Four Chinatown and Lower East Side Spots for Brunch and Sweets

4.4 (1,456)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 10:30 – 20:30; Fri – Sat, 10:30 – 22:30

106 Mott St Frnt P

Cream art lattes and fluffy bingsoo headline this minimalist Mott Street dessert cafe, with custom waffles, craft coffee and taro lattes on the menu. Try the strawberry matcha bingsoo or the earl grey pudding. Seating is ample, service is fast, and K-pop fan events pop up here.

4.5 (351)

Mon – Sun, 07:00 – 19:00

230 Grand Street

Fresh, affordable buns and flaky egg tarts draw regulars to this throwback Grand Street bakery. The Portuguese egg tarts stand out for their pastry, alongside lightly sweet cakes, cookies and savory pork floss. Everything is baked daily, and the tarts often sell out first.

4.2 (717)

Mon – Fri, 08:00 – 23:00; Sat, 09:00 – 23:00; Sun, 09:00 – 22:00

49 Canal St

Health-conscious Californian plates and creative brunch bowls come out of this bright, blond-wood room on Canal Street. Expect pairings such as warm kale and couscous salad with lime-miso-tahini dressing, or black sesame toast made without refined sugar. Outdoor tables are available.

4.7 (746)

Mon – Sun, 09:00 – 20:00

78 Orchard St

A vegan deli counter on Orchard Street, known for loaded breakfast croissants, buffalo wraps and tofu sticks with vegan ranch. Sweet options include chocolate croissants and chocolate-vanilla swirl soft serve, and shelves carry Rebel cheese, pretzel challah and babka. Seating is limited.