08/08/2026
Sunday brunch is a competitive sport around here.
You wake up hungry, somebody says “let’s go somewhere cute,” and suddenly you’re 47 minutes deep into Google wondering if pancakes are worth crossing a cThese are 10 brunch spots worth the drive North of NYC — from Catskills classics and waterfall views to French café plates, ridiculous breakfast sandwiches, farm brunches and the kind of buffet where your first plate will absolutely expose your lack of strategy.
On the list:
Phoenicia Diner Phoenicia Diner 🌲Catskills NY
Cornerstone at the Mill Cornerstone Restaurant
Oui Oui Oui Oui HV
Shadows on the Hudson Shadows On The Hudson
The Roundhouse The Roundhouse
Blooming Hill Farm Blooming Hill Farm
Beacon Daily THE BEACON DAILY
Pamela’s on the Hudson Pamela's On The Hudson
Bread Alone Greg Ansermino
Miss Lucy’s Kitchen Miss Lucy's Kitchen
And yes, I have opinions about what you should order because showing you a beautiful restaurant and then leaving you alone with a six-page brunch menu would be rude.
Save this for your next Sunday.Better yet, send it to the person who always says “I don’t care, you pick” and then rejects your first four suggestions.
🥞 Read the full 10 Brunch Spots Worth the Drive North of NYC guide on HVHappenings.com for the full story, what to order and more brunch spots beyond the carousel.
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