In Lower Manhattan, you’ll find no shortage of delicious brunch spots that go far beyond basic eggs and toast. From boozy bottomless deals to waterfront patios and even a live jazz brunch beneath a Victorian atrium, the district offers a wide range of options to elevate your weekend — or weekday — brunch experience.
Whether you’re craving avocado toast, a proper Irish breakfast or tiramisu pancakes, here are a few options in the neighborhood worth the weekend crowds.
Industry Kitchen
For weekend brunch with a view, Industry Kitchen serves up contemporary American fare right on the water in the district. Whether you sit on their outdoor patio or in their industrial-chic restaurant, you’ll have a view out toward Brooklyn over the East River.
Some standout dishes on their extensive menu include the lobster omelet, blueberry muffin french toast and short rib Benedict. If you’re feeling fancy, order the 24K Pizza — reportedly the world’s most expensive pizza topped with caviar, foie gras, truffle, bleu cheese and 24k gold leaves. Pair with a wine by the glass, a specialty cocktail (the Purple Butterfly with Patrón-infused cucumber tequila, elderflower and lemon is refreshing) or zero-proof beverage. (70 South St.)
Urban Cove Society & Kitchen
Tucked inside the 33 Hotel in the Seaport, Urban Cove Society & Kitchen serves up a modern American weekend brunch in a sleek but chill space with plush booths, warm wood accents and stylish plant decor.
Standout brunch dishes include the “Chix + Waffles” with bourbon syrup, the avocado toast with poached egg and hollandaise and a hearty double smashed burger on a buttery brioche roll. For $35, you can add 90 minutes of bottomless mimosas, bellinis, screwdrivers and palomas. (33 Peck Slip)
London & Martin Co.
Located on ever-hopping Stone Street, London & Martin Co. brings British flair to weekend brunch with tea-time décor, tufted leather seating and even a red phone booth.
For the royal treatment, opt for the Royal Champagne Brunch, which includes french toast bites, honey fried chicken and waffles, a British sausage roll, a scotch egg and macaroons as well as unlimited yuzu mimosas or Surfside Tea. Alternatively, you can add unlimited yuzu mimosas or Sun Cruisers to any brunch dish for $35. (6 Stone St.)
OL’DAYS
Looking for a weekday brunch option? OL’DAYS in Tribeca is a farm-to-table café offering all-day brunch every day of the week. The space is bright and airy, with whitewashed walls, wood floors and a sunny lemon tree mural.
A few standout dishes include their vegan burger made with lentils and homemade ketchup, a golden arepa filled with farm cheese, and grass-fed short ribs with mashed country potatoes — though you’ll also find brunch classics like eggs, waffles and pancakes.
Along with an extensive coffee menu (try the pink vanilla oat iced latte!), they serve cold-press juices, lemonades, teas and infusions, and mocktails alongside beer, wine, brunch drinks and cocktails. (1165 Broadway)
Fraunces Tavern
History buffs shouldn’t miss Fraunces Tavern — a National Historic Landmark open since 1762 that played a key role throughout the American Revolution as George Washington’s headquarters.
They also serve a delicious weekend brunch featuring dishes like avocado and burrata toast, smoked salmon Benedict and berry compote french toast. If you’re really hungry, opt for the “Steak on a Stone,” an 8-ounce filet served sizzling on a hot lava stone.
For drinks, they have a full bar — and if you’re interested in keeping it local, the New York State of Mind is made with Fort Hamilton New World Gin from neighboring Brooklyn. After eating, spend some time exploring the exhibits and collections in the Fraunces Tavern Museum. (54 Pearl St.)
The Dead Rabbit
The Dead Rabbit may be known as one of NYC’s best bars, but it’s also a premier weekend brunch locale. Their Taproom’s cozy, wood-paneled space sets the scene for weekend brunch with an Irish twist.
Try the Boxty (potato bread pancakes with Lyle’s Golden Syrup), the corned beef hash topped with poached eggs and hollandaise, or the hearty all day Irish breakfast — which comes with eggs, back bacon, sausage, black and white pudding, beans, grilled tomato, mushrooms and breads served with Kerrygold butter. It can also be made vegetarian with plant-based sausage if you’re skipping the meat.Wash it down with one of their Irish coffee cocktails or spirit-free options. (30 Water St.)
Malibu Farm
Malibu Farm brings a laid-back SoCal vibe to the Seaport. It’s bright, breezy and perfect for a waterfront brunch, whether you’re grabbing a spot at the bar or out on their seasonal patio.
The farm-to-table menu is fresh and satisfying, with dishes like market berry and banana pancakes topped with maple syrup and whipped cream, Happy Egg Co. avocado toast with housemade ricotta and farm-fresh radishes, and the green egg frittata with spinach, mushrooms and feta. Sip on a pineapple mimosa or jalapeño margarita, or go zero-proof with options like a cold-pressed juice or fizzy kiwi mocktail. (89 South St.)
Stout NYC
With its brick floors, dark wood, glowing shelves of whiskey, and TVs playing every major league game, Stout is a sports bar with style and a solid weekend brunch.
Go there for the hot honey chicken and waffles, croque madame Benedict, or breakfast totchos topped with sausage, jalapeño and crema.
If you want to make it bottomless, Stout offers one of the best deals in the city. For $29.95, you can get a brunch entree and unlimited brunch drinks for two hours — or $39.95 for three hours. (90 John St.)
The Bar Room at the Beekman
For some entertainment with your weekend brunch, The Bar Room at the Beekman is hard to top. Set beneath a soaring nine-story Victorian atrium, this opulent space hosts a Sunday Jazz Brunch with live music and a refined menu.
Highlights include brioche french toast with espresso caramel and mascarpone, a smoked whitefish Benedict with spinach and hollandaise, and a prime grilled hanger steak with sweet peppers, romesco and bordelaise.
Drinks range from passionfruit bellinis and espresso martinis to spirit-free sippers like the Out of Office with strawberry, vanilla lemon, and Giffard’s non-alcoholic aperitif. (5 Beekman St.)
Vino&… at Eataly Downtown
This light-filled wine bar inside Eataly serves Italian brunch classics paired with views of Lower Manhattan.
Suggested dishes at Vino&… include uova benedettine — poached eggs over a housemade croissant with prosciutto cotto and spinach — rich tiramisù pancakes, and crispy bistecca e uova (grilled strip steak with eggs, potatoes and parmigiano reggiano). You also can’t go wrong with any of the housemade pastas or Neapolitan pizzas.
The wine list is extensive (ask for pairing recommendations!), but you’ll also find Italian-inspired cocktails like Pallini Limoncello Spritz as well as non-alcoholic options like the No-groni. (101 Liberty St.)
Jessie Festa is a New York-based content creator, photographer, and tour guide. She is the founder of NYC Photo Journeys, which offers photo tours and shoots in the city’s most interesting and scenic locations.
main photo: OL’DAYS, by Briana Balducci
