Absolute must. However make sure to make reservations. The lines get long ahead of time but if you are in line and have a reservation, you skip the long waits!! Once seated the friendly staff helps out with explanations and taking your order. Food comes out pretty quickly and easily and looks so delicious and tastes even better! The inside is a bit of old and new and very bright and clean. Loved the whole ambiance as well as the clean taste of the food. Everyone at our table enjoyed the whole experience!! read more

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Loved this brunch spot! My friends and I came here on our day off during our trip to Ny and it was so amazing. All of us thought our orders were so delicious. I got the breakfast sandwich and it was so good. I rarely finish my entire plate and I ate every last bite. It was super busy, but we were lucky to get a reservation the day before. Had we not had a reservation it was about a 45 minute wait on a Wednesday, so it's obviously a hot spot. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Ambiance: 7.5/10 The environment was nicely comfortable. If only the seating had a bit more space. I could barely move my arms to eat my food. I found myself pressed against the wall for most of the meal. But thanks to the amazing company I had, the wall didn't bother me much. So, I'll consider it a win-lose situation. I must say, though, the standard picture frame on the wall adds a nice touch. The interior of the restaurant is pretty cool. And the best part? It wasn't noisy at all. That's definitely a big plus in my book. The exterior looks great too. Service: 10/10 For my first time at this restaurant, I was taken aback when the host asked if I had a reservation. Reservations? I had no idea. I'll remember that for next time because I definitely plan on coming back. As for the waiter, no complaints at all. He did a fantastic job. He was patient and got our order exactly right. My companions and I didn't make things complicated, even when it came to paying the bill. There was absolutely no miscommunication. I really appreciate how the waiter kept refilling our glasses with water. They didn't overlook that aspect at all. Food: 10/10 I ordered their Chicken & Waffles with maple syrup. Let me tell you, their syrup is crack! The portion of waffles and chicken was just perfect. They didn't skimp on the chicken or overload on the waffles. It was just right. The size, the balance, everything! And the taste? Oh, it completely made up for it. The chicken wasn't too soggy, and the waffles weren't burnt. I also tried their Mac and Cheese. Honestly, it wasn't too bad. It was your standard Mac and Cheese. No strong opinions on that. And how could I forget the beverage? I had my all-time favorite, root beer. Overall: 8.5/10 Considering what you get for the price, it's not too shabby in my opinion. It's not overly expensive, but it's not dirt cheap either. Apart from the seating, which again, I really wish had been better, there was no waiting time for me. Thank goodness for that. It wasn't excessively quiet nor excessively crowded. Even if it were crowded, that would actually be a good thing because more people means more business for the restaurant. At least, that's what I believe. This is the kind of place I'd definitely return to. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to enjoy a delicious breakfast, be it pancakes, waffles, or even eggs after 5 PM. read more

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This is a spot that you need to visit if you're in NYC. The service was excellent and the food was amazing. I'm not sure if it's a hidden gem but Clinton Street Baking Company is a spot that deserves the attention it gets. read more

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Had a nice ~*~fall~*~ brunch here back in November. First thing: make reservations ahead of time! We had to book ours about a week and a half out, and could still only book a weekday morning during working hours. I was really looking forward to it though so we went anyway. (Last time we arrived without a res, we were told we would have to wait around 2 hours for a party of two.) However, the food is definitely worth the wait :) I think I might've overloaded myself on apple-themed things a little bit (apple waffles, apple pie, apple cider, etc.), but I enjoyed them nonetheless. The cider was a bit on the sweet side, but I enjoyed the waffles quite a bit! The crumble on top of the pie was also great. Despite the crowd, service was super snappy; they did accidentally give me fried chicken instead of chicken tenders, but it was probably just a miscommunication. I'd be happy to revisit if I have time at the end of my NYC food journey! read more

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Usually a good place for breakfast. I went in on a rainy Friday morning at the start of business no soap in bathroom. I proceeded to ask hostess if I can get soap and waited for 10 minutes for them to replace soap. She then proceeds to tell me theirs sanitizer as if that kills germs. The last straw was sitting at the bar and the bartender took multiple orders before me. Usually a good place don't know if I would go back for hygiene and service. read more

