GUIDE:
The Best Bottomless Brunches in NYC By Katherine Lewin and Jackie Widmann Boozy, bottomless brunch comes in many forms. Maybe you’re looking to listen to Skrillex’s greatest hits while getting absolutely obliterated as you throw back mimosas and eggs benedict. Maybe you’re looking to sip on a Bloody Mary while recovering from last night’s tequila intake. There’s also the possibility that you’re looking for something in between. Whatever your drunk brunch needs, know two things: 1. We support you. 2. There’s a place for everyone. We’ll say this up front: this isn’t the best brunch food you’ll find in the city. But if you’re looking for an afternoon of eggs and eight mimosas for $30, this list is for you. Here's a newly-‐updated guide to the bottomless brunches in NYC that we can actually recommend with a straight face – and no, table-‐dancing at Bagatelle is not included.
THE SPOTS 1 Miss Lily's 7A Cafe 109 Ave. A Want to dress like you’re going to Coachella (or at least to the West Village) for your brunch-‐time eating and drinking? Miss Lily’s is your spot. It’s a little “trendier” than its East Village brunch peers, while maintaining a solidly party-‐appropriate vibe. Reservations are a good idea. The Deal: $15 for one hour of unlimited bellinis or rum punches. Does not include the price of food.
2 Café Cortadito 210 E. 3rd St. The capital of East Village party-‐time brunch: the music is loud, the people are drunk, and the ingenious invention that is the champagne mojito is a thing that’s on the menu. After a few drinks, the Latin-‐influenced food even tastes pretty solid. The Deal: $29.95 for 1.5 hours of unlimited tropical mimosas, red or white sangrias, champagne mojitos, champagne margaritas, Bloody Marys, and house beer. Includes the price of food.
3 Poco 33 Avenue B Right around the corner from Cafe Cortadito, Poco is another loud, crowded, and fun brunch spot for serious party time. The menu is similar, with brunch staples and a few Latin-‐ish additions. The Deal: $30 for two hours of unlimited mimosas, Bloody Marys, and sangria. Includes the price of food. Cash only.
4 Cómodo 58 MacDougal St Just because you’re looking for more of a grown-‐up vibe doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice the ability to get drunk at brunch. Cómodo, right on the border of Greenwich Village and Soho, serves very solid, modern Latin food in a low-‐key environment. In addition to being a good place for people who didn’t just graduate from college, Cómodo is also a good place for people who don’t love standard brunch food -‐ on the menu are things like tacos, salads, and sandwiches. The Deal: $15 for two hours of bottomless mimosas. Does not include the price of food.
5 Scottadito Osteria Toscana 788 Union St Park Slope: land of strollers, overpriced grocery stores, and brunch. Lots and lots of brunch. And yet, despite the high volume of eggs and pancakes in the neighborhood, there is only one bottomless brunch worthy of your time here. The next your friend who somehow lives in a brownstone invites you to brunch in Park Slope, direct yourselves to Scottadito. Because the only thing better than pasta for brunch is pasta and unlimited mimosas for brunch. The Deal: $19.95 for 1.5 hours of bottomless mimosas. Includes the price of food. 6 San Marzano 117 2nd Ave Think of San Marzano as entry-‐level drunk brunch. The vibe here on weekend mornings is very chill, but enjoyably so. The food is also incredibly reasonable – the egg dishes and paninis max out at $9. The Deal: Bottomless mimosas for a $10 addition to your meal.
7 CK14 - The Crooked Knife 232 W 14th St The Crooked Knife is the rare average-‐food establishment you can actually enjoy because every other aspect is way above average. The staff is friendly (no small feat, especially when everyone is drunk by 1pm), they take reservations for groups both small and large, the environment is “cute” and comfortable, the drinks are strong, and there’s a great outdoor patio. If you’re in the bottomless brunch market for the overall experience more so than the food (AKA every time you’re in the bottomless brunch market), The Crooked Knife is a great choice. The Deal: $35 for two hours of unlimited mimosas and Bloody Marys. Includes the price of food.
8 Yerba Buena 25 Ave. A To be clear, we can only recommend most of the places on this list for your bottomless brunch needs. Yerba Buena is a different story: we would tell you to come here even if you couldn’t get sh*tfaced in an hour for $17. Yerba Beuna is some of our favorite Latin food in the East Village, if not all of downtown Manhattan. And as for the booze, you get your pick of delicious, creative, and -‐ most importantly -‐ strong drinks. So the next time you want to get your buzz on at brunch, and don’t mind paying just a little bit more for it, Yerba Buena should be on your short list. The Deal: $17 for one hour of unlimited brunch cocktails. Does not include the price of food.
