Brunch in Queens.

The Brother's Cafe

Sunnyside • $

Mexican-American breakfast spot slinging generous portions of chilaquiles, nachos, and bodega classics. The cooks work at lightning speed, barely glancing at tickets.

Rockaway Beach Bakery

Rockaway Beach • $$

Rockaway Beach Bakery feels like a tiny beach town gem that just happens to be steps from the A train. Pastry chef Tracy Obolsky turns out guava and cream cheese danishes, flaky croissants, and a biscuit sandwich that makes for perfect pre-wave fuel. Don't miss the branded cutout of the owner's head hanging above the register: she won it in a Twisted Tea giveaway and it's become part of the charm.

Brothers

Rockaway Park

This boardwalk café serves inventive sandwiches like open-faced kimchi grilled cheese and tropical smoothies that taste like a beach vacation. Think fresh ingredients, house-baked goods, and ocean breezes.

Rivercrest

Astoria • $$

Named for a former Astoria sanitarium, Rivercrest is a sprawling sports bar where craft beer from local makers like KCBC meets comfort food classics. Catch the game on multiple screens, tackle trivia on Wednesdays, or settle in for bottomless brunch on weekends.

The Local Bar & Cafe

LIC • $

This LIC hostel lobby moonlights as one of the neighborhood's most versatile hangouts. Mornings bring laptop-friendly calm with strong drip coffee and matcha; after dark, it transforms into a creative hub hosting live music, comedy, and art shows.

Fresco's Cantina

Astoria • $$

Fresco's Cantina serves modern Mexican food with serious flavor and even better vibes. Come for the Jerk Chicken Tacos and Esquites, stay for the inclusive drag brunches that turn Sundays into a celebration.

Dada

Ridgewood • $

DADA shape-shifts from literary café by day to sultry jazz lounge by night, all in an artist-owned Ridgewood hideaway. Come for the Aleppo-spiced brunch, stay for craft cocktails and live music in the twinkle-lit back garden.

Weekend Brunch

October 24 at 11am (This weekend) +48

Jade Eatery And Lounge · Forest Hills • $29

Weekend brunch here comes with a full bottle of wine for two. $50 gets you an appetizer, savory entrée, and all the wine you need to ease into Sunday afternoon.

Drag Brunch

October 24 at 1pm (This weekend) +63

Kween · Astoria • $$

Named for that iconic expression of queer joy, this intimate Astoria spot pairs drag brunch with craft cocktails like green tea-infused gin and crispy empanadas. Come for the queens, stay for the sweet potato fries and genuinely welcoming vibe.

Weekend Brunch with Peruvian Flair

October 24 at 1pm (This weekend) +17

Kantu Peruvian Cuisine Restaurant · Forest Hills • $$

Start your weekend with Lomito al Jugo, Tamal, or Creamy Aji de Gallina alongside a Pisco Sour or Flamingo Dream—Peruvian breakfast done right in a sleek, art-filled space.

BRUNCH VIBES! HAPPY HOUR FROM 12-4PM - TWO FOR 1 MIMOSAS & BLOODY MARYS + MORE OPTIONS

October 31 at 12pm (Next weekend)

Sanger Hall · Sunnyside • $$

Brunch with a buzz: two-for-one mimosas and Bloody Marys at Sunnyside's favorite hangout. Cozy fireplace, owner's playlist, and zero screens to kill the conversation.