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    Sonnyboy

    4.2 (298 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Lychee Martini
    Peter D.

    If you don't read the news, you don't live in NYC, or you live in NYC with your head buried in the concrete, you may not be aware that everything has become unconscionably expensive lately. When it comes to eating and drinking out, there's not much we can do about it, except to find good happy hours. Sonnyboy has a great happy hour. We were wandering around on a sticky day, and saw people eating and drinking at tables in the middle of the street, and that was the energy we wanted. We were pleasantly surprised to find a menu with quality $12 cocktails (shoutout to the Watermalone, exactly the thing to imbibe when you're sweaty), and various delicious things for only $11 like a very solid burger (reminiscent of McDonald's in the best way), an even better fried chicken sandwich, and an absolutely gorgeous and incredible burrata peach toast. If peaches are in season, it's exactly what you need in your life. And they were. I already felt obscenely lucky to have an affordable and tasty meal (with cocktails) in the middle of a Manhattan street, but it was also the night before the Pride Parade, and let me tell you, the people watching was spectacular. I wish you all similar happiness in the near future.

    Matcha latte Turmeric latte Espresso
    Clèm B.

    Nice brunch place. No frill but good food and drinks. The service was good but the staff looked a bit too busy. It is pretty small, I recommend to book a table to not wait too long

    Julia T.

    This past Friday, I hosted a birthday dinner at Sonnyboy for a group of 12 and it ended up being the best place I could have chosen for a large party. I had emailed Jatin, the restaurant owner, in advance to organize the large party and he arranged 4 tables next to each other to accommodate the group. That was perfect because we were close enough to all talk, but not trapped at a long table without any ability to get out. Beyond the table, Jatin was incredibly responsive and helpful before the event and was so nice while we were there, making sure we were well taken care of the whole time. Plus he made this paan drink that was absolutely incredible. The service there was excellent in general and everyone was really sweet. As for the food, we ordered all of the small plates to share before people moved on to entrées, and there genuinely wasn't a miss. The Kung Pao cauliflower was my personal favorite. It was crispy, saucy, and that cravable sweet and sour flavor that you get from manchurian. Loved it. The tingly fried chicken lived up to its name: ultra-crispy, juicy, and layered with flavor from the Szechuan pepper, mustard green mayo, and lime that made it feel really bright. I also really loved the shrimp dish and the shishito peppers. I'm gluten free and felt very well taken care of. There were lots of options and the servers and kitchen were really clear with me in terms of cross contamination. Meanwhile, the rest of the group, who are very much not gluten free, could not stop talking about the burrata and fig toast, the marinara meatballs, and several other dishes they ordered. We all left full and happy. I would recommend this to anyone whether you're just getting some friends together or having a larger party. Already thinking about going back here next year. I added some photos, but we were having so much fun that these are a little blurry haha!

    Caroline W.

    Went with a group of friends for brunch and we throughly enjoyed the experience. We had a party of four with a reservation and had nice outdoor seating. The food was great although did not have as much selection of items as I would have liked. However there is still a ton! I got the pancakes and really enjoyed them. They had great flavor and were super fluffy. My friends got other dishes and we all shared a mixture of sweet and savory dishes. Everything I tried from the menu was great overall and would recommend to others.

    Salmon Egg Benedict with add on chicken + Iced matcha latte with oat milk
    Melody M.

    I am not sure about other food but the food I order is really salty (both the salmon and add on chicken). But the pouch eggs are good. The matcha latte is not that great. All I taste is the powder. As for the service, it is really hard for us to get the server's attention. But the location is so nice. The restaurant decoration is pretty and instagrnamly.

    Crispy Chicken Sandwich
    April L.

