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    Little Ruby's Williamsburg

    3.9 (68 reviews)
    Closed • 9:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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    Melodie M.

    This spot had a great menu that accommodating a variety of tastes - including one in my party who doesn't like anything spicy. We decided to sit in their semi-covered outside area in one of those wooden alcoves that sit against the street. Ordering was a breeze and our server was helpful and attentive. They serve breakfast til 4pm, which accommodates those who just wanted breakfast/brunch, with plenty of options for all. I had the Crispy Rice Bowl, which in addition to being tasty and full of fun textures to crunch, has an egg on top. I would definitely order this again! I found this spot on Yelp, looking for a spot with breakfast served after 2pm in walking distance of the hotel I was at, and it was so easy to find multiple options- but this one won out with its menu and good ratings.

    Brussel Sprouts and Sweet Potato Fries
    Puneet S.

    When I say this was quite possibly one of the best brunch experiences I've ever had, I am not exaggerating. The vibes are impeccable, they have indoor/outdoor seating with open glass doors for hot days. We sat by the window so got the best of summer and indoor dining. We started with the crispy brussel sprouts, ricotta pancakes and breakfast burrito with a side of sweet potatoe fries and a kale caesar salad. Let me start with the brussel; super crispy with a tangy savory sauce that paired nicely with lovely starter. The textures were on point and tasted very crispy which I liked. Next, the kale salad was nice with parmesan and crispy little quinoa paired with a lemon vinaigrette. Wow! This was a standout, we also added grilled halloumi to add a flare of salty and worked so well. The fluffy pancakes were too good! The smooth and pasty ricotta was nice and not super doughy which was nice and they maple syrup was divine. The breakfast wrap was filled with veggies and tons of avocado which I appreciated and was nice with some crispy fries. They had an amazing aioli as well, can't say anything bad. Very impressed and this is a must-try in Brooklyn! Fresh, quality ingredients to your table, love the concept!

    Christy Y.

    Came to Little Ruby's Cafe by the Williamsburg Bridge on a Saturday afternoon for brunch. At first we weren't sure what to eat, but once we realized Little Ruby's had opened here we decided to give it a try. The restaurant itself was very clean and looked modern and newly renovated. From the front it seems small, but when we walked toward the back to use the restroom we realized there's actually a much bigger dining area. Even though it was packed, we were seated right away. I ordered the shrimp pasta which came with shrimp, tomatoes, a creamy sauce, and red pepper flakes. The flavors balanced really well, creamy with just a hint of spice. They also didn't skimp on the shrimp. The portion was pretty generous. We also ordered the Bronte burger with fries, and asked to upgrade to truffle fries. The burger came with beef, tomato, spinach, and mayo on ciabatta bread. Every bite was really flavorful and the burger was super satisfying. The fries were crispy and paired perfectly with the truffle dipping sauce. The staff was friendly and accommodating throughout our meal. Overall a really nice brunch spot and I'd definitely come back to try other things on the menu.

    Egg sandwich was really good!
    Ginny C.

    This was a delicious spot for lunch or breakfast. I came in at 11:30am on Wednesday and there are plenty of seats available. However, it started getting busier around noon. I really enjoyed my latte with vanilla cold foam. It could've been a little less sweet, but it was still really good. I also really enjoyed my egg sandwich. It was really flavorful. I like the food here better than other spots in the area. Would recommend.

    lavender matcha latte
    Char G.

    I came for the pancakes and perhaps I may have ordered the wrong entree. I saw the reviews for the ricotta pancakes so I was sold. Maybe it was an off day, but the bananas could have been flambéed more and the ricotta pancakes seemed a little undercooked. I did enjoy my lavender matcha latte, but it seemed kind of pricey given it was served in a tiny glass. It could have been smoother, but the flavor was nice. I would still rate them 4 stars because our waitress was so sweet and helpful. The ambience was nice and inviting, and the rest of the entrees thy were ordered by my family were all 10/10. The prices are a little high for what you get- at least for the entree I selected and my drink of choice. But it's a popular spot for a reason. I'll give it another go when I visit in the future.

    Chicken Schnitzel
    Lauren P.

    If you get one thing, get the Shrimp Pasta. It's creamy, rich, full of shrimp and tomatoes, and has a tiny kick to it. My go-to every time! 5 stars for the shrimp pasta alone. You can skip the calamari--it's nothing special and is a pretty small portion. The chicken schnitzel is standard as well. Good, but not super memorable. This Ruby's is pretty small, so I wouldn't recommend it for bigger groups. Also, it doesn't save well in my experience, so it's 100x better to eat-in than take out. There's been one instance where the hostess made it seem like I was inconveniencing her when I said that I received a text that my order was ready for pick-up. She looked at me, sighed, closed her book she was reading, and reluctantly went inside the restaurant. Prior to this, I had only checked-in with her one time (when I arrived) that I had an order.

    Bronte burger w sweet potato fries
    Gloria L.

