Bubby's Reviews

At 17:11 snack time we go to the famous Bubby’s and order a plate of homemade pancakes. The portion was gigantic and believe me just one portion for two people because it is very abundant. Free tap water. Friendly and courteous staff.

Great breakfast!! I would definitely go again and even bought the pancake mis to take home. I had the chicken and pancakes and my BF had the Abe special. Both were great. The line moves pretty quick but recommend go early.

The most delicious pancakes in New York!! Abundant portions and all delicious. Outdoor tables and no queues to enter. Good service. Mandatory stop!

Service was quick, it was after 1:00pm but we still wanted breakfast. I had avocado toast with tomatoes, goat cheese and an egg on top.. and I had to try the macaroni and bacon just because it sounded delicious ( and it was) cooked with a bit of white cheese with chunks of bacon and put in the broiler .. wow Wait staff very attentive. Most everything was $20.00 and up but it filled me up!!

Loved Bubbys. The nicest pancakes I’ve ever had! Really recommend but you need to reserve ahead of time. Friendly staff.

Very very good, very beautiful and very very generous plates, superb atmosphere, it is better to reserve, sometimes a little wait to be seated, we went there several times, the staff very friendly, on the other hand the prices are quite high and the tips too. The 3 pancakes for dessert 1 plate for 2 is more than enough

Found this spot on Instagram and wanted to try whilst visiting. Lives up to the hype so had to come twice! Pancake portion was very generous and good quality!

Found on instagram during the organization of our trip we went to try the famous American pancakes... BUONISSIMI!!! The place very nice and cared for and the staff very kind. If you come to NYC to try absolutely!!

The food was incredible and wait was not too long however the atmosphere needed some work, they played too much Drake and was annoying

Loved our visit! Waited about 20 mins for a table, glad we did. Food was excellent! Loved every bit. Great atmosphere, great food!

The food was amazing and staff were very helpful. The only downside was that the food portions were hugeeee! Would recommend sharing the pancakes between two. Would definitely revisit.

I’m genuinely so disappointed as was really looking forward to our visit! First of all the ambience is awful (started off badly with 2 surly women who I can only presume were hostesses - the most miserable of all was outside manning an iPad/tablet) but mainly due to the fact they’ve packed so many tables in on top of each other and the acoustics are such that the noise just reverberates around the place meaning you can barely hear yourself speak. It is by far the loudest restaurant I’ve ever been in. Then we ordered and our food came in under 3-5 minutes which always worries me - there’s no way every item could’ve been cooked fresh in that time period? I realise they’re churning dishes out but for the prices then I expect my meal to be cooked to order! The filter coffee was awful and bitter - almost tasted stewed so I imagine it’s sat in one large pot for a while! Give this place a miss as there are so many better options in the city!

Love Bubby's! Celebrating our anniversary today, we chose Bubby's based on all the great reviews we've been seeing! SO happy we did! Love this place! It's inviting with a relaxed atmosphere. Staff in attentive and kind. We shared a Mac & cheese, chicken & waffles! Delicious! It tasted like a warm hug on this chilly day! We finished off with a cheesecake & brownie sundae with ice cream!!! We will see you next time!

The four of us all had waffles for breakfast. It was good, really good. But for us too much. We arrived at a Tuesday at 10.30 AM, place was packed. Food was good, decoration nice. Service sufficient. Got the feeling that we as tourists were less welcome, I don't know. Waitress was not rude in any way, but not as positive as I've seen on other days in other places. Down the line: we had a nice brunch. Would recommend it surely.

One of the "healthiest" cuisines in NY, and believe me it's hard to find. The team is friendly and the restaurant is really nice. We ate very well in terms of quantity but above all quality. A real pleasure after so much disappointment. PS: Their lemonade is crazy ;-)

This restaurant is a firm favourite. Delicious classic American breakfast. Fluffy pancakes, crispy chicken and the best biscuits I have ever eaten. You will not be disappointed.

Great spot, lively and good atmosphere. Food was delish, my salmon was THE best I've ever had, it was on a bed of Brussels sprouts. My dining companion had a ribeye steak, which was also delish. Alexa was our server and she was AMAZING, flying around serving tables and making sure everyone had all that they needed. I do wish they would have paper menus tho- hate the QR code ones!

