Things to do in NYC this weekend
A weekend in Manhattan has three different shapes: a slow brunch, an afternoon out and a night that runs late. Use Find Your Vibe™ for each one and you'll have the whole weekend sorted.
Our picks
Weekend brunch in Manhattan runs from French brasseries and Riviera-style cafes to Australian brekkie spots and old-school diners. The picks cover pancake houses, an Israeli-leaning cafe, a hotel dining room with themed rooms, and neighborhood places from the West Village to Morningside Heights and East Harlem.
- Sarabeth's Greenwich Village
American · Greenwich Village
Expect a bustling room at brunch, buttermilk pancakes that regulars remember, and a well-made goat cheese omelet.
- Sonnyboy
Australian · Lower East Side
Australian weekend brekkie in a bright room: ricotta hotcakes, burrata fig toast and good coffee.
- Clement
American · Midtown
Weekend brunch inside The Peninsula across three themed rooms, where reviewers call the French toast the standout.
- Bubby's
Brunch · Tribeca
Comfort-food classic where diners rave about light, fluffy pancakes and crispy, juicy fried chicken in a warm, lively room.
- Jack's Wife Freda
Mediterranean · West Village
All-day brunch with a South African Israeli Jewish grandmother streak, rooted in a family immigrant love story.
- ZAZA
Brunch · Financial District
Daytime diner for eggs Benedict, waffles and milkshakes, with NYC artwork inside and golden wings out front for photos.
- Alison
American · East Harlem
East Harlem favorite for brunch, mixing oysters and burgers with creative salads that reviewers praise for their dressings.
- B Cup Cafe & Eatery
Bakery · Alphabet City
Longtime East Village café for shakshuka, challah French toast and a Jerusalem bagel piled with lox.
- Nice Matin
French · Upper West Side
Provence-inspired dining room serving breakfast daily, with socca crêpes and Tuna Niçoise on a menu that runs morning to night.
- The Grey Dog - Chelsea
American · Meatpacking District
Casual new American spot that welcomes walk-ins, known for its signature Grey Dog Breakfast plate.
- French Roast
Bakery · Upper West Side
A slice of Paris on Broadway, pairing classic French flavors with a rich hand-poured cappuccino for an unhurried daytime meal.
- Le Monde
French · Morningside Heights
Neighborhood brasserie with a Loire Valley lean, offering house-made crêpes and baked flatbreads alongside escargot and a noted wine list.
Saturday and Sunday brunch
Brunch is the busiest meal of the week in Manhattan, and the good places fill early. Choose brunch when Find Your Vibe™ asks when you're going, and say how many of you are coming, since a table for two is easier to find than one for six. If you want to eat outside, choose Outdoor vibes. Then go early: the best brunch spots have a line by late morning.
Afternoons out
The afternoon is when the weekend opens up. Choose afternoon, then pick activities or entertainment for museums, shows and things to do, or casual for coffee and a long sit. Outdoors brings in rooftops and open-air spots when it's warm. If you want a calmer afternoon after a big Friday, choose quiet and intimate for the energy and Find Your Vibe™ favors calmer rooms.
Saturday night
For the night, pick evening or late night, then drinks, food or both. Packed and buzzing suits a night out with friends; somewhere in between is easier for conversation. Set a budget so the bill doesn't decide how the night ends. Add the places you like to a plan, and open it on moodap.com to keep the whole weekend in one place.
Questions people ask
- What is there to do in NYC this weekend?
- Plenty, which is the problem. Use Find Your Vibe™ once for each part of the weekend, brunch, the afternoon and the night, and you'll get a short list for each.
- Where can I get brunch in Manhattan?
- Choose brunch in Find Your Vibe™ and pick your neighborhood. You get brunch places that fit your group size and budget.
- Can I plan the whole weekend at once?
- Yes. Add places to your plan as you go, then open the plan on moodap.com to arrange it by day and save it.
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