Russ and Daughters Cafe

This place is officially one of my top five for best brunch in NYC. It's sad and shocking that I haven't discovered it until recently, or truthfully, have had a strong enough desire to brave the long wait to try it. East Villagers know that this place rocks so you can expect to wait hours for a table on the weekends. Hoping to avoid a long wait and get right to eating, I arrived before 10am and only waited about 20 minutes for a table.

Regardless of the wait, this place is worth it! With a handful of crazy Bloody Marys to choose from, and a tremendous menu to choose from, (including the raw onion, lox, and shot of vodka) anything you choose is a winner. Although, I would highly recommend the Eggs Benny to start!