Restaurant with exceptional terrace offering very good breakfasts. The staff is nice and the service fast. The dishes are very good and the pancakes excellent and abundant.

What a nice breakfast. Best breakfast during our city trip in New York. Also a very pleasant place. Make sure to book in advance because it is very busy. Also keep in mind that the portions are very large. This is definitely recommended!

My 3rd time there, I had flight of pancakes. It was absolutely delicious! I highly recommend this place

We mainly came here as my daughter was wanting to use the vintage photo machine - $7 for a strip - which we did and she loved. We had iced tea and pancakes. Both delicious. Especially tasty were the gluten free pancakes - the best I've ever had! It has a lovely lively atmosphere and is very busy and noisy so don't come here if you like quiet dining!

Recommended by a friend, and it was amazing. We sat outside as there was a queue for inside. It was a wet and chilly day, but the outside is totally covered and heated so we were comfortable. The breakfast was great, and massive portions (couldn’t finish it all) the unlimited coffee was good too. Just wish we were staying closer so we could have gone again.

REALLY very good! All! The children ate burger and grilled cheese. The hot chicken burgers are excellent and the lemonades too. We absolutely have to taste the famous cherry tart! Truly exquisite! The tomato basil soup….delectable…

Recommended, we didn't book, if you don't want to wait I recommend booking excellent service, generous portions. I recommend the pancakes, excellent with a quick lunch.

Me and my little family visited on a Sunday morning and were a little disappointed to be honest , the food was average , sons chicken and waffles he struggled with the amount of gristle on the chicken , pancakes I can see why some love them , the tea was really good though and our server was a lovely you chilled out young lady , really good . The bad the 2 girls outside have stinking attitudes and wouldn't have put up been talking to like that at home , shrill and rude and the dopey guy serving coffee not much better. To be fair one of the lady's inside came to my rescue rescue after id asked if I could nip outside and come back in only to be screamed at again by the 2nd outside girl , think I would have enjoyed the food more if my mood hadn't been affected but got a nice vibe if you can make it inside .

Following the hype on TikTok, we decided to try Bubbyy's. I can honestly say this is the one and only time TikTok has let me down. We had a reservation for 11.15 and arrived a few minutes before. The host informed us that the kitchen was currently closed due to an inspection and that we could either rearrange or cancel the booking. Whilst we appreciate that inspections can come without warning, there was no apology. We decided to have a coffee next door and return and hour later... In hindsight we shouldn't have bothered. We returned and were seated, service started off okay and waitress seemed friendly enough but service started to slow down. Pancakes were the higher side of average and very dry and I question whether a dog would have eaten the turkey which came in tjhe TATB sandwich. We left very disappointed and whilst we felt a tip wasnt deserved, appreciate the tipping culture and did infact tip, however not at the full 20% to which our server was most ungrateful for and failed to thank us, say goodbye or even knowledge our existence after that. Im sure others have had a great experience there but for us, there are far better places with customer service.

I had this on my list when visiting from the UK. I was not disappointed, these were the best pancakes I have ever had. It was quite a big portion, so shared with my daughter. I’m not a fan of pancakes, but this has definitely changed my mind. Just wish they had one in the UK.

Great Service, and quick. Food was tasty and the atmosphere was also nice. Plenty’s of TV with different program. Menu offering a good variety …

Excellent discovery of New York cuisine. Very very generous and very tasty portions. The pancakes and fried chicken are excellent. Slightly excessive prices however, but within New York standards. Absolutely worth testing

The service here was excellent - food and drinks came quickly, staff were keen to check-in with us to make sure everything was ok. Would definitely recommend booking ahead of time - we thankfully did - as there was a decent sized queue outside of people waiting to be seated. Although it's worth noting that it didn't take long for this to go down.

On Christmas Eve, years after our first visit, we returned to Bubby's to start the day in style. As always, giant portions, young place, cheerful and at times confusing but this is also the beauty of it. Pancakes as they should be, tall, soft, with toppings in the right quantities. Prices like portions but we are in New York and the absurd becomes normal. I always recommend it

Super cool! Super delicious! The biscuits are off the hook! The ambiance was awsome and the servers were very polite and attentive.

