Eat · Brunch · 2026
The best brunch in SoHo.
Every one from my own visits, updated September 2026. 11 places.
There’s something special about SoHo that keeps me coming back, and the brunch restaurants scene is a big part of it. I’ve walked these streets more times than I can count, ducking into every promising spot I find. Here are the ones that made the cut.
I think we can all agree brunch is the best meal of the day. Breakfast is too early, lunch is too rushed and dinner has a tendency to feel too formal. It also doesn’t hurt that drinking before 5pm is socially acceptable as long as we call it “brunch.” On. That note, let’s cover the best brunch in SoHo, one of my favorite neighborhoods in New York City.
- 12 Chairs CafeRestaurant · SoHoWhatever you decide to do, make sure an order of the babaganoush opens the meal.
- BalthazarRestaurant · SoHoWarm and inviting, Balthazar exudes cozy vibes ideal for romantic brunch dates in SoHo.
- Citizens of SoHoRestaurant · SoHoThankfully, everything tastes as great as it looks.
- Fanelli’s CafeRestaurant · SoHoThe food is passable (affordable even, for the neighborhood), but it’s the old-school vibes and prime people-watching that keeps this place on constant rotation with locals.
- Flipper’sRestaurant · SoHoYou can tell they put thought.
- Jack’s Wife FredaRestaurant · SoHoBeyond inspired meals, the welcoming atmosphere and great vibes earn Jack’s Wife Fredaspot on our list of the best brunch in SoHo.
- Ruby’s CafeRestaurant · SoHoThe space itself is beautifully designed without feeling overly precious.
- Sadelle’sRestaurant · SoHoFor those craving an step up SoHo brunch experience, Sadelle’s should fit the bill.
- ShukaRestaurant · SoHoRegardless of your preference, Shuka is a welcome addition to Soho’s brunch scene.
- The DutchRestaurant · SoHoOh, don’t sleep on the Bloody Mary either, it’s one of my favorites in the city.
- The Grey DogRestaurant · SoHoA popular neighborhood haunt serving some of the most affordable brunch in Soho, The Grey Dog is a staple for college students and savvy foodies.
12 Chairs Cafe
Restaurant · SoHo · 56 MacDougal St, New York, NY
Whatever you decide to do, make sure an order of the babaganoush opens the meal.
Balthazar
Restaurant · SoHo · 80 Spring St, New York, NY
Warm and inviting, Balthazar exudes cozy vibes ideal for romantic brunch dates in SoHo.
Citizens of SoHo
Restaurant · SoHo · 201 Lafayette St, New York, NY
Thankfully, everything tastes as great as it looks.
Fanelli’s Cafe
Restaurant · SoHo · 94 Prince St, New York, NY
The food is passable (affordable even, for the neighborhood), but it’s the old-school vibes and prime people-watching that keeps this place on constant rotation with locals.
Jack’s Wife Freda
Restaurant · SoHo · 226 Lafayette St, New York, NY
Beyond inspired meals, the welcoming atmosphere and great vibes earn Jack’s Wife Fredaspot on our list of the best brunch in SoHo.
Ruby’s Cafe
Restaurant · SoHo · 219 Mulberry St A, New York, NY
The space itself is beautifully designed without feeling overly precious.
Sadelle’s
Restaurant · SoHo · 463 W Broadway, New York
For those craving an step up SoHo brunch experience, Sadelle’s should fit the bill.
Shuka
Restaurant · SoHo · 38 MacDougal St, New York, NY
Regardless of your preference, Shuka is a welcome addition to Soho’s brunch scene.
The Dutch
Restaurant · SoHo · 131 Sullivan St, New York, NY
Oh, don’t sleep on the Bloody Mary either, it’s one of my favorites in the city.
The Grey Dog
Restaurant · SoHo · 244 Mulberry St, New York, NY
A popular neighborhood haunt serving some of the most affordable brunch in Soho, The Grey Dog is a staple for college students and savvy foodies.
Best brunch in SoHo, 2026
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The full guide, with the ones that didn't make it and why: 15 Best Brunch Restaurants in SoHo (Ranked).