Well worth the wait! Everything was delicious! We had the chicken and waffles, eggs benedict, farmer's breakfast, and fried green tomatoes.

Made reservations through Resy. Great place for brunch and good coffee.Liked the cheese grits,latkes Benedict and the pancakes. Cute place read more

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An NYC staple but like most things, not worth waiting for such a long time for what it is. The biscuits are delicious, pancakes are fluffy, and service is great. Be prepared to wait at least an hour for a table, good opportunity to go thrifting and grab a coffee elsewhere. There are truly other places with better food and less of a wait. But this is kind of one of those places you have to try once, just to say you did. read more

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This breakfast spot is a must go to if you're in New York City. It's far from the city but definitely worth it! I would definitely make a reservation because the line gets very long and there could be a long wait. However, the turnover is very fast. The service is phenomenal. All of the waiters were so friendly and multiple waiters stopped at our table to talk to us. The ambiance was so quaint. It's a small space but still felt very spacious. The pancakes were amazing! The syrup was warm, light, and not too sweet. The only thing I woke t get are the biscuits. They are very dry and flavorless. read more

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This place has been on my list to visit for the last three years--so glad I finally made it! We didn't have a reservation but added our names to the list and were told it would be a 45-minute wait. Surprisingly, we were seated in just 10 minutes. It seemed much easier to seat a party of two, as larger groups appeared to have a longer wait. From the hostess to our server, the service was excellent. I forgot to snap a picture, but the blueberry lemonade was delicious--refreshing and not overly sweet. Our food came out quickly, and everything was amazing. The pancakes truly lived up to the hype--some of the best I've ever had. We also tried the vegan sandwich, which was a great option. Just be sure to ask them to hold the cheese if you're strictly vegan. The space is cozy and fills up fast, so I definitely recommend making a reservation if you can--or packing some patience. I can't wait to go back! read more

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Hmm Im on the fence as to how to rate this place. The panycakes were fluffy. Are they better than ihop, uh yes, but for the price and the hype i was expecting something else. The cheesy grits was not bad. I think what made it better was that my friend added black pepper on it. I ate the grits with a piece of yht The sugar cured bacon was good when you eat a piece that's not burnt. Cause the bacon was burnt. (review in drafts from 2018/2019) read more

I had wanted to try Clinton Street for awhile. I'm glad I was finally able to stop in. I absolutely loved it here! I reserved a table for 2 at 6:30 during the week. It was very empty; if you're trying to get a reservation, make one during the week! We had pancakes with blueberries and chocolate and bacon. Everything we tried was delicious and fresh. The pancakes were buttery, thick and the best pancakes I've ever had! I couldn't finish them; they're large pancakes and the portion is very big for $20. They had daily specials as well. I'd love to try more of their food options next time. But, I can't wait to have the pancakes again! I highly recommend this place! The inside is cozy and has relaxing vibes too. read more

Highly recommend making a reservation! This place is busy and deserves to be. We shared some of the well renowned pancakes (loved the maple butter) and their country breakfast (potatoes and biscuit was so good). Great diner feel with a hard working team that takes good care of their guests. Great breakfast spot. read more

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There is some bias to my review, as my taste in breakfast is a southern style cuisine. The breakfast restaurants in the city have not lived up to my expectations for menu options and flavor. With that being said, this is a good breakfast spot and there were a good amount of options to choose from, however I cannot say it lives up to the hype it receives. I would say, do not kill yourself trying to get a reservation or wait forever trying to walk in, but if you have the opportunity to go it's worth the try!! read more

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4 stars is pretty accurate for Clinton Street. It's definitely a tourist trap, however, and there are a large variety of options to have brunch in the city. Pancakes were good, but a little too dense for my liking. I'm pretty particular with pancakes bring on the lighter side. Not sure if I'd return, this is the kind of place to visit at least once as a NYC experience. read more

