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The Top Brunch Spots In The West Village, New York

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Whether you woke up late or brunch is just your favorite meal of the day, head over to the West Village, where well-known restaurants as well as low-key ones offer their best take on brunch fare. Meals can range from light to heavy and simple to diverse. Try one of these places every weekend and enjoy a morning full of great food.
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The Grey Dog

Espresso

The Grey Dog is not only known for its delicious coffee, but also for its brunch menu. Come and enjoy their specialty, ‘The Grey Dog’s Breakfast,’ that comes with everything you could possibly be craving. Sit by one of the wooden windows and soak in the sun while enjoying a casual morning.

Oscar’s Place

Oscar’s Place offers a mix of Belgian and British Cuisine. The restaurant’s space is such that you to watch your food get prepared in the open kitchen. The restaurant is small and almost makes you wish no one else knew about it so you could keep it to yourself. Come for a quick brunch bite by yourself or with a friend. You will be pleased to see you receive a plate full of classic, authentic food.

Tartine

Smoke Salmon Eggs Benedict

The French bakery and bistro Tartine has been around for over 20 years. It has three different menus offered throughout the day, but it is most well known for its brunch menu. With its quaint atmosphere, Tartine provides an intimate place to talk and eat. Because of its popularity, make sure to get there early or you will find yourself stuck in line.

Ofrenda

Do you ever feel like authentic Mexican food for brunch? If so, come to Ofrenda, where they have a brunch menu with prices that are reasonable and portions that are just right in size. This place gets packed very quickly even with a reservation, so make sure to get there early. On weekdays, Ofrenda opens in the late afternoon, so come on the weekends at 11am to enjoy brunch.

The Market Table

Belgian waffles

A fairly new place for brunch, The Market Table offers a great seasonal array of options. Everything on the menu is fresh and well-made. There is also a range of light to heavy choices to cater to a variety of appetites. You can go for lemon-grilled asparagus, a simple cheeseburger or Belgian waffles.

Little Owl

A small restaurant known for its original gravy meatball sliders, Little Owl also offers brunch on weekends. The venue is very popular due to the fact that the apartment block it’s located under was used as the exterior facade of Monica’s apartment in Friends. It’s best to make a reservation before you make your way over there. Decorated with owl-related objects, this restaurant may have portions that are small compared to other places, but none can deny the quality of the food.

Westville

Tofu scrambled eggs with sun dried tomatoes & spinach and tomato & cucumber salad, with bread

With simple and tasteful food, Westville helps satisfy your big cravings with fresh alternatives. Westville’s fresh options and great prices make it easy to eat your veggies. The atmosphere is very casual and earthy, so head over during the weekend or on a holiday for their brunch.

Elephant & Castle

With a small and cozy atmosphere and friendly and attentive staff, Elephant and Castle offers a satisfying brunch. Originally from London, the owners of this restaurant offer a brunch menu featuring classics, interesting options and mouth-watering charcoal-grilled burgers. Don’t forget to also try out their special desserts and tea.

Elephant & Castle, 68 Greenwich Ave New York, NY, +1 (212) 243-1400

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