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9 rated brunch restaurants

Best Brunch Restaurants in Manhattan, NYC

The best brunch restaurants across 7 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.

Moodap lists 9 rated brunch restaurants in Manhattan, spread over 7 neighborhoods. A Garden in Chelsea in Meatpacking District leads the list with a 4.9-star rating, and Greenwich Village has the most to choose from (2).

Prices run from $ to $$. Common vibes include social, bright, lively. 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 9 Brunch Restaurants in Manhattan

  1. Rank 1

    Meatpacking District

    A Garden in Chelsea

    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    A mid-priced brunch restaurant in the Meatpacking District. Reviewers mention the outdoor space, say it is easy to get to, and describe it as calm.

  2. Rank 2

    Harlem

    Mount Morris House NYC

    4.6 out of 5, 86 Google reviewsPrice level $$

    A mid-priced brunch restaurant in Harlem. Reviewers call it quiet and relaxed, mention the easy access, and like being outdoors here.

  3. Rank 3

    Harlem

    Soul Food (Mont Morris)

    4.8 out of 5, 30 Google reviewsPrice level $$

    A mid-priced brunch restaurant in Harlem. Reviewers describe it as calm, call the space cozy, and put the food first.

  4. Rank 6

    Chelsea

    Style Loft

    5.0 out of 5, 1 Google reviewPrice level $$
    • Social
    • Bright
    • Lively
  5. Rank 7

    Greenwich Village

    Over Easy

    3.0 out of 5, 1 Google reviewPrice level $$
    • Social
    • Bright
    • Lively
  6. Rank 8

    Upper East Side

    Le Pain Quotidien

    3.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$

    A mid-priced brunch restaurant on the Upper East Side, open from 6:30 AM on weekdays. Reviewers treat it as a café hangout, call it reliably good, and praise the service. Insider tip: Visit early morning for the freshest baked goods and pastries. Known for its organic artisanal bread.

  7. Rank 9

    Greenwich Village

    The Good Egg

    2.1 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $

    A budget-friendly brunch restaurant in Greenwich Village, open until 2 AM most nights. Insider tip: Try the Sausage Egg and Cheese Melt Sandwich or Bacon Lovers Sandwich for most popular items; open late until 2 AM. Known for its BEC Burrito.

Harlem

2 spots

Harlem guide
  1. Rank 1

    Indoor

    Mount Morris House NYC

    4.6 out of 5, 86 Google reviewsPrice level $$
    • Social
    • Bright
    • Lively

Greenwich Village

2 spots

Greenwich Village guide
  1. Rank 1

    Indoor

    Over Easy

    3.0 out of 5, 1 Google reviewPrice level $$
    • Social
    • Bright
    • Lively
  2. Rank 2

    Indoor

    The Good Egg

    2.1 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
    • Social
    • Bright
    • Lively

Meatpacking District

1 spots

Meatpacking District guide
  1. Rank 1

    Indoor

    A Garden in Chelsea

    4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Social
    • Bright
    • Lively

Chinatown

1 spots

Chinatown guide

Koreatown

1 spots

Koreatown guide

Chelsea

1 spots

Chelsea guide
  1. Rank 1

    Indoor

    Style Loft

    5.0 out of 5, 1 Google reviewPrice level $$
    • Social
    • Bright
    • Lively

Upper East Side

1 spots

Upper East Side guide
  1. Rank 1

    Indoor

    Le Pain Quotidien

    3.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Social
    • Bright
    • Lively

Frequently asked questions

What are the best brunch restaurants in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top brunch restaurants on Moodap are A Garden in Chelsea in Meatpacking District (4.9 stars), Mount Morris House NYC in Harlem (4.6 stars) and Soul Food (Mont Morris) in Harlem (4.8 stars). The full top 9 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most brunch restaurants?
Greenwich Village has the most, with 2, followed by Harlem (2) and Koreatown (1).
Where can I find affordable brunch restaurants in Manhattan?
1 of the 9 brunch restaurants listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them is The Good Egg in Greenwich Village.
How does Moodap rank brunch restaurants?
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