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Took me a while to check out this place because it was almost impossible to get a brunch reservation here!! I finally was able to snatch a reservation for late brunch on a Saturday. - Blueberry pancakes: 100/10 (the PERFECT rendition of a classic pancake. The pancakes were buttery and fluffy, not too sweet but not too salty, and the maple syrup added a nice sweet touch.) - Latke Eggs Benedict: 100/10 (I thought this place only did pancakes well but oh boy was I wrong! I was actually blown away by the egg Benedict here. Loved the tangy mustard sauce and the egg and muffin were cooked to perfection.) Service was extremely fast (literally took 5 minutes for the food to come out). Ambiance was very casual and diner-like. It did get pretty loud though... so not the best place if you want to enjoy some peaceful breakfast. read more

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So delicious. The latke egg Benedict was my favorite--the smoked salmon, hollandaise sauce, eggs, latke, and caviar were a perfect combo. The omelette and hash browns were also done so well. I actually found that the blueberry pancake was my least favorite and a little bit dry, although it looked gorgeous. Still, the maple butter mitigated the dryness, so it was also very good. Prices also seemed very reasonable Arrived at 8:35 on a Sunday morning, with a few people ahead of me. Shortly after, many people had joined the line after me. Our group of four were seated quickly at 9. All in all very happy we were to snag a spot on a weekend morning! read more

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This was one of our Fav bFast spots But after our experience this afternoon for my boyfriends birthday brunch .. we were both left very disappointed by what could have happened .. Firstly .. we found a HAIR in the aioli that comes with the green tomatoes .. & all that was done was a new one was given.. no sincere apology or anything to make up for that.. & let's be honest .. that is absolutely Disgusting .. the pancakes which were usually the star of the show feel short of our expectations.. his blueberry still better than my banana. We ordered both types of bacon and both were hard.. not crispy as you would expect good bacon to be. The coffee was bitter and way too dark. The fries were great. Our server would help us when we would call her over But she wasn't attentive as we are usually used to. Very sad with our experience.. read more

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Although the website says walk-ins are accepted, I decided to make reservations so my friends and I would be guaranteed a seat. We arrived on time and had a 20 minute wait before we were seated. FYI, they WILL NOT seat you unless your entire party is present. So tell all of your late friends to meet you 30 mins before the actual reservation. Upon entering, it was giving diner and cafeteria vibes. The clanking of the dishes, the echos from the crowd, all of the natural lighting from the windows, and the fast paced wait staff. All of the menu items looked delicious, but we had to make a decision. Although I don't eat pancakes with fruit, I am taking a chance on my choices because I wanted to try it. I got the Banana walnut pancakes with maple butter with a side of double smoked bacon (No, it doesn't come with any meats) Now anyone who eats pancakes knows that one serving of syrup, in this case, maple butter, is not enough. We need the pancakes covered. Well an additional serving of maple butter will cost you $2.50. I think there should be a bottle or pouring jar on the table for customers to use as they desire because I really needed 2 more maple butters, but that would have been ridiculous to pay for. Nonetheless, the pancakes were very good. Th bananas did not hinder the taste or flavor, and the maple butter was very good. The pancakes were light and fluffy with crispy edges just like I like them. My friends opted for the following items: Buttermilk biscuit sandwich with a side of double smoked bacon and chicken-apple sausage. 5/5 Southern Breakfast which consisted of 2 scrambled eggs, bacon, cheese grits, and fried green tomatoes and a side of hash browns. 5/5 If you are ever in the area, Clinton St. Baking company is a nice place to go for a good meal. Til we eat again ... read more

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A brunch institution known for their pancakes and long wait times. Surprisingly not a tourist trap! Came here on a Saturday with a friend for a late lunch. Knowing there would be a long wait time since we did not have reservations, my friend arrived at around 11:15 am to put our names down and was quoted a 2.5 hr wait. She went to a nearby coffee shop to read until I joined her at 12:30 pm (side note, best friend ever!). After yapping for about an hour, we realized it was about time to be checked in, but hadn't yet received a text. We walked over to check with the hostess and were quoted another 25 minutes. However, by the time my friend had used the restroom and re-joined me outside, they texted that our table was ready! For food, we split the blueberry pancakes and the fried chicken sandwich. The fried chicken sandwich was solid, but nothing out of this world in my opinion. However, it definitely hits the spot if you are craving one. Same with the side of fries-- not bad but not amazing. Meanwhile, the pancakes were actually really good! I say actually because they are very much hyped, but they are high quality, fluffy pancakes. I thought the blueberry compote was just ok, but the warm maple butter to drizzle was the star. I think if you're trying to decide on a topping for the pancakes, just go with whatever sounds best to you! By the time we finished at around 2:30 pm, it seemed like there were some empty tables. So the pro-move is probably to just plan to eat at 3 pm and walk on in. read more

