Best Brunch Restaurants in Ridgewood
9 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Gunther’s
Signature sandwiches that feel designed, not generic.
Notable Picks
#1
Gunther’s
8.2
A modern, community-forward breakfast-and-lunch spot that treats sandwiches like the main event, with thoughtful builds and a tight, repeatable menu. The move is one signature sando plus a coffee—clean, satisfying, and not overcomplicated.
Must-Try Dishes:
Gunther, Kithy, Ricotta Toast
What Makes it Special: Signature sandwiches that feel designed, not generic.
8
A Czech-Tex bakery built around kolaches that balance soft, lightly sweet dough with fillings that actually taste specific. It shines as a focused morning run: grab one sweet, one savory, and coffee—then stop before the rotating menu becomes a scattershot order.
Must-Try Dishes:
Blueberry & Sweet Cheese kolache, Smoked Sausage, Jalapeño & Cheddar kolache, Everything Bagel kolache
What Makes it Special: Kolache-first bakery doing sweet-and-savory fillings with real intent.
#3
Pitanga
8
A Brazilian-leaning, veggie-forward cafe that’s strongest for daytime brunch when you want a clean, bright plate plus coffee and a juice/smoothie lane that actually matters. It’s best ordered as one main (egg sandwich or bowl) plus one drink—simple choices that keep the value and pacing in a good place.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo), Açaí Bowl, Egg Sandwich on Croissant
What Makes it Special: Brazilian-leaning brunch with a strong coffee-and-juice bench.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Vibes:
Brunch Bliss Spots
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
A classic Ridgewood diner built for dependable breakfast and straightforward American comfort, with the kind of menu depth that rewards sticking to the basics. Go for a griddle classic or a burger-and-fries lane, and treat everything else as optional noise.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheeseburger deluxe, Pancakes, Crispy chicken wrap
What Makes it Special: A real-deal diner where the breakfast-and-burger basics stay reliable.
7.8
A corner cafe setup where the baked-goods program shines most as a morning companion to coffee rather than a destination pastry case. Go with one seasonal baked item plus something simple and savory if you’re turning it into breakfast.
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.
7.7
A cozy café with a breakfast-and-lunch menu that leans into sandwiches, pastries, and a few distinctive morning plates. Best used as a casual hang where you pick one strong breakfast item and keep the order focused.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheddar Smashbrowns, Everything Bagel, Almond Croissant
What Makes it Special: A café menu with a few standout breakfast hits.
7.6
A bakery-restaurant hybrid that functions more like a busy all-day Ecuadorian cafeteria than a pastry-only shop. It’s strongest as a breakfast-and-lunch stop where you grab something hearty and add a sweet bite if you see one that looks fresh.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chocolate chip pancakes, Salchipapas, Rotisserie chicken
What Makes it Special: All-day Ecuadorian bakery-cafeteria range under one roof.
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.
#9
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.