What are the best brunch restaurants?

Some of the best brunch restaurants on Long Island include Toast Coffee + Kitchen, Hatch in Huntington, Thomas’s Ham & Eggery in Carle Place, Maureen’s Kitchen in Smithtown, Bayberry in Islip, Prime in Huntington, Louie’s in Port Washington, The LakeHouse in Bay Shore, and The Halyard near Greenport. Long Island offers everything from traditional breakfast restaurants and all-day brunch cafés to cocktail-focused Sunday brunches and waterfront dining.

For more choices, use our Long Island Brunch Restaurants Guide to explore brunch destinations throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties and find a restaurant that fits the type of meal, location, and atmosphere you are looking for.

In Short

For creative casual brunch, Toast Coffee + Kitchen and Hatch are strong choices. Thomas’s Ham & Eggery and Maureen’s Kitchen are better suited to diners looking for traditional breakfast favorites, while restaurants such as Prime, The LakeHouse, Louie’s, and The Halyard combine brunch with a more upscale or waterfront setting. Browse the complete Long Island brunch directory for additional options.

What Are the Best Brunch Restaurants on Long Island?

The best brunch restaurant depends on what you want from the meal. Some diners are looking for pancakes, French toast, eggs Benedict, omelets, breakfast sandwiches, specialty coffee, and a relaxed neighborhood atmosphere. Others want cocktails, live music, waterfront scenery, table service, or a longer meal suitable for a birthday, anniversary, shower, or holiday gathering.

Long Island has brunch restaurants across both Nassau County and Suffolk County, from western communities and busy downtown districts to waterfront destinations on the North Shore, South Shore, and East End.

Choosing a Brunch Restaurant

Casual breakfast and brunch: Restaurants specializing in breakfast are usually the better choice for pancakes, waffles, French toast, omelets, breakfast skillets, coffee, and an informal meal with family or friends.

Contemporary brunch: Modern brunch restaurants often combine traditional breakfast dishes with creative Benedicts, chicken and waffles, breakfast burritos, specialty coffees, cocktails, sandwiches, and lunch selections.

Waterfront brunch: Long Island’s harbors, bays, rivers, and coastline provide numerous opportunities to combine brunch with water views, outdoor dining, cocktails, and a more leisurely weekend experience.

Special-occasion brunch: Upscale restaurants may offer limited Saturday or Sunday brunch menus featuring table service, seafood, cocktails, live entertainment, seasonal dishes, or special holiday menus.

Visit the interactive Brunch Restaurants on Long Island guide to explore more places and compare options across the Island.

Breakfast Restaurants Versus Weekend Brunch

Long Island brunch destinations generally fall into two broad groups. Breakfast-focused restaurants serve morning and early-afternoon dishes on most operating days, making them useful for diners who want eggs, pancakes, French toast, or coffee without waiting for the weekend.

Other restaurants offer brunch only during selected weekend hours. These meals are more likely to emphasize cocktails, table service, waterfront scenery, entertainment, or a menu created specifically for Saturday or Sunday service.

Where to Find Brunch on Long Island

Popular brunch destinations can be found throughout Long Island, including Huntington, Port Washington, Smithtown, Islip, Bay Shore, Patchogue, and Greenport. The North Fork and other East End communities can also be particularly appealing when brunch is part of a larger weekend or day trip.

Tips for Planning Brunch

Weekend brunch is often busiest from late morning through early afternoon. Reservations are useful when available, particularly for waterfront restaurants, larger groups, holiday meals, and special occasions. Breakfast-focused restaurants that do not accept reservations may instead operate an in-person or online waitlist.

Brunch menus and schedules can change, especially at restaurants that offer brunch only seasonally or on selected weekends. Check current hours, menus, reservation policies, parking, outdoor seating, entertainment schedules, and pricing before making a special trip.

Find Brunch Restaurants Near You

Instead of limiting your search to a short list of recommendations, browse the Long Island Brunch Restaurants Guide. The directory is designed to make it easier to discover brunch options across Long Island and choose between casual breakfast spots, modern brunch restaurants, waterfront dining, and special-occasion destinations.

You can also browse the broader Long Island Restaurants Guide or explore the Long Island Waterfront Restaurants Guide if the setting is an important part of your meal.

Question	Quick Answer
Where can I find brunch restaurants?	Browse the Long Island Brunch Restaurants Guide
Common brunch styles	Traditional breakfast, contemporary brunch, waterfront brunch, and special-occasion dining
Popular brunch foods	Pancakes, French toast, eggs Benedict, omelets, breakfast sandwiches, waffles, and brunch cocktails
Where are brunch restaurants located?	Throughout Nassau County, Suffolk County, the North Shore, South Shore, and East End
Looking for waterfront dining?	Explore Long Island Waterfront Restaurants

Whether you want pancakes and coffee at a casual breakfast restaurant, cocktails with friends, or a leisurely meal overlooking the water, Long Island offers brunch experiences for nearly every occasion. Start with the Long Island Brunch Restaurants Guide to explore the available choices and find a brunch destination that fits your plans.