Eat · Brunch · 2026
The best brunch in the West Village.
Every one from my own visits, updated September 2026. 8 places.
If you’re looking for the best brunch in the West Village, you’re in the right place, there’s no shortage of charming brunch spots to choose from.
Note to the reader. If you feel like one of the best brunch spots in the West Village is missing from this list please drop me a comment below and I’ll check it out ASAP!
- BanterRestaurant · Greenwich VillageBanter is a popular Australian eatery dishing out healthy brunch in Greenwich Village.
- Breakfast by Salt’s CureRestaurant · West VillageFamous for oatmeal griddle cakes, most pancake enthusiasts know to make a pilgrimage to Breakfast by Salt’s Cure.
- BuvetteRestaurant · West VillageBuvette is one of the most authentic French bistros in New York City, the fluent waiters are mere icing on the cake.
- Cafe ClunyRestaurant · West VillageCharming the neighborhood for nearly two decades, Cafe Cluny serves casual Franco-American brunch in the West Village.
- DanteRestaurant · West VillageA cocktail bar moonlighting as a brunch joint, Dante was named the best bar in the world in 2019 and re-appeared on the list in 2020 as well.
- Jack’s Wife FredaRestaurant · West VillageJack’s Wife Freda is a popular restaurant that merges South African and Israeli cuisine.
- ShukaRestaurant · West VillageShuka is a modern Mediterranean restaurant with straight-forward classics like tender kebabs (served with pita and dip) and warm chicken shawarma.
- White Oak TavernRestaurant · West VillageWhite Oak Tavern is my go-to spot for bottomless brunch in the West Village.
Banter
Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 169 Sullivan St, New York
Banter is a popular Australian eatery dishing out healthy brunch in Greenwich Village.
Breakfast by Salt’s Cure
Restaurant · West Village · 27 1/2 Morton St, New York, NY
Famous for oatmeal griddle cakes, most pancake enthusiasts know to make a pilgrimage to Breakfast by Salt’s Cure.
Buvette
Restaurant · West Village · 42 Grove St, New York
Buvette is one of the most authentic French bistros in New York City, the fluent waiters are mere icing on the cake.
Cafe Cluny
Restaurant · West Village · 284 W 12th St, New York, NY
Charming the neighborhood for nearly two decades, Cafe Cluny serves casual Franco-American brunch in the West Village.
Dante
Restaurant · West Village · 79-81 MacDougal St & 551 Hudson St
A cocktail bar moonlighting as a brunch joint, Dante was named the best bar in the world in 2019 and re-appeared on the list in 2020 as well.
Jack’s Wife Freda
Restaurant · West Village · 50 Carmine St, New York, NY
Jack’s Wife Freda is a popular restaurant that merges South African and Israeli cuisine.
Shuka
Restaurant · West Village · 38 MacDougal St, New York
Shuka is a modern Mediterranean restaurant with straight-forward classics like tender kebabs (served with pita and dip) and warm chicken shawarma.
White Oak Tavern
Restaurant · West Village · 21 Waverly Pl, New York, NY 10003
White Oak Tavern is my go-to spot for bottomless brunch in the West Village.
Best brunch in the West Village, 2026
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