This place is fabulous! It's on an ideal cross section with so many places, but this spot and its expansive patio are definitely the highlight. The entire staff is so friendly, and our server Sinead was incredible!! She was so friendly, gave great recommendations, and was quick in her feet. I had the avocado toast which had fresh ingredients, was tasty and filling. My friend had the potato hash and she devoured it. The cocktails are amazing, strong, and very instagrammable. Will be back! Thanks Sinead! read more

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I'm so on the fence about this place. In advance, the food was good. I mean besides one of my sausages being raw. Went with four other people, and every dish was tasty, you even got the soft scrambled right, the food wasn't seasoned, but after waiting 15 minutes to get salt and pepper, it was fine. The service was really bad, never checked on us, took over 30minutes just to order. We had to explain to the server what chili flakes were. The main discussion at brunch, which was hilarious. The booths are just weird, me and my girlfriends are the smallest people, we couldn't fit on the booth seats. They are so awkwardly small, and uncomfortable, no one fits in these booths. It was so comedic. The food was great, chef! Totally down to give it a try again, my main hesitation is the service. Next time I go , I'll bring a real plant for them, because all the plastic is tacky. read more

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Rounded up to 4 stars The room is comfortable and attractive. The cocktails do not taste as good as you might think when you read the menu. The Smash Burger was tasty. The service was slow, an additional server would be helpful. read more

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I enjoyed my shrimp and grits. My friend wasn't a fan of his dish, but maybe picked wrong. Staff were lovely! read more

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Food: We stopped in here for their daily food special, which happened to be $8 for two tacos on Tuesdays. Their tacos were surprisingly delicious for a place that doesn't specialize in them. I had very low expectations for their tacos, but I would definitely order them again. You can choose two beef and/ or chicken tacos for $8. They also have two shrimp and or short rib tacos for $11. We tried all four and they were all very good, especially the chicken and short rib. I would highly recommend their tacos. Service: Service was great. Our server was very friendly and welcoming. Considering she was so busy, she still came back to check on us and clear our empty dishes throughout the meal. Ambiance: The ambiance in this place is nice. It's well-lit and not too noisy. They had a lot of holiday and Christmas decor as well as holiday music playing when we were there. They have tables for small and larger groups as well as a sofa, coffee table, and chairs around it for a larger group. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant! read more

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Food was horrible drinks are good though. Have to go searching for your waiter. Would 10/10 not recommend this restaurant. I don't even know what kind of food this is read more

We had the most tasteless and amateurish meal in a long time. We think the regular chef was out and they played rock-paper-scissors to decide who would cook. The place was pretty empty and it took a very long time for the food arrive. read more

At first glance, The Laurels could've been a great experience--cute ambiance, diverse menu, mocktail options and ability to make last minute reservation for a large group on trivia night (Wednesday 8 pm). But our experience was soured by this restaurant's $20 per person minimum spend rule. One waitress explained that to me at the beginning that this was recommended, but we didn't have to. Then another waitress told us an hour later that we had to on average hit this requirement. At the end, she slapped an extra $50 table upcharge on our receipt. Never in my life have I heard of a minimum spend at a restaurant/bar on a casual trivia night. Sure if it's a party-sized group on a busy night that will take up several tables and require a ton of service, but this was not that. Luckily we were able to convince her to take it off since we had pretty much ordered an item per person, and this expectation isn't customary for all other restaurants/bars I've been to for trivia. Also, one toilet didn't flush; the other one flushed weakly (and couldn't handle any subsequent flushing). My friends rated the food that was ordered--Truffle and Mushroom Flatbread, The Laurel's Burger--6.5/10. So it's passable, but not great. read more

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The staff was really nice. Our waiter was attentive and offered suggestions. I had the spinach and artichoke dip, it's not bad but I've had better. Definitely missing some salt. I also had the short rib poutine which was pretty good. I would order it again, the short rib was a bit too salty for my liking but the mix with the fries helped. I also had two mocktails, which I would definitely order again. The spritz and the blueberry drink, 10/10. Made me forget I wasn't drinking alcohol. read more

There was live music and it added to the quaint regal feel of this place. The ambiance overall was vibrant, but not overly noisy, it got busier as the time got later. I loved the look of the bar and the overall decor and harmonizing colors. As it gets warmer, there's outdoor seating- which is great.. Ample table seating with a decent sized bar. Service was timely and attentive. This 4 sides for $45 is a kicker. Nicely plated and super delicious. I'd recommend a stop in, as I'll also be back! read more

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This is such a great casual option in the EV, perfect for big groups before going out. It's a pub vibe as the owners are Irish! Definitely feel like a cozy local spot. The food is high-quality AND they have bottomless brunch with an electrolyte option?! I need to come back for that! read more

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Food looked better than it tasted but had fun sitting outside and playing trivia on a Wednesday. Wouldn't not recommend.... read more

