Check out our roundup of top brunch spots for families in our neighborhoods in Brooklyn. Our overview includes each restaurant’s hours for weekend brunch service. (Updated December 2024)
BoCoCa
Abilene | Open at 11am | Abilene’s brunch includes chicken & waffles, french toast, and breakfast burritos, and is available until 4pm on weekends.
Bee’s Knees Provisions | Open at 8am for coffee, 10am for brunch | Bee’s Knees Provisions on Smith Street is open daily for brunch, offering brunch items like chilaquiles, avocado toast with poached eggs, smoked salmon croissant, and more.
Cafe Spaghetti | 11am-2:30pm | Cafe Spaghetti is a favorite among families. They have a welcoming back yard with a decorative Vespa that kids can climb on! The weekend brunch menu includes both pasta and brunch dishes like ricotta pancakes and baked eggs.
Café Luluc | Open at 9am | Casual, neighborhood French eatery with garden seating serving brunch staples like eggs benedict, french toast, and pancakes. Cash only! Café Luluc only accepts walk-ins.
East One | Open at 7am for coffee, 8am for brunch | East One coffee shop on Court Street offers all day breakfast including seasonal frittata, kid’s avocado toast and granola and yogurt.
Gersi | 10am-4pm | Gersi’s brunch menu includes bruschetta, baked eggs, sandwiches, plus more sweet and savory brunch fare. Children are welcome! Eat in their enclosed heated garden in the winter, which is covered and cool in the spring and summer.
Kittery | Open at 11am | Kittery serves fresh seafood sourced from the coast of Maine to the Gulf of Mexico. “Jr Meals” include fish & chips, penne pasta, a burger and more options for young customers. Weekend brunch dishes include pancakes, eggs benedict, and smoked salmon toast.
Le Petit Cafe | Open at 8am, 9am on Sundays | Casual, cash-only French cafe with an open kitchen and an atmospheric back garden.
Luana’s Tavern | Open at 11am | The brunch menu at Luana’s Tavern includes ricotta pancakes, PB&J french toast, omelettes, and breakfast sandwiches. There is also a kid’s brunch menu with eggs, avocado toast, pigs in a blanket, and more. They even have complimentary dog treats! Sit indoors or outdoors on their spacious patio in the warmer months.
Brooklyn Heights
Clark’s Diner | Open at 8am | Greek & American comfort food in a casual, neighborhood diner setting. Clark’s is a popular spot for breakfast and weekend brunch.
Chama Mama | 10am-4pm | This Georgian restaurant on Montague Street is open for weekend brunch. Brunch includes traditional dishes such as Khachapuri, Khinkali (Georgian dumplings), and Jonjoli salad, along with sunny side eggs with kebab, a Georgian style doughnut with chocolate, and Georgian style bread pudding.
Colonie | 11am-2:45pm | Colonie is on a tree-lined block of Atlantic Avenue, two blocks from the East River. They serve seasonal American food sourced from local farms. High chairs are available, and children are welcome! Outdoor seating on Atlantic Avenue in the warmer months.
Grand Canyon Restaurant | Open at 7am | Grand Canyon Restaurant on Montague Street serves family-friendly Mexican breakfast, Challah French Toast, different kinds of eggs and sandwiches.
Inga’s Bar | 10am-3pm | Inga’s Bar on Hicks Street serves brunch on weekends with a rotating menu including dishes like egg sandwiches, cheeseburgers, chilaquiles, and banana bread.
Iris Cafe | Open at 8am | Iris Cafe at Pier 5 in Brooklyn Bridge Park serves Greek yoghurt and granola, blueberry scones, Portuguese egg sandwich and much more.
Montague Diner | Open at 8am | Located in the old Happy Days space, this revamped diner on Montague Street offers American classics for breakfast and weekend brunch. Already a neighborhood favorite, they welcome families and provide high chairs.
Park Plaza | Open at 8am | Family-owned diner across from Cadman Plaza offers standard fare from pies to omelettes.
River Deli | 11:30am-3:50pm | River Deli is a Sardinian restaurant on a picturesque corner of Brooklyn Heights that serves many type of egg dishes, bruschetta, pasta, and salad for brunch, plus cocktails and amari. Cash only!