I heard about this place so decided to give it a try when I was downtown this past Sunday. Got there a little before opening and was a line but not too bad and was able to get in with the first batch of people. Once inside I was shocked how basic the menu is but gave the pancakes and biscuit sandwich a go. Took forever and everyone got their food except us and when we asked it was obvious it was forgotten about and left under a heating lamp. Besides that the food was so bland and meh I think it's like they made it from some cheap store brand pancake mix. The service was abysmal and never received a water refill and they weren't even apologetic. I was a server prior so I always tip well but not this time. I would not only never come back here but I would suggest everyone not go here and never would I take a friend visiting here. Have a great spot near my apartment which is cheaper and 1,000 times better I will continue to eat at instead. Place literally sucked in all aspects including ambiance which was meh and never have I done it before but only time I wish I walked out in the bill since they didn't deserve my money for what I got; 0 out of 10. read more

Don"t come here without making reservations first, you will wait long time. This is highly rated on yelp so we came here. Pics posted looked good. But i feel taste wise its over rated. The food is good but not great especially for the prices being charged. The eggs Benedict comes on a biscuit so its a bit crumbly when trying to eat, The hollandaise sauce was good. The dish should have included a small portion of hash browns, the plating was bare. Also they don't substitute, we prefer to have bacon vs ham but they do not allow substitutions. The French toast itself lacked flavor. read more

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Had a mid week reservation for 2. Was seated quickly and ordered the pancakes with the blueberry compote. They were delicious. I'd come back and eat them again anytime. read more

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Food was good, fast service. Reservations highly recommended unless you bypass brunch/weekends. Again pretty good but I didn't understand the hype read more

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Great location good food small but very organized. I will be back again. We can from North Carolina read more

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The wait was suppose to be 45 minutes long but we ended up being seated in 25 minutes. It was our first time at Clinton's. I ordered an Eggs Benedict which was a pleasure to eat. I think our waiter's name was Michael or David. I don't remember but he was so attentive and kind. I think he said he was a realitor and an aspiring actor. His jokes and great service really added to the meal and ambiance. I definitely will go back there. read more

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The food here is excellent every time without fail. The service is so quick and the notably long line always moves fast. I come here every time I'm in town! read more

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Really 4.5 stars. We went on a Friday morning with a reservation and probably could've gotten in without one. I got the pancakes without a topping - and they were amazingly delicious. The maple butter syrup tasted like caramel sauce. I cannot wait to go back for these. My friend got a biscuit sandwich and said it was quite good but maybe had too much tomato jam. The service was good. The seating is close quarters! There are bar/diner seats as well. read more

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Definitely need to make a reservation. I unfortunately didn't but I was able to order to-go and we enjoyed the food in a park. As far as food goes it was all amazing. Highlight to me was the banana pancakes but my entire party enjoyed all their food. read more

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Came here with 4 friends on a Monday around 12. Had a reservation and boy was it packed! I was so surprised at how busy it was. But I can see why now after trying the food! All of the dishes we ordered was so good. Our favorite had to be the chicken and waffles hands down. Would highly recommend the trip out to this brunch spot! read more

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Came here on a Saturday night. 8pm reservation. Place was pretty quiet. Not busy at all. My boyfriend had the chicken and waffles and I had the chicken dinner. His was delicious It's was obvious that the chicken dinner isn't popular. The chicken wasn't fresh at all. Refried and almost burnt. Not good at all. Highly disappointed Won't come back. Left unsatisfied and not happy. read more

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Warning - 3 hour wait (even on weekdays) and no call aheads - must be in person *people that come in after can be seated first (not the most organized) but totally worth it!! The wait was long, but good things come to those who wait because oh my god this was one of the best breakfasts I've ever had The Benedict I ordered was on the specials menu - not sure what it was called but it had beefsteak tomato - The biscuit on this Benedict was perfection - soooo buttery, so warm, not dry just amazing - Recommend ordering a side of salmon it elevated the benedict 10 fold The banana walnut pancakes were perfectly sweet and fluffy read more

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I think my cousin recommended this place to me years ago for the pancakes, but I love savory more than sweet. So I haven't tried the pancakes yet... All I can say is that the latkes egg benedict with salmon and ikura is SO good. Latkes magically stayed crispy on the outside and soft inside. The flavor was delicious, and they didn't skimp on the salmon, which I love. My friend got a Spanish scramble (I think), and it had really good flavor as well. The only thing I will say is their version of hash browns is not what you see anywhere else, so don't be surprised. It's more like country potatoes with a little crisp outside. Still tasty, just not what I'd consider hash browns. The service here is very friendly and attentive too! Beware - there's only one bathroom, so the line can get long! read more

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"The line is ridiculously long, so definitely make a reservation. The blueberry pancake is the star--no doubt about it. The rest is just okay, though the service is great. Would I go again? Probably not. But is it worth trying the pancake at least once? Absolutely." read more

