Eat · Brunch · 2026
The best brunch in the East Village.
Every one from my own visits, updated September 2026. 10 places.
I used to think brunch was overrated. Two hours for eggs and an $18 mimosa? Pass. Then I found the places on this list and everything changed. These aren’t the Instagram-bait spots where you wait 90 minutes for a photo op. These are the East Village brunch spots where the food is genuinely, embarrassingly good. Let’s eat.
- B&H DairyRestaurant · East VillageDating back to 1938, B&H Dairy has been serving the neighborhood for more than eight decades.
- Cafe MogadorRestaurant · East VillageCelebrating more than 40 years in the neighborhood, at Cafe Mogador you'll find an exciting lineup of breakfast classics with a Mediterranean twist.
- David's CafeRestaurant · East VillageChurning out time-tested classics like french toast and pancakes alongside hangover poutine and burgers, David's Cafe is a go-to East Village brunch spot for locals in the know.
- LadybirdRestaurant · East VillagePerfectly posh, Ladybird is a popular vegan restaurant perfect for a girls brunch in the East Village, regardless of dietary restrictions.
- Lil' Frankie'sRestaurant · East Village
- Little Ruby's CafeRestaurant · East VillageIf I had to name a quintessential East Village brunch spot, it'd be Little Ruby's Cafe.
- Pardon My FrenchRestaurant · East VillagePardon My French is a quaint French bistro offering one of the best deals on bottomless brunch in the East Village.
- San MarzanoRestaurant · East VillageSan Marzano serves a better brunch than half the spots with fancy PR teams.
- SmørRestaurant · East Village
- Yellow RoseRestaurant · East VillageThis busy Tex Mex restaurant is known for toothsome breakfast tacos and mean margaritas (hair of the dog, anyone?).
B&H Dairy
Restaurant · East Village
Dating back to 1938, B&H Dairy has been serving the neighborhood for more than eight decades.
Cafe Mogador
Restaurant · East Village · 101 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10009
Celebrating more than 40 years in the neighborhood, at Cafe Mogador you'll find an exciting lineup of breakfast classics with a Mediterranean twist.
David's Cafe
Restaurant · East Village · 110 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10009
Churning out time-tested classics like french toast and pancakes alongside hangover poutine and burgers, David's Cafe is a go-to East Village brunch spot for locals in the know.
Ladybird
Restaurant · East Village · 111 E 7th St, New York, NY 10009
Perfectly posh, Ladybird is a popular vegan restaurant perfect for a girls brunch in the East Village, regardless of dietary restrictions.
Lil' Frankie's
Restaurant · East Village · 19 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003
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.
Little Ruby's Cafe
Restaurant · East Village · 198 E 11th St, New York, NY
If I had to name a quintessential East Village brunch spot, it'd be Little Ruby's Cafe.
Pardon My French
Restaurant · East Village · 103 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009
Pardon My French is a quaint French bistro offering one of the best deals on bottomless brunch in the East Village.
San Marzano
Restaurant · East Village · 117 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
San Marzano serves a better brunch than half the spots with fancy PR teams.
Yellow Rose
Restaurant · East Village · 102 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10003
This busy Tex Mex restaurant is known for toothsome breakfast tacos and mean margaritas (hair of the dog, anyone?).
Best brunch in the East Village, 2026
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