Best Brunch Spots Near Stuytown

 

Looking for fun things to do in NYC? Get the weekend started with the best brunches (with outdoor seating) in and around the nearby East Village and Gramercy neighborhoods.

• Best Overall Food Spot: Cafe Mogador
  The family-run Moroccan and Middle Eastern restaurant has been serving NYC since 1983 and is a staple in the community. When you want a casual, cool restaurant to grab brunch at with a few friends, Cafe Mogador hits the spot every time. Try the brunch specialties like the Moroccan Benedict (eggs Benedict with spicy stewed tomato sauce added in).
• Best Brunch for Kids: Follia
  A local brunch list would not be complete without a mention of Follia. Their menu, outdoor seating options, fast service, and friendly staff make it a great choice if kids are in tow. The food comes quickly, and the variety of pizza and pasta options make it perfect for even picky eaters.
• Best Brunch with Healthy Options: Citizens of Gramercy
  Craving delicious food with healthy options? Citizens of Gramercy has got you. The restaurant has everything from wellness bowls to classic eggs to homemade banana bread.
• Best Brunch for Drinking: San Marzano & Cafe Cortadito
  San Marzano and Cafe Cortadito land in a tie for the best local bottomless brunch. San Marzano has a tasty Italian menu with eggs, pasta, and paninis. And don't forget to order ricotella, a fried dough pocket filled with ricotta and Nutella and a side of whipped cream. Cafe Cortadito serves Cuban cuisine with unique brunch drinks like tropical mimosas and champagne margaritas.
• Best Dim Sum Brunch: The Bao
  Known for having some of the city's best soup dumplings, The Bao is perfect for an afternoon of brunch and people watching along St. Marks Place. Don't forget to finish with the Nutella soup dumplings, which are tiny bites of heaven.
  
  

Check out more of our city guides to find the best places to eat and drink in NYC.

 

 

Written by Kate Roth