Vineapple Cafe | 9am-4pm | Weekend brunch at Vineapple Cafe includes Shashuka, seasonal omelettes and french toast.
Downtown Brooklyn & Boerum Hill
DeKalb Market Hall | Hours vary | Brooklyn’s largest food hall is located in the basement of City Point in Downtown Brooklyn. Choose from over 35 stalls, and grab pastries or crepes for a casual brunch! Every Saturday & Sunday morning from 10am-12pm, the market hosts free children’s activities in front of Osteria & Showroom Bakehouse, from balloon twisting to magic shows to face painting!
French Louie | 11am-3pm | French Louie’s brunch menu includes egg dishes, creme brûlée french toast, and croquettes madame. Don’t miss the fantastic back patio in the warmer months!
Junior’s | Open at 7am | This landmark Brooklyn diner, famous for its cheesecakes, has been around since 1950. Junior’s has a family-friendly atmosphere and serves breakfast and brunch: eggs, omelettes, french toast, plus a kid’s menu with silver dollar griddle cakes, grilled cheese, and more.
DUMBO & Vinegar Hill
AlMar | 11:30am-3:30pm | Located in cozy setting in the heart of DUMBO, AlMar’s brunch menu features lemon ricotta pancakes, baked eggs, avocado toast, plus pasta and main courses like eggplant parmigiana and seasonal fish.
Bluestone Lane | Open at 7:30am | Bluestone Lane is a coffee shop and all-day cafe offering weekend brunch, including avocado toast, granola, burritos and more.
Butler | Open at 7:30am | Butler on Water Street serves delicious baked goods, espresso from Intelligentsia, and a seasonal breakfast menu including avocado toast, açaí bowls, granola parfait, and more.
Cafe Gitane | Open at 10am | Cafe Gitane offers French Moroccan brunch dishes including baked eggs with salmon, house-made granola, and orange blossom waffles.
Clinton St. Baking Company @ Time Out Market | Open at 8am | This outpost of the famous Lower East Side brunch spot serves their beloved pancakes, plus more dishes like egg sandwiches and latke eggs benedict.
Gair | 12-3pm | Located on picturesque Washington Street, Gair is now serving weekend brunch! The menu features Shakshuka, Pancakes Bananas Foster, Curry Fried Chicken & Grits, and more. Pair your meal a craft cocktail like the Dawn Patrol or the Rose Marie (Bloody Mary). No high chairs; however, families are warmly welcomed!
The Osprey | 9am-3pm | Located at the 1 Hotel, The Osprey serves weekend brunch with beautiful views of Brooklyn Bridge Park. The menu features both savory and sweet brunch fare, with options that are vegan, vegetarian gluten free, dairy free, and nut free.
Seamore’s | 11:30am-4pm | Brunch dishes range from fish tacos and oysters to blueberry pancakes and lobster benedict. Seamore’s also has a kid’s brunch menu for younger diners.
Superfine | Sundays, 11am-4pm | Sunday brunch at Superfine is paired with live music! See their upcoming performances here. Located in a converted warehouse space, Superfine’s brunch menu includes pancakes, huevos rancheros, enchiladas suizas, and pork chop & eggs.
Westville | 10am-4pm | This family-friendly spot uses fresh and locally sourced ingredients. Their brunch menu includes waffles, chilaquiles, and a breakfast burrito. Westville has a kid’s menu and outdoor seating in the warmer months!
Vinegar Hill House | 10am-3pm | Vinegar Hill House is nestled on a quiet cobblestone street, and is a lovely place to dine indoors or outdoors on their cozy backyard. Their brunch features an apple sourdough pancake, smoked steelhead trout, and spinach, caramelized onion & fontina quiche.
Fort Greene & Clinton Hill
Aita | 11am-3:30pm | Aita serves Italian food and natural wine both indoors and outdoors. They have seating in their heated Outdoor Gazebo all year-round. The restaurant is kid-friendly and has high chairs and booster seats. Outdoor tables also safely support clip-on high chairs if families prefer to bring their own. Brunch dishes include a crab cake benedict, beef cheek hash, spaghetti carbonara, and traditional brunch items as well.
