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    4.3 (767 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Chicken Salad Wrap, Salmon Toast, and Big Breakfast
    Madison R.

    The service was great - everyone was kind and attentive. The ambiance is so cute and colorful, making it feel very warm and fun. All of the dishes my friends and I tried were tasteful and good portion sizes!

    Nutella Nutella Stuffed French Toast

    Omg, this was one of the best (maybe just the best) French toast. Service was great. It was super quick, out server was super friendly. I have been here several times. Literally everything is very tasy. (You must try Chicken sandwich.)

    Chai
    Chrissy M.

    Great food and well presented. The service is always friendly every time I'm there . It's impressive. The place is adorable and cozy but such a great spot especially by the window.

    Soft scrambled eggs, side of smoked salmon, Nutella Stuffed French Toast
    Cameron N.

    Ate here solo on a rainy Saturday afternoon. I was able to be seated in about 10 mins, whereas I saw group after group leave once they were told the wait would be an hour and 45 minutes. Once I was seated, my order was taken almost immediately, which would have been a bit annoying had I not already known what I wanted. My food came out quickly and the presentation was lovely. The French Toast is gorgeous, but I don't think the toast holds its own and hinges on being heavily topped. Nutella, granola, strawberries, bananas, blackberries, cashews, pepitas, granola, etc. It also already comes with the syrup drizzled on it, which in hindsight, I could've done without. During the time I ate, no one checked on me at all. I wanted to order a coffee, but never got to. I figured once there was a napkin on my plate my waiter would come back, but no. The person who took my order walked past me many times, I made eye contact, said excuse me. Nothing. I wasn't in a rush, so I just dawdled and read on my phone. Eventually, someone came up from the cellar and as soon as he walked in, scanned the room and checked on me. That same person cashed me out as well. I didn't get their name, but they had locs. I think this is a solid breakfast spot, but not worth the long waits. The breakfast options are pretty limited and I think that the prices are a bit steep. I work near here, so I'd return eventually but I'm in no rush.

    Banter Bowl Salmon Toast
    Patty P.

    Was walking around and was headed to the east village, but wanted to stop for a late lunch and found Banter from a quick Google search. The space was cozy and there were plenty of tables when we arrived, which quickly changed as hungry and cold people streamed in. I had a matcha and we shared the banter bowl and salmon toast. Both were so delicious, savory, filling, and certainly the healthiest thing we had on our winter vacation. The service was attentive, helpful, and very kind, and I really recommend it and would love to come back!

    Avocado Toast
    Gearmo C.

    Two things I desperately needed during my recent trip to NYC were great breakfast and to not feel rushed! Banter felt like the perfect combination of "in the mix" dining and a break from the overwhelming rush of a New York morning. The staff practically read my mind with every request, they were friendly, accomodating and swift with their service. The food and coffee was excellent - the avocado toast being my personal highlight from my few visits. This place rocks, will definitely be returning

    Dan S.

    Can I have this for breakfast everyday? We stopped by early Sunday morning and were seated immediately. With some 70s/80s light r&b music setting the vibe (think songs like Sade), got a big cup of coffee (no refills?) and a big breakfast. There are variations you can get, scrambled vs poached, toast vs no toast, etc but they are all generously sized and very tasty semi-bowls. I loved mine with avocado while my dining companion adored the kale salad. Service was quick and the place is small and cozy, perfect for those cool autumn mornings. We will be back next time we're in the village. Yum!

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    Kayla P.

    If you're lucky enough to grab a table - do it. Cozy inside seating (maybe outside too- but we visited while it was raining). Smooth & easy service, straight forward brunch food with a fun list of drinks. Food was tasty and fresh, reasonably priced as well.

    Sweet potato fries
    Tanya A.

    Great cozy cafe with yummy all day breakfast options! We got the folded scramble, green juice and sweet potato fries. All delicious, fresh and made w quality ingredients!!! We even tried the vegemite for fun since it was on the menu but wasn't a hit.. will definitely be back to try more options!