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Ordered an Uber eats breakfast delivery for my daughter and it was amazing. Ordered the Buttermilk Biscuit sandwich and added apple sausage for her. It came with Home Fries. Definitely good quality food here. She lived it down much she sent me a photo! read more

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I am SO happy to say this restaurant lives up to the hype. The Blueberry Pancakes were Out of This World and the Veggie Sandwich was fresh, flavorful and hearty. It is an excellent breakfast sandwich for Vegans and/or Vegetarians. I recommend making a reservation instead of waiting outside for a table. Wait times were over an hour and a half. read more

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Came for an early weekday breakfast. No reservations remaining online so we decided to chance a walkin reservation. We arrived at 10am and were seated immediately. It was already very full. Service: soon as we sat we were greeted and provided water and asked for our drink order. They checked a couple times for readiness for orders. Food came out quickly and getting the tab settled was also very swift. Someone was always dropping or picking something up and asking if we needed anything. Very attentive. Food: ordered the blueberry pancake and salmon egg Benedict. Both were amazing! Seriously best pancakes I've ever had. Not overly sweet or dense. That maple butter!! The hollandaise sauce was amazing on the eggs. Chai latter could have been a tad bit sweeter but still good flavor. Seating was close but comfortable and the noise level is medium. Love that you can watch them prepare food or hear them if you're not seated at counter. Overall great experience! read more

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Clinton St. Baking Co./Chocolate Chunk Pancakes: In addition to having large chunks of chocolate on the outside, there were also several pieces on the inside. This is undoubtedly one of the best syrups I ever tasted because it was a divine combination of maple syrup and butter. Be sure to arrive early because this restaurant will quickly fill up. read more

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Food (5/5) - Got eggs benedict and the renowned blueberry pancakes. The sugar syrup is to die for, as if maple syrup and condensed milk had a child. Pancakes are as fluffy and moist as pancakes can be, but due to their thickness, the syrup doesn't fully soak through. Recommend more of a cut and dip action. Eggs benedict featured a decent thickness hollandaise sauce that wasn't too heavy. Egg was perfectly poached. Ambiance (3/5) - Can get really breezy if sitting near the bar or the door. Tables are pretty cramped, and can get pretty loud. It is nice and bright though and feels like brunch at all times. Service (4/5) - Helpful once you're seated and despite the busy restaurant, don't rush your decisions. That being said, can be a bit snappy at the front desk when waiting for a table... often can rack up to 2h wait even if you're willing to sit at the bar. Price (3/5) - Manhattan brunch pricing. read more

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Another great breakfast stable in New York City Now these pancakes are delicious. I still think golden diner has them beat, but for traditional pancake they're definitely unique and they are in their own category. The blueberries tastes fresh the pancake, soft, sweet the warm, maple butter enhances the pancake so much. Is there something you truly have to try to understand place is a little small, but adds to the excitement because it's not just a place you can just walk in and sit down. You have to truly planned for this location which adds to the experience Also side notes, my wife got the traditional pancakes, warm, maple butter. We also tried both bacon dishes i'm actually torn between the sweet, sticky bacon and applewood smoked. read more

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I've been in the area for a very long time but have never had the chance to get pancakes from Clinton street. It seemed like a good time to finally try these pancakes I'd heard so much about. We got the blueberry and chocolate chip pancakes to split. Despite the popularity of this place, we managed to get seated pretty quickly despite the busy morning. Staff was very pleasant and made sure our coffee and water was refilled often. I would say these are the archetype of a proper pancakes - crispy edges and a soft middle. The blueberry pancakes were definitely my favorite and absolutely worth all of the hype. read more

One word, WOW! We walked in on a Wednesday around 11am and waited about 15 minutes to be seated (I hear to avoid the weekend if you can due to the extreme wait times) We saw so many great reviews so it was a must to try it while we were in NYC Once we sat down, we of course ordered the blueberry pancakes to see what the hype was about and they were extremely good, and the syrup that comes on the side is even better. I was thinking best pancakes, no way but they do truly do live up to the hype. I woke up the next day thinking of those pancakes The chicken sausage i was not a fan of and would skip the next time I'm there read more