Café Paulette | 10am-3pm | Café Paulette is steps away from Fort Greene Park and serves authentic Parisian bistro food and natural wines. There is a large outdoor patio as well as indoor seating. Brunch reservations are only accepted for 10-11am; after that, it is first-come, first served.
Colonia Verde | 10am-3pm | Colonia Verde serves Latin American fire-grilled meats and seafoods and creative cocktails in their dining room, indoor greenhouse, and open-air patio. Their brunch menu features breakfast tacos, sausage and veggie parrillada, a breakfast arepa, chilaquiles, and more.
Dino | Open at 11am | Dino serves Northern Italian food and is open for brunch on weekends. Try their large front patio or back garden. High chairs available for little ones!
Evelina | 10am-3:30pm | Evelina is a contemporary Italian trattoria. The brunch menu has elegant cocktails, sweet dishes like lemon ricotta pancakes and french toast, and prosciutto di parma eggs benedict, lobster scramble, and bavette steak.
Fat Rabbit | Open at 10am | This stylish diner serves breakfast and brunch items daily, from yogurt parfait to steak and eggs to pancakes.
Peaches Prime @ Gotham Market at The Ashland | 12-4pm | From the owners of Peaches HotHouse, Peaches Prime is a modern neighborhood brasserie. Brunch options include egg scrambles, smoked fish specials and their famous Jim Cade breakfast: 2 eggs, granola French toast, sausage or bacon, grits or potatoes.
Putnam’s Pub | Open at 11am | This Clinton Hill pub is family-friendly, with room for stroller parking. They have seating indoors and outdoors and serve elevated pub fare for brunch.
Saraghina Caffè | Open at 9am | Saraghina Caffè’s brunch menu includes classic brunch dishes including eggs and pancakes, as well as boar tagliatelle, eggplant parmigiana, and pizza.
Park Slope
Bogota Latin Bistro | 10am-4pm | This friendly Park Slope restaurant serving Latin and Columbian cuisine offers an extensive kids menu from 11am-4pm daily including kids appetizer, entrees and side dishes. There is both indoor dining and an outdoor patio.
Chela | Open at 11am | This colorful Mexican restaurant serves brunch dishes like french toast, huevos rancheros, and chilaquiles, along with tacos and other Mexican staples. They also have a kid’s brunch menu with a cheese quesadilla, cheese flautas, and arroz con pollo. During the holiday season, check out their popular Santa Brunch!
Dram Shop | 11:30am-3pm | This neighborhood sports bar and family-friendly restaurant has a kid’s menu, and kids even eat free on Saturdays from 11:30am to 4pm ($20 Minimum Adult Purchase per Kids Meal.) Brunch is Tex-Mex themed, with dishes like migas tacos, huevos rancheros, breakfast tacos, and more.
Fleur | Open at 11:30am | This new spot in Park Slope serves homemade Shanghai-style Dim Sum in an elegant space. A fun new option for families to enjoy at brunch time!
Miriam | 9am-4pm | This beloved Park Slope spot of almost two decades serves Israeli food. They serve brunch every day, starting at 9am on weekends, and offer an Israeli breakfast, shakshuka, a lox sandwich, challah french toast, Norwegian eggs, and much more!
Palo Santo | 10am-3pm | Palo Santo serves pan-Latin cooking in a beautiful brownstone on Union Street. Indoor and outdoor dining are both available. The menu changes daily, but some favorites include the farmer’s egg sandwich, chilaquiles, and grilled fish tacos.
Pasta Louise | Open at 9am | Pasta Louise on 12th Street serves breakfast fare with fresh baked bread, including avocado toast, smoked salmon toast, prosciutto and pesto toast, plus homemade donuts. The restaurant is nearby their sister café on 8th Street, where you can pick up pasta, sauce, coffee, and soft serve ice cream to go.
Rana Fifteen | 11am-2:30pm | This Aegean/Western Turkish restaurant offers a $35/person brunch that begins with cilbir (poached eggs with yogurt and brown butter) or menemen (eggs with tomatoes and peppers), followed family-style dishes with borek (spinach and cheese), soujuk (sausage), artichoke spread, tahini, and more.
Prospect Heights
Dilly Dally | 10am-2pm | Cozy and laid back, this is a great spot for families to enjoy weekend brunch. The menu features a griddled blueberry corn muffin, eggs in purgatory, a seasonal quiche, and smoked trout sandwich.