    I've been to the soho location a few times and the service/food was excellent there so I expected nothing less from this Williamsburg location! Safe to say, I was right The service was excellent. I wanted to add one more to my party of 7 and they were able to accommodate us. I had a reservation and I didn't have to wait long for my table to be ready. The food came out in a timely manner and it didn't take long for the waitress to refill our waters when it was empty I usually get pasta but I decided to try the Bronte burger and omg, it was SOOOOOO GOOD!!! I highly, highly recommend if you are considering it!! The ciabatta was toasted perfectly and the burger (I got medium) was soooooooo juicy. Not sure what I was expecting bc I've never had a burger on ciabatta but it exceeded my expectations. I ordered sweet potatoes fries on the side and I love how crispy they were. The garlic aoli (I think)) tasted so good bc it was so garlicky!! Also can't go wrong with strawberry lemonade :) The Brussels sprouts, however, were a no for me. The sauce that the brussel sprouts were covered in was really good - kinda sweet. But once you get through the sauce, the brussel sprout is a little bitter. So I wouldn't get it again. The calamari was good

    Salt and pepper fried calamari
    Leah B.

    My husband and I stumbled upon this restaurant while walking through Williamsburg, and I'm so glad we decided to stop in! Everything we had was absolutely delicious. We started with the salt and pepper fried calamari--it was so tasty and well-seasoned. For my entrée, I had the shrimp pasta with grilled shrimp, spaghetti, cherry tomatoes, arugula, lemon, cream, crushed red pepper, and breadcrumbs--every bite was amazing. My husband went with the fried chicken burger, made with crispy buttermilk fried chicken, pickles, coleslaw, and spicy mayo on a sesame bun. It was just as delicious! For drinks, I ordered the Little Ruby, while my husband tried the watermelon cocktail--both were refreshing and paired perfectly with our meal. On top of that, the service was great, and I loved the ambience. The food, drinks, and overall vibe were spot on--I can't wait to go back!

    Salad and fries
    Hayne K.

    My fav thing I've ordered here so far!!! It's a typical chain restaurant here in the city, what you'll get will be good but it won't be anything special. It's nice to have a restaurant around where you can just walk in with no line and not have to fight for a res lol. Their kale salad is good and the truffle fries are great would recommend! Staff was also so sweet

    Jane B.

    Visited Little Ruby's on Berry Street in Williamsburg for a weekday lunch with a few colleagues and enjoyed the experience. It is a really cute space with a warm yet modern design. The restaurant is Australian-inspired and offers lunch and dinner service, plus a small bar (around five seats) and about 6-8 tables. We sat in the front, and service was quick and friendly. I ordered the Big Breakfast ($24), while my colleagues got the burger and one of the rice bowls. My breakfast was very good and felt like a nice, healthy option. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. It also came with sourdough bread, which I skipped, but it looked good. Overall, I really enjoyed the food, the space, and the service. I would definitely return to try more of the menu.

    Edwin R.

    Decent food but nothing special. Staff were nice and the restaurant itself is cozy. Cocktails were underwhelming

    Avo toast
    Nancy L.

    Came here for brunch on two consecutive days (unintentionally lol). The first visit I got the avo toast, which was delicious and slightly delightfully spicy. The second visit I got green eggs bowl. Though healthy, this was disappointing as it lacked any kind of flavor. About the restaurant itself, it's conveniently located a couple blocks from the Bedford L station and is quite spacious. The staff is also so friendly, so overall I would recommend checking out Little Ruby's!

    Spicy Vodka Rigatoni and Chicken Avocado Salad
    Joanna M.

    Little Ruby's has multiple locations across the city serving brunch options from avocado toast to pasta. I've had Little Ruby's both as takeout and dine-in and I prefer the dine-in vibe, at least for the Williamsburg location. Service is friendly and efficient. The vibe is similar to many of the nyc brunch places with a touch of boho. The only difference is you don't have to worry about them kicking you out after 90 minutes. My favorites include the Spicy Vodka Rigatoni, the Chicken Avocado Salad, and the Banana Bread. I've also had the Shrimp Avocado Salad and Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta on separate occasions when ordering takeout which were both pretty average. The Chicken Avocado Salad is consistently good whether it is eaten as take-out or dine-in. Portions are bigger when dining in. If you're looking for semi-affordable vibey brunch that will still fill you up, Little Ruby's fits the bill. Don't skip the spicy vodka rigatoni, lest you want to spend $50 dollars on a subpar vodka pasta elsewhere.

    Incredible banana bread with passion fruit butter

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    The Osprey - Prime rib (comes with potatoes but they substituted other veggies for us)

    The Osprey

    3.9(370 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    •$$$

    What a cool place! I…read morehad brunch here with some friends one Sunday morning and had never been inside the building. Everything inside The Osprey was luxurious. I was warmly greeted by the host and sat at the bar while waiting for the rest of my party to arrive. We dined outside, which was lovely (first come, first serve basis) and I enjoyed the East Coast Oysters with glasses of the Spicy Mango Margarita. The oysters were juicy and my drinks were refreshing and delicious. Our waiter was fun and hospitable and we had a wonderful time dining here. For brunch, The Osprey is on the pricier side but the value was absolutely there in the ambiance, service and dining. Would love to return for a lunch sometime and highly recommend to anyone visiting DUMBO.