I've wanted to get weekend brunch here for some time; however, as you know, or will soon find out, this place is always booked. As I was a few blocks away, I decided I'd just get take out and eat right out front. The process was simple at the walk-out window and the employee was very friendly. I opted for scrambled eggs, French fries and grits. The wait was pretty long for my friends order but mine didn't take too long. I no sue to the sheer amount of customers, they are very busy back there. The eggs and fries were good but the grits weren't very good. That's fine; I'll surely return here for a shot at the pancakes, but will look a week or two out and get a reservation instead of walking up and waiting for a spot. read more

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I don't know how to describe their pancakes. Belinda was right, heaven is a place on earth. These pancakes were so fluffy, and didn't even need sauces or toppings. They were substantial yet soft. Edges were nice and crisp, and you could taste the butter without it being too heavy. Great balance between the tart blueberries and sweet batter. The chicken sandwich was also great, tasting healthy and filling. The seasoning was exceptional. And I loved the mayo. The servers were kind, giving dipping sauces for the fries when asked, and even offered boxes when we finished our meal. The room is quite warm though, so I recommend a shake. Per my fellow diner, "This place has stayed great even after twenty years". read more

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Some of the fluffiest, most delicious pancakes ever. I got the chocolate chip banana walnut pancakes and they didn't disappoint. Comes with three massive pancakes. Make a reservation to avoid waiting over an hour! read more

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Heck yes, amazing, awesome. Those were my first three words after my first bite of these delicious pancakes. Before that, it took three months and all the frustration to get a reservation here. Once I did, I knew I was going get one thing and one thing only, their pancakes. Delicious as they are, they also are the perfect size and texture. These are not your IHOP pancakes, let alone your Original Pancake House ones. These are special, from that first bite to the last scrap. You can get them with blueberry or banana walnut; I got blueberry. Never before had I such a special plate sized frisbee with such charm. The biscuits here are also good - in a British way, not the southern way. They are served with jam and not butter, but they can give you better if you ask. The service is also pretty good as the staff is friendly and you get your food reasonably quick. Remember to bring cash though; credit cards not accepted. I hope to come back here soon, but if I need to make a reservation, hopefully it will not need me three months to get it. Then I would be missing the amazing and awesome pancakes this restaurant has to offer. Heck no to that. read more

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Clinton Street Baking Company has the best pancakes in New York City - enough said. I return every time I'm in NYC. read more

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Such a happy and sunny bakery/restaurant that's great for brunch! I came here on a Wednesday afternoon around 1pm with a friend without a reservation, and the wait time was around 45 minutes for us. It was worth the wait, as the service was great and we had a lovely time here catching up over some delicious food. Along with orange juice and a latte, we decided to share their banana walnut pancakes with maple butter and smoked salmon scramble. We absolutely loved the pancakes - they were so fluffy and soft and perfect! We were savoring every bite. Though the salmon scramble wasn't anything special, it was still pretty good. Make a reservation and check this place out, even if it's just for the pancakes! read more

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It was not worth the 2 hour wait in the cold! I googled trendy brunch places and found this place. I got the burger because I was starving. Although the fluffy pancakes looked yummy if you want a carb fest. The staff was amazing and patient with all the angry waiting people. They should get paid more!! I will not be returning!! read more

I've been trying to get a table here for years and I finally succeeded! Came here on a Saturday morning around 8:55 am to a line wrapped around the building. At 9am the doors opened, and they started seating. I for sure thought that my dining companion and I would be seated with the first wave of diners, but we didn't make it. Once inside, we were informed the wait would be about 50 mins or 20 mins depending on if parties who had reservations showed up. We decided to wait, and to my surprise my name was called for a table about 16 mins later. Once seated we were quickly waited upon and informed of the specials. I've heard so many good reviews of their pancakes, so I ordered a stack. And my dining companion opted for the Oyster Benedict special. We received our meals shortly after and quickly dug in. After a few bites, we both understood why people flock to this place. We were both impressed with our meals and vowed to return. Can't wait to try something else! read more

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Pros The best pancakes ever -not joking Fun ambiance Quickly seated Multiple outlets Reasonably priced Decent portion Busy restaurant Bar area Cons One bathroom- Mosquito in my drink I brought to their attention about the mosquito swimming in my juice, they gave me another juice... which I couldn't drink. It would have been better if they had just taken the juice off the check. Overall, great place and superb pancakes! read more

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Ok- I see why this place is such a hype! It was 10 minutes to 9am and there was a line that was forming already but we had reservations. This place within 6 minutes became packed. The servers are alert and ready to go. Our waitress was quick and great. Pancakes- are the reason for the hype here. Almost every table has an order of it. A++ Bacon- A+ delicious Fried chicken- was good but needs salt Cafe con Leche- was good, but not very hot and it's very big cup- 12-16oz read more

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6/5. 11/10. They're not lying when they say these are the best pancakes in New York. After I left, I thought about them for DAYS. Besides the pancakes, everything else was a hit! The huevos rancheros were delicious. I am anxiously awaiting my return... if I can get a reservation! read more

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Good service, average food, terrible coffee! I'd probably go elsewhere. Out of 4 dishes, all were pretty mediocre.