Gertrude’s | 9:30am-3pm |This neighborhood spot is a sister restaurant to Gertie in Williamsburg, and also offers “Jew-ish” fare. They serve brunch in a cozy atmosphere and even have stroller parking. Come for bagels, latkes, reuben burger, brisket hash, and backa french toast.
Patti Ann’s | Open at 8am | Patti Ann’s is a family-friendly neighborhood restaurant with a menu inspired by Midwestern comfort food. For brunch they serve a special kid’s breakfast, loaded hashbrowns, quiches, burgers and sandwiches. Patti Ann’s Bakery, located inside the restaurant, also makes delicious maple crullers, sourdough, and more pastries and breads.
Tom’s Restaurant | Open at 8am | This diner has been on the corner of Washington Avenue in Prospect Heights since 1936. They are famous for pancakes, and serve breakfast and lunch fare 7 days per week.
Underhill Cafe | Open at 10am | This welcoming Greek bistro has outdoor seating seasonally, and serves breakfast and weekend brunch, including Tsoureki French toast, chicken and waffles, omelettes, and more.
Williamsburg
Ainslie | 11am-4pm | Ainslie’s $32 pre-fixe weekend brunch includes unlimited brunch cocktails with any entrée—try their spiked ice tea, mimosa, or bellini with prosecco and white peach nectar.
Cafe Mogador | Open at 10am | Cafe Mogador has served NYC since 1983, with its original location in Manhattan’s East Village. They serve Moroccan eggs, Middle Eastern breakfast, Halloumi eggs, plus pancakes, french toast, and classic brunch fare.
Egg Shop | 8:30am-4pm | This cafe serves egg sandwiches and bowls for breakfast and lunch. They also serve juices and brunch cocktails for grown-ups.
Gertie | 9am-4pm | Known for being family-friendly, Gertie calls itself a modern “Jew-ish” diner, serving bagel sandwiches, deli classics, salads, babka, and more for brunch.
Jack’s Wife Freda | Open at 8:30am | With locations all over NYC including in Williamsburg, this is a favorite spot for brunch. Featured dishes include Jack’s breakfast plate, rosewater waffle, schnitzel, and fish a la plancha.
Kellogg’s Diner | Open 24 hours! | Kellogg’s Diner, a Williamsburg landmark dating back to 1928, has reopened under new ownership, with a redesigned interior and new takes on American diner classics. The menu takes inspiration from Texas cooking, where the executive chef grew up. They are now open 24/7, and serve chilaquiles, Texas french toast, rajas omelette, biscuits and gravy, huevos rancheros and more for breakfast.
Sunday in Brooklyn | 9:30am-4:40pm | This neighborhood restaurant is a great spot for weekend family brunch. Enjoy their ricotta and berry toast, overnight oats, biscuits and gravy, shakshuka, and more tasty brunch dishes.]
Veselka | Open at 9am | The East Village Ukranian diner recently opened their newest location in Williamsburg. Come for the classic Veselka favorites: pierogi, beef stroganoff, Ukrainian meatballs, stuffed cabbage, schnitzel, and borscht. At brunch time, try the latke eggs benedict, fried egg sandwiches, pancakes and waffles, and more breakfast dishes served all day long.
Greenpoint
Five Leaves | Open at 8am | Fives Leaves is an Australian-New American bistro. The brunch menu includes a Moroccan scramble, “Big Breakky,” as well as eggs, pancakes, avocado toast, sandwiches, and more. They do not accept reservations for Saturday and Sunday, but they are open starting at 8am every day!
Sereneco | 9am-3:30pm | Sereneco serves seasonal food and cocktails in a stylish space in Greenpoint, with a back patio in the warmer months. The brunch menu includes a smoked salmon croissant, shakshouka, panini, and other brunch classics.
Stowaway | Open at 10am | This Southern-inspired cafe on Greenpoint Avenue serves brunch dishes like buttermilk biscuit sandwiches.
Three Decker Diner | Open at 7am | Located at the corner of Norman Street and Manhattan Avenue, Three Decker Diner first opened in 1945 and recently was revamped. Come for classic diner breakfast and brunch!
Updated: December 2024.
