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GUIDE: The Best Bottomless Brunches in NYC By Katherine Lewin and Jackie Widmann Boozy, bottomless brunch comes in many forms. Maybe you’re looking to listen to Skrillex’s greatest hits while getting absolutely obliterated as you throw back mimosas and eggs benedict. Maybe you’re looking to sip on a Bloody Mary while recovering from last night’s tequila intake. There’s also the possibility that you’re looking for something in between. Whatever your drunk brunch needs, know two things: 1. We support you. 2. There’s a place for everyone. We’ll say this up front: this isn’t the best brunch food you’ll find in the city. But if you’re looking for an afternoon of eggs and eight mimosas for $30, this list is for you. Here's a newlyupdated guide to the bottomless brunches in NYC that we can actually recommend with a straight face – and no, tabledancing at Bagatelle is not included. THE SPOTS 1 Miss Lily's 7A Cafe 109 Ave. A Want to dress like you’re going to Coachella (or at least to the West Village) for your brunchtime eating and drinking? Miss Lily’s is your spot. It’s a little “trendier” than its East Village brunch peers, while maintaining a solidly partyappropriate vibe. Reservations are a good idea. The Deal: $15 for one hour of unlimited bellinis or rum punches. Does not include the price of food.

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GUIDE:  

The  Best  Bottomless  Brunches  in  NYC  By  Katherine  Lewin  and  Jackie  Widmann Boozy,  bottomless  brunch  comes  in  many  forms.  Maybe  you’re  looking  to  listen  to  Skrillex’s  greatest  hits  while  getting  absolutely  obliterated  as  you  throw  back  mimosas  and  eggs  benedict.  Maybe  you’re  looking  to  sip  on  a  Bloody  Mary  while  recovering  from  last  night’s  tequila  intake.  There’s  also  the  possibility  that  you’re  looking  for  something  in  between.    Whatever  your  drunk  brunch  needs,  know  two  things:  1.  We  support  you.  2.  There’s  a  place  for  everyone.    We’ll  say  this  up  front:  this  isn’t  the  best  brunch  food  you’ll  find  in  the  city.  But  if  you’re  looking  for  an  afternoon  of  eggs  and  eight  mimosas  for  $30,  this  list  is  for  you.  Here's  a  newly-­‐updated  guide  to  the  bottomless  brunches  in  NYC  that  we  can  actually  recommend  with  a  straight  face  –  and  no,  table-­‐dancing  at  Bagatelle  is  not  included.    

 THE  SPOTS    1  Miss  Lily's  7A  Cafe  109  Ave.  A    Want  to  dress  like  you’re  going  to  Coachella  (or  at  least  to  the  West  Village)  for  your  brunch-­‐time  eating  and  drinking?  Miss  Lily’s  is  your  spot.  It’s  a  little  “trendier”  than  its  East  Village  brunch  peers,  while  maintaining  a  solidly  party-­‐appropriate  vibe.  Reservations  are  a  good  idea.    The  Deal:  $15  for  one  hour  of  unlimited  bellinis  or  rum  punches.  Does  not  include  the  price  of  food.    

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2  Café  Cortadito    210  E.  3rd  St.    The  capital  of  East  Village  party-­‐time  brunch:  the  music  is  loud,  the  people  are  drunk,  and  the  ingenious  invention  that  is  the  champagne  mojito  is  a  thing  that’s  on  the  menu.  After  a  few  drinks,  the  Latin-­‐influenced  food  even  tastes  pretty  solid.    The  Deal:  $29.95  for  1.5  hours  of  unlimited  tropical  mimosas,  red  or  white  sangrias,  champagne  mojitos,  champagne  margaritas,  Bloody  Marys,  and  house  beer.  Includes  the  price  of  food.  

                                   

     

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3  Poco  33  Avenue  B    Right  around  the  corner  from  Cafe  Cortadito,  Poco  is  another  loud,  crowded,  and  fun  brunch  spot  for  serious  party  time.  The  menu  is  similar,  with  brunch  staples  and  a  few  Latin-­‐ish  additions.    The  Deal:  $30  for  two  hours  of  unlimited  mimosas,  Bloody  Marys,  and  sangria.  Includes  the  price  of  food.  Cash  only.    

   4  Cómodo  58  MacDougal  St    Just  because  you’re  looking  for  more  of  a  grown-­‐up  vibe  doesn’t  mean  you  have  to  sacrifice  the  ability  to  get  drunk  at  brunch.  Cómodo,  right  on  the  border  of  Greenwich  Village  and  Soho,  serves  very  solid,  modern  Latin  food  in  a  low-­‐key  environment.  In  addition  to  being  a  good  place  for  people  who  didn’t  just  graduate  from  college,  Cómodo  is  also  a  good  place  for  people  who  don’t  love  standard  brunch  food  -­‐  on  the  menu  are  things  like  tacos,  salads,  and  sandwiches.    The  Deal:  $15  for  two  hours  of  bottomless  mimosas.  Does  not  include  the  price  of  food.  

