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My Favorite Healthy(ish) NYC Brunch Spots

May 1, 2018 By Melanie No Comments

favorite nyc brunch spots

As someone who has called NYC home for the past 3 years, I can totally attest that there are few things New Yorkers love more than brunch. Actually, that’s not true. I’m pretty sure New Yorkers love “talking” about how much they love brunch in New York just as much as the brunch itself. At first I honestly did not understand the obsession. Maybe it’s because brunch in my tiny hometown consisted of a few greasy breakfast items at the local diner… or the Sunrise Sampler at Cracker Barrel. In other words, it was pretty slim pickings.  

NYC on the other hand has so many brunch spots it’s downright impossible to keep track. There are new ones opening up every. single. day. And with such a wide range of choices, just picking a place can become overwhelming! Luckily, with the plethora of options it’s been easy to find a few super healthy (and some sort of healthy) brunch spots that have become my go-to and that I figured I’d share with all of you since it’s one of the questions I’m often asked. I also have a few boozy brunch favorites as well, but I’ll save that list for another time. ๐Ÿ˜‰ 

Oh — and if you missed my favorite coffee shop roundup back in November, be sure to go check that out! 

The Butcher’s Daughter

the butchers daughter

The Vibe:

Exposed white brick walls, cheery yellow seats and lots and lots of greenery make this a wellness blogger’s paradise. Everything is Instagrammable, all the food is plant-based (100% vegetarian with mostly vegan and gluten-free options), and bonus, there are cocktails if you want to go for a boozy treat. 

What To Order: 

If you’re in the mood for savory, the Huevos Locos are SO good. You can’t go wrong with two eggs on a turmeric spiced rice, mixed with black beans, crispy corn and red bell peppers, topped with avocado. If you’re in the mood for something sweet I really enjoyed their take on organic muesli. It’s basically like a warm cereal topped with berries, bananas and steamed almond milk. 

Little Choc Apothecary 

little choc apothecary

The Vibe:

This is by far the CUTEST little brunch eatery in Williamsburg. Head up to the 2nd floor and take a seat at one of the small wood tables near the window, next to their huge tea wall. I also love that it’s pretty quiet (or at least it was every time I’ve been) which makes it perfect for tea, crepes and conversation. 

What To Order: 

As NYC’s very first fully vegan creperie you HAVE to order a crepe. I’m a huge fan of the “Garden of Eaten” — a crepe filled with apple, avocado, kale, mint-basil pesto and lemon juice. Top it with cashew cheese and you’ve got the most delightful savory crepe you’ve ever had. 

Bluestone Lane

bluestone lane nyc

The Vibe:

(DUMBO) Huge open space with marble tables, flamingo wallpaper, and lots of greenery — Bluestone Lane is probably my absolute favorite healthy cafe in the city. They have multiple locations and tbh, the one in West Village has a larger brunch menu, but I’m partial to the one in Dumbo because A) less crowds B) bigger space C) free WIFI.  

What To Order: 

I can’t not order the Breakfast Bowl every time I go. It’s become somewhat of a ritual at this point, especially because I do brunch at Bluestone Lane way too often. If sauteed kale, tomatoes, feta cheese, avocado and a poached egg atop a bed of quinoa sounds good to you, then this place is right up your alley. 

Honeybrains 

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The Vibe:

Bright, yellow colored walls and counter-service makes this a no frills kind of brunch spot that you can’t help but feel happy in. During the warmer months they have a lovely outdoor seating area with yellow chairs and black umbrellas.  They’re also conveniently located right down the road from Yoga Vida NOHO, making them the perfect destination for post yoga sesh brunch. 

What To Order:

I’m a big fan of their power oatmeal, a combination of tri-colored quinoa, steel-cut oatmeal, coconut milk and raw wildflower honey.  Load it up with mixed berries, peanut butter and Belgian dark chocolate for a seriously decadent meal that tastes like dessert but will keep you full until dinner. You also can’t go to Honeybrains without ordering one of their nut & honey lattes (with a bee on top of course). 

 

There are seriously so many more awesome brunch spots that I love and it’s impossible to list them all. You definitely can’t go wrong with the four above but if you’re craving some more options, check out Westville, Jack’s Wife Freda,  and Egg Shop. 

Happy brunchin’ friends! 