    Came here for dinner on a Friday and was happily surprised to find out that they had happy hour available on a Friday! (Most places tend to have HH from M-T only) We got the fried chicken sandwich with fries and a Kale Caesar salad with crispy chicken added on. The salad was nice and big and I liked the added chicken as it was still juicy and tender despite being fried. The chicken sandwich was what you would expect, but not in a bad way, just a standard fried chicken sandwich. Weirdly the menu said fries were shoe string fries but they just seemed like normal fries. Service was quick and the atmosphere was nice with dim lighting at nighttime. I would come back for brunch as their menu seemed yummy for brunch.

    Shakshuka
    Asia T.

    Went here for brunch and was told there was a 30 minute wait. As it turns out, we only had to wait for 10. Outdoor seating is literally in the closed street, so we sat indoors at the bar. As stated on the menu, the Cucumber and Watermelon cocktails were very refreshing, but I can't remember the names at the moment. The food menu and restaurant itself is not the biggest, but it's fine because the food we got was on point. Beware: the lemon ricotta pancake is most definitely shareable between multiple people. The berry compote combined with the whipped cream was so good. Shakshuka was excellent (better than the one at Shuka) and the Beef Burger was also good. I think the fries may be seasoned with turmeric? Or annatto? Not sure but they will turn your fingers yellow.

    Cappuccino
    Devon B.

    We had a great experience here. They were able to accommodate our large group by pushing some tables together. The service was quick and everyone we interacted with was so nice. Everyone's drinks were cute and delicious. The food was also great. I loved the gluten free ricotta pancake! Delicious! The gluten free banana bread also rocked!

    Pancakes
    Andrea S.

    I liked how fluffy the golden eggs were but the salad was plain as it did not come with dressing. We also had the pancakes which were very sweet. I made a reservation in advance which i recommend since the place is on the small side.

    Aine V.

    felt a little rushed but it was sunday prime brunch hours. got bfast burrito delish. tiny inside. emma got pancake

    Andrew J.

    As an Aussie of course I had to go check this place out. But I was sad to find out the original owner had actually sold it to someone who is not Australian. Nevertheless, I was able to try the brunch at this quite small restaurant and it was delicious. There's also still a couple Australian items on the menu which is awesome to see (although there is a mistake printed on it. It's "parma" not "parmy" ) I ordered the harrissa egg fold which was phenomenal (but why does it cost extra to add toast?) and an espresso Martini that was probably the best I've had in NYC although that doesn't say much as I'm not from there and you can only order so many.

    Shakshuka
    Lauren S.

    Went for brunch and really enjoyed everything we had. It's a small little place but the service was fast and the food was delicious.

    Cheesecake
    Maggie B.

    This is a small, cozy LES restaurant. I was a few minutes early for my reservation, but they sat me right away. To drink, I had the Poolside cocktail. It was pleasantly spicy with a tropical vibe from the curacao. They have happy hour even on Saturdays and the cocktails were only $12. For my main, I had the kale caesar salad and loved it. I rarely order salads when eating out. However, I wanted something light and was not disappointed. It was quite a large salad with a generous topping of reggiano cheese. The bread crumbs provided deliciously buttery texture and the avocado was an added treat. Every bite was satisfyingly crunchy. My partner got the fried chicken sandwich and enjoyed it, but the accompanying fries were too salty. For dessert, we shared the cheesecake. It was smooth and rich, with a hint of lemon. The back edge of the slice was dry and overbaked, but otherwise, it was a nice end to the meal.

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    The food was decent. The service was decent. Nothing really stood out as impeccable or terrible. It's a solid place to grab a bite.

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    Banter

    Banter

    4.4
    (95 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    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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    Cask

    Cask

    4.1
    (1.6k reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$$

    Wednesday girl dinner is a must try. For $25, you get a martini, salad (Cesar or market), and fries…read more(truffle or regular). I got the market salad with grilled chicken which was very filling and packed with flavor. The grilled chicken was an add on so cost a little bit more than $25 but still an amazing deal. 10/10 recommend!

