Peels
(Now Closed)Breakfast Spot and American Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
The experts at Village Voice and Time Out New York recommend this place
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nymagDecember 26, 2010The baked goods are the standout here, like the $3 fluffy biscuits, which you can stuff with scrambled eggs and melted pepper-jack cheese. Featured in Where to Eat 2011!
The Corcoran GroupNovember 17, 2011Go straight upstairs to the bar and order your drinks from their incredibly good looking bartenders! We’ll have a Buddha’s Prayer followed by an Ichabod’s Old Fashion.
Barker BlackMay 17, 2012Food that makes you feel like home- go for the shrimp and grits. Great brunch, too, if you had one too many Beefeaters the night before.
LesleannJanuary 29, 2012"Peels' doughnuts are offered only on Sundays, a single batch made in the morning. Flavors change weekly, but keep your eyes out for the Cinnamon-Sugar" - Serious Eats- One of my favorite burgers. A nice balance between fast food style (shredded lettuce, highly seared patty, potato bun) and restaurant style (white cheddar, caramelized onions).
Forget being healthy. Get the jalapeno Cheddar grits with shrimp, a fried egg, bacon, drowned in a delicious spicy sauce.
PercolateApril 14, 2012When we were working on Bond and Bowery this was an easy commute into the office. Always check the daily scone, as it's usually delicious.
Amazing spot for a weekday lunch after a rough night. If you're into that sort of thing. Get the burger and a bloody maria, thank me later.
Bitches Who BrunchJanuary 14, 2014The Bitches Say: A-. Peels offers affordable, delicious Southern cuisine in the East Village. Winner of the Bitches' 2013 Best Southern Brunch Award!
Alexa Mae AsperinSeptember 23, 2012Came for brunch & had the roasted tomato benedict which was ok - a bit overpriced for my taste. Not worth $15 but worth a try. Cute outdoor seating but try to get an… (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Chris CarellaJuly 7, 2012Great place for breakfast and brunch. Also a nice place for dinner. One of our favorite places in the neighborhood.
Jessica SantascoyMay 30, 2012Best place for a simple, elegant breakfast. The sandwich is easy on your tummy. Sit inside if you want to have a conversation, because the Bowery is loud.
I don't care how early you meet "the girls" for brunch, it's never too early for the fried chicken sandwich. Might cost a bit more than your standard brunch prefix, but it's so so so worth it.
Steve LeVineOctober 9, 2012Try the Fried Chicken Sandwich - Fried perfect and just juicy enough. Natural fries were perfectly crisp.
AskMenSeptember 3, 2010The menu is an upscale American diner concept, with biscuits & sandwiches topped with ingredients like ham & trout, cured & smoked in-house, respectively.
Get a Peels muffin. Buckwheat & lemon marmalade with rosemary. It may seem weird at first, but just go with it. You won't regret it.
best fried chicken (drizzled with honey), quinoa salad, cheddar jalapeno grits, hush puppies, burger (but it's heavy)
Joanna KamienMay 5, 2013Build your own biscuit is so clutch. Go for the chicken cheese and gravy (maybe avocado as well)
L SMarch 8, 2012Marinated Beet & Citrus Salad with candied pecans, frisée & moscatot vinaigrette - good but it would be nice if there were some dairy to cut the acidity.
Liz MNovember 10, 2011Love bar dining. The bar here (upstairs) looks cozy an comfortable for just that. Plus you can have your window views too
DVTSeptember 15, 2012Lovely place to eat a cheeseburger. Plus they have a large choice of American wines !
- Brunch is the best meal here. Try the Roasted Tomato Eggs Benedict (made w/a biscuit instead of English muffin)... Heaven.
amNewYorkOctober 26, 2011Biscuit Bar: Hungover? You'll find the ultimate cure here, with the Build-A-Biscuit menu. Pile on the eggs, bacon, ham and pepperjack and many others to your heart's desire. Gatorade not included.
Matt HantzApril 13, 2013Two nice tequila-based cocktails, the Mexican Firing Squad and the Old Palamino. The former is spicier than the latter.
Byron BrewerJanuary 31, 2011Fantastic brunch spot. Build-a-Biscuit is a no brainer. Hash browns are a great side. Have a cup of Stumptown while you wait on a table.
