Best Brunch Burgers Restaurants in New York
16 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Walter's
A polished neighborhood American spot where cocktails, oysters, and a benchmark burger share the same bar-driven room.
Notable Picks
#1
Walter's
8.7
Walter's is a Fort Greene American restaurant where a serious cocktail program meets a bistro-leaning menu built around oysters, fried chicken, and a signature burger. Locals use it as a go-to for elevated, but still relaxed, dinners before or after BAM and neighborhood nights out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Walter's Burger, Fried Chicken with spicy honey, Oysters on the Half Shell
What Makes it Special: A polished neighborhood American spot where cocktails, oysters, and a benchmark burger share the same bar-driven room.
#2
Bubby’s
8.6
A Tribeca institution for pancakes, pies, and comfort-food cravings where the best move is to order like a regular: one breakfast classic or one sandwich-and-side, then save room for pie. It’s high-volume for a reason—go on a weekday if you want the food without the line becoming the event.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pancakes, Fried chicken, Key lime pie
What Makes it Special: A long-running Tribeca comfort-food hub with serious pie credibility.
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.
8.5
A neighborhood-anchored New American spot that mixes comfort-food instincts with Queens personality—cocktails, weekend brunch energy, and a menu that swings from crisp snacks to composed plates. It’s at its best when you treat it like a shareable table: start with a couple of starters, then split a sandwich or main and finish with something sweet.
Must-Try Dishes:
Garlic bread, Chips & dip, Yellowfin tuna tostada
What Makes it Special: Queens-inspired American comfort food with a community-hub vibe and strong cocktails.
#5
Bird in Hand
8.4
Bird in Hand is a cocktail-forward Hamilton Heights tavern where the signature 8oz grass-fed brisket-blend burger shares the menu with seasonal New American plates and vegan comfort staples. Locals use it for elevated burger nights that still feel casual, pairing the house burger or vegan burger with natural-leaning wines and long bar hangs.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burger (8oz grass-fed brisket blend), Vegan Burger, Fried Chicken BLT
What Makes it Special: Seasonal tavern where a serious burger anchors cocktails and brunch.
8.4
Little Ruby’s brings an Australian café feel to Kips Bay, but its Bronte Burger has become as much of a draw as the brunch plates. Expect a lively room, strong coffee, and burgers built on soft buns with thoughtfully layered toppings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bronte Burger, Classic Cheeseburger, Fried Chicken Burger
What Makes it Special: Australian-style café where the signature Bronte Burger rivals brunch.
#7
Upland
8.4
A polished Park Avenue South New American room that’s strongest when you order in a tight, shareable arc—one bright starter, one pasta, then a main that anchors the table. It’s a reliable “bring anyone” restaurant with enough energy for nights out and enough comfort for repeat dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cacio e pepe, Little gem salad, Sausage and kale pizza
What Makes it Special: A crowd-pleasing New American menu that rewards tight, shareable ordering.
Handcraft Kitchen & Cocktails is a neighborhood bar-restaurant focused on updated American comfort food, strong cocktails, and a boozy brunch program. Since 2015 it’s been a go-to for locals who want sliders, nachos, and drinks in a warm, reclaimed-wood space.
Must-Try Dishes:
Nachos, Burger Sliders, Truffle Fried Burrata
What Makes it Special: Cocktail-focused neighborhood spot modernizing American comfort standards.
8.3
A bright, Aussie-leaning café that quietly turns out a legit burger alongside its brunch staples. The Bronte Burger hits a juicy, well-seasoned patty with a balanced, slightly upscale build, making it a reliable sit-down option in the East Village mix. Strong multi-platform volume keeps confidence high for repeatable quality.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bronte Burger, Truffle Fries with Aioli, Ricotta Hotcakes
What Makes it Special: Brunch café polish with a burger that’s better than it needs to be.
#10
Parkview Diner
8.3
A high-volume neighborhood diner built for repeatable wins: big breakfasts, reliable Greek-American comfort, and a menu that covers the whole table without drama. Order like a regular—one breakfast anchor, one classic sandwich, and keep the add-ons tight.
Must-Try Dishes:
French toast, Bacon cheeseburger, Chicken souvlaki platter
What Makes it Special: Massive-menu diner comfort with the kind of volume that stays steady.
#11
The Flying Cock
8.3
The Flying Cock is a lively Murray Hill bar where truffle parmesan fries, house-cut fries, and sweet potato fries are headliners alongside brunch plates and burgers. It’s the kind of place where fries are not just a side, but a centerpiece snack to share over cocktails, sports, and long happy hours.
Must-Try Dishes:
Truffle Parmesan Fries, House Cut Fries, Sweet Potato Fries
What Makes it Special: Sports-and-brunch bar where multiple styles of fries pair with long happy hours.
#12
Corona Cafe
8.1
A women-owned Mexican cafe and deli where the morning revolves around coffee, bagels, egg sandwiches, and a surprisingly deep lineup of Mexican breakfast plates. It’s the move when you want a proper sit-down or takeout breakfast under $15, with everything from basic omelettes to chilaquiles and burritos on one sprawling menu.
Must-Try Dishes:
Huevos Rancheros, Chilaquiles Verdes, Bacon egg & cheese potato burrito
What Makes it Special: A 24-hour-leaning Mexican cafe with a full American-and-Mexican breakfast board under one roof.
#13
The Ellington
8.1
A polished Broadway New American room that’s strongest when you treat it as a burger-and-brunch-plus-cocktails spot rather than a ‘try everything’ restaurant. The menu leans crowd-pleasing—eggs, sandwiches, and a signature burger—so your best experience comes from ordering clean and letting the room do the rest.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ellington Burger, Southern fried chicken sandwich, Breakfast wrap
What Makes it Special: A modern Broadway dining room where brunch and burgers lead the wins.
#14
Cousin Larry's
8
A sit-down breakfast option with an Irish-leaning backbone that’s better treated as a plated brunch stop than a quick bite. The menu is most coherent when you commit to their classic breakfast set or a single composed dish instead of trying to sample across categories.
Must-Try Dishes:
Irish Breakfast, Eggs Benedict, Steak and Eggs
What Makes it Special: Irish-brunch plates in a full-service setting with a composed-menu approach.
Worthy Picks
7.6
A design-forward, Turkish-leaning all-day spot where the burger program goes more “creative build on brioche” than classic diner smash. Best as a vibes-and-coffee hang that happens to offer burger options, especially if you want something different from the standard neighborhood format.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grass Fed Kobe Wagyu Burger, Baba Burger, Falafel Veggie Burger (Vegan)
What Makes it Special: A Turkish-leaning all-day cafe with upscale, inventive burger builds.
#16
Double Yolk
7.6
Inside Jean-Georges’ Tin Building, Double Yolk shifts from breakfast sandwiches to burgers as the day goes on. The brunch-inspired patties and Frico-smash cheeseburger give FiDi office workers and Seaport wanderers a slightly more cheffy burger option in a food-hall setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Provolone Brunch Burger, Classic Beef Cheeseburger, Frico-Smash Cheeseburger
What Makes it Special: A Tin Building counter where brunch-style burgers share space with egg sandwiches.