Outdoor Brunch in NYC

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Updated: June 05, 2008

Leafy gardens, people watching and mimosas come together in the most cherished of New York traditions?outdoor brunch. From the dog-laden sidewalks of the Upper West Side to the hipster-packed patios of Brooklyn, find the top spots for enjoying brunch in the sun.

On this page:Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens.

Manhattan

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Five Points Restaurant
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    31 Great Jones St, New York, NY 10012 (map)

    Sidewalk seating plus one of the best brunches in the entire city means you should probably make reservations.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Gascogne Restaurant
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    158 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011 (map)

    This cozy Chelsea spot serves a $20 French prix fixe brunch in its charming, leafy back garden.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Paradou
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    8 Little West 12th St, New York, NY 10014 (map)

    This hip Meatpacking District spot has a sizable garden and attractive clientele, but the real draw is the brunch deal: unlimited champagne cocktails and choice of entree for $29.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Isabella's
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    359 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024 (map)

    Upper West Side families pack the outdoor cafe for an extensive brunch menu featuring organic, cage-free eggs.

  5. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Cafe Mogador
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    101 Saint Marks Pl, New York, NY 10009 (map)

    This Moroccan cafe draws the brunch crowds with reasonable prices and sidewalk seating on St. Marks.

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Sunburnt Cow
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    137 Avenue C, New York, NY 10009 (map)

    A funky backyard and $15 for an entree and all the mimosas and bloody marys you can drink make for a raucous brunch experience.

  7. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Cornelia Street Cafe
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    29 Cornelia St, New York, NY 10014 (map)

    This jazzy West Village institution serves up a $16 brunch special (coffee, pastry, cocktail and entree) and offers sunny sidewalk seating.

  8. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Le Jardin Bistro
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    25 Cleveland Pl, New York, NY 10012 (map)

    This restaurant's lush seasonal garden is a perfectly pleasant place to enjoy the simple French brunch menu.

  9. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Fred's Restaurant
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    476 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024 (map)

    Bring Fido to the dog-friendly sidewalk seating area, but expect to wait--brunch is almost always packed at this popular Upper West Side destination.

  10. 10 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Cafe Orlin
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    41 Saint Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003 (map)

    A front patio and organic egg omelettes draw an eclectic crowd to this East Village cafe.

Brooklyn and Queens

  1. 11 3.5 Star Rating: Average Alma
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    187 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (map)

    The rooftop deck, with stunning views of Manhattan, and the Mexican brunch menu make this a popular morning spot for Brooklynites.

  2. 12 4 Star Rating: Recommended DuMont
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    432 Union Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (map)

    Skinny jeans and tattoos abound in the large and leafy garden at this Williamsburg favorite's popular weekend brunch.

  3. 13 3.5 Star Rating: Average Sweet Melissa
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    276 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (map)

    Sip coffee under the garden's trees while chowing down on brunch, served all day, every day.

  4. 14 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Eat Records
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    124 Meserole Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222 (map)

    Buy some rockin' vinyl before heading to the back patio for brunch at this record store/cafe in Greenpoint.

  5. 15 3.5 Star Rating: Average Relish
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    225 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (map)

    An expansive garden and hearty portions bring big brunch crowds to this quirky Williamsburg restaurant.

  6. 16 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Stove
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    45-17 28th Ave, Astoria, NY 11103 (map)

    An Irish-influenced menu and a large backyard make this a great stop for brunch in Astoria.

  7. 17 3 Star Rating: Average Indigo
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    2850 31st St, Astoria, NY 11102 (map)

    Head to the huge back patio for the Continental brunch at this sleek Astoria restaurant.

  8. 18 4 Star Rating: Recommended Ici
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    246 DeKalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205 (map)

    Local, seasonal fare and a plant-filled back garden draw a hungry brunch crowd to this Fort Greene bistro.

  9. 19 4 Star Rating: Recommended Robin Des Bois Sherwood Cafe
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    195 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (map)

    This French-flavored eatery on Smith Street boasts a verdant backyard dubbed "Sherwood Forest" and a classic brunch menu.

  10. 20 4 Star Rating: Recommended Le Petite Cafe
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    502 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (map)

    This quaint Carroll Gardens bistro attracts quite a brunch crowd to its beautiful back garden.

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