FredaRestaurant · ChelseaBut you can't go wrong with anything on the menu.
- LouLouRestaurant · ChelseaFrom hearty egg dishes like steak and eggs to unforgettable croissant french toast, it won't take long to see why LouLou is considered one of the best brunch restaurants in Chelsea.
- Motel MorrisRestaurant · ChelseaHonestly, this spot has a special place in my heart.
Calle Dao
Restaurant · Chelsea · 461 W 23rd St, New York, NY
Fusing Chinese and Cuban cuisines, Calle Dao proves that New York City's reputation as the melting pot of America is well earned.
Citizens Of Chelsea
Restaurant · Chelsea · 401 W 25th St, New York, NY
Thankfully, everything tastes as great as it looks.
Cookshop
Restaurant · Chelsea · 156 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011
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.
Empire Diner
Restaurant · Chelsea · 210 10th Ave, New York, NY
Dating back to 1976, Empire Diner is on constant rotation in Chelsea's brunch scene.
Friedman's at the Chelsea Market
Restaurant · Chelsea · 75 9th Ave, New York, NY
Friedman's serves the best gluten-free brunch in Chelsea.
Jack's Wife Freda
Restaurant · Chelsea · 116 8th Ave, New York, NY
But you can't go wrong with anything on the menu.
LouLou
Restaurant · Chelsea · 176 8th Ave, New York, NY
From hearty egg dishes like steak and eggs to unforgettable croissant french toast, it won't take long to see why LouLou is considered one of the best brunch restaurants in Chelsea.
Motel Morris
Restaurant · Chelsea · 132 7th Ave, New York, NY
Honestly, this spot has a special place in my heart.
Best brunch in Chelsea, 2026
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