Yes, one of my favorite brunch places in the city is
Pastis. I just can't get enough! I know I know...it's in the Meatpacking district, has this pretentious reputation, and is always super packed, but I have yet to have anything less than a stellar experience there (plus the Sephora next door is phenomenal). If you haven't given Pastis a go yet, definitely go for brunch!
Concerned about a wait? No worries - you can usually score a reservation even a couple days before or just walk-in on the earlier side. Even better if you can snag one of the great tables outside - great for people watching and brunching in your fabulous sunglasses! Hopefully the scaffolding is gone by now...
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Outside brunching is the best here (sadly it's been covered by scaffolding lately) |
If you grab a table inside, that's not a bad deal either. You just can't help but enjoy the energetic Parisian brasserie-ish energy inside! And the hostesses have never been anything but gracious (I've showed up super late and super early for reservations and they've been accommodating on both occasions).
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Great energy inside Pastis! |
When you take a look at the menu, you'll notice that brunch items are a touch pricier than the norm. Ok so its a bit overpriced here but I have yet to have a dish that I didn't enjoy!
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Brunch menu (with my tasty iced tea!) |
From my various brunch trips, here are some of the usual suspects to grace my table:
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Le Panier - assortment of breakfast breads and pastries from Balthazaar Bakery. Comes at a price but I can't get enough and there's more than enough to go around |
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Eggs Benedict/Norwegian/Florentine - always perfectly made and served with their amazing potatoes |
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Croque Madame - this is monstrously huge and ridiculously delicious. Who doesn't love a toasty ham and cheese sandwich covered in melty Bechamel cheese and topped with an egg? |
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Eggs Any Style - a classic choice that gives you a little of everything |
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A must at my brunch table: perfectly crispy side of bacon!!!! |
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Side of Home Fries - let me tell you, at $8 a side I thought it was ridiculous but after a bite of my brunch buddy's potatoes I didn't even hesitate to order my own order. And continued to wolf down these perfectly crispy yet soooo tasty breakfast potatoes. Must have! |
After looking at all these pictures, I'm making my next reservation for brunch at Pastis pronto. If you are looking for a fun, energetic, classic NYC brunch experience then you'll love Pastis as much as I do. Enjoy!
Piggy says Yes!
Pastis
9 Ninth Ave (across from Gansevoort Hotel)
212-929-4844
Thanks for reading - Piggy KK
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