Outdoor Brunch in NYC
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
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Five Points Restaurant
Read Reviews31 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.
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Gascogne Restaurant
Read Reviews158 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011 (map)
This cozy Chelsea spot serves a $20 French prix fixe brunch in its charming, leafy back garden.
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Paradou
Read Reviews8 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.
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Isabella's
Read Reviews359 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.
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Cafe Mogador
Read Reviews101 Saint Marks Pl, New York, NY 10009 (map)
This Moroccan cafe draws the brunch crowds with reasonable prices and sidewalk seating on St. Marks.
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Sunburnt Cow
Read Reviews137 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.
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Cornelia Street Cafe
Read Reviews29 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.
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Le Jardin Bistro
Read Reviews25 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.
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Fred's Restaurant
Read Reviews476 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.
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Cafe Orlin
Read Reviews41 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
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Alma
Read Reviews187 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.
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DuMont
Read Reviews432 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.
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Sweet Melissa
Read Reviews276 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (map)
Sip coffee under the garden's trees while chowing down on brunch, served all day, every day.
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Eat Records
Read Reviews124 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.
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Relish
Read Reviews225 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (map)
An expansive garden and hearty portions bring big brunch crowds to this quirky Williamsburg restaurant.
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Stove
Read Reviews45-17 28th Ave, Astoria, NY 11103 (map)
An Irish-influenced menu and a large backyard make this a great stop for brunch in Astoria.
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Indigo
Read Reviews2850 31st St, Astoria, NY 11102 (map)
Head to the huge back patio for the Continental brunch at this sleek Astoria restaurant.
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Ici
Read Reviews246 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.
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Robin Des Bois Sherwood Cafe
Read Reviews195 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.
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Le Petite Cafe
Read Reviews502 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (map)
This quaint Carroll Gardens bistro attracts quite a brunch crowd to its beautiful back garden.











