free2b4862

Going to NYC on a Sunday this summer, would LOVE to stop and have a great "casual" Sunday Brunch. Any recommendations? Seeing some good reviews for these places: Locanda Verda, Balthazars, Maialino, Five Points, Cookshop. Any other suggestions appreciated! Thank you!!

Aduchamp1

I am not a fan of Balthazar's, even though I love the bakery.

Clinton Street Bakery, if you wish to wait in the street for a while.

Down one motch is Blue Ribbon Bakery, Esperanto, and Cafecito.

http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/cafecito/

http://maps.google.com/maps/place?hl...725550871503,1

doug_stallings

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of places in New York that serve casual Sunday brunch, and many of them are good. You've listed a combination of upscale and casual places; you don't say what your price range is; and you don't say what part of the city you want to be in. So I think it's very hard to make recommendations.

Just near my home in Murray Hill I can think of a dozen such places. Every neighborhood has them.

I really like Artisanal (prix-fixe is $25). But Penelope on Lexington is popular among NYU students. Turkish Kitchen (3rd Avenue) offers something different. I often go to Benjamin (2nd Ave), a casual neighborhood spot. Hudson Place (3rd Ave) has a pretty decent brunch. Josie's (3rd Ave.) offers a more organic approach. Duke's (3rd Ave.) a more down-home, though I don't really like it. Sarge's (3rd Ave.) has a more traditional deli feel and decent, if diner-like, food.

The Upper West Side has the famous Popover Cafe, a particularly popular place for Sunday brunch (expect to wait on the sidewalk).

I could go on and on. Specify a part of town and a price range, and I think you'll get better responses.

free2b4862

Well, I've eaten many meals in NYC, but have only done ONE Sunday Brunch in NYC, and that was at the now closed Mozart Cafe. I'm leaning more towards a place in lower Manhattan, and a place that takes reservations because don't want to spend hours waiting for a table. I really don't have a price range, just looking for great food, nice friendly, cozy atmosphere. Not looking for a place where I have to dress up or feels TOO formal. I do have Penelope on my list, but they don't take reservations. Same for Clinton St Baking Co. Might try those just for breakfast.

Aduchamp1

Turkish Kitchen has a wonderful buffet brunch and an excellent week day value for lunch.

Another place for brunch is City Bakery. Self-service but there are tables upstairs and excellent pastries. One more downtown choice is Flea Market which is a French Bistro with some American dishes thrown in.

TDudette

My group had brunch at the Plaza Hotel. It wasn't cheap but it was good.

HappyTrvlr

Cookshop(W.Chelsea) and Locanda Verde(TriBeCa) are both very good choices. In Mid town, Deux Amis, on E.51st(1st and 2nd Ave)