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I hope youโ€™re all taking some time for yourself this weekend and I look forward to seeing some of you on your mat. ๐Ÿ˜˜ #MelDoesYoga #MyYogaLife

Are you team sweet or savory? ๐ŸŒ ๐Ÿ… Personally
Are you team sweet or savory? ๐ŸŒ ๐Ÿ… Personally I always have a hard time choosing, but when theyโ€™re both made with delicious ingredients, Iโ€™m all about having both. #WasaPartner
 
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When your green smoothie matches your decor ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿฅ‘๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ’ฏ. Swipe for the recipe!! 
โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €
Iโ€™m def putting this โ€œglowing goddessโ€ smoothie on repeat over here because it tastes like a tropical dream and is super hydrating. โœจ๐Ÿ’—
โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €
Spending so much time at home can be a little exhausting but Iโ€™ve been trying to take this time to freshen up the decor, reorganize some things and get rid of clutter thatโ€™s been piling up. 
โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €
Cheerful colors, fresh flowers ๐ŸŒธ and a tidy space always fill me with positive and creative energy. Anyone else feel the same? ๐Ÿฅฐ  #HealthyAtHome #GreenSmoothie
PSA! @yesto just released their BRAND NEW #yesto A PSA! @yesto just released their BRAND NEW #yesto Avocado Collection ๐Ÿฅ‘ and it's their FIRST fragrance-free line!! (Perfect for anyone with sensitive skin) ๐ŸŽ‰Swipe through to take a peek at some of the products you can get your hands on! 
โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €
Everything is formulated with avocado oil and hyaluronic acid, which makes it perfect for the winter months when your skin needs a bit more moisture. ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿฅฐ
โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €
I previously mentioned how I like to swap my products seasonally, and let me tell you, there is nothing better than a good cream cleanser in the winter! โ„๏ธ I've been loving how gentle and nourishing this one is and have been following it up with the eye cream every night before bed. 
โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €
I linked the full cruelty-free and 95% natural collection in my stories so be sure to check it out! ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿฅ‘ #yestoambassador @target
Back on that bougie bath game. ๐Ÿ› Whatโ€™s one t Back on that bougie bath game. ๐Ÿ› Whatโ€™s one thing youโ€™re doing to treat yourself this weekend? ๐Ÿ’— #SelfCareSunday
{#ad} Letโ€™s share Positive Affirmations! โœจ๐Ÿ’— {#ad} Letโ€™s share Positive Affirmations! โœจ๐Ÿ’— Do you have a favorite mantra that you like to repeat to yourself? If youโ€™re in need of more, I listed โ€œ10 Positive Affirmations for Stress Reliefโ€ on my latest blog post in partnership with @nordstrom and @shopstyle. 
โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €
I love to incorporate these short phrases into my mindfulness meditation, especially on days when Iโ€™m feeling overwhelmed. ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ If youโ€™re new to meditating I shared a few tips on how to create a safe space in your home for your practice and linked these super cozy athleisure pieces from Zella that are perfect for yoga and meditation. ๐Ÿ’• 
โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €
This set is so soft and I love how the bottoms resemble a mix between joggers and leggings. (Bonus: they have pockets!). Head to the link in my bio to see more! โค๏ธ #Nordstrom
INSTAGRAM VS. REALITY {swipe ๐Ÿ‘ˆ๐Ÿผ for a laugh} INSTAGRAM VS. REALITY {swipe ๐Ÿ‘ˆ๐Ÿผ for a laugh}. Bay and I went to the William Vale rooftop โ€œGliceโ€ rink yesterday evening to celebrate ๐ŸŽŠ . 
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Sadly I should have read the reviews because it was impossible to skate on!! ๐Ÿ˜‚ Itโ€™s made with a synthetic ice that really just doesnโ€™t work... prob would have been better as a roller skating rink. 
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I think we hobbled around for about 15 min before leaving and going downstairs to Westlight for some dinner. 
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Luckily we had quite a few laughs over the whole thing and watched the most beautiful sunset over the city ๐ŸŒ‡ . Still a great way to end what was such a wonderful and historic day. โค๏ธ #IGvsReality
Cozy snowy morning vibes. โ„๏ธ Today feels like Cozy snowy morning vibes. โ„๏ธ Today feels like the start of new beginnings and Iโ€™m here for it. ๐Ÿ’• How are you feeling today, loves? #MelsMeals
Traded sweatpants for sushi ๐Ÿฃ on last nightโ€™s Traded sweatpants for sushi ๐Ÿฃ on last nightโ€™s date night venture at @sushilab.nyc. Itโ€™s no surprise that winter + Covid have made going out a rare occasion for Bay and I. 
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It does make moments like this, when you find an outdoor dining spot thatโ€™s so warm you can take your coat off, such a special treat. We savored every second of it. โค๏ธ 
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If youโ€™re in NYC here are a few other warm and cozy outdoor dining spots that weโ€™ve tried or have made reservations for: 
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โœจ @scarpettarestaurants
โœจ @boucherienyc
โœจ @thenomadhotel rooftop 
โœจ @lafayette380
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And two accounts that have amazing recommendations are @covid.date.spots and @nycdatenite. ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ’ฏ
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Out of curiosity have you all been dining out? Or are you eating most of your meals at home? ๐Ÿก #SushiNight