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   5  Scottadito  Osteria  Toscana  788  Union  St    Park  Slope:  land  of  strollers,  overpriced  grocery  stores,  and  brunch.  Lots  and  lots  of  brunch.  And  yet,  despite  the  high  volume  of  eggs  and  pancakes  in  the  neighborhood,  there  is  only  one  bottomless  brunch  worthy  of  your  time  here.  The  next  your  friend  who  somehow  lives  in  a  brownstone  invites  you  to  brunch  in  Park  Slope,  direct  yourselves  to  Scottadito.  Because  the  only  thing  better  than  pasta  for  brunch  is  pasta  and  unlimited  mimosas  for  brunch.    The  Deal:  $19.95  for  1.5  hours  of  bottomless  mimosas.  Includes  the  price  of  food.    6    San  Marzano  117  2nd  Ave    Think  of  San  Marzano  as  entry-­‐level  drunk  brunch.  The  vibe  here  on  weekend  mornings  is  very  chill,  but  enjoyably  so.  The  food  is  also  incredibly  reasonable  –  the  egg  dishes  and  paninis  max  out  at  $9.    The  Deal:  Bottomless  mimosas  for  a  $10  addition  to  your  meal.  

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   7  CK14  -­  The  Crooked  Knife  232  W  14th  St    The  Crooked  Knife  is  the  rare  average-­‐food  establishment  you  can  actually  enjoy  because  every  other  aspect  is  way  above  average.  The  staff  is  friendly  (no  small  feat,  especially  when  everyone  is  drunk  by  1pm),  they  take  reservations  for  groups  both  small  and  large,  the  environment  is  “cute”  and  comfortable,  the  drinks  are  strong,  and  there’s  a  great  outdoor  patio.  If  you’re  in  the  bottomless  brunch  market  for  the  overall  experience  more  so  than  the  food  (AKA  every  time  you’re  in  the  bottomless  brunch  market),  The  Crooked  Knife  is  a  great  choice.    The  Deal:  $35  for  two  hours  of  unlimited  mimosas  and  Bloody  Marys.  Includes  the  price  of  food.    

 

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 8  Yerba  Buena  25  Ave.  A    To  be  clear,  we  can  only  recommend  most  of  the  places  on  this  list  for  your  bottomless  brunch  needs.  Yerba  Buena  is  a  different  story:  we  would  tell  you  to  come  here  even  if  you  couldn’t  get  sh*tfaced  in  an  hour  for  $17.  Yerba  Beuna  is  some  of  our  favorite  Latin  food  in  the  East  Village,  if  not  all  of  downtown  Manhattan.  And  as  for  the  booze,  you  get  your  pick  of  delicious,  creative,  and  -­‐  most  importantly  -­‐  strong  drinks.  So  the  next  time  you  want  to  get  your  buzz  on  at  brunch,  and  don’t  mind  paying  just  a  little  bit  more  for  it,  Yerba  Buena  should  be  on  your  short  list.    The  Deal:  $17  for  one  hour  of  unlimited  brunch  cocktails.  Does  not  include  the  price  of  food.    

   9  Agave  140  7th  Ave  S    For  a  drunk  brunch  place  that  feels  a  little  more  upscale,  Agave  is  our  go-­‐to.  It  isn’t  loud  or  rowdy,  but  still  has  an  under-­‐$30  deal.  The  Mexican  menu  offers  things  like  “corn  crusted  calamari  cracklins”  as  a  brunch  appetizer,  which  are  appreciated  as  an  alternative  to  the  usual  hangover  burger  or  eggs  benedict.    The  Deal:  $29.95  for  two  hours  of  unlimited  mimosas,  wine,  and  margaritas.  Includes  the  price  of  food.  

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10  Sotto  13  140  W  13th  St    Sotto  13  isn’t  exactly  “bottomless,”  but  you  get  a  carafe  of  mimosas  or  Bloody  Marys  or  half  a  bottle  of  prosecco  with  your  food.  And  the  food  happens  to  be  really  good  –  the  lasagna  with  a  sunny  side  up  egg  is  a  favorite.  This  is  a  great  spot  for  groups  and  birthdays,  and  well  worth  the  few  extra  dollars  for  high-­‐quality  food.    The  Deal:  $35  for  a  carafe  of  mimosas  or  Bloody  Marys  or  bottle  of  prosecco,  for  two  people.  Includes  the  price  of  food.    

