Five Best Weekend Brunch Spots in SoHo

SOHO, NY — Brunch just might be the most essential meal of the weekend in New York City. From upscale establishments to cozy, quaint restaurants, SoHo has the brunch game down pat.

Sit down, relax and kick off your weekend right with a breakfast cocktail and impressive food to match.

1. Jack's Wife Freda

Located at 224 Lafayette St., Jack's Wife Freda is known for it's mouth-watering Mediterranean-influenced brunch. Jack's Wife Freda has the classic avocado toast and eggs any style, but it's unique dishes like the Rosewater Waffle and the Green Shakshuka make this quaint little restaurant really stand out. Plus, the house-cured duck bacon is a must have. Pair your brunch dish with a satisfying cantaloupe mimosa or their mint lemonade to really unwind.

Mala L. said on Yelp, "Jack's Wife Freda is phenomenal in every way. I don't remember the last time I was this happy with a meal. The best breakfast I've had in a long time."

2. The Dutch

With impeccable service, hip decor and a great location at 131 Sullivan St., The Dutch is a must-have brunch experience when dining in SoHo. The Dutch offers a deliciously fresh oyster bar and the perfect Bloody Mary to go with it. Additionally, try out the honey butter biscuits, hot fried chicken and cornmeal flapjacks. The Dutch is a trendy place where you'll see people snapping some Instagram pictures, and the quality food and strong drinks will always live up to the hype.

Dan R. said on Yelp, "The Dutch is only a few years old, but it already has the swagger of a New York institution."

3. The Cupping Room Cafe

The Cupping Room Cafe has a homey, inviting environment, plus the building is historic: It was the first "tall" building in SoHo and is more than 100 years old. The brunch items are simple and common, but mastered at The Cupping Room Cafe. Must-try's are the homemade brioche french toast and the Mexican omelette. The fresh food, attentive staff and quick service, The Cupping Room Cafe at 359 West Broadway is a staple SoHo brunch spot.

Danyelle L. said on Yelp, “With original exposed brick, fresh flowers and polished wood tables how could you not fall in love?”

4. Hundred Acres

Hundred Acres is an affordable, relaxed brunch spot on 38 Macdougal St. The inside is spacioius and has a series of charming French doors that open up to the street. The creative, Mediterrean food is innovative and consistently good. Highlights include the cinnamon rolls to start, the brunch bowl and morcilla sausage.

Neil F. said on Yelp, " Its enough out of the way of Soho traffic that you feel like you maybe just stumbled upon it by accident. Inside the ambiance is well thought out and beautiful, but doesn't feel over thought or fussy."

5. Balthazar Restaurant

Balthazar Restaurant has a classy, French brasserie feel. Found on 80 Spring St., the building was converted from a leather wholesaler's warehouse and can accommodate over 200 people. Balthazar Restaurant is always busy around brunch, but the fresh oysters and steak frites make up for the wait. The spot is a tourist magnet that thrives with the full-house of weekend crowds.

Pasquale F. said on Yelp, "The atmosphere, the smells, the feel, the food, are all just right... right down to the cramped seating arrangement and french accents. We loved it."

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