Best Brunch Restaurants in Little Italy
9 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Jack's Wife Freda – SoHo
All-day bistro and local institution for Mediterranean-leaning brunch in SoHo.
Notable Picks
8.7
Since opening in 2012, Jack’s Wife Freda’s SoHo original has become a benchmark for all-day New York brunch, blending Israeli and South African influences into dishes like green shakshuka and rosewater waffles. Heavy review volume and steady lines make it one of the neighborhood’s most reliable, crowd-pleasing breakfast choices.
Must-Try Dishes:
Green Shakshuka, Rosewater Waffle, Mediterranean Breakfast
What Makes it Special: All-day bistro and local institution for Mediterranean-leaning brunch in SoHo.
#2
Sadelle's
8.6
Sadelle’s is a SoHo brunch institution built around bagel towers, smoked fish, and an over-the-top bakery program highlighted by sticky buns and French toast. The multi-level space and theater-like bagel counter turn breakfast into a full-on occasion.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sadelle's Tower, French Toast, House Salmon
What Makes it Special: Bagel-tower brunch destination where smoked fish and bakery items steal the show.
Citizens of SoHo brings bright Australian café culture to a busy Lafayette corner, with big-format brekkie plates, shakshuka, and biscuit sandwiches backed by a serious coffee program. High review volume and constant crowds underline how baked-in it is to the neighborhood’s brunch routine.
Must-Try Dishes:
Big Brekkie (SoHo), Smashed Avo Toast, Cheddar Biscuit Brekkie Sandwich
What Makes it Special: High-volume Aussie brunch café with big brekkie plates and strong coffee.
8.3
Ladurée’s SoHo outpost marries its signature Parisian macarons and pastries with a full café and back garden for leisurely brunch and afternoon tea. It’s less about quick coffee and more about lingering over sweets, eggs, and salads in a space that feels pulled from a travel postcard.
Must-Try Dishes:
Assorted macarons, Ispahan pastry, French toast or brunch eggs
What Makes it Special: Macaron-focused French patisserie with a hidden garden for brunch and tea.
#5
NoMo Kitchen
8.2
A SoHo hotel dining room where breakfast is strongest when you treat it as a polished start—good coffee, a composed main, and a room that’s designed to be looked at. It’s more about vibe and setting than scrappy breakfast soul, so order accordingly and keep it tight.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Entrée + Coffee, Brunch Plate (weekends), Pastry + Espresso
What Makes it Special: A high-design SoHo hotel breakfast built for atmosphere-first dining.
8.2
Little Ruby’s translates Australian café culture into a Nolita setting, where brekkie runs until late afternoon and ricotta hotcakes sit alongside burgers and pastas. It’s a high-traffic spot used equally for early coffee, long brunch catch-ups, and casual day drinking at the sidewalk tables.
Must-Try Dishes:
Avo Toast, Banana Bread, Passionfruit Yogurt Bowl
What Makes it Special: Busy Aussie café where brekkie classics share space with burgers and spritzes.
8.1
Crispy Heaven uses its award-winning baguettes as the base for European-style sandwiches layered with cheese, cured meats, and seasonal produce. The café doubles as a brunch stop, where guests linger over sandwiches, pastries, and coffee at tightly spaced tables.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burrata Sandwich, Prosciutto Sandwich, Manchego Baguette
What Makes it Special: European bakery where serious baguettes anchor polished café sandwiches.
Worthy Picks
#8
Soho Diner
7.8
A retro-leaning SoHo diner that’s strongest when you order like it’s built for: one hearty plate and a side of fries that keeps things grounded and salty. It’s a straightforward, casual stop—more about comfort and convenience than culinary flex—but it delivers when you keep the meal focused.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic French fries, Burger with fries, Chicken sandwich with fries
What Makes it Special: A classic-feeling SoHo diner where fries pair well with anything.
7.7
A SoHo staple since 2009, this specialty coffee shop serves lattes, simple sandwiches, and pastries with mellow, art-world-adjacent energy. Sidewalk benches and regulars’ dogs make it a casual pet-friendly stop for a light breakfast or midafternoon caffeine break.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled Cheese on Sourdough, Breakfast Egg Sandwich, Cafe Latte
What Makes it Special: Long-running SoHo cafe balancing serious coffee, simple grilled sandwiches, and a dog-filled sidewalk scene.