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"It's all about the pancakes" This venerable breakfast focused shop has the most amazing pancakes ever! I think better than Bubbys! Must visit and try this little unassuming dineresque spot in the LES. What's to cheer - The Maine pancakes! - Service is fast - Has a diner feel which is dying in NYC - Good French Toast - Reasonable prices What's to jeer - Fried chicken and waffles. Waffles a little underdone and not tasty. Chicken was a light, Italian style flour batter fried, not a Southern deep fry. Was ok, but not my favorite - Very hard to get in here! Come on the weekdays! read more

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We visited our favorite breakfast spot ever and got the chicken and waffles again. It is so delicious with the warm maple butter syrup, it's seriously the best syrup that it has ruined all other syrups for me. The chicken is a generous size, it's tender, moist and crispy with good flavor. The waffle is soft and subtly sweet. They also have the perfect crispy hand cut fries and real freshly squeezed orange juice! I did make a reservation on Resy one month in advance for when they opened at 9am. By the time we lined up at 8:50am, they had a line of 8 parties or so ahead of us. We got seated after those parties, I'm not sure if they had a reservation or not. But the service is always wonderful. They're quick and efficient. And they now take card! The last time I was here, it was cash only so it's nice to not have to worry about that anymore and order to your heart's desire! read more

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Amazing food at Clinton st! I got a chance to try their in house veggie burger which was delicious and their sweet potato fries paired so well with them. The pancakes are of course the standout! So warm and crispy and that blueberry compote is fantastic. read more

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Ate here during a recent trip to New York. It was on my aunt's must hit list. And it was definitely a MUST! We got there right when it opened so we did not have to worry about waiting for a seat. There were also 15 other people with the same idea. Our server was so helpful and kind. We all ordered quickly and got drinks with our order. Everything we got was seriously so so good. I got the salmon benedict and it was perfect. the eggs were cooked perfectly and it was seasoned so nicely. I loved it so much. I would definitely try to stop here to eat any time i was in town. They also have a to go window right next door. I think you can just get pastries and coffee (?) there. But worth a stop for sure. read more

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Came here this past Sunday for brunch without reservations with my wife and 2 kids. We arrived at 9AM and were told there's approximately 1hr-1.5hr wait time which we were ok with. The place looks like a typical restaurant from the outside, but inside it felt like an retro dinner. Let's get to the food shall we? We ordered their famous blueberry pancakes to share for the table but my 3 year old had plans of her own. We also ordered the old country breakfast which was just ok, scrambled eggs were good, hash browns were good, the biscuit was very bland, and the chicken sausage wasn't anything special. We ended up ordering a 2nd round of blueberry pancakes and it was very yummy. Overall experience was ok, would I come here again? Maybe if I had decent reservations or a 30 min wait. read more

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Great breakfast here on a weekday. Wait was less than expected for this popular spot. Tight quarters restaurant with good standard breakfast foods. We had the chicken and waffles so good and fresh . Came served hot which is always good. Also two eggs any style paired with house made sausage. All in good solid breakfast on the way out of NYC easy to park in this neighborhood on the street. Don't forget to try their bakery next door down to get sweets to go! read more

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Astoundingly good food with homey atmosphere and sweet staff 5 star food: the best latkes I've ever had come out of their kitchen. Other breakfast items are also terrific 5 star service and ambience: the vibe is welcoming and mellow from the front door to the decoration to the service read more

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It's always a pleasure to come back to our favorite place it's my number one spot. The food is always on point. The chef always makes great food and is such an amazing person. The whole staff is always kind my favorite is Shannon. The bartender makes such great drinks all the time. My favorite is the wings and I have to have my steak. I got the tacos as well and they didn't disappoint. The ambiance is always good for me. Nice vibe and great people. Go stop by and enjoy. Been coming here over 10 years and I will continue ‼ read more

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All NYers know this is a gem of a brunch spot and one of the most coveted resys to get. Why? Look no further than the fluffiest, most delicious pancakes you will find in this city. The portions are huge and so is the flavor -- especially of the warm maple butter. read more

