Rank 1REGULAR NYC
Financial District
4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
A mid-priced brunch café in the Financial District. Known for its specialty coffee.
56 rated brunch cafes
Best Brunch Cafes in Manhattan, NYC
The best brunch cafes across 23 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 56 rated brunch cafes in Manhattan, spread over 23 neighborhoods. REGULAR NYC in Financial District leads the list with a 4.9-star rating, and Midtown has the most to choose from (6).
Prices run from $ to $$. Common vibes include social, bright, lively, classic, and intimate. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 10 Brunch Cafes in Manhattan
Rank 2Bora Bora Smoothie Cafe - Greenwich Village
Greenwich Village4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Rank 3CakeBurgers
East Harlem4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced brunch café in East Harlem. Insider tip: Order the limeade, since it is squeezed fresh.
Rank 4Heaven on 7th Marketplace
Midtown4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced brunch café in Midtown. Known for its burgers.
Rank 5Panineria UES
Upper East Side4.8 out of 5, 462 Google reviewsA mid-priced brunch café on the Upper East Side. Reviewers mention the sandwiches, describe a laid-back café feel, and praise the service. Known for its authentic italian panini.
Rank 6Johny's Luncheonette
Chelsea4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced brunch café in Chelsea. Known for its wraps.
Rank 7John's Coffee Shop
Midtown4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $A budget-friendly brunch café in Midtown. Reviewers talk about the brunch menu, describe a laid-back café feel, and mention friendly service. Known for its coffee.
Rank 8Frame Cafe Broadway
Upper West Side4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $A budget-friendly brunch café on the Upper West Side, open from 7 AM. Insider tip: Come late morning, when there is a good amount of seating available.
Rank 9Merriweather Coffee + Kitchen
West Village4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced brunch café in the West Village, open from 7 AM on weekdays. Insider tip: Arrive early or expect a wait during peak hours (10am-2pm); the café is small with limited seating. Known for its Saigon Sanga sandwich.
Rank 10Evelyn's Kitchen
East Harlem4.6 out of 5 on GoogleA mid-priced brunch café in East Harlem. Insider tip: Order the Pudgies for dessert or take-away.
Midtown
5 spots
Rank 1Heaven on 7th Marketplace
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Rank 2John's Coffee Shop
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Rank 3New York Luncheonette
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Rank 4MORNING STAR CAFE
Indoor4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Rank 5The Red Flame
Indoor4.2 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Financial District
4 spots
Rank 1REGULAR NYC
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Rank 2ZAZA
Indoor/Outdoor4.5 out of 5 on Google- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Rank 3Blue Spoon Coffee Company
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Rank 4Siena Bakehouse
Indoor4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Upper West Side
4 spots
Rank 1Frame Cafe Broadway
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Rank 2Kossar's Bagels & Bialys
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on Google- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Rank 3Pier i Cafe
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Rank 4Alice's Tea Cup
Indoor4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
West Village
4 spots
Rank 1Merriweather Coffee + Kitchen
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Rank 2Bus Stop Cafe
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Rank 3Fonty’s Deli + Dukaan
Indoor4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Rank 4Sofia's Bagels and Kitchen
Indoor4.1 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Times Square
4 spots
Rank 1Carnegie Diner & Cafe
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Rank 2Carnegie Diner & Cafe
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Rank 3Carrot Express
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Rank 4Junior's Restaurant and Bakery
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Greenwich Village
3 spots
Rank 1Bora Bora Smoothie Cafe - Greenwich Village
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Rank 2NewsBar Café
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Rank 3Murray's Bagels
Indoor4.1 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Upper East Side
3 spots
Rank 1Panineria UES
Indoor4.8 out of 5, 462 Google reviews- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Rank 2The Mansion
Indoor/Outdoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Rank 3Gracie Mews Diner
Indoor/Outdoor4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Tribeca
3 spots
Rank 1Bubby's
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Rank 2Market Sandwich
Indoor4.0 out of 5 on Google- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Rank 3B & Co
Indoor3.9 out of 5 on Google- Social
- Bright
- Lively
East Harlem
2 spots
Rank 1CakeBurgers
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Rank 2Evelyn's Kitchen
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on Google- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Chelsea
2 spots
Rank 1Johny's Luncheonette
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Rank 2OASES
Indoor4.1 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Lower East Side
2 spots
Rank 1Clinton St. Baking Company
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Rank 2Sunday to Sunday
Indoor4.2 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Harlem
2 spots
Rank 1BO's Bagels
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Rank 2Grini's Grill
Indoor4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Murray Hill
2 spots
Rank 1Montagu's Gusto
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Rank 2Sandwicherie of New York
Indoor4.1 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
SoHo
2 spots
Rank 1Fanelli Café
Indoor4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Rank 2Felix Roasting Co.
Indoor4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Gramercy
1 spots
Rank 1Joe Jr.
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Chinatown
1 spots
Rank 1Tria Bakery Cafe Diner
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Kips Bay
1 spots
Rank 1Little River
Indoor/Outdoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Inwood
1 spots
Rank 1The Inwood Farm
Indoor/Outdoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
East Village
1 spots
Rank 1Le Petit Parisien
Indoor4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Battery Park City
1 spots
Rank 1Carrot Express
Indoor4.3 out of 5, 33 Google reviews- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Hamilton Heights
1 spots
Rank 1Home Sweet Harlem
Indoor4.2 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Flatiron
1 spots
Rank 1TAZA CAFE & DELI
Indoor3.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Social
- Bright
- Lively
Frequently asked questions
What are the best brunch cafes in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top brunch cafes on Moodap are REGULAR NYC in Financial District (4.9 stars), Bora Bora Smoothie Cafe - Greenwich Village in Greenwich Village (4.9 stars) and CakeBurgers in East Harlem (4.9 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most brunch cafes?
Midtown has the most, with 6, followed by West Village (4) and Times Square (4).
Where can I find affordable brunch cafes in Manhattan?
6 of the 50 brunch cafes listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are John's Coffee Shop in Midtown, Frame Cafe Broadway in Upper West Side and Blue Spoon Coffee Company in Financial District.
How does Moodap rank brunch cafes?
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