When it comes to trendy brunch spots with fancy omelets and inventive cocktails Manhattan's got the market cornered. But after a night on the town and an early morning walk of shame, sometimes you want a place that feels like home. For that, there's Penelope. The Murry Hill country kitchen serves up specials just like mom used to make--only better.

Buttermilk waffles are covered in seasonal fruit, French toast is drenched in hazelnut spread and farm fresh eggs come any way you want. Rustic wooden tables are perfect for tucking into a copy of the Sunday paper, and mismatched mugs for the strong house brew lend a warm touch to a meal that can sometimes be a pretentious scene elsewhere. If you can't eat in your own kitchen, Penelope is the next best thing.

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We love the West Village brunch spot Deborah for a few reasons--not the least of which is its friendly staff. We're used to the typical actors and actresses who pepper Manhattan's morning weekend scene--the ones that rarely crack a smile and too often serve up a hefty portion of attitude instead of that tasty side of crispy bacon. (Maybe it's because they were out until sun-up the night before?)

Deborah's staff is attentive without being overbearing, and the restaurant's laundry list of offerings, from syrupy sweet challah French toast to spicy eggs rancheros, makes it the perfect stop for when you can't decide on an answer to the eternal brunch question: savory or sweet?
 

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· Best Brunches in New York [Jaunted]
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