I rarely get sweets for breakfas but the hype is real for the pancakes! Especially the blueberry ones. Pancakes were so fluffy and the blueberry added the perfect amount of tartness. Also got a salad that I was pleasantly surprised with. Bigger portion size than I expected and tons of flavor with the vinaigrette. We also got the candied bacon which was okay, I forgot to ask for them to be extra crispy so I bet they would have been even better. If you love pancakes, don't skip on this place! read more

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Waited close to three hours for our table, but worth the wait. We had heard rave reviews about the blueberry pancakes, and they lived up to their reputation. The pancakes were fluffy, and the Maine blueberries complemented the cakes and syrup. The serving bacon was flavorful and well-cooked. read more

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Definitely a great place to go for brunch! I was a big fan of the Latke Eggs Benedict. Given that we placed a takeout order, I was worried that the latkes would be soggy and mushy, but they held up super well! The crispiness was great with the soft egg and hollandaise. There was also a good amount of salmon. My friend ordered the Farmer's Plate due to the great reviews here for the scrambled eggs. I'm not normally a huge fan of scrambled, but these were delicious. The sugar cured bacon was great too, but the hash brown was skippable. I enjoyed what we ordered! I'll definitely come back to try some other dishes like the blueberry pancakes. read more

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Finally, get to try Clinton St!! Been dying to try this brunch spot and finally got res though Resy on a Sunday Brunch. Highly recommend making reservations or you'll be waiting for a while ha. If you love pancakes, Clinton Street will blow your mind. I also enjoyed their buttermilk biscuit too yumm! What I ordered: - Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwich: scrambled eggs, melted cheddar, house made tomato jam, with hash browns - Country Breakfast three eggs any style, Heritage maple cured ham, hash browns, buttermilk biscuit - Clinton St. Omelette: (choose two fillings) spinach & bacon, served with hash browns & sourdough toast - Pancakes with Warm Maple Butter with wild maine blueberry (MUST GET!!!) read more

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Although there's a wait, we got lucky and didn't have to wait long. The servers were really nice and the atmosphere was really homely. There was a fan right above us which really helped since it was super hot outside that day. We got the Pancakes with Warm Maple Butter -- One Wild Maine Blueberry and the other, Chocolate Chunk, with a side of Hand Cut Fries to combat the sweetness. The Pancakes were absolutely delicious and super easy to cut into. It was the right amount of sweet for pancakes and I could definitely see why it is so hyped. The Hand Cut fries were also really good but got cold because of the fan, but either way, you could still taste the flavor. Overall, it was a good experience and I'll definitely be looking forward to coming here again! read more

Clinton St. Baking - Wild Maine Blueberry Pancakes with Warm Maple Butter, Chocolate Chunk Pancakes with Warm Maple Butter, and Hand Cut Fries - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

If you don't feel like lining up for table (and the lines can be looong), there's always takeout. The staff at the window are friendly and keep the line moving quickly-- we got our order in about 15 minutes. The pancakes are delish, with generous toppings. read more

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We arrived at the restaurant at 1055 AM when we placed our name on the waiting list. The hostess was a sweetheart and told us it would take approximately 45 minutes to be seated. We told her we didn't mind sitting at the bar as it was included on the waiting list. At approximately 1130 AM we decided to get inside of the restaurant as we thought our table would be almost ready. We then noticed parties of 1 would be seated right way at the bar with complete disregard to parties of 2 or more that did care to seat at the bar. The spaces filled by the parties of 1 were opened for parties of 2 or more. At 1200 we finally got set. My boyfriend I had a cafe con leche, hot chocolate, the "southern breakfast", the "farmer's plate", and the "banana walnut pancakes" (see pictures). Everything was okay, nothing out of the ordinary. The pancakes needed more banana as they are only on top. Overall not worth the wait and hype for us. Our total was $77.30 without tip. read more

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2 hours wait, even if you make a reservation. I'm sure your pancakes are great, but it's better to have your hostess be honest with people instead of just saying "it'll be a few minutes" for their reservation time that they booked weeks in advance, on a random Monday no less. Not cool. read more