Candace ChangApril 13, 2013Great brunch spot! Build Your Own Biscuit: fried chicken, gravy and cheese.. omfg SO GOOD.
Jannica RobertsonMarch 16, 2012Grab a friend and eat at either bar to avoid the line for brunch. Their special Bloody Mary's kills a hangover.
Drew ChristienMay 17, 2012On a nice day, see if you can grab one of the two isolated tables around the corner. Sunny, quiet and secluded.
Kelly Reeves 🐱January 14, 2011Most perfectly cooked fried chicken I've had in a while. Juicy and delicious. Pour on that herb honey, honey. Shrimp and grits also stellar.
Winner of Best Use of Pecans in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! The sticky bun is just, too good for words. Come early - they sell out!
Most people say the fish tacos, but be sure to get the fried chicken sandwich for lunch. Order two éntrees if you must!
Cheddar jalapeño grits + kale are great starters. For a hungry day get the shrimp and grits. Otherwise the tuna tartare and quinoa salad are lighter dishes.
Build-a-biscuit is flavorful, customizable, and a surprisingly satisfying portion. And, oh, the pastry basket is a mouthful of naughty.
There's an off-menu "secret burger" with house-made pimento cheese, house-cured bacon + more - ask your server for the deets!
Sir KensingtonAugust 9, 2011The ketchup of choice at Peels is clearly Sir Kensington. Boldly order the surprise burger, and you'll get a miniature special treat.- PercolateMarch 17, 2012Peels is all about the iced coffee. It's cold-brewed and some of the most delicious in the neighborhood.
Serious EatsNovember 1, 2011We love the signature Peels Muffin. It blends rosemary with nutty buckwheat, and finishes with the zesty flavor of preserved lemons. Read more
ChavelliNovember 17, 2010Came for dinner and had the Fried Chicken. Delicious and flavourful, not dry at all and the skin tastes great with the collard greens. Desserts are huge.- The muesli is amazing, as are the biscuits and coffee! Make sure to get the peach jelly with your scones - it has whole chunks of peach!
emma tangorenJune 24, 2012waiting for a table? order an iced coffee while you wait from the to-go counter inside.
Gobblecado is the best turkey sandy in NYC and the bakery and build-a-biscuit are yummy too!
The best fried chicken north of Virginia, this is the highest-quality comfort food you can buy. The drinks don't suck, either. :)
The fruit salad is to die for. Honestly one of my favorite East Village restaurants!
Cheapeats IncSeptember 24, 2011One of my fave spots. Home Cooking. Gobble Cobble Sandwich, 3 in 1 pie. Stumptown coffee, Eggs with collard greens.
Ask for the secret burger. Pimento cheese, homemade bacon, parmesan tater tots. Nuff said.
Get the meatloaf but you'll need to order a side of mashed potatoes. It's pretty special.
Ty McMahanMarch 31, 2013Bright, sunny interior and cathead biscuits. Go for fried chicken and spicy grits.
joseph raccugliaSeptember 15, 2011Awesome. Simple construction of dishes, but they are FULL of flavor. Cocktails are excellent too.
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Walk-in's are encouraged at any time. We seat only complete parties on a first come, first served basis. We can accommodate dinner parties of up to 20 people. For larger private events please contact our reservation office.
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(646) 602-7015
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"Good, affordable breakfast sandwiches. Their rolls and croissants are brought in daily, so it's fresh. Staff is very friendly too."
John LeVine - 7.5
"Great place to come if you're looking for a quick bite to eat, with lots of delicious and also healthy options. Staff is always accommodating as well. Cash only establishment."
Ben Frederique - 6.1
"Great place. Everybody is nice and take time to talk to you. The food is good and cheaper than any place around. I just love it here!!!"
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- 6.6
"Order the Iced Spanish Latte or Iced Mocha when it gets warm out (or in the winter if you drink iced coffee year-round)! They secretly make a mean grilled cheese as well."
The Corcoran Group - 8.4
"Cocktails and a great downstairs bar. Wonderful for parties."
Garry Tan - 8.5
"The upstairs is amazing. Chill place to hang out and eat and there is a Jamba Juice! Some pretty great views of the area as well!"
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