    Bacon + Egg Roll
    Taylor B.

    Banter turned out to be such a happy surprise. A group of six of us stopped in unexpectedly for breakfast when our original spot was closed, and it ended up being the perfect backup. The coffee was excellent, the ambience was warm and inviting, and every plate at the table looked and tasted delicious. Portions were very generous, and everything felt incredibly wholesome and satisfying, from the food to the beverages. Would absolutely come back here, especially for a cozy, relaxed breakfast with friends or coworkers.

    Big Breakfast
    Mandisa N.

    I would STRONGLY recommend adding yourself to the online waitlist about 1.5-2 hours before you plan on arriving. This place is small and popular and the wait can be very long. For a table of 4, we were on the waitlist for about 2 hours, but I will say I think it was worth. I chose the big breakfast platter and wow wee; everything tasted so fresh and healthy, and it was such a large, filling meal. The tomato jam is to die for! Some of my friends got the French toast and they easily rank it in top three best they've ever had. I didn't try it cause I was stuffed, but from their descriptions, the batter (?) was perfectly distributed throughout the bread. The Nutella was a worry cause of the sweetness it could add (in combination with the syrup) but it actually added a much needed bitterness to cut the sweet syrup. Thoroughly enjoyed my breakfast here and looking forward to trying the French toast in the future!

    Nutella Stuffed French ToastFrench Matcha Golden Folded Eggs
    Ernesto

    Food was okay. Service was meh. Beautiful presentation of food. French toast is great but the secret is fruit, topping of oats, and maple syrup. Nothing special and certainly not worth the price

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    Samantha C.

    This place is a nice place to come to during the week because we were seated right away and it was pretty empty. It's nice and fresh inside so it's a good pit stop, although the restroom was so stuffy and humid. I most likely wouldn't not come back because of the prices and flavor here. I would say that the inside looked clean but not overly aesthetic to make up for the prices they have. If you don't like sweet potato fries or salad they charge to substitute your side. The cute thing they do is give you a nice little post card to take with you.

    BYOB, cappuccino and sweet potato fries

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    Banter

    4.4
    (95 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    Great spot to meet friends for brunch or get takeout! Numerous healthy options and delicious…read moredrinks. We got the Banter Bowl, which includes pickled carrot, cabbage, watermelon radish, cucumber, edamame, avocado, quinoa, and miso ponzu dressing. You have a choice of meats, so we chose the grilled chicken. Second, we ordered the falafel bowl that includes three falafels, pickled onions, avocado, cucumber, whipped garlic feta, kale salad, romesco, and Za'atar dressing that had a delicious flavor. However, our ultimate favorite had to be the Thai Crunch Wrap with sweet potato fries. It was fairly busy, and our drinks took a while to come, but the food arrived shortly after. The next time I'm back, I will be sure to reorder the Thai crunch wrap. If you have food allergies, they are extremely accommodating and have numerous vegan/vegetarian/GF.

    - Cozy little spot serving all-day brunch with plenty of indoor tables and ample outdoor seating;…read morewhile the space is on the smaller side, it feels clean and inviting; it wasn't very busy during lunch on a Monday afternoon, with just a handful of tables occupied inside and out - Service was friendly enough and efficient--ordering ahead online was easy, and my pickup order was ready at the promised time and packaged well; that said, it was missing utensils and napkins - The food was just okay--the Banter Bowl with grilled chicken came with two thin slices of chicken breast that were under-seasoned and a bit dry; the accompanying ingredients were fresh and made for a healthy meal, but overall everything lacked flavor and really needed the dressing to bring it together

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    Cask

    4.1
    (1.6k reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$$

    Wednesday girl dinner is a must try. For $25, you get a martini, salad (Cesar or market), and fries…read more(truffle or regular). I got the market salad with grilled chicken which was very filling and packed with flavor. The grilled chicken was an add on so cost a little bit more than $25 but still an amazing deal. 10/10 recommend!