9 Agave 140 7th Ave S For a drunk brunch place that feels a little more upscale, Agave is our go-‐to. It isn’t loud or rowdy, but still has an under-‐$30 deal. The Mexican menu offers things like “corn crusted calamari cracklins” as a brunch appetizer, which are appreciated as an alternative to the usual hangover burger or eggs benedict. The Deal: $29.95 for two hours of unlimited mimosas, wine, and margaritas. Includes the price of food.
10 Sotto 13 140 W 13th St Sotto 13 isn’t exactly “bottomless,” but you get a carafe of mimosas or Bloody Marys or half a bottle of prosecco with your food. And the food happens to be really good – the lasagna with a sunny side up egg is a favorite. This is a great spot for groups and birthdays, and well worth the few extra dollars for high-‐quality food. The Deal: $35 for a carafe of mimosas or Bloody Marys or bottle of prosecco, for two people. Includes the price of food.
11 Macondo West 2 Bank St. If you haven’t noticed a trend yet, Latin food spots in NYC have the whole bottomless brunch thing figured out better than anyone else. Macondo West is yet another one we like for a few key reasons: the menu has a lot of variety (you can get everything from huevos rancheros to cuban sandwiches to oysters to a kale salad here), the space is big and bright, and there’s a below-‐ground private dining room that’s great for bottomless brunch birthdays. Alliteration is more fun when alcohol is involved. The Deal: $16 for two hours of bottomless mimosas. Does not include the price of food.
12 Baby's All Right 146 Broadway Yep, that’s right. In addition to being the bar/music venue/dance party that can lure even the most stubborn Manhattan people to Brooklyn, Baby’s All Right also has a weekend bottomless brunch special. With its big space across three rooms, excellent people-‐watching, and surprisingly good, classic (but not boring) brunch food, you now have another very good reason to come to Brooklyn. The Deal: $30 for unlimited Bloody Marys, Greyhounds, and mimosas. Includes the price of food.
13 Horchata 470 Avenue of The Americas Being at Horchata feels like a combination of being drunk in a sukkah and being drunk on spring break. The interior’s got string lights hanging from the ceiling, the drinks (and guacamole) are excellent, and the crowd is a fun mix of young people. The Deal: $30 for two hours of unlimited drinks and food.
14 Essex Restaurant 120 Essex St
Essex may be a bit pricier as bottomless brunches go, but the waiters will constantly top off your mimosas so it all feels worth it. Great music and lots to choose from on the menu. We recommend The Aristocrat or the Mexican Matzo Brei. Yes, that’s a thing. The Deal: $35.95 for two hours of unlimited drinks and food.
15 L'Asso 192 Mott St L’Asso makes their own version of a breakfast pizza with a sunny side up egg, crispy prosciutto, and scallions, and we’re actually big fans. The space is casual and small, perfect for catching up with a small group of friends while throwing back some Bloody Marys. The Deal: $25 for one hour of unlimited mimosas or Bloody Marys, and food. 16 ¡Vamos! 348 1st Ave Vamos! is your best bet if you’re with a big group looking to get hammered. Is this the most authentic Mexican food around? Negative, but their deal is exceptional – and kind of hilarious. Your meal is free if you drink five alcoholic beverages. So basically, Vamos! is paying you to drink. The Deal: Order five margaritas or sangrias for $5 each and your entreé is free.
17 Pil Pil 265 E 78th St Pil Pil is a great uptown establishment that encourages excessive drinking paired with quality Spanish food. The sangria flows freely, making this a strong move for Upper East Side drunk brunching. The Deal: $15 for unlimited sangrias, plus $15 for an entreé. 18 Milk & Roses 1110 Manhattan Ave Milk and Roses is a casual spot in Greenpoint with lots of outdoor seating and some very good food. We go for the BLT or the egg sandwich. The space is cool, too – the outdoor patio is full of greenery, and the inside walls are covered in books, making the whole place feel like a library. This will make you feel smart even when you’re three drinks deep. The Deal: $24 for unlimited mimosas and one entreé.
19 Cow & Clover 291 Kent Ave Brunch in Williamsburg is not taken lightly, but few places offer bottomless deals. The industrial space at Cow & Clover is cool, and a menu full of things like smoked duck benedict makes this place worth your while. The Deal: $15 for unlimited mimosas. Does not include the price of food.