Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant
Bakery, Breakfast Spot, and Café$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
The experts at The Corcoran Group and Serious Eats recommend this place
"You have to get the chicken&waffles & the blueberry pancakes!!!"(141 Tips)
"The perfect accompaniment to my Spanish scramble and cafe con leche."(14 Tips)
"Some of the best Chicken and Waffles north of the Mason-Dixon Line"(28 Tips)
"Egg Benedict and blueberry pancake are the best 😋"(13 Tips)
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DensJune 27, 2014Sweet mother of Baby Jesus, the fried chicken & waffles is everything it's cracked up to be. Don't fear the sweet honey syrup -- put it on the chicken!
Jovana ObradovicApril 1, 2015Have one savory dish & one sweet then SHARE. Never had pancakes as fluffy as these, waiters are nice, wait is 1-3hrs but they text you when you're table is ready so you don't have to wait outside 👌
Monika ZalewskiAugust 11, 2018For breakfast, I suggest splitting the blueberry pancakes as an appetizer. Spanish scramble and huevos rancheros is great too. From the lunch menu, the Kale salad is my favorite. AND GET THE BELLINI!!
Fabian MartinJanuary 6, 2022Very delicious pancakes! Just the right amount of crunch while still being soft and fluffy. Gigantic portions! Maybe a bit on the drier side but very good overall. I recommend the banana walnut one
AlAnoud A AlGhunaimFebruary 27, 2022God their pancakes are good! So good, the perfect crunch to fluffiness ratio and the toppings are fresh👌🏻 whole ambiance is great, welcoming staff and fast service. Benedicts, waffles and bakery😍
Paige CJuly 3, 2018Quite possibly the best pancakes I’ve ever had! The chicken and waffles was phenomenal too. Really crowded so be sure to get there early to put your name down.
Clara EloyJanuary 6, 2022Nice place. I recommend the banana walnut pancakes. They are good although I found them a bit dry. Portions are gigantic tho so come hungry.
Marie BMay 11, 2016The service was great and the food delicious. We had a spanish scramble (the best scrambled eggs I ever had) and the farmer's plate. A bit pricey but very tasty, and we were full for the day.
Kasthy NguyenSeptember 15, 2019The pancake was absolutely amazing, very tasty. However, you should make reservation before coming here especially weekends. We had to wait one and a half hours to get a table. Totally worth it tho.
RTWgirl ArnetteNovember 17, 2014I had to try it. And it was good. Go at a random time, put your name down, go across the street for a coffee and go for a walk around the LES. Come back before your time is up, order pancakes.
Brittany GalskeJune 9, 2019Really lives up to the hype for its pancakes! Not only that their eggs are to die for, so they aren’t just know for good pancakes and decent eggs! All around amazing food!!!
Anna ShapiroMarch 25, 2016I know that this place is famous for their blueberry pancakes, but unfortunately we were in the mood for something savory, so we went with Spanish Scramble, and Steak and eggs. Both were delicious
If you live nearby, use the nowait/Yelp app to get in line ahead of time and avoid waiting outside. Obsessed with the maple butter, and I look forward to pancake month every February.
Alex HennesseyAugust 21, 2015Pancakes are a bit expensive but they are probably the best pancakes I've ever had. Attentive service. If you get there around 8 am on a weekday there is no line; by 9 it really fills up.
Don't even get me started about this place, I've probably over-raved it but it is SO fucking great. The pancakes are to die for. Probably the best I've ever had in my whole life, and I've eaten plenty- Best pancakes in NYC (go for the chocolate chips). Also, the latkes with sour cream/apple sauce are always a good choice. Solid menu all around.
Tabi YooOctober 17, 2015The hour and a half wait was well worth it. The blueberry pancakes are unreal. As are their onion rings. And their double-smoked bacon. Yes, I got all three.
Victoria U.April 9, 2017Pro tip: get an order of blueberry pancakes for the table and order a main. Don't sleep on the rest of the menu- latkes with salmon were amazing!
Ossy AlawwamOctober 13, 2014Chocolate chip pancakes were extremely luxurious, i'd like to have seen some more chocolate but maybe I'm greedy.Omelette was fluffy & very tasty. Hash browns were crispy outside creamy inside 10/10
Colin AdamsMarch 24, 2016Th pancakes are good, but the biscuit sandwich is great. Make sure to go in the afternoon to avoid the wait, or use the Nowait app to get on the list. It's cash only!
- ElisaMarch 5, 2023Pancakes! Reso recommended but you can also show up a bit before opening hours to get seated without waiting as long, and grab a coffee at Pause Cafe across the street.
SunainaJanuary 2, 2015I cannot tell you how lip smacking good these pancakes are - you've gotta go and taste them for yourself. You just might be transported to food heaven. Worth the wait.
Justin HendrikSeptember 20, 2015I come here every single time I visit NYC. Don't care about the waiting list, it's really that good!! The pancakes oh my...the butter maple...to die for.
