17 best New Year’s Day brunch spots in NYC

17 best New Year’s Day brunch spots in NYC

Since it's New Year's Eve, chances are many are out partying. They might wake up late on January 1, and be left with an option to have brunch. Or you just wanted to celebrate the beginning of another year by having brunch somewhere nice. Let us look at a few brunch spots that are open on New Year's in NYC

17. The Butcher’s Daughter - Nolita

The Butcher's Daughter, unique in its name but quite contrary to its name is a vegetarian/vegan juice bar and cafe nestled in Nolita. It provides a cozy and refreshing ambiance. They offer a variety of vegan and gluten-free dishes, dairy-free coffee, and other vegetarian dishes. If you are an afternoon drinker you can opt for a cocktail too. The establishment is also known for seasonally changing its menu, so expect the unexpected.

16. Stowaway - Greenpoint

A bistro that only provides a walk-in option, that is best for your impromptu brunch plans. Their brunch menu may change based on the ingredients available in the season. They have unique dishes like Hushpuppies, (fried cornbread balls with molasses butter) to biscuits with Mushroom gravy. In case you have a large appetite you can opt for their brunch platters like shoreline breakfast.

15. Sailors- Brooklyn

The restaurant is branded as a bistro-style restaurant situated in Brooklyn and the building stays true to its name with nautical stripes and navy blue color. You can enjoy your New Year's brunch from Sailors by relishing their Ginger Cake with Vanilla cream or their Everything Bagel with Smoked Salmon alongside Radish Sprouts and maybe add on an espresso martini if your New Year Resolutions allow you to.

14. Tim Ho Wan - East Village

This dim sum restaurant has multiple locations and is known by many for its signature baked BBQ buns as well as pan-friend turnip cakes. This place is perfect if you want something warm and cozy brunch regardless of how you wish to spend your first day of the year. Their other items include Steamed Fish Bundle With Pineapple, Hot And Sour Wanton Soup, and more.

13. Egg Shop -Nolita/Williamsburg

Egg Shop like many in this list changes its men based on the ingredients available for the season, but guessing by the name, their staple is probably eggs. The restaurant aims to provide one-of-a-kind egg dishes to its customers, thus making it the perfect spot for egg lovers. Their menu includes a variety of egg dishes like their special B.E.C to Spandex (made of poached eggs).

12. Inga's Bar - Brooklyn

Inga's bar is known for their Charcuterie and cocktails, but if you don't want a charcuterie or drink again after New Year's party, they have other brunch options ranging from Duck poutine croquettes to Kentucky hot brown with turkey. The restaurant provides a unique experience to visitors and locals of Brooklyn Heights.

11. Miss Lily’s 7A Cafe - East Village

Miss Lily's main focus is on Caribbean Cuisine. The restaurant's interior is bold color with "vintage-style booths" along with Caribbean food they also provide a wide variety of Caribbean Rums. The Cafe is having a special Brunch menu for New Year's on January 1 with dishes like oxtail hash, fish sandwiches, and more.

10. Cookshop- 10th Ave

From fried egg sandwiches to poached and Baked eggs, dishes like chilled Maine lobster, pancakes, roasted chicken breast salad, and more the shop provides a huge variety of items for its brunch menu. You can also order yourself a glass of juice or cocktail like Cookshop Marianna made of vodka and house mary mix to complete the Bruch. But, it should be noted that the restaurant changes its menu based on the fresh ingredients available.

9. Clinton St. Baking Company & Restaurant- Clinton St

Clinton aside from their food also takes pride in their signature red exterior. with contrasting white that gives off a vintage English movie location vibe, making it great for a photoshoot with your drinks. But, since food is one's main goal when visiting a cafe they also offer classic eggs benedict, Pancakes with maple syrup, french toast, and more.

8. Leland Eating and Drinking House- Brooklyn

Leland Eating and Drinking House is usually open for Brunch during weekends and not weekdays but since January 1 falls on Wednesday, they have decided to serve brunch on a weekday. Their usual Brunch Menu includes a variety of cocktails ranging from Italian Greyhound to classic mimosas. You can also fill your stomach with zucchini bread, granola plates, pork shank hash, and more.

7. Dagon- Manhattan

The restaurant is named after the Phoenician and Philistine god of agriculture and the earth- Dago, and they mainly focus on Mediterranean-inspired dishes. For instance, their weekend brunch menu consists of Israeli breakfast, Jerusalem bagel, shakshuka, classic egg benedict, and more. They are having an Ultimate New Year's Brunch on January 1.

6. Fairfax- New York

Fairfax gives a very cozy vibe and decor that is suitable for your Instagram while providing good and worthwhile dishes for your taste buds. You can have soft and sweet Milk Toast served with ricotta and strawberry jam to a healthier option of kale salad in garlic dressing with roast chicken, avocado, and peppers. You can wash them all down with a cup of hot beverage or a cocktail of your choice.

5. Bubby’s – New York, NY

Though known for their fluffy and soft pancakes, that is not the only dish you can get at Bubby's their brunch menu offers customers all the classic items like multiple varieties of pancakes, blueberry scones, salads, soups, and more. This Bruch spot started as a pie kitchen and now even has a bar that serves a variety of cocktails.

4. Shuka- MacDougal St.

Specialized in serving Mediterranean cuisine, they have an interesting array of dishes on their brunch menu. You can relish their baklava cinnamon rolls served with honey walnut and dark chocolate Halava to begin the new year with sweetness or have their brunch plates that serve items like Tunisian breakfast, shakshuka, and more.

3. Breakfast by Salt's Cure- Brooklyn

Though some reviews say that the price is higher than the normal rate, the food quality at Breakfast by Salt's Cure is something most tend to agree on. The Brooklyn branch of the restaurant is said to be less crowded than the Manhattan Branch, so if you don't wanna wait Brooklyn is the better option. They serve oatmeal griddle cakes in various flavors (available in vegan and Gluten-Free options), Picnic Ham, etc.

2. Golden Diner

Goldbe Diner is an Asian Diner dedicated to serving classic New York Diner items with a unique taste, such as honey butter pancakes, Chinatown egg and cheese sandwiches, omelets, and more. They also serve vegan foods in case your New Year's Resolution is to be vegan in 2025.

1 Henry's Place - Ashland

Located in the Warren Conference Centre area, it's open to WCC guests and other visitors. Their Brunch menu, available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., features dishes like a Homemade potato waffle with two eggs, two types of cheese, and either bacon or sausage, a build-your-own omelet, cocktails, hot drinks, and more.