The early bird may get the worm, but the late riser gets the next best thing: brunch. There’s probably nothing better on a Sunday afternoon than sleeping in and getting brunch with the family. Queens is sprinkled with plenty of great restaurants to choose from, but only one can dish out the best eggs, bacon and sausage for lunch. This year, treat yourself one day and sleep past 10 a.m., lounge around the house a bit, and then chow down on the Best Brunch in Queens.
2024: Queens Voted Galo Tavern 18 Best Brunch!
Galo Tavern 18
265-11 Union Tpke, New Hyde Park
(718) 347-4846 – galotavern18.com
Make a habit of going out for brunch with friends, family, or just treat it as a day for self-indulgence. The best place to make the most of your breakfast/lunch experience is grabbing a memorable meal at Galo Tavern 18. Specializing in a mix of Portuguese barbeque and American Comfort food, you’re bound to try everything from buttermilk fried chicken and waffles to strawberry banana French toast and more. There’s also a kids breakfast option for an affordable price. Enjoy an almost endless supply of buttermilk pancakes, smoked applewood bacon, sweet potato fries and classic sides that will be sure to make the table satisfied. Once you’re inside, you’ll never want to leave. See what all the hype is about and come on down.
2023: Queens Voted Galo Tavern 18 Best Brunch!
Galo Tavern 18
26511 Union Tpke, New Hyde Park
(718) 347-4846 – galotavern18.com
Make a habit of going out for brunch with friends, family, or just treat it as a day for self-indulgence. The best place to make the most of your breakfast/lunch experience is grabbing a memorable meal at Galo Tavern 18. Specializing in a mix of Portuguese barbeque and American Comfort food, you’re bound to try everything from buttermilk fried chicken and waffles to strawberry banana French toast and more. There’s also a kids breakfast option for an affordable price. Enjoy an almost endless supply of buttermilk pancakes, smoked applewood bacon, sweet potato fries and classic sides that will be sure to make the table satisfied. Once you’re inside, you’ll never want to leave. See what all the hype is about and come on down.
2022: Queens Voted Slide Bar-B-Q Best Brunch!
Slide Bar-B-Q
5275 65th Pl, Maspeth
(718) 565-0565 – slidebarbqny.com
Come have brunch at a good, old barbecue joint that entices the appetite and warms up the soul. At Slide Bar-B-Q in Maspeth, customers get the best of what southern barbecue has to offer. The restaurant takes influence from the cuisine of the South, from the Carolinas and Memphis to Georgia, Tennessee, Kansas City, Kentucky and Texas. Each meat item is slow cooked to perfection. The brunch menu at Slide Bar-B-Q offers hearty and delicious dishes like country breakfast, a BBQ breakfast wrap, a build it yourself omelet, brisket hash, fried chicken and waffles and a chili frittata. All brunch items include a cocktail and a cup of coffee and there is an additional charge for one hour of unlimited brunch cocktails.
2021: Queens Voted The Thirsty Koala Best Brunch!
The Thirsty Koala
35-12 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria
(718) 626-5430 – thethirstykoala.com
With seasonal menus that incorporate robust, indigenous Australian ingredients like lemon myrtle, wattle seed, desert oak, and akudjura, The Thirsty Koala transports you to Oz just a few steps from the N train on Ditmars Boulevard in Astoria. This health-conscious eatery boasts an impressive menu of mainly gluten-free and veggie options as well as an extensive brunch menu, a beer and wine list fit for the thirstiest of patrons and a reputation to match. From meat pies to sliders and authentic vegan moussaka, The Thirsty Koala has something to please just about anyone’s palette and it won’t break your wallet. What more could you want out of a meal?
2020: Queens Voted Vetro By Russo’s On the Bay Best Brunch!
Vetro By Russo’s On the Bay
164-49 Crossbay Blvd, Howard Beach
(718) 843-8387 – www.vetronyc.com
Take “Sunday Funday” with family or friends to a new level with brunch at Vetro by Russo’s on the Bay. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy a three-course, family style meal in a European table setting with fan favorites like eggs benedict, mini bagels, country ham, chicken meatballs and seafood salad. Complete your meal with some of their freshly baked sweets. This multi-course meal also includes a complimentary beverage selection of mimosa, bloody mary of coffee. A unique brunch experience awaits you at Vetro’s. Make your brunch reservation today!
2019: Queens Voted Local Pour House Best Brunch!
Local Pour House
213-11 41st Ave., Bayside
718-224-7687
Local Pour House is a Bayside favorite. They have delicious brunch options that are available all day long. With 30 beers on tap and their chef’s own take on classic bar food, there is something there for everyone. They have more than 20 TVs to watch sports and events with music and drink specials. What Local Pour House is really known for is their customer service. Their bartenders go above and beyond to make sure everyone feels welcome from the moment they walk in the door until they leave. Their friendly owners are often at the establishment, and the staff is ready and willing to accomodate their customers so everyone has a great experience.
2018: Queens Voted Jägerhaus Gastropub & Biergarten Best Brunch!
Jägerhaus Gastropub & Biergarten
15-16 149th St, Flushing, NY 11357
(718) 767-3486 – www.jagerhausnyc.com
Looking for the best brunch deal in the borough? Look no further than your friendly neighborhood biergarten. Voted best restaurant for brunch in Queens, Jägerhaus Gastropub & Biergarten boasts an impressive Sunday brunch menu, featuring specials from an Irish spin on oatmeal to stuffed french toast and even a grilled pork chop. While you’re brunching, enjoy one of their best loved cocktails, like an early morning Mimosa or Bloody Mary. For the more adventurous, Jägerhaus also offers Bowle (a chilled German red sangria mixed with fresh orange, apple, brandy and triple sec) and Schlumberger Sparkling Wine straight from Vienna. Brunch starts at 11:30 a.m. and goes ‘til 3pm.
2017: Queens Voted Jägerhause Gastropub & Biergarten Best Brunch!
Jagerhaus Gastropub & Biergarten
15-16 149th St, Flushing. 718-767-3486
Looking for the best brunch deal in the borough? Look no further than your friendly neighborhood biergarten. Voted best restaurant for brunch in Queens, Jägerhaus Gastropub & Biergarten boasts an impressive Sunday brunch menu, featuring specials from an Irish spin on oatmeal to stuffed french toast and even a grilled pork chop. While you’re brunching, enjoy one of their best loved cocktails, like an early morning Mimosa or Bloody Mary. For the more adventurous, Jägerhaus also offers Bowle (a chilled German red sangria mixed with fresh orange, apple, brandy and triple sec) and Schlumberger Sparkling Wine straight from Vienna. Brunch starts at 11:30 a.m. and goes ‘til 3pm.
