Six of the Best Brunch Spots in Williamsburg
If you ask New Yorkers what they look forward to each week, chances are they will tell you that they are living for the weekend. With the constant never-ending hustle and bustle of the workweek, weekends are a chance to relax, spend time with friends, and discover the best food and drinks that New York City has to offer, and Brooklyn is no different. So, here are six of the best places for brunch in Williamsburg.
Diner, 85 Broadway, Brooklyn
Diner / Cup of Jo
Diner, a Williamsburg establishment, can be found cozied up under the Williamsburg Bridge. While it looks like a simple diner from the outside, once you cross the threshold, you will be whisked away to an antique 90-year old Pullman dining car. Sourcing their ingredients from farms within the tri-state area, this eatery features the best in fresh, crisp greens, sweet, ripe fruit, and savory meat that will leave your palate wanting more. With an array of sparkling cocktails and a selection of morning beer and wine, this one-stop brunch location is perfect for catching up on your previous week's adventures.
Brunch is available on Saturdays and Sundays.
Pies N' Thighs, 166 South 4th Street, Brooklyn
Pies N' Thighs / Honest Cooking
In 2006, this small, cozy comfort food kitchen was conceived out of a beer storage closet under the Williamsburg Bridge. Just two blocks from Diner, where owners Sarah Sanneh and Carolyn Bane met as cooks, Pies N' Thighs is serving up southern American classics for those Brooklyn transplants missing home. Unfortunately, Pies N' Thighs doesn't offer specified brunch hours, but you can breathe a sigh of relief because they are cooking up morning favorites all day long! From Chicken and Waffles to eggs on a biscuit, you can satisfy your breakfast craving as long as their doors are open.
Breakfast offerings are available all day, every day.
Juliette, 135 North 5th Street, Brooklyn
Juliette / The Restaurant Fairy
Juliette is truly a French tresor culinaire – a culinary treasure. With an authentic Parisian ambiance, this bistro will leave you feeling like you are vacationing in a nostalgic Parisian countryside. Specializing in France's culinary traditions, you can partake in brunch any day of the week until 4 PM. Featuring fresh seasonal produce, creamy Greek yogurt, and delicate yet filling French-style sandwiches, Juliette is a great place to expand your discovery of French cuisine.
Brunch is available every day of the week.
Sunday in Brooklyn, 348 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn
Sunday in Brooklyn / EaterNY
Sunday in Brooklyn is a beloved Williamsburg establishment featuring Instagram-worthy dishes that look just as good as they taste. Equipped with a full espresso menu, along with morning brunch cocktails, such as their Sunday Bloody and Honeybear on Holiday, everyone is guaranteed to quench their early day thirst. Sunday in Brooklyn's brunch offerings include Sunday Pancakes, Avocado Toast, and an array of fresh salads. No matter your walk of Brooklyn life, this spot caters to everyone.
Brunch is available every day of the week.
12 Chairs Café, 342 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn
12 Chairs Cafe / From the Grapevine
For the early riser and the night owl, Williamsburg's 12 Chairs Café offers authentic Israeli cuisine, as well as American breakfast staples. Start your morning off right with your favorite hand-crafted espresso drink or a comforting cup of tea with fresh mint. As you recoup from the week in a bright and airy environment decorated with greenery, waiting for your brunch will be a breath of fresh air. Because 12 Chairs has healthy food in mind and authenticity a priority, this café sources ingredients and spices directly from Israel, which will leave your taste buds devouring the Mediterranean culture.
Brunch is available every day of the week.
Meadowsweet, 149 Broadway, Brooklyn
Meadowsweet / Pinterest
Meadowsweet is as close to home as you will get. Offering a comfortable dining experience, this brunch spot will be welcomed the morning after a long weekend night. Owners, Polo and Stephanie, opened Meadowsweet as an extension of their home and farm, Meadowsweet Farms, in upstate New York. When they aren't overseeing their Brooklyn restaurant, they are growing fresh produce to highlight in their menu. Featuring an array of toasts, sandwiches, and egg dishes, this restaurant will make you feel like basking in the sunshine on an open countryside. With a balance of healthy offerings and sweet doughnuts, Meadowsweet is a must for your brunch bucket list!
Brunch is available on Saturdays and Sundays.
Finding the best brunch in Brooklyn can be disheartening, but once you find your true love breakfast-lunch go-to, you may never want to leave it. I mean, who wouldn't want to live above their favorite breakfast spot?
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