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The Best Brunch Spots In Clinton Hill, New York City

T396X7 High Tea brunch spread with pastries, muffins, scones and sandwiches on a table with hot tea in Singapore.
T396X7 High Tea brunch spread with pastries, muffins, scones and sandwiches on a table with hot tea in Singapore. | T396X7_© Jennifer Lobo _ Alamy Stock Photo

Clinton Hill is an up and coming Brooklyn neighborhood, located between Bedford-Stuyvesant and Fort Greene. Featuring some extraordinary restaurant options for any brunch aficionado, diners will find an eclectic mix of food and drinks in a colorful variety of casual, welcoming atmospheres. Here’s the 10 best brunch spots in Clinton Hill.

SoCo

SoCo is a southern fusion restaurant that offers exciting menu items even more delicious than they sound. With stellar dishes like sweet potato pancakes and lobster alongside shrimp and grits, this inviting restaurant and cocktail bar is a must for anyone looking for unique and unbelievably tasty food. Meals are hearty, moderately priced, and sure to please, but prepare for a bit of wait on the weekend. To sweeten the deal, SoCo also offers a Saturday mimosa brunch special in addition to a long list of tantalizing cocktails and microbrews.

Mekelburg’s

Mekelburg’s is known for its craft beer and abundant sandwich selection. Their international menu boasts a ‘ducka duck’ bánh mì, a New Orleans-style shrimp Po’ Boy, a seasonal veggie sandwich, and many more in between. For ultra-selective eaters, they also have a ‘build your own sammie’ option. Their exhaustive list of craft beers, in addition to a substantial wine list, is sure to pair perfectly with any sandwich or small plate option. Brunch starts at 10am on Saturday and Sunday.

Belli Osteria

For a boozy brunch, look no further than Belli Osteria. Among their many selling points is their unlimited mimosas or Bloody Marys for 90 minutes. Their menu is small but comprehensive, covering favorites like huevos rancheros, waffles, and eggs Benedict, alongside more unusual brunch fare like polenta.

Aita

Aita boasts a hearty brunch menu. From berry pancakes with ricotta cream to their selection of pasta dishes, their mid-price brunch is rich and truly Italian-inspired. Although the entire menu is delicious, some customer favorites include the oxtail burger and the ‘holy scramble,’ which is an egg dish with shrimp, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes. The rustic atmosphere makes it ideal for a casual meal on a weekend afternoon.

Hill Café

Hill Café offers a seasonal menu, which includes a vegetarian section as well as a selection of brunch cocktails. With variety ranging from merguez a cheval (a North African sausage dish) to chicken and waffles, Hill Café is sure to have a stellar entrée to whet every appetite. In addition to the Hill Bellini and standard brunch cocktails, they offer unique non-alcoholic beverages like homemade hibiscus tea and ginger juice.

Marietta

Marietta brings a southern culinary flare to Brooklyn brunch. Their menu offers a range of egg dishes, from eggs Benedict to scrambled eggs, as well as a grass-fed Marietta burger and chicken and toast for the lunch-geared crowd. Brunch is served from 11am to 4pm on weekends in this casual Clinton Hill café.’

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About the author

Maryann Aita is a writer and educator in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to her contributions to The Culture Trip, her educational advice appears on Noodle.com and her creative nonfiction has been published in Airplane Reading. Maryann was selected as a semifinalist for the New Millennium Writings 41st flash fiction contest and as a student reader for the Sarah Lawrence Poetry Festival. She holds a BA in psychology from NYU and is completing her MFA in creative nonfiction at Sarah Lawrence College.

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