    -First Impression- Hmmm how do I describe it? Modern rustic perhaps? And the outdoor dining area is…read morebeautiful -Food- We weren't blown away by our food, but no complaints. -Service- Dawn was such a sweetheart! She made us feel like we were just hanging out with a friend, fantastic host! -Price- Standard NYC brunch pricing. We had a big night before coming here so we didn't do drinks, the bill was reasonable. -Did Not Like- The chef came out and spoke to patrons at multiple tables. Not sure how he picked which tables to stop at, but he skipped ours. -Noteworthy- This was at the height of the lantern fly invasion so they were kind of everywhere, but hey, we were outside. Can't do anything about that! -Recommended?- I would dine here again

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    Two Hands - Smashed Avocado Toast

    Two Hands

    3.8(446 reviews)
    2.4 mi•TriBeCa
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    we were looking for a brunch/lunch place and online search suggested Two Hands, and online reviews…read morewere positive so we decided to check it out We had a reservation and showed up at that time and were seated immediately. We ordered the avocado toast, the big brekky and a hot chocolate. The food came very fast and service was decent. The avocado toast was a good size and had good flavor. The toast was really nice and tasted good quality and was nicely toasted. The big brekky was not as big as I would expect but was decent in terms of size and flavor. the toast also came with the brekky and that was good, and we had substituted halloumi for the hash browns and the halloumi was good overall fast service and good quality food. the avo toast was good in portion size and flavor; the big brekky was not big but good in flavor

    Probably got the wrong thing but I'm pescatarian and their menu is limited. The bowl I got was way…read moretoo "healthy" in that none of the individual components had any unique flair, and there was no sauce to bring anything together except the small bit of hummus that they put under the egg (which is odd bc the texture is inc.. nvm i dont feel like explaining this) egg=perfectly jammy. everything else= wildly underwhelming. too many radishes without something to counter against the tang and raw crisp. curried quinoa would be a good concept for a base if everything else matches. needs a charred scallion sauce, somethiiiiing. potential is there.

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    Banter - Chicken Salad Wrap

    Banter

    4.4(98 reviews)
    2.0 mi•Kips Bay, Midtown East

    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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    Sonnyboy

    4.2(304 reviews)
    1.6 mi•Lower East Side
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    Food was incredible! I got the peach burrata toast and wowwwwwww, easily one of the best things…read moreI've had recently. The combination of flavors was so fresh and balanced, and the portion was actually really good too. We ended up getting a bunch of happy hour drinks and everything was surprisingly affordable, especially for the quality and atmosphere. The whole place had such a fun, relaxed vibe where you can actually hang out and enjoy yourself without feeling rushed. Also huge shoutout to our server Santiago who was seriously amazing the entire time. Super attentive, friendly, and just made the experience even better. Definitely one of those spots I'd come back to again with friends.

    Stopped in on an early weekday evening. I just needed something to eat before meeting a friend…read morenearby. I sat inside at the bar area and the restaurant was empty. They had outdoor seating some people were occupying at the time. I had a glass of wine and the rigatoni. The menu is pretty small, especially if you are a vegan or vegetarian. The rigatoni was good however. My food came out before my glass of wine. Thought it was weird that the bartender was organizing glasses and other back of house things before getting to my glass of wine. I was sitting at the counter so I could see what was going on in the back. Odd way of prioritizing tasks when the restaurant was essentially empty. Prices are average for the area. Service was ok. I see this place is always crowded on weekends but not sure why, it was pretty run of the mill.

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    Little Ruby's East Village - Lamb Ragu

    Little Ruby's East Village

    4.4(580 reviews)
    1.8 mi•East Village
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    Made a reservation here two weeks in advance for brunch on a Sunday…read more The menu covers pretty much anything you would want to have for brunch. The avocado toast came on a hearty slice of bread, adding an egg and side of bacon made it a really filling meal.

    I've been a Bronte Burger fan for over 10 years, ever since I started going to the Soho location,…read moreand the food has always been consistently great. This was my first time dining at the East Village location. The interior design is stylish, and the atmosphere is nice, but the ventilation is a major issue. The range hood is far too weak, and the entire restaurant was filled with smoke from the burger grills, making the dining experience uncomfortable. One issue we had was that my first Bronte Burger was overcooked instead of the medium I ordered. To their credit, the staff replaced it promptly, and the second one was cooked correctly. The biggest disappointment, however, was the tip calculation on the receipt. The suggested 20% tip clearly does not match 20% of the total bill. How is that number being calculated? It feels misleading and makes it seem like customers are being overcharged on the suggested gratuity. That's simply unacceptable and really leaves a bad impression. The food is still excellent, but the ventilation and the questionable tip calculation seriously need to be addressed.

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