Best Brunch Restaurants in Long Island City (11101)
8 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Casa Enrique
Michelin-recognized Mexican cooking anchored by mole, braises, and bigger plates.
Notable Picks
#1
Casa Enrique
8.8
A long-running LIC destination for regionally rooted Mexican cooking that leans into big, slow-cooked plates as much as tacos. The room stays energetic, and the kitchen’s best dishes reward ordering beyond the basics—think mole, braises, and seafood with deep chile-driven flavor.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mole de Piaxtla, Braised lamb shank, Branzino “al pastor”
What makes it special: Michelin-recognized Mexican cooking anchored by mole, braises, and bigger plates.
8.6
A classic, high-volume neighborhood diner that wins on round-the-clock reliability and a menu built for repeat visits. The best move is to order like a regular—one comfort staple, one breakfast favorite, and a side that travels well if you’re taking it to-go.
Must-Try Dishes:
Belgian waffle, French onion soup, Tuna melt
What makes it special: A true all-day diner with proven reliability at massive local volume.
#3
Jora
8.4
A polished Peruvian kitchen with a brunch-adjacent midday rhythm: come here when you want chef-driven plates and cocktails instead of the usual eggs-and-bacon loop. Best when you order like a small feast—one ceviche, one hot grill item, and a starch anchor to round it out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ceviche mixto, Grilled octopus, Lomo saltado
What makes it special: Peruvian-forward plates and pisco cocktails that feel “brunch-plus.”
#4
Vert Frais
8.3
A high-visual, Japanese-meets-French cafe that’s built for weekend brunch photos but actually delivers when you order smart. The soufflé pancakes get the hype, yet the savory plates are what make it feel like a full meal instead of a dessert stop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Matcha soufflé pancake, Omurice, Matcha French toast
What makes it special: Aesthetic café brunch with soufflé pancakes and real savory depth.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Vibes:
Brunch Bliss Spots
Business Lunch Power Players
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Quick Bites Champions
A coffee-and-beer bar that doubles as a casual brunch lane when you want a morning meal with options that can stretch into afternoon. It shines as a flexible meet-up spot—order a focused breakfast plate, then let the table drift into coffee or a midday drink as needed.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast sandwich, Avocado toast, Cold brew
What makes it special: Brunch that can pivot into coffee-and-drinks hang time.
#6
4747 LIC
7.8
A Mediterranean-leaning room that runs a weekend daytime service when you want a sit-down brunch with a more “restaurant” feel than a café. It’s strongest when you lean into seafood and shareables rather than trying to force it into a classic eggs-only mold.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chilled oysters, Avocado flatbread, Skirt steak
What makes it special: A brunch-capable dining room for shareables, oysters, and daytime drinks.
#7
LM Cafe
7.7
A tiny, neighborhood-forward café that’s best for low-key brunch when you value calm vibes and a straightforward, well-priced plate. Treat it like a cozy reset: one hot breakfast item, one coffee, and you’re out before the room fills up.
Must-Try Dishes:
Omelet plate, Breakfast sandwich, House coffee + pastry
What makes it special: Small, friendly café brunch that feels genuinely local.
7.6
A casual, neighborhood counter that works when you want a quick, inexpensive brunch run near Court Square. The best orders lean practical: a hot bowl or simple plate that travels well and doesn’t depend on perfect plating to taste good.
Must-Try Dishes:
Scallion pancake, Breakfast noodle soup, Iced milk tea
What makes it special: Fast, budget-friendly brunch with a local, everyday feel.