Kate Furman: The schaller double is topped with cheese, relish, bacon, pickles on a brioche bun.
Gothamist: Their dogs come nestled inside some excellent Balthazar brioche buns, and the toppings are infallibly appropriate, though my favorite is probably the simple Bratwurst/Kraut/Mustard "Classic" ($7). Read more.
Time Out New York: The streetside counter issues out brioche sandwiches stuffed with house-made tubers, fried chicken and Schaller’s seven signature wursts, including a Nürnberg brat spiced with marjoram and caraway. Read more.
2. Sant Ambroeus
8.8
1000 Madison Ave (btwn 77th & 78th St.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 94 tips and reviews
Oksana Lysenko: Best berry brioche
Chiquitita 🍭: Avocado toast poached egg, brioch and cornetti, espresso sant anbroeus, flourless chocolate
Julie Soscia: A classic NYC weekend brunch spot near The Met. Try the Eggs Benedict. The desserts are also fantastic, especially the Sant Ambroeus (chocolate mousse cake).
6. Amali
8.2
115 E 60th St (Park Ave), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Upper East Side · 71 tips and reviews
Reserve: The lamb burger is available at lunch, topped with feta, tzatziki, onion and cucumber — all huddled up in a sesame brioche. Read more.
Untapped Cities: Amali has an artisanal cheese and salumi selection to try alongside signature wines (there’s about 400 options to choose from)! Read more.
The Wall Street Journal: Try the mushroom or the artichoke crostini. The eggplant vegetable dish is seasonal and well-flavored, with a yogurt honey base and a kick of Calabrian chili puree. Read more.
7. Café Sabarsky
8.6
1048 5th Ave (at E 86th St), New York, NY
Austrian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 115 tips and reviews
Laura Janssen: Breakfast of soft boiled eggs and brioche is delish and the room is charming and comfortable. One of my best discoveries in NYC!
Julie Soscia: For a classic Viennese experience, make sure to stop here for the delicious pastries (chocolate cake is fantastic), coffee and incredible ambiance after taking in Klimt's masterpieces next-door.
The New Yorker: “The Viennese Café Sabarsky, perfect for a post-analytic snack of Apfelstrudel mit Schlag, is open until 9 and has a Zagat score of 22.” Read more.
9. Antonucci
8.8
170 E 81st St (3rd Avenue), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 15 tips and reviews
Stephen Shapiro: Like an old and comfortable shoe - everything is good and the place feels like your own even if you're only there for the first time.
Piper Flusser: don't forget to ask for the tomato sauce and baked goat cheese dip-it should come witht he bread but sometimes they forget- its absolutely amazing!
Ting: Wow. What a surprise. The carbonara is fantastic. The bacon and egg combi here is so fragrant. Order the half portion so that u can try other stuff! It's not in the menu for dinner, so ask nicely!
11. Noglu
7.3
1266 Madison Ave (90th & 91st St), New York, NY
Bakery · Carnegie Hill · 28 tips and reviews
PureWow: All the decadence of perfectly executed French pastries (like lemon-meringue tarts, profiteroles and chocolate-chip brioche), none of the gluten. Read more.
Taylor VA: Banana & coconut cake is now my favorite thing here
Julie Soscia: Wonderful gluten free options to explore here. Try the crispy meringue!
12. Table d'Hote
8.4
44 E 92nd St (Btwn Madison & Park), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Carnegie Hill · 20 tips and reviews
Nour Haddad: One of our favorite brunch in NYC. Try the salmon with lentil salad and the croque madame with its potato salad. Perfectly cooked authentic and well seasoned.
Joo Ro: Small, lovely brunch spot in the UES. The french toast with berry compote and fresh cream melts in your mouth.
Gothamist: This hidden gem isn’t necessarily as cheap as some of the other places on this list. But what it loses in economy is saves in ambiance, plus you get complimentary muffins before your meal. Read more.
Emily Goldfischer: Go for Power Breakfast. Still the best place in New York to start the day with the top in every industry.
Brian Goldberg: American breakfast is worth it. Morning pastries worth the trip to the gym. Library laid back atmosphere. Service could be more attentive.
Jairo Marte: Consistency, and professional service is reserved for your elite group here. Remember to use your concierge.
14. Asia Society
8.7
725 Park Ave (at E 70th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Upper East Side · 27 tips and reviews
Razorfish: In addition to the works, the pretty, skylighted Garden Court Cafe serves delicious Asian-inspired food that changes with the season.
NearSay NYC: Stay tuned for the public programs they offer at the museum. Quite an experience!
Josette: Great Asia-inspired healthy, fresh food, good vegan too. Great weekend brunch and afternoon high-tea