๐ŸŒฑ5 HOUSEPLANTS FOR BEGINNERS ๐ŸŒฑ Which one is ๐ŸŒฑ5 HOUSEPLANTS FOR BEGINNERS ๐ŸŒฑ Which one is your favorite? 
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You all know how much I love my plants and I really do believe they are a great way to cultivate more positive energy in your space. ๐Ÿก 
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If youโ€™re looking to add some houseplants to your collection but arenโ€™t sure where to start, here are some of my personal favs!!
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๐ŸŒฑ ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ฌ: vining plant that will visibly wilt when it needs to be watered. I water mine once a week 
๐ŸŒฑ ๐’๐ง๐š๐ค๐ž ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ญ: technically a succulent so itโ€™s super low maintenance. I only water mine once every 3-4 weeks
๐ŸŒฑ ๐‰๐š๐๐ž ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ญ: another succulent that loves bright light and requires little maintenance 
๐ŸŒฑ ๐‘๐ฎ๐›๐›๐ž๐ซ ๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐ž ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ญ: needs medium to bright indirect light and you can water once every 2 weeks 
๐ŸŒฑ ๐™๐ณ ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ญ: the toughest plant ever and will survive anything lol mine is in low indirect light and I water it once every 3 weeks 
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I busted out my watercolors for this little illustration and it just makes me so happy. ๐ŸŽจ I love being able to share these with you all and I hope you enjoy seeing my more artistic side. ๐ŸŒฑ #plantillustration
Give me all the delicious plant-based snacks and a Give me all the delicious plant-based snacks and a large glass of water after a workout and Iโ€™m one happy gal! ๐Ÿ… ๐Ÿฅ• Lately, Iโ€™ve been reaching for these Air Dried Veggies + Nuts by @dirtkitchensnacks and I think you all would LOVE them too. ๐ŸŽ‰
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They are crisp, crunchy, and taste so good. This one is the Carrot + Zucchini + Roasted Peanuts pack and itโ€™s seasoned with spicy chili lime seasoning! ๐ŸŒถ USE CODE: MEL20 FOR A DISCOUNT.๐Ÿฅ•๐Ÿฅ’
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Bay and I are already planning to reorder the Variety Packs (linked in my story) because theyโ€™re one of those snacks that we both love and are beginning to become a staple in our house. ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป Who else loves snacking on veggies? #DigInWithDKS #Sponsored
Hey friends! Tell me โ€” where in this big beautif Hey friends! Tell me โ€” where in this big beautiful world do you live right now? ๐ŸŒŽ 
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I had one of those โ€œwow social media is really coolโ€ moments while messaging with a lovely gal from Singapore and another girl who grew up near my hometown in Florida today. ๐Ÿ 
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I know IG can be a bit overwhelming at times but Iโ€™m so thankful for how easily it can connect so many of us from around the world! 
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And since so many people have moved during this pandemic, Iโ€™m also curious as to where everyone ended up. ๐Ÿ—บ 
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Canโ€™t wait to hear from you all โค๏ธ๐Ÿฅฐ. Thanks for being in my small corner of the internet! #NYCblogger
Finding little moments of peace after a very tragi Finding little moments of peace after a very tragic and heavy week. ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธโœจ I had planned to share about my โ€œ๐๐ž๐ฐ ๐˜๐ž๐š๐ซ, ๐๐ž๐ฐ ๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌโ€ ๐ฏ๐ข๐ซ๐ญ๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ ๐š ๐œ๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ in the spirit of kicking 2021 off on a positive note โ€” but now Iโ€™m using it as a way to create space for healing and self care. 
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YOGA CLASS INFO:
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โœจ What: 45 min Open Level Vinyasa Flow
โœจ When: Sun, Jan 17th at 12pm EST
โœจ Ticket donation is $5
โœจ LINK IN BIO TO SIGN UP 
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๐€๐‹๐‹ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐Ÿ๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐›๐ž ๐๐จ๐ง๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐Œ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ฅ ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š, a non profit organization dedicated to help those living with mental illness and to promote the mental wellbeing of all. ๐Ÿ’– 
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I hope youโ€™re all taking some time for yourself this weekend and I look forward to seeing some of you on your mat. ๐Ÿ˜˜ #MelDoesYoga #MyYogaLife
Are you team sweet or savory? ๐ŸŒ ๐Ÿ… Personally Are you team sweet or savory? ๐ŸŒ ๐Ÿ… Personally I always have a hard time choosing, but when theyโ€™re both made with delicious ingredients, Iโ€™m all about having both. #WasaPartner
 
One of my favorite ways to create these simple snack stacks is with @wasausa Multigrain Crispbreads. ๐Ÿ™Œ  They are made with wholesome grains like oats and barley, have 0 grams of Trans Fat, no palm oil and are Carbon Neutral from field to shelf, making them a great choice for you and the planet! ๐ŸŒŽ  Definitely the perfect pantry staple to kick off the new year. 
 
Swipe ๐Ÿ‘ˆ to see how these snacks came together. The left has crunchy PB butter, bananas, honey and chia seeds while the right has mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar and basil. 
 
What healthy toppings do you think you would add to these? ๐Ÿ˜‹  #NewYearNewSnack #SnackWasa #SimplyWasa
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