Best brunch lower east side
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cafe medi
Mediterranean seafood in hip space
107 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002
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dirty french
Classic French bistro fare
The Ludlow hotel, 180 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002
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fat radish
Trendy eatery serving modern British fare
17 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002
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Pig & Khao
Small modern restaurant with southeast Asian menu
68 Clinton St, New York, NY 10002
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Shopsin's
Tiny storefront with 100's of food options. The menu is eclectic, with mostly American fare
120 Essex St, New York, NY 10002
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Sweet Chick
Atmosphere is casual; southern & soul food
178 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002
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Clinton St Baking Company
Classic American diner food
4 Clinton St, New York, NY 10002
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Dudley's
Chic all-day cafe
85 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002
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Freeman's
Iconic "alley way" restaurant with mainly American fare
Freeman Alley, New York, NY 10002
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Russ & Daughter's Cafe
Restaurant version of the longtime LES appetizing shop
127 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002
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speedy romeo
Wood-fired pizza & grilled plates
63 Clinton St, New York, NY 10002
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Dimes
Eclectic, health-conscious Californian-style fare
49 Canal St, New York, NY 10002
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El Rey
Small LES coffee shop serving wide array of American & Mediterranean
100 Stanton St, New York, NY 10002
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lucky bee
Colorful space with Southeast Asian food
252 Broome St, New York, NY 10002
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sauce
Southern Italian restaurant with rustic dishes
78 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002
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stanton social
Eclectic gourmet small plates
99 Stanton St, New York, NY 10002