Best Brunch — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

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Rank 1.
Kakes NYC
lounge-bar · brunch · Long Island City
live music, desserts, and cocktails in one spot—brunch with a soundtrack beats the usual silent egg situation.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
5 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.7TY4.3MS
Google4.7(765)Yelp4.3(102)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
Warningit's a lounge-bar first, so food quality can be hit-or-miss depending on what you order.
Call Website Google Yelp Directions Instagram · 85K Card
Rank 2.
Bartley's
cocktail-bar · brunch · New York
solid cocktails and brunch without pretense—the kind of place that does both well instead of one great.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 03:00G4.7TY4.4MS
Google4.7(873)Yelp4.4(145)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
Westville Long Island City
american · brunch · Long Island City
american comfort food done right, family-friendly but doesn't feel like a chain—good cocktails too.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
7 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 22:00G4.7TY4.1MSOT4.6
Google4.7(520)Yelp4.1(37)OpenTable4.6(46)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 4.
Hole In The Wall - Flatiron
brunch · wine-bar · New York
australian brunch energy with wine and coffee—actually interesting instead of the typical avocado toast parade.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 08:00 — 21:00G4.7TY4.1MSFB5.0
Google4.7(4.4k)Yelp4.1(424)Facebook5.0(3)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 5.
Casa Enrique
mexican · brunch · Long Island City
Michelin Guide
michelin-recognized mexican done casual—real food, not Instagram bait.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
7 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 22:15G4.5TY4.2MS
Google4.5(3.1k)Yelp4.2(1.6k)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 6.
{petite} maman
coffee-shop · brunch · Long Island City
french pastries and coffee that actually taste like france, not a corporate approximation.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
14 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 07:30 — 14:30G4.6TY4.2MS
Google4.6(114)Yelp4.2(16)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
Warningtiny spot, so expect a wait during peak brunch hours.
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Rank 7.
Le Fanfare
italian · brunch · Brooklyn
italian with live music and cocktails—decent if you're looking for vibe over precision.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
15 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 17:30 — 22:30G4.5T4.4Y4.1MS
Google4.5(685)Yelp4.1(271)Tripadvisor4.4(41)
Warningthe music can drown out conversation, and the food takes a backseat to the scene.
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★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 8.
U Omakase
japanese · Brooklyn
★ MichelinJBF · Best Chef: New York '26
michelin-raved omakase at $$ prices—this is the actual deal, not a discount knockoff.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 18:30 — 22:30G4.8T5.0Y4.7MS
Google4.8(207)Yelp4.7(44)Tripadvisor5.0(3)
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Rank 9.
Osaka Sushi NYC
asian-fusion · vegan · New York
perfect 5.0 ratings across the board for sushi and fusion—they're not resting on hype.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
4 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 10:30 — 20:00G5.0T4.5Y5.0MS
Google5.0(264)Yelp5.0(656)Tripadvisor4.5(443)
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Rank 10.
Vernon Grille
greek · brunch · Long Island City
greek done straightforward with vegetarian options—honest food, no fuss.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 10:00 — 22:00G4.4T4.2Y4.1MS
Google4.4(765)Yelp4.1(347)Tripadvisor4.2(18)
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Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

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Best Brunch — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

Places

by worth-it

Worth sharing

Send these ten to whoever’s asking where to eat.

Post on X

Sort

Rank 1.
Kakes NYC
lounge-bar · brunch · Long Island City
live music, desserts, and cocktails in one spot—brunch with a soundtrack beats the usual silent egg situation.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
5 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.7TY4.3MS
Google4.7(765)Yelp4.3(102)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
Warningit's a lounge-bar first, so food quality can be hit-or-miss depending on what you order.
Call Website Google Yelp Directions Instagram · 85K Card
Rank 2.
Bartley's
cocktail-bar · brunch · New York
solid cocktails and brunch without pretense—the kind of place that does both well instead of one great.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 03:00G4.7TY4.4MS
Google4.7(873)Yelp4.4(145)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
Westville Long Island City
american · brunch · Long Island City
american comfort food done right, family-friendly but doesn't feel like a chain—good cocktails too.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
7 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 22:00G4.7TY4.1MSOT4.6
Google4.7(520)Yelp4.1(37)OpenTable4.6(46)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 4.
Hole In The Wall - Flatiron
brunch · wine-bar · New York
australian brunch energy with wine and coffee—actually interesting instead of the typical avocado toast parade.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 08:00 — 21:00G4.7TY4.1MSFB5.0
Google4.7(4.4k)Yelp4.1(424)Facebook5.0(3)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
Call Website Google Yelp Tripadvisor Directions Instagram · 23K Card
Rank 5.
Casa Enrique
mexican · brunch · Long Island City
Michelin Guide
michelin-recognized mexican done casual—real food, not Instagram bait.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
7 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 22:15G4.5TY4.2MS
Google4.5(3.1k)Yelp4.2(1.6k)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 6.
{petite} maman
coffee-shop · brunch · Long Island City
french pastries and coffee that actually taste like france, not a corporate approximation.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
14 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 07:30 — 14:30G4.6TY4.2MS
Google4.6(114)Yelp4.2(16)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
Warningtiny spot, so expect a wait during peak brunch hours.
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Rank 7.
Le Fanfare
italian · brunch · Brooklyn
italian with live music and cocktails—decent if you're looking for vibe over precision.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
15 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 17:30 — 22:30G4.5T4.4Y4.1MS
Google4.5(685)Yelp4.1(271)Tripadvisor4.4(41)
Warningthe music can drown out conversation, and the food takes a backseat to the scene.
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★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 8.
U Omakase
japanese · Brooklyn
★ MichelinJBF · Best Chef: New York '26
michelin-raved omakase at $$ prices—this is the actual deal, not a discount knockoff.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 18:30 — 22:30G4.8T5.0Y4.7MS
Google4.8(207)Yelp4.7(44)Tripadvisor5.0(3)
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Rank 9.
Osaka Sushi NYC
asian-fusion · vegan · New York
perfect 5.0 ratings across the board for sushi and fusion—they're not resting on hype.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
4 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 10:30 — 20:00G5.0T4.5Y5.0MS
Google5.0(264)Yelp5.0(656)Tripadvisor4.5(443)
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Rank 10.
Vernon Grille
greek · brunch · Long Island City
greek done straightforward with vegetarian options—honest food, no fuss.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
6 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 10:00 — 22:00G4.4T4.2Y4.1MS
Google4.4(765)Yelp4.1(347)Tripadvisor4.2(18)
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Also considered

Close, but not on the list — and why.

Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Brunch — Harry's ten

Kakes NYC

Bartley's

Westville Long Island City

Hole In The Wall - Flatiron

Casa Enrique

{petite} maman

Le Fanfare

U OmakaseH★★★

Osaka Sushi NYCH★★

Vernon Grille

Also considered

Best Brunch — Harry's ten

Kakes NYC

Bartley's

Westville Long Island City

Hole In The Wall - Flatiron

Casa Enrique

{petite} maman

Le Fanfare

U OmakaseH★★★

Osaka Sushi NYCH★★

Vernon Grille

Also considered

U Omakase

Osaka Sushi NYC

U Omakase

Osaka Sushi NYC