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Smoked salmon eggs benedict was intensely rich but well done. wouldn't get again. Ricotta pancakes were very good and fluffy. Would get those again. Big fan of their potatoes as well. Got on the queue and waited elsewhere and didn't take more than 30 mins on a saturday brunch around 11am. read more

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Came here with a friend and was told that there would be about a 90 minute wait. No big deal, we walked around and received a text our table was ready about 30 minutes early. We were seated at the bar by the entrance so it was a bit chilly and crowded. However we ordered and the food came out quickly. We got their blueberry pancakes and their farmers plate. The housemade sausage was delicious and the scrambled eggs cooked perfectly. The pancakes were not too dense and the maple butter was also not too sweet. I would definitely come here again if I'm in the area although hopefully we wont be seated next to the door. read more

Clinton Street Baking Company is an American Restaurant & Bakery. It is located on Clinton St. between East Houston & Stanton in the Lower East Side (LES) section of Manhattan. We came here on Mother's Day 2024 because we wanted to try their famous pancakes. Having arrived on that Sunday in the early afternoon as walk-ins, we were greeted by a long line that spilled onto the sidewalk. The fabulous Hostess Victoria gave us information and we decided to wait. About 15-20 minutes later, we got counter seating and were extremely grateful. Staff at Clinton Street Baking Company are kind, gracious & courteous. Everyone, and I mean everyone's food w/ in the entire establishment looked & smelled amazing. Breakfast / Brunch dishes as well as beverages - coffee, tea, shakes, seasonal cocktails, beer, wine, etc. are available. Pancake options are Blueberry, Banana Walnut & Chocolate Chunk. We had Blueberry Pancakes w/ sides of Bacon & Fried Chicken Breast. Clinton Street Baking Company has hearty, thick, buttery pancakes. My mouth is watering thinking about how good it all tasted. Fast Forward to another Sunday....I was craving their Blueberry Pancakes and devoured an order of them before having to go to an appt. Absolutely Delicious! We will definitely return, especially during February 2025 for Pancake Month! Website - clintonstreetbaking.com General Inquiries- info@clintonstreetbaking.com Instagram - @clintonstreetbakingco Breakfast / Brunch Service - Mon. - Sun. -9am - 4pm Dinner Service - Wed. - Sat. - 5:30pm - 10pm Clinton Street Baking Company's Pancakes are available to order during every dining service. Reservations can be made via Resy 30 days in advance (up to a party of 5). For larger parties, follow the reservation instructions detailed on the website. Walk-Ins are on a 1st come - 1st serve basis. Baked goods includes cakes, cookies, brownies, muffins, biscuits, etc. & they can be ordered for pick-up. read more

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Busy but fast service. Attentive but not intrusive. Excellent food. Your entire party must be present to be seated.

Service was great and food was delicious except spicy shrimp n grits which perfectly seasoned but came out lukewarm I like my food hot. Ambience was cute. Go in the evening it's quieter and u may be able to get a table without resy read more

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I went here for lunch. The place was packed on a Thursday. If you had no reservation, it was about a 20 minute wait. The southern breakfast was okay, I felt like it was missing salt. However, the cheese grits and applewood bacon were superb. I would order the cheese grits and bacon again. I wasn't impressed by the green tomatoes at all. My friend got the grilled chicken sandwich and really liked it. The blueberry pancakes are where it's at. I would definitely come back for these pancakes, plus the butter is a nice touch. read more

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DELICIOUS!! I had been wanting to try this place for a while as a pancake-lover but I didn't want to wait in the long lines on the weekend and reservations were not happening. We decided to go on a weekday night for dinner and we were able to snag two bar seats on walk-in. The pancakes were SO good. The chocolate is really rich so know that if you think you might not like that. The maple butter was so unique and lived up to the hype. The apple crumb waffle was a special. It was nice and soft and the cream on the top added another layer of sweetness. We ordered two sweet dishes to share but next time I would probably do one sweet and one savory to split. I loved the interior of the place with the red decor and they have a lot of tables. Do not miss out on trying this place if you are also a pancake-lover! read more

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Literally the best pancakes I've ever eaten light and fluffy not heavy and an amazing syrup others had fried chicken sandwich which was good and vegetarian sandwich which was excellent read more

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