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I found this place through the app "Pulsd" where 2 people get 1 entree each and bottomless drinks for $39! I believe you can also find the same deal on Groupon. Reservations were easy to make by dming their instagram or through Resy. It wasn't pretty crowded on Saturday noon so we got to sit where we like. The inside of the restaurant was cute and had ample seating. I went with their eggs benedict and potatoes and thought it was great! I liked how they didn't drown it in hollandaise sauce similar to what other places do. The spicy sriracha hollandaise wasn't too spicy and added a kick of flavor. Although I do with the portions were a little bigger, even by adding a bit more potatoes. The bottomless mimosas were strong to me! After 4 drinks I started feeling "happy." With the pulsd deal I believe you can either choose between mimosas, peach bellinis, and bloody marys. Service was attentive and made sure our glasses were kept full. Bonus: they have super clean restrooms and theres also a nice park 1 block down in case you need to recover lol read more

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I don't like leaving bad reviews but this place was not good. 3 of us came in on a Wednesday at noon we were basically the only people in there. Service was slow. We had to send back the burger because we ordered it well done but it came rare. The bao buns were so soggy i couldn't even pick them up. It was gross. Would not go back. read more

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Food was not great. Had chicken sandwich. Chicken was tough and fries seemed like they just came out of a frozen bag. Seemed more like a cute Irish bar with Gaelic football in the background. Waitress was friendly. I don't know. Maybe we just ordered wrong. read more

We came to this comfy Irish pub /bar on a weekend for the brunch and it did not disappoint. The veggie frittata was delicious and the chimichuri sauce was very tasty. The burger came with a side of french fries and was deliciously cooked to perfection. The staff worked very hard to fulfill the needs of every table and at some points he was speed walking to get food and drinks to individuals quickly. read more

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Always have a great time here. Service, food and drinks never disappoint! Lively vibe at night - casual comfort during the day.

First off the food was great, I'll start off with that. We ordered the Thai wings and truffle fries. The fries were a bit overcooked. But the flavor was great. It's also super cute and decorated for the holidays, so that was a nice touch. We arrived as walk ins on a Saturday early evening, say about 5:30ish, the server checked in with us was friendly and gave us second to check out the menu. The next person, who I presume to be the host told us there was a 4 top table available but they'd need it by 7:45. Which was odd, considering the place was not packed at all. There were plenty of seats open. It gave off irritated vibes, which in turn didn't exactly make us feel welcomed. The drinks were also good. They had some great non alcoholic options as well. By the end of our meal, another maybe server or wait staff came to our table before we could even get our coats on and started to spray down and wipe the table. All that to say, as a first time customer, we won't be returning. I can understand if you're anticipating a busy evening, but wasn't a very welcoming atmosphere besides our server who checked in on us periodically. We finished around 6:15. Why mention you need a table almost 3 hours from when you get someone seated? It was just odd. read more

Always a good time! Great craft beer choices and their burgers are wonderful, make sure you go there hungry, lol Service is friendly and prompt! We especially like to visit on a Sunday (early evening) when they have live traditional Irish music. Always puts us in a great mood read more

Really enjoyed a casual Sunday brunch here. The burger was good, cooked exactly medium rare, and had a good amount of bacon. Fries were fresh and tasty. Short rib hash was really good! Service was friendly and quick read more

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The food was bussin and the mimosa was made with the perfect balance (3/4 Prosecco, 1/4 juice). The service was great; walked in and our table was wobbly but fixed it expeditiously and checked in on constantly. The ambiance was decent; really nice place for talking amongst yourself because the music isn't too loud but it's a very open and calm environment despite the amount of liquor being consumed! read more

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Overall rating: 4.2 Okay spot in union square / ev. I went to watch the Super Bowl and it was a chill spot. I got the spinach and artichoke dip and it was not good. It was very healthy and there was little cheese I was hoping to veg out but alas I mostly just ate spinach. My friends got the fries and said they were good. I'm not sure if I would come here again, but it looks like it's popular for brunch. Seems like a better place for 20s than 30s, but that's just my opinion. read more

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We hosted a large private party last Saturday and we had an excellent time! The ambiance was incredible and the music was great! The owner, Kevin, was extremely helpful and made sure the event was smooth and exceeded our expectations. The food and drinks were tast. I recommend the Happy Wifey, Spicey Lifey. Will certainly be back soon! read more

Went to this spot for a work happy hour. The reservation process was extremely easy and the owner was so accommodating since most people were coming from work, we were going to not arrive all together at the same time and they were willing to adjust. The food and drinks were good! Happy hour pricing was honestly great! there were 6 of us total and got multiple drinks and the bill was quite reasonable. The place itself was small but the decor and ambiance were nice. They also had trivia night during the time we were there which was fun! Our group ended up winning first place and got a $75 gift card for our next visit. read more

I really want to put a 3.5 but they don't have that option. Groupon is what got me going here for bottomless brunch on Saturday afternoon. I got the brisket hash and we ordered our drinks which the option was mimosas or Bellinis. The hash was good and filling I'll give them that. As far as the drinks go they was weak, kind of expected that since it was bottomless more juice than anything. Our server was ok could've been a bit more friendly or bubbly but I guess that's New Yorkers for you. Glad they didn't do an auto grad and we just had to pay taxes on the Groupon. Overall it was alright just need a bit more improvements in some areas. read more

