Brunch in Lower East Side is serious business. Whether you're after a lazy Sunday spread or a quick weekday bite, these are the spots worth rolling out of bed for.
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Brunch favorite — cozy & casual atmosphere with restaurant fare
Funky, cozy LES Thai spot with fast service, cocktails, and a standout tea selection.

Brunch favorite — cozy & casual atmosphere with restaurant fare
Brick-walled Austrian tavern for goulash, Bavarian beers, and late-night cocktails on Orchard Street.

Brunch favorite — cozy & trendy atmosphere with restaurant fare
Cozy, women-owned LES Mexican spot for agave cocktails and shareable small plates.

Brunch favorite — classic & casual atmosphere with bakery fare
NYC's iconic appetizing shop (since 1914) — the gold standard for smoked fish, bagels, babka, and caviar on the Lower East Side.

Brunch favorite — casual & cozy atmosphere with bakery fare
Beloved Lower East Side cupcake and cake shop known for moist, generous cupcakes and a devoted following since the early 2000s cupcake boom.

Brunch favorite — casual & trendy atmosphere with restaurant fare
24/7 Lower East Side empanadas and arepas with cocktails, live music, and patio seats.

Brunch favorite — casual & trendy atmosphere with bakery fare
Legendary Lower East Side doughnut shop serving inventive flavors like crème brûlée.

Brunch favorite — cozy & trendy atmosphere with cafe fare
Chic all-day Lower East Side café-bar with great coffee, desserts, and cocktails.

Brunch favorite — casual & cozy atmosphere with restaurant fare
Trendy LES Greek spot for souvlaki, cocktails, and late-night bites.

Brunch favorite — cozy & casual atmosphere with restaurant fare
Lower East Side brunch institution famous for some of the best pancakes and blueberry muffins in New York City.

Brunch favorite — cozy & trendy atmosphere with restaurant fare
Hip, cozy LES Mexican spot with Asian-accented decor and a deep tequila lineup.
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