    Stopped into Cask Bar & Kitchen in Murray Hill for a casual dinner and loved the quirky, cozy vibe;…read moreit kind of feels like having dinner in your grandma's living room (in the best way possible). Think vintage wallpaper, little knick-knacks, and warm lighting. It's got character. I ordered the market salad with mixed greens, honeycrisp apples, goat cheese, candied pecans, and sherry vinaigrette. It was a hearty portion - super fresh and flavorful, and honestly more than I could finish (not a complaint!). I also ordered a Diet Pepsi with grenadine; they don't carry Diet Coke, which I almost docked a point for, but the mix was unexpectedly delicious. Highly recommend it. My date ordered the hanger steak and said it was absolutely amazing. Only hiccup: his first glass of wine he got came out hot... like, microwave-level warm. Fortunately, the server brought a new (cold) one and the rest of the meal was smooth sailing. Service was friendly, the vibe was homey and relaxed, and the food was solid across the board. Would definitely come back, especially for that salad and another round of grenadine magic.

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    Friedman's

    4.0
    (3.4k reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Had reservations for 2 on a Saturday afternoon and the place was packed. We got there about three…read moreminutes late, but they seated us within 5 minutes in a booth. It was our first time eating at a Friedman's location. It had a nice diner feel to it, with a mix of booths and tables. The brunch menu has a variety of breakfast items, salads, sandwiches and burgers, starters, and entrees (fish tacos, grain bowl, fried chicken). I like that several of the items are naturally gluten free, and some can be made gluten free by request. We decided to go with three breakfast items from the brunch menu: I got the shakshuka, my sister got the Nova Benny, and we got the lemon ricotta pancakes to share. All 3 dishes were great. The shashuka came with grilled ciabatta, perfect for dipping into the sunny side eggs and tomato sauce. My sister loved that the poached eggs and smoked salmon of the Nova Benny came on top of a crispy potato latke. The pancakes were fluffy and the lemon ricotta and lemon zest elevated their flavor. Our server was friendly and attentive, and he asked us if we had any allergies when he took our order. He came by several times to check on us and refill water. I would return to Friedman's when I'm in the Herald Square area, or check out one of their other locations in the city.

    Came on a busy Thursday morning at nine am. Got a decaf iced vanilla latte and a nova Benny and the…read moreMac and cheese. And lemme just say the food came out sooo quick. The Benedict was so delicious. I've never had it on a crispy hash brown type before. It was good and a massive portion. Mac and cheese was alright, though I would probably opt out of it next time. I was so full I totally forgot to drink my latte but the latte was good too. Ambiance was nice clean and very busy.

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    Sarge’s Delicatessen & Diner

    3.9
    (1.7k reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    Of all the food we enjoyed while in New York the pastrami sandwich from Sarge's is by far the…read moreabsolute best. I tell you that this sandwich was heavenly. It literally melted in your mouth. I've never tasted a better sandwich. The coleslaw was sweet perfection. And you can't go wrong with the pickles. You have to get a Dr. Browns soda to go with it. Chef's kiss!!!!!!

    The food is great... chicken noodle soup (or matzah ball), potato salad, pastrami sandwich,…read moreburgers, kasha bow ties, knish, corned beef, pickles, etc. everything is consistently good. It doesn't matter that I have been a loyal customer for over 30 years. I don't understand why the people at the register have zero customer service. They want you to hand over cash or credit card, without any questions or conversation, zero personality or kindness, and sometimes rude. On a recent visit, I wanted to check if their payment policy had changed (they charge a fee for credit cards on top of the bill)... I asked them if they still charge a fee for credit cards and their answer was "there are signs everywhere". While that might be the case, i didn't see the sign... I have vision issues and when I told them (with additional explanation) they didn't proceed to assist me. A couple overheard my exchange and said they have had issues in the past too. To anyone visiting from out of town: From this New Yorker, please know if you experience something similar at Sarge's it is not the norm ... most NYC restaurants, cafes, grab/go, coffee shops, bodegas will treat you kindly, without attitude. The guys behind the counter are amazing... work hard, helpful. Please tip them, if you have the means to do so.

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