Brunch Behind a Hidden Door in the West Village
Weekend brunch here means poached eggs and berry cheesecake in a walled back garden just off Hudson Street.
🍳 Brunch in the Back Garden
The entrance sets the tone. A plain green door in a red brick wall on Hudson Street opens onto a back garden strung with lights, where potted trees and bistro tables sit under wide umbrellas.
The kitchen stays American and seasonal. Poached eggs arrive over smoked salmon, spinach, and toasted muffins, while a berry cheesecake with a poppy seed crust lands in a pool of red fruit. Inside, a reclaimed wood counter faces an open kitchen lit by candles and low pendants, and the back garden holds only a handful of umbrella tables, the seats regulars angle for. Ratings hold at 4.4 across more than 1,200 visits, and the space suits a slow, unhurried morning.
