The breakfast club

Alice’s Tea Cup

Photo by Bill Bettencourt
Styling: Lynda M. Johnson for Style Source Media LLC; Hair/makeup: Rita Madison for Perrella Management NYC; Food stylist: Suzette Zaminski for Mark Edward, Inc.; Models (left): Ashley Saltzman/Abrams Artists Agency; (right): Olivia Archer/Abrams Artists Agency. On Ashley: Pura Vida Lavender cardigan worn over Dino e Lucia’s silk and chiffon pleated slip dress layered over Rooster’s glitter dress; Socks by Trimfit; Shoes: Mod 8 suede Mary Janes; on Olivia: Jottum’s velvet long coat with ribbon trim and brass buttons worn over Imp Originals white ruffled blouse and Tocca’s Skirt; Tights by Trimfit; Shoes: TTY leather mary janes with flower appliqués

What kid doesn’t love brunch? It has eggies, waffles, pancakes, biscuits...and nary a vegetable to be seen. Sure, the ritual meal is popular in other cities, but not like it is in NYC, where venturing out en famille is akin to a weekend religious service. This is your once-a-week chance to treat your kids to the messy, greasy goodies you can’t be bothered to prepare at home, and a time to schmooze with friends, neighbors, maybe even your elusive, hardworking spouse. So make it count. We’ve sussed out the city’s top spots for a sweet treat or a savory brunch, sure-bet tables for those who hate waiting in line, and a best-of roundup that covers dim sum, Mexican breakfasts and more. Read on. We hope you’re hungry.

In this issue:

• The breakfast club
• Sugar shock: Back in the day, a bowl of Franken Berry made your morning. Here’s where to indulge your kid’s more sophisticated sweet tooth.
• Egg hunt: Pizza for breakfast? Woo-hoo! Wean your kids off pancakes at these five savory spots.
• High noon: Waiting lists, long lines: Fuhgeddaboudit. Here are your best bets for a speedy midday nosh.
• Top of the morning: Sometimes only the best will do. Like when you’re hauling three littles ones and all their attendant gear—it better be worth it, right? Here are our Lucky Seven: superior brunch experiences for diners big and small.