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We visited this local East Village place for Sunday brunch, nice menu options , friendly service. Casual but comfortable atmosphere. read more

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The owner, Kevin, and his team were absolutely incredible. I honestly can't say enough good things about The Laurels. I hosted my birthday party here with about 20 guests in the side room, and it was perfect. Every guest had a drink in hand all night, the food got amazing feedback, and the staff were super friendly. Kevin was incredibly responsive to all my emails during the planning process and jumped on any calls when asked. As someone who plans multiple events throughout the year, they made the whole process completely seamless. Whether you're planning a private event or just stopping by for drinks and food, I 100% recommend The Laurels! read more

I had one drink, a prosecco, not enough to go on. The owner was annoyed when I asked him for the WiFi code, and the bartender, when I told him I was a Yelp reviewer kept pumping me for a review. I looked up the cook online, and he didn't seem impressive but the bartender told me they're transitioning from a raw bar that was popular when it was the previous place, and I hope they go more sustainable in other ways. read more

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The indoor part of the restaurant was full, so the staff set us up in the greenhouse area of the restaurant. It was so beautiful in there and great for people watching. The food was so good - I am vegetarian and gluten free and they were very accommodating. Service was wonderful. Excited to come again and get another frittata! read more

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I came here after finding it on pulsd. Actually celebrated my birthday during bottomless brunch - 10/10. Service was friendly! I thought Kevin hated me at first because of all the questions I was asking, but he was a sweetheart and super accommodating! Food was delish! They were out of kale (the Caesar was super popular), so they accommodated my boyfriend with spinach and it did not disappoint! We also had the French toast, burger, and steak and eggs. It was WARM in there, but ambiance was hip, young, and super chill. Loved it and would go back! read more

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Absolutely love this place. Have already popped in for drinks which are creative and delicious. Most recently came in for brunch, it's such a fun atmosphere and the playlist is on point. Everyone is super friendly and on top of their game. Especially the eye candy JJ behind the bar! We had the steak & eggs and the burger. Both were phenomenal! The steak tender, the burger juicy and the fries so crisp. I cannot wait to come back and try the rest of the menu. I also saw they got TVs, looking forward to football on Sundays! read more

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I stopped into The Laurels at the wrong time of the day. The all day menu does not go into effect until 3pm. I ordered a grilled Chicken sandwich with a side of Fries. The bread was very fresh, but the Chicken less so. The sauce overpowered everything. I will return and try the Steak Sandwich. read more

Used a Pulsd voucher for a boozy brunch here and 10/10 would come back!! The food was great quality, super delicious and decent portions. The best part is that the drinks actually both tasted good AND had a good amount of alcohol (not like some boozy brunch places where they water them down immensely). Our waitress was lovely, super friendly and quick with our refills which we really appreciated. The restaurant itself has beautiful and lively decor, it's great for a date or group brunches!! read more

I love this place! I come here more than any other restaurant in New York. It gives me such a homey feeling and has the nicest and most welcoming staff of any other bar/restaurant in the city. I love every item on the menu and they switch up the items every season. This place is perfect for every occasion and I could not recommend it more! read more

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After living decades in the neighborhood, I have seen this location have many different names. Currently, it's a friendly pub run by some Irish lads, with thoroughly decent food and a nice pint of Guinness. I wish them well. read more

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The place is good for a quick bite. The chicken sandwich was delicious. The sauce was flavorful and chicken super juicy. The service was fast and friendly. Use the pulsd app for great food deals. read more

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I am in love with this place. From what I've noticed they change their menu seasonally and I've loved everything I've tried. Cocktails are so gorgeous, but more than that I really appreciate the staff and their friendliness. They are always helpful and accommodating and I always feel taken care of. read more

I hate to say it but the food was disgusting. My boyfriend had the short rib bao buns which were fine, but our tuna tartare was eaten out of pure hunger than enjoyment. It was bland, inadequately seasoned, and disappointing. There was absolutely not enough crunch to balance out the sliminess of the avocado and supermarket-quality tuna. It was swimming in a moat of the thinnest ponzu sauce I've ever seen in my life that sank to the bottom of the plate. flatbread took 1 hour to come to the table, at which point we just took it to go. I tried a slice and tossed the rest of it in the trash. The bread itself was thin, flimsy, and gummy. Cocktails were unbalanced. Mojito was okay. The bar area is cutely decorated but the music selection is off putting (what sounds like royalty free electronic pop music). Staff was nice, but i will not return read more

The only reason they are getting 2 stars it's because the place was the least clean restaurant I've been in a while but food and service was fine . The outside area had napkins and trash all over the floor, two of our menus had sticky residue all over and the bathroom looked like it had not been cleaned all day like had hair and sticky floors everywhere. Food was fine and service was also attentive but I was uncomfortable sitting at that outside area the ambiance/cleanliness was overall neglected. read more

Live down the street, always an amazing time at Laurels. Food, wait staff, trivia, everything. Recommend for a nice dinner, brunch, or even some Football on Sunday! read more