Bronx Brunch, Diner Grits and Guatemalan Chuchitos

4.4 (1,122)

Mon – Thu, 13:00 – 23:00; Fri, 13:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat – Sun, 12:00 – 23:00

1309 Metropolitan Ave

Weekend brunch draws a loyal neighborhood following to this long-standing restaurant and lounge on Metropolitan Avenue, where some regulars have returned for more than a decade. The relaxed American bar-and-grill kitchen earns strong marks, though recent price increases call for a higher budget than before.

4.4 (819)

Mon – Sun, 06:00 – 18:30

1786 Westchester Ave, Bronx, NY 10472

A classic diner setting and a quiet dining room frame breakfast plates of crunchy sausage and eggs over easy, warm buttered corn muffins, creamy grits and bottomless coffee. Doors open early every day. Service is attentive once underway, though the first greeting can take a moment.

4.2 (151)

Mon – Sun, 10:00 – 01:00 (+1)

1770 Westchester Ave

Steps from the St. Lawrence train station, this Guatemalan restaurant, bakery and store serves chuchitos, chicken combos, black beans and shrimp in a tangy, crispy sauce. A counter also handles shipping to Guatemala. Pay with cash or Zelle.

4.2 (301)

Mon – Sat, 05:00 – 22:00; Sun, 06:00 – 20:00

1191 Castle Hill Ave

Classic American breakfast starts as early as 5:00 AM at this old-school diner on Castle Hill Ave, and the menu stretches to burgers and Greek specialties like gyros and souvlaki. Prices stay inexpensive, and Sunday hours run 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.