639924 Mon Jul 27 19:36:24 -0700 2009 19 18 Manhattan 0 4895751 Hey everyone... I just wanted to ask if anyone knows of a really good place on the lower east side to get a great brunch that really combines breakfast and lunch, I would like it to be around Grand street because I would like to double dip and get some donuts at the donut plant... I have some friends coming in from italy and all they want to do is eat... HELP Thank you Mon Jul 27 19:36:24 -0700 2009 1091139 tursi3214 1 4895838 you can start by perusing some of these results to see if anything grabs you... http://search.chow.com/search?query=brunch+LES&advanced=1&from_date=1+year+ago&type=Topic&sort_mode=relevance&from_date_select=1+year+ago&search_boardgroup_id=8&search_board_id=18&user_name=&post_title= Mon Jul 27 20:13:15 -0700 2009 4895751 103920 goodhealthgourmet 1 4895851 I had a great brunch at JoeDoe (1st st btw 1st & 2nd Aves) about a week ago. I got chilaquiles, my aunt's french toast was literally 2 inches thick, and I'm still craving another one of those biscuits with honey butter that came out before the meal. I posted about it here (last paragraph): http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/637746 Their menu has some more lunch-y things as well as the traditional breakfast dishes. Mon Jul 27 20:18:18 -0700 2009 4895751 131105 Emmmily 2 4897594 How is Essex for brunch or Stanton Social, I have been there for dinner and liked it, has anyone been to any one of these... Tue Jul 28 12:26:25 -0700 2009 4895851 1091139 tursi3214 3 4897666 Essex: My overall impression is that the food and service is so-so, and it's really crowded/loud, but people go purely for the drink specials. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/586718#4318224 Stanton Social brunch is good but a little overpriced and you need to take care in what you order. If you order right you can put together a really good meal, but it won't be cheap. More reviews: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/454210 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/480275 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/407643 http://www.chowhound.com/topics/454210#3074992 Tue Jul 28 12:41:56 -0700 2009 4897594 10936 kathryn 4 4897679 I'm with kathryn. Essex is honestly quite terrible in terms of food quality. service is mediocre though the host/hostess are downright unpleasant. However, if all you care about is th free booze, it's perfect. Stanton Social is good but definitely adds up quickly Tue Jul 28 12:47:16 -0700 2009 4897666 93566 kelea 1 4895930 Breakfast Lower East Side, recs please http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/592743#4379087 Best brunch in NY: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/598414 Mon Jul 27 20:58:36 -0700 2009 4895751 10936 kathryn 2 4899726 I was going to say... we should revert to the expert on brunch topics KATHRYN! Haha I knew she would chime in. Her recommendations are truly the best on this board when it comes to breakfast, brunch. Clinton Street Bakery is the best as far as I'm concerned. Even though not on the LES Jane is close and is also awesome. Wed Jul 29 07:19:21 -0700 2009 4895930 76968 steakrules85 3 4904929 Clinton Street Bakery really is great...just be prepared to wait! Thu Jul 30 17:41:00 -0700 2009 4899726 21555 chompchomp 1 4897130 Permanent Brunch All brunch all the time. http://permanentbrunch.com/ Tue Jul 28 09:53:54 -0700 2009 4895751 271400 notsochubbychubette 2 4897319 Permanent Brunch is not really close to the Donut Plant, though, and it's above Houston Street, making it the East Village (in modern terms, yes, I know, the EV did not really "exist" a few decades ago). Tue Jul 28 10:57:39 -0700 2009 4897130 10936 kathryn 2 4898304 Wow - are they as good as their menu makes them look? Tue Jul 28 16:01:47 -0700 2009 4897130 131105 Emmmily 3 4898399 Literally opened this past weekend -- I would give them some time to shake out the issues that come from any recent opening. Tue Jul 28 16:33:36 -0700 2009 4898304 10936 kathryn 4 4898424 ahh i walked by it this weekend and was shocked that i haven't heard of it. now it makes sense Tue Jul 28 16:43:30 -0700 2009 4898399 93566 kelea 4 4899675 Thanks. I'll add them to my list of places to try - those pancakes look amazing. Wed Jul 29 06:59:23 -0700 2009 4898399 131105 Emmmily 1 4897794 Just had brunch at TRE on Ludlow on Saturday. I, and my 4 out of town guests, loved it. High quality food. Delicious. We ordered (I'm copying from menu on website): UOVA DEL RANCH, INSALATA DI RUGHETTA CON POLLO, and TRE OMELETTE. Simple but very good food. Also I tasted my friend's burger and I swear it was the best I've ever had. Am I crazy? Plus 90 minutes of mimosas, bellinis, etc and friendly service. Definitely recommend. Small room. Tue Jul 28 13:18:38 -0700 2009 4895751 193033 zjc 2 4897832 Thank you... my friends are Italian and dont want anything to do with eating italian, dont know whats wrong with them haha... anyone here personally try little giant or fat hippo? Tue Jul 28 13:30:31 -0700 2009 4897794 1091139 tursi3214 2 4906003 Was there room at TRE for a highchair? I'm trying to find a spot for brunch this weekend that won't cringe at a 1 year old but offers a great meal for the adults. Fri Jul 31 07:26:09 -0700 2009 4897794 137742 jensterx 1 4905275 Shopsins, Shopsins, Shopsins, Also Clinton St Bakery. Thu Jul 30 20:19:16 -0700 2009 4895751 233059 mahler5 2 4905354 Except if the OP is looking for a Sunday brunch, or has more than 4 people, Shopsin's won't work. And Clinton St. Baking Company is usually a 1.5-2.5 hr wait. Thu Jul 30 20:58:57 -0700 2009 4905275 10936 kathryn