 

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 11  Macondo  West  2  Bank  St.    If  you  haven’t  noticed  a  trend  yet,  Latin  food  spots  in  NYC  have  the  whole  bottomless  brunch  thing  figured  out  better  than  anyone  else.  Macondo  West  is  yet  another  one  we  like  for  a  few  key  reasons:  the  menu  has  a  lot  of  variety  (you  can  get  everything  from  huevos  rancheros  to  cuban  sandwiches  to  oysters  to  a  kale  salad  here),  the  space  is  big  and  bright,  and  there’s  a  below-­‐ground  private  dining  room  that’s  great  for  bottomless  brunch  birthdays.  Alliteration  is  more  fun  when  alcohol  is  involved.    The  Deal:  $16  for  two  hours  of  bottomless  mimosas.  Does  not  include  the  price  of  food.    

   12  Baby's  All  Right  146  Broadway    Yep,  that’s  right.  In  addition  to  being  the  bar/music  venue/dance  party  that  can  lure  even  the  most  stubborn  Manhattan  people  to  Brooklyn,  Baby’s  All  Right  also  has  a  weekend  bottomless  brunch  special.  With  its  big  space  across  three  rooms,  excellent  people-­‐watching,  and  surprisingly  good,  classic  (but  not  boring)  brunch  food,  you  now  have  another  very  good  reason  to  come  to  Brooklyn.    The  Deal:  $30  for  unlimited  Bloody  Marys,  Greyhounds,  and  mimosas.  Includes  the  price  of  food.  

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   13  Horchata  470  Avenue  of  The  Americas    Being  at  Horchata  feels  like  a  combination  of  being  drunk  in  a  sukkah  and  being  drunk  on  spring  break.  The  interior’s  got  string  lights  hanging  from  the  ceiling,  the  drinks  (and  guacamole)  are  excellent,  and  the  crowd  is  a  fun  mix  of  young  people.    The  Deal:  $30  for  two  hours  of  unlimited  drinks  and  food.    

   14  Essex  Restaurant  120  Essex  St  

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 Essex  may  be  a  bit  pricier  as  bottomless  brunches  go,  but  the  waiters  will  constantly  top  off  your  mimosas  so  it  all  feels  worth  it.  Great  music  and  lots  to  choose  from  on  the  menu.  We  recommend  The  Aristocrat  or  the  Mexican  Matzo  Brei.  Yes,  that’s  a  thing.    The  Deal:  $35.95  for  two  hours  of  unlimited  drinks  and  food.    

   15  L'Asso  192  Mott  St    L’Asso  makes  their  own  version  of  a  breakfast  pizza  with  a  sunny  side  up  egg,  crispy  prosciutto,  and  scallions,  and  we’re  actually  big  fans.  The  space  is  casual  and  small,  perfect  for  catching  up  with  a  small  group  of  friends  while  throwing  back  some  Bloody  Marys.    The  Deal:  $25  for  one  hour  of  unlimited  mimosas  or  Bloody  Marys,  and  food.    16    ¡Vamos!  348  1st  Ave    Vamos!  is  your  best  bet  if  you’re  with  a  big  group  looking  to  get  hammered.  Is  this  the  most  authentic  Mexican  food  around?  Negative,  but  their  deal  is  exceptional  –  and  kind  of  hilarious.  Your  meal  is  free  if  you  drink  five  alcoholic  beverages.  So  basically,  Vamos!  is  paying  you  to  drink.    The  Deal:  Order  five  margaritas  or  sangrias  for  $5  each  and  your  entreé  is  free.    

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17  Pil  Pil  265  E  78th  St    Pil  Pil  is  a  great  uptown  establishment  that  encourages  excessive  drinking  paired  with  quality  Spanish  food.  The  sangria  flows  freely,  making  this  a  strong  move  for  Upper  East  Side  drunk  brunching.    The  Deal:  $15  for  unlimited  sangrias,  plus  $15  for  an  entreé.    18  Milk  &  Roses  1110  Manhattan  Ave    Milk  and  Roses  is  a  casual  spot  in  Greenpoint  with  lots  of  outdoor  seating  and  some  very  good  food.  We  go  for  the  BLT  or  the  egg  sandwich.  The  space  is  cool,  too  –  the  outdoor  patio  is  full  of  greenery,  and  the  inside  walls  are  covered  in  books,  making  the  whole  place  feel  like  a  library.  This  will  make  you  feel  smart  even  when  you’re  three  drinks  deep.    The  Deal:  $24  for  unlimited  mimosas  and  one  entreé.    

   19  Cow  &  Clover  291  Kent  Ave    Brunch  in  Williamsburg  is  not  taken  lightly,  but  few  places  offer  bottomless  deals.  The  industrial  space  at  Cow  &  Clover  is  cool,  and  a  menu  full  of  things  like  smoked  duck  benedict  makes  this  place  worth  your  while.    The  Deal:  $15  for  unlimited  mimosas.  Does  not  include  the  price  of  food.