Best Brunch Restaurants in Upper West Side (10024)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: December 2025
Our Top Pick
Barney Greengrass
Century-old sturgeon and lox specialist with true New York character.
Notable Picks
8.6
Barney Greengrass is a 1908-born appetizing institution where smoked sturgeon, Nova, and egg plates define a classic Upper West Side brunch. The cramped dining room and counter service draw regulars for bagels, latkes, and old-school hospitality that has earned James Beard recognition and generations of loyalty.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sturgeon and scrambled eggs, Nova Scotia salmon with eggs, Potato latkes with smoked fish
What Makes it Special: Century-old sturgeon and lox specialist with true New York character.
8.5
Vibes:
Brunch Bliss Spots
Comfort Food Classics
Trendy Table Hotspots
Birthday & Celebration Central
Maison Pickle leans into maximalist American comfort, with towering French dips, fried chicken on challah toast, and over-the-top mac and cheese anchoring brunch. Locals treat it as a high-energy spot for big-plate weekends and group outings built around cocktails and crisp fries.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fried Chicken 'N' Toast, Classique Mac & Cheese, French Dip Sandwich
What Makes it Special: Blowout American comfort food and cocktails served in big, shareable formats.
#3
Tiki Chick
8.3
Tiki Chick is a tiki bar–meets–brunch stop where $5 fried chicken sandwiches share the spotlight with frozen cocktails and playful rum drinks. It’s a go-to for casual weekend meetups and late brunch snacks when you want something fun, fast, and louder than a traditional café.
#4
Amelie
8.2
Amelie’s Upper West Side outpost is a compact French bistro and wine bar, Bib Gourmand–recognized since 2017, where brunch brings croque monsieur, eggs Benedict, and pastries alongside Champagne and wine flights. The room reads intimate and polished, making it as suited to lazy weekend brunch as to wine-focused evenings.
Worthy Picks
7.6
Sarabeth’s West is the Upper West Side branch of the citywide brunch brand, known for pancakes, French toast, and eggs Benedict served in a bright, family-friendly space. It remains a reliable option for classic American brunch plates, especially for visitors and families who prioritize familiar dishes over experimentation.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smoked salmon eggs Benedict, Buttermilk pancakes, Pumpkin waffle
What Makes it Special: Longstanding full-service brunch spot known for Benedicts and baked goods.
#6
Brunch
7.6
Vibes:
Brunch Bliss Spots
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Brunch is a compact counter-service café on Broadway focused on all-day breakfast plates, sandwiches, and coffee. With fewer crowds than the marquee spots, it serves as a low-key neighborhood option when you want straightforward eggs and pancakes without a long wait.
Must-Try Dishes:
Two Eggs Any Style with Toast, Buttermilk Pancakes, Avocado Toast with Poached Egg
What Makes it Special: Casual Broadway counter turning out straightforward breakfast plates and coffee.