Most popular for breakfast, but actually very good for dinner as well. Plus, there's never the kind of wait as there is in the mornings. I really enjoyed the fried chicken.
AlexJuly 31, 2016the blueberry pancakes are delish. fried chicken is yummy as well. daily specials are the way to go. come later in the day to avoid a two hour wait.
Anderson DuPontOctober 6, 2014Amazing is all that I can say about the food here. We waited about an hour to get a table, but it was worth every second. The brunch is superb, goes on until 6pm. Even the OJ tasted good.
Lala VaraAugust 1, 2017Eggs Benny very good. But chicken and waffles to die for. Plain old black coffee also good. Friendly staff didn't rush us during weekday morning brekky. So excited to try their outpost in SG!
AmateurConciergeAugust 21, 2019Yes the pancakes are still really f’in good. Everything else is solid too....just elevated diner food. Grits, veggie sandwich, bacon, coffee all above average for a diner
Michelle WilesMarch 14, 2017Blueberry pancakes are the perfect combination of slightly crunchy outside and pure fluffyness. Go at 9pm on a Monday and enjoy no wait
New York PRApril 6, 2014Blueberry pancakes live up to the hype. The maple butter is excellent. They text you an app to check your wait time so you can go walk around LES while you wait.
WinnieAugust 10, 2015Download the NoWait app to check the wait time. I arrived at 9:35am (25 min before opening) on Sunday, and just missed 1st seating. Was called at 10:40am. Worth it.
- AmateurConciergeAugust 3, 2014The good news: you found the best brunch spot in Manhattan. The bad news: by the time you get there there's a 3 hour wait. Get there within an hour of 9 if you want to eat at a reasonable hour.
Jacob BøtterJune 7, 2013One of the best breakfasts I've ever had. I had the blueberry pancakes and added some sugar-cured bacon. I don't even know how to describe how good that was.
Katerina AnnaDecember 11, 2014Great pancakes! It gets really busy on the weekend, better to visit on a weekday. Still busy, but you won't need to wait for 2 hours
I have dreams about the smoked salmon scramble. It's so good. Pairs well with a Bloody Mary. Make sure to put your name in before you're hungry - wait can be up to 2 hours.
Came at 1pm on a Saturday, and there was no wait for the bar! Cash only for brunch. Cards accepted for dinner. 1/2 bottle wine on Monday!
Rell ReneéMarch 3, 2015always a wait, but well worth the wait! Get there early and put your name on the list, then download the app and keep track of your spot in line.
D LoApril 30, 2019Get the pancakes with Maine Blueberries! Best in NYC. Forget about the scrambled eggs or anything else on the menu. Bottomless coffee isn’t too bad.
Luis ZambranoOctober 2, 2013Cash only! The 5 hour wait is totally worth it, or just show up alone and sit in the bar. The blueberry pancakes are a synonym of pure happiness, and the maple butter makes it even better!!
Jade AtkinsApril 2, 2019The pancakes are a must. So fluffy and light and delicious. I took a small amount to go and they were even delicious cold.
Helen CAugust 8, 2019Awesome Breakfast!! The pancake is marvelous, soft, fluffy and moist. The jam is good too. Everything is good except is salty.
Honghui YuAugust 14, 2014The wait is terrible on the weekends, but oh is it worth it. The huevos rancheros are delish. The southern hash, which was a special, are out of this world. Just try to get here as early as possible.
Justin McKissickAugust 22, 2016CASH ONLY! Definitely lived up to the hype, my favorite breakfast place in NYC with rotating dishes and drinks. Expect a 1-2 hr wait.
Christiana MakariouSeptember 12, 2018Huge portions! Definitely try the fried chicken with waffle and the pancakes! Also the french toast is amazing!
Natalie ChengDecember 16, 2017Get there early to avoid a long wait. The blueberry pancakes were fluffy and delicious with a bit of a crispy outside
Nicole RodenbaughJune 22, 2013Amazing pancakes, it's the pancake that's fab. Toppings are ok. Chocolate melts if you pour maple butter over top. Cash only. Get here early as first seating goes fast for fairly small place
JannieFebruary 15, 2014If you get the chance to come in minus the lines (lines are NEVER worth it if you're in NYC - there's always something better next door) you must have the fried chicken salad, lollipops or h.rancheros
AFAR MediaAugust 12, 2014Most people come here for their legendary pancakes and other breakfast dishes. February is 'Pancake Month' in which a new pancake flavor is featured each day. Read more
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Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant
4 Clinton St (at E Houston St)
New York, NY 10002
United States
New York, NY 10002
United States
Closed until 9:00 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Sat
- 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
- 6:00 PM–11:30 PM
- Sun
- 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
(646) 602-6263
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
No
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Smoking
Yes
Music
Live Music
Restroom
Yes
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