Best Brunch Restaurants in Ridgewood (11385)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: December 2025
Our Top Pick
Rolo's
Wood-fired cooking with a cult-favorite burger and standout pastas.
Notable Picks
#1
Rolo's
8.6
A wood-fired neighborhood restaurant that runs weekend brunch like a proper sit-down occasion, with rich, live-fire depth showing up even in daytime plates. Come hungry but keep the order focused—one main and one shareable side—so the meal stays cohesive instead of sprawling.
Must-Try Dishes:
Double cheeseburger, Two sheet lasagna verde bolognese, Crispy potatoes "war style"
What Makes it Special: Wood-fired cooking with a cult-favorite burger and standout pastas.
8.3
A polished neighborhood brunch room with a modern comfort menu and a small-space buzz that feels more “brunch hang” than diner routine. The move is to balance one savory plate with something snacky so the table feels varied without getting heavy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Patatas bravas, Cubanish sandwich, Oysters
What Makes it Special: A bottle-friendly bar that eats like a small-plates tapas night.
#3
Gunther’s
8.1
A soups-and-sandwiches shop that quietly doubles as a strong daytime brunch-adjacent stop, especially if you like your “brunch” in the form of a designed sandwich plus a hot bowl. Keep it tight: one signature sandwich and one soup is the sweet spot.
Must-Try Dishes:
Gunther, Kithy, Ricotta Toast
What Makes it Special: Signature sandwiches that feel designed, not generic.
8.0
A neighborhood breakfast-and-sandwich counter that works well for a casual, low-spend brunch when you want fast satisfaction over dining-room polish. Best used as a focused order: one strong sandwich and a coffee, then get on with your day.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mixed berry muffin, Chocolate chip cookie, Seasonal baked goods (rotating)
What Makes it Special: Coffee-forward corner shop with scratch-made seasonal baked goods.
Worthy Picks
7.8
A small café that’s ideal for a light, casual brunch built around sandwiches, soup, and a few signature house items rather than a giant eggs-and-pancakes spread. Order like a regular: one featured sandwich or bowl, plus a drink, and stop there.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheddar Smashbrowns, Everything Bagel, Almond Croissant
What Makes it Special: A café menu with a few standout breakfast hits.
#6
Sky Coffee
7.6
A coffee-first spot that works as an ultra-casual brunch when you want a toast-and-drink reset rather than a full meal. Treat it like a focused stop—one signature toast and a strong coffee—and you’ll get the best version of the experience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Salmon toast, Coffee drinks, Banh mi (savory lane)
What Makes it Special: Coffee-led brunch with a strong toast-and-sandwich lane.