Outdoor Brunch in NYC
By Keith Wagstaff, City Editor
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.
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Gascogne
158 8th Ave, New York, NY
This cozy Chelsea spot serves a $20 French prix fixe brunch in its charming, leafy back garden. -
Paradou
8 Little West 12th St, New York, NY
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. -
Fred's Restaurant
476 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY
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. -
Le Jardin Bistro
25 Cleveland Pl, New York, NY
This restaurant's lush seasonal garden is a perfectly pleasant place to enjoy the simple French brunch menu. -
Cornelia Street Cafe
29 Cornelia St, New York, NY
This jazzy West Village institution serves up a $16 brunch special (coffee, pastry, cocktail and entree) and offers sunny sidewalk seating. -
Isabella's
359 Columbus Ave, New York, NY
Upper West Side families pack the outdoor cafe for an extensive brunch menu featuring organic, cage-free eggs. -
Cafe Orlin
41 Saint Marks Pl, New York, NY
A front patio and organic egg omelettes draw an eclectic crowd to this East Village cafe. -
The Sunburnt Cow
137 Avenue C, New York, NY
A funky backyard and $15 for an entree and all the mimosas and bloody marys you can drink make for a raucous brunch experience. -
Cafe Mogador
101 Saint Marks Pl, New York, NY
This Moroccan cafe draws the brunch crowds with reasonable prices and sidewalk seating on St. Marks. -
Five Points
31 Great Jones St, New York, NY
Sidewalk seating plus one of the best brunches in the entire city means you should probably make reservations.
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DuMont
432 Union Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Skinny jeans and tattoos abound in the large and leafy garden at this Williamsburg favorite's popular weekend brunch. -
Eat Records
124 Meserole Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Buy some rockin' vinyl before heading to the back patio for brunch at this record store/cafe in Greenpoint. -
Relish
225 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY
An expansive garden and hearty portions bring big brunch crowds to this quirky Williamsburg restaurant. -
Robin des Bois
195 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY
This French-flavored eatery on Smith Street boasts a verdant backyard dubbed "Sherwood Forest" and a classic brunch menu. -
Ici
246 DeKalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Local, seasonal fare and a plant-filled back garden draw a hungry brunch crowd to this Fort Greene bistro. -
Le Petit Cafe
502 Court St, Brooklyn, NY
This quaint Carroll Gardens bistro attracts quite a brunch crowd to its beautiful back garden. -
Alma
187 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY
The rooftop deck, with stunning views of Manhattan, and the Mexican brunch menu make this a popular morning spot for Brooklynites. -
Sweet Melissa
276 Court St, Brooklyn, NY
Sip coffee under the garden's trees while chowing down on brunch, served all day, every day. -
Stove
45-17 28th Ave, Astoria, NY
An Irish-influenced menu and a large backyard make this a great stop for brunch in Astoria. -
Indigo
2850 31st St, Astoria, NY
Head to the huge back patio for the Continental brunch at this sleek Astoria restaurant.