    Stopped into Cask Bar & Kitchen in Murray Hill for a casual dinner and loved the quirky, cozy vibe;…read moreit kind of feels like having dinner in your grandma's living room (in the best way possible). Think vintage wallpaper, little knick-knacks, and warm lighting. It's got character. I ordered the market salad with mixed greens, honeycrisp apples, goat cheese, candied pecans, and sherry vinaigrette. It was a hearty portion - super fresh and flavorful, and honestly more than I could finish (not a complaint!). I also ordered a Diet Pepsi with grenadine; they don't carry Diet Coke, which I almost docked a point for, but the mix was unexpectedly delicious. Highly recommend it. My date ordered the hanger steak and said it was absolutely amazing. Only hiccup: his first glass of wine he got came out hot... like, microwave-level warm. Fortunately, the server brought a new (cold) one and the rest of the meal was smooth sailing. Service was friendly, the vibe was homey and relaxed, and the food was solid across the board. Would definitely come back, especially for that salad and another round of grenadine magic.

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    Friedman's

    Friedman's

    4.0
    (3.4k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    Had reservations for 2 on a Saturday afternoon and the place was packed. We got there about three…read moreminutes late, but they seated us within 5 minutes in a booth. It was our first time eating at a Friedman's location. It had a nice diner feel to it, with a mix of booths and tables. The brunch menu has a variety of breakfast items, salads, sandwiches and burgers, starters, and entrees (fish tacos, grain bowl, fried chicken). I like that several of the items are naturally gluten free, and some can be made gluten free by request. We decided to go with three breakfast items from the brunch menu: I got the shakshuka, my sister got the Nova Benny, and we got the lemon ricotta pancakes to share. All 3 dishes were great. The shashuka came with grilled ciabatta, perfect for dipping into the sunny side eggs and tomato sauce. My sister loved that the poached eggs and smoked salmon of the Nova Benny came on top of a crispy potato latke. The pancakes were fluffy and the lemon ricotta and lemon zest elevated their flavor. Our server was friendly and attentive, and he asked us if we had any allergies when he took our order. He came by several times to check on us and refill water. I would return to Friedman's when I'm in the Herald Square area, or check out one of their other locations in the city.

    Came on a busy Thursday morning at nine am. Got a decaf iced vanilla latte and a nova Benny and the…read moreMac and cheese. And lemme just say the food came out sooo quick. The Benedict was so delicious. I've never had it on a crispy hash brown type before. It was good and a massive portion. Mac and cheese was alright, though I would probably opt out of it next time. I was so full I totally forgot to drink my latte but the latte was good too. Ambiance was nice clean and very busy.

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    Sarge’s Delicatessen & Diner

    Sarge’s Delicatessen & Diner

    3.9
    (1.7k reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    Of all the food we enjoyed while in New York the pastrami sandwich from Sarge's is by far the…read moreabsolute best. I tell you that this sandwich was heavenly. It literally melted in your mouth. I've never tasted a better sandwich. The coleslaw was sweet perfection. And you can't go wrong with the pickles. You have to get a Dr. Browns soda to go with it. Chef's kiss!!!!!!

    The food is great... chicken noodle soup (or matzah ball), potato salad, pastrami sandwich,…read moreburgers, kasha bow ties, knish, corned beef, pickles, etc. everything is consistently good. It doesn't matter that I have been a loyal customer for over 30 years. I don't understand why the people at the register have zero customer service. They want you to hand over cash or credit card, without any questions or conversation, zero personality or kindness, and sometimes rude. On a recent visit, I wanted to check if their payment policy had changed (they charge a fee for credit cards on top of the bill)... I asked them if they still charge a fee for credit cards and their answer was "there are signs everywhere". While that might be the case, i didn't see the sign... I have vision issues and when I told them (with additional explanation) they didn't proceed to assist me. A couple overheard my exchange and said they have had issues in the past too. To anyone visiting from out of town: From this New Yorker, please know if you experience something similar at Sarge's it is not the norm ... most NYC restaurants, cafes, grab/go, coffee shops, bodegas will treat you kindly, without attitude. The guys behind the counter are amazing... work hard, helpful. Please tip them, if you have the means to do so.

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