Brunch in Gramercy/Murray Hill

[tcab]

I love Penelope's, but I can't stand the long wait.

I would love to hear of any brunch suggestions in the East 20's/30's.

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Penelope
159 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016

[nycchitownmix]

Banc Cafe and Choice both do decent brunches. Definitely nowhere near as upscale as EMP or Artisinal, but good, basic brunch food without much, if any, wait.
Banc is 30th and 3rd and Choice is 27th and 3rd.

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Banc Cafe
431 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016

Choice Kitchen & Cocktails
380 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016

[sambolef]

emp, cafe at country, artisinal all great choices. but, much pricer than penelope. vertigo & la cocina for a mexican brunch. la cocina just got this new bartender from vegas & he does some killer drinks. my favorite is a fresh horseradish infused vodka that he uses in his bloody mary.

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Vertigo
354 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10010

La Cocina
430 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016

[Spiritchaser]

Just wanted to agree with all those who said Artisanal, one of our guaranteed go to places, we always leave happy. know before oyu go, it can get loud.

[RCC]

Artisanal is OK for us especially for the regular run-of-the-mill brunch items.
But, when you factor in the cheese selections and/or fondue which the other suggested places here don't have, then it becomes one heck of a good brunch place!

BTW, the gougeres apps and the beignets dessert are pretty good, too.

[nyebaby37]

El Rio Grande, Hudson Cafe

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El Rio Grande
160 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016

Hudson Place
538 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016

[katie570]

I love the Dining Room at the Morgan Library for brunch. That's at 36th and Madison, inside the Morgan Library and Museum.

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Morgan Dining Room
225 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016

[scarlet starlet]

Artisanal is great, and you can make a reservation - no waits!

[roze]

Resto has a great brunch. I tried to post pictures before with this but it was taken away for some reason. Great Croque Madame.

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Resto
111 East 29th Street, New York, NY 10016

[MB fka MB]

I second Resto -- really solid offering. One of my favorites in the area.

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Resto
111 East 29th Street, New York, NY 10016

[RGR]

Our favorite brunch place in that area is (no surprise to regulars on this board) Eleven Madison Park.

http://www.elevenmadisonpark.com

Pamplona is open for brunch. We've only been for lunch and dinner. The food's delicious, and I'm sure that would be the case at brunch.

http://www.pamponanyc.com

Both places take reservations.

[G3B]

I also second EMP. My friend calls it dessert for breakfast. Both their savory and sweet items are delicious. Also wonderful coffee I am told by my friend.

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Eleven Madison Park
11 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10010

[ellenost]

I love EMP for brunch!

[dkstar1]

Agreed...however the price point from Penelope to EMP is a considerable jump.

[dkstar1]

Artisanal is good...but I would also try the Cafe at Country in the Carlton Hotel.

[abud]

Turkish Kitchen Sunday Brunch. Btw 27th and 28th on third. Make a reservation.

[Prabhakar Ragde]

I second Turkish Kitchen, though it is not a conventional brunch. Definitely good value compared to some of the other suggestions. --PR

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Turkish Kitchen
386 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016

[ellenost]

You should try Artisanal on E. 32nd St. & Park. I've always enjoyed brunch there.

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Artisanal
2 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016