A friendly neighborhood alcove offering top-notch breakfasts to a young, hip crowd.
(646) 233-2813
4 Clinton St
(Houston Street)
New York,
NY
10002
40.7212
-73.9839
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Lower East Side
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, 6pm-11pm
Sat 10am-4pm, 6pm-11pm
Sun 10am-4pm
Price:
$
Clinton St Baking Co & Rest
Last updated 7.22.09
What People Are Saying About Clinton St Baking Co & Rest
The Owner
Clinton St Baking Co & Rest
Owner
Clinton St. Baking Company & Restaurant has only 32 seats, but the kitchen dishes up breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch seven days a week. The small bar serves wine, imported beer, and special alcohol drinks, plus French roast coffee ground in-house, milkshakes made with Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory Ice Cream, and, in colder months, the wildly popular Hot Buttered Cider. The menu uses fresh, seasonal ingredients in its eclectic American menu. The result is classic dishes with a twist. The Clinton St. Baking Co. bakeshop uses the highest quality products, from natural flour and organic…
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The main reason this is a brunch mecca is the food: thick, fluffy brioche French toast, served with maple butter and fresh berries, excels; likewise, a clever sandwich of scrambled eggs and tomato jam in a light, salty buttermilk biscuit. And, of course, the cakes, pies, and other desserts are out of control, and you can have a sneak peak at many of them, as you enter. To the left is a small counter where solo diners can enjoy a meal; groups head to the right to be seated in the bright, airy dining room. There's lots of blond wood, service is cheery and the general air is friendly.
10/12/09
Awesome coffee and homemade biscuits!!
by Flushingsfinest08
I have been to this restaurant about four times, and love it each time more. The wait time is unbelieveably long, so I stick to going on weekday mornings - on the weekends the wait time can be upwards of an hour. The restaurant is super small so it is a litlle cramped, but the food is so worth it. The coffee is really good and the biscuits are so fresh, they just fall apart. I usually have a breakfast sandwich. I definitely recommend it.
- Pros: great food
- Cons: pricey, LONG wait times
04/20/09
give the owners a break! great food means trouble!
by nbagel
I have been reading all your reviews and can sympathize with all you say. Great food means wait time. All the hype means high expectations. Doesn't mean they cannot fullfill them but in a small place it does require several people working their butts off with no time off. You cannot duplicate the owners - they work hard but cannot always be there. We expect everyone to do the same job and cook as well but....
at a point everything suffers. Hopefully the owners will downsize (maybe dinner) and focus their attention on what needs the most. Obviously breakfast, brunch & lunch. And why on weekends are they not open until 10? Did I read this wrong because I own a bagel restaurant and am open at 6 am. HOT breakfast early. In that, I feel they are setting themselves up for trouble. Open earlier and there will not be those 2 hour wait times. Sounds like they are doing great but maybe need to re-evalute how they are doing it. Don't live in the moment but plan for the future! Love what they are doing and hope they can look ahead!
- Pros: trying to please all
- Cons: people complaining about waite time - done waite!
03/21/09
Weekday Dinner
by joshprosen
Sure, Brunch is alll Hype at Clinton St. But my buddies and I like it for dinner after work- Beer and Burger Special is a great choice. Reviewer said bad looking hosts, but we sit at the bar because of some especially cute and friendly bartenders.
- Pros: Friendly, Easy, Good Dinner in the Neighborhood
- Cons: What are the drawbacks?
The Details on Clinton St Baking Co & Rest
When to Go:
Be prepared to put your name on the list and wait for an hour or so if you arrive around noon on Saturday or Sunday. On sunny mornings, chairs are put on the sidewalk for those who want to wait.
Save Money:
Tuesday nights, the entire wine list if half-off.
Know Before You Go:
The restaurant is cash-only during the day, but takes credit cards after 6pm.
Fun Fact:
The atmosphere owes a lot to the jazz soundtrack, which is heavy on Django Reinhardt and Sidney Bechet.
The Extras:
The bakery serves Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory ice cream, a cult favorite of New York City ice cream lovers for years.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Brunch
Cuisine:
Message from Clinton St Baking Co & Rest
- Best Brunch Spot
Clinton St. Baking Company & Restaurant has only 32 seats, but the kitchen dishes up breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch seven days a week. The small bar serves wine, imported beer, and special alcohol drinks, plus French roast coffee ground in-house, milkshakes made with Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory Ice Cream, and, in colder months, the wildly popular Hot Buttered Cider. The menu uses fresh, seasonal ingredients in its eclectic American menu. The result is classic dishes with a twist. The Clinton St. Baking Co. bakeshop uses the highest quality products, from natural flour and organic spices and herbs, to farm fresh eggs and dairy. Custom Cakes made to order. Catering Services is available for all event sizes.
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