PrintSo I hear raves about Prune's brunch-what's best on the menu?
What do you like to order? What's the best time to go? I know that place is pint sized--any good alternatives beside Clinton St. Baking?
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9 Comments:
I really liked the egg sandwich and the burger, which has a little bit of lamb mixed in with the beef. I think they're on both the lunch and the brunch menu. I don't know when the best time is to go. On the Lower East Side I would try Inotecca. I don't know how many brunchy items they have. They have a great porchetta sandwich, though.
Ed Levine at 5:22PM on 02/08/07
Prune's giant pear pancake is the best I've ever had. I highly recommend that.
Adam Roberts at 5:43PM on 02/08/07
I live a few doors from Clihton St Bakery, and I just don't understand the fuss. Very average food, long wait, and a loud, obnoxious clientele. I wouldn't considerate it any kind of alternative to Prune, which serves an outstanding brunch in a pleasing atmosphere. The brunch plate that includes spreads and wursts is terrific.
Barbara Hanson at 5:44PM on 02/08/07
Clinton, of course. Sorry.
Barbara Hanson at 5:46PM on 02/08/07
Ah, Prune. Best for small people. During your meal, try not to dwell on how you're ever going to juke and jab your way to the restroom when the meal's over. A dish there not to get at brunch? The smoked fish platter, because it's exactly what it sounds like, and probably not why you went there in the first place.
Sandro at 6:03PM on 02/08/07
dutch oven pancakes are good if you're in the mood for sweet.
Lucia at 6:34PM on 02/08/07
I live a few doors from Clihton St Bakery, and I just don't understand the fuss. Very average food, long wait, and a loud, obnoxious clientele.
Word. Across the street and down a few doors is Frankie's, their brunch selection is smaller but infinitely more delicious, and usually no lines for brunch. (Dinner is another story entirely.)
Lia Bulaong at 6:45PM on 02/08/07
I don't know if you can really compare Clinton St with Prune aside from popularity and location. (The nearest thing I can think of is Five Points for upscale although less eccentric or 9th Street Market for classic, homey brunch.)
Prune is way quirkier, Clinton St is trying to be homey without being pretentious. I like both but for different reasons. For both places, the best time to go is about 9:45am to get in line before they start seating at 10:00am. Maybe 9:30am for Clinton St.
At Prune, I love the deep-fried Monte Cristo, the Dutch pancake (one big pancake), the eggs en cocotte for something lighter, and the oysters and sausages (although pricey). Don't miss the merveilles or the "Prune" juice. The eggs benedict are merely 'meh' as are the hash browns. Also, Sandro, there's a bathroom downstairs that may be more convenient. :)
For Clinton St. Baking Company, I just can't tear myself away from the blueberry pancakes with maple butter or the biscuit sandwich with egg, bacon, and tomato jam.
kathryn at 1:06AM on 02/09/07
thanks very much for all the suggestions. i too love clinton street's egg biscuit sandwich--they make a mean bloody mary too. thanks for the suggestion on frankie's--hit that up when i can't get into clinton--i'm a big fan of their meatball panini--good stuff thanks!
Lexie at 10:45AM on 02/09/07