Rude staff. I went this morning , the line was long so I bought a coffee next door in Atelier. The hostess who led us to the table after long wait practically took the coffee out of my hands and said that I had to throw out anything from another business. I can understand a policy like that but not the rudeness in the staff. If clients have to wait long to be seated you should at least respect if someone bought something to drink, or give a chance to finish it up.

Super great restaurant for breakfast but not exactly cheap! It's not exactly cheap, we had 2 coffees, 1 pancake and 1 grits with scrambled eggs and it was $80 including taxes. Otherwise the location is great! It's worth making a reservation. We were there on a weekday at 9am and everything was full.

Limited choices, cold mediocre burger, have to order from your phone with no way to get help from a server cause once they drop your food off they’re done all while order app adds 18% tip for a practically self serve restaurant. Second star is for decent mojito, which i think is to blind you from the bad for cause ya know, a buzz makes everything taste good. I read in another review that there’s great ambience with music etc. I don’t know what they’re talking about all I can hear someone next to me shouting at her phone on FaceTime with someone in another country in another another language. My bill was $85 for a burger, 2 drinks and cherry pie.

Very rude hostess . Asked me to step inside the line when I was barely blocking the sideway. When I said I don’t want to while one person of my party was inside already , she said I will not be seated. I’m not here to beg to sit here. Who is she to control whether I eat here or not. Terrible customer service. Food is good, but service is terrible, and I’d rather pay the chefs more than the terrible hostess. She made the restaurant lose a big party and for that alone she should be fired. Never going there again

. They have amazingly delicious gluten free pancakes! We all loved our food and the service was great. There is a long line and it can be a little noisy

I wanted to check out this famous and praised restaurant. When I arrived there was a long line waiting for a table but I didn't have to wait long. The person in charge to assigned each table to each group of people was very organized and friendly. The interiors was nice and cozy with several decorations on the walls. I went with some friends from Italy, who wanted to try the pancakes and other American food. I ordered the Pancake Flight (a trio of different pancake), some buttermilk biscuits, a fried chicken and a side of bacon. The biscuit were a little small, not very soft, and too hard on the outside, I had better ones. The pancakes were very thick and dense, I thought they would be more soft and airy. The berry topping and the whipped cream was the best. The fried chicken was very good, and not greasy. Unfortunately, this restaurant don't offer any Cappuccino, Latte Macchiato, Espresso or Chai Latte drinks but only hot tea, drip coffee or cocktails. I enjoyed the brunch here, but prices are a little expensive, not sure if I will be back.

Very good Portions a bit exaggerated but we are in the states where everything is big ... everything perfect from service to food ... recommended by a friend in New York ...

Had brunch here after a recommendation from friends. Burger was delicious with the nicest fries ever and the Mac and cheese with bacon is an absolute must . Busy busy smallish restaurant and essential to book although walk ins were not waiting too long it seemed. Service was very quick and professional and friendly . Extensive menu with something for everyone . Thoroughly recommended.

Staff helpful and friendly. Good wine and beer list. This is not a meal my bubby would have made -- they use lard and pork. The meat loaf was generous and wonderful comfort food for a cold day. The chicken pot pie had a nice flaky crust (lard again), with a good mix of chicken and veggies. Dessert was a very chocolatey brownie with vanilla ice cream for one, and a chocolate cookie with chocolate ice cream for the other. Ummmm!

My server kept telling me my food was coming for close to an hour. It never came and I watched others around me get the exact dish I ordered who had ordered after me. Then I watched that server avoid me and leave altogether with no explanation. Never been treated more poorly at a restaurant in my life!! It was hard to believe, it was inexplicable!

Local in the Tribeca area that offers wonderful American cuisine, recommended especially for breakfast. The pancakes were spectacular with huge portions especially the fried chicken pancake. Lovely atmosphere. I recommend booking to avoid the queue.

If you want a Disney-fied experience of Southern diner cooking, this may be the place for you-- it wasn't for me. Overcrowded, extremely noisy, lines shifting to other lines, inattentive and rushed service. Understandable if the food was all it's cracked up to be. It's not. Shrimp & grits bore only a passing resemblance to the real thing: 4 shrimp and hardly any (kinda watery) grits, a whole lot of collards with ham underneath and a multiple slices of some kind of ham-like meat on top. Is that an improvement over genuine shrimp and grits? Sorry, but no. My friends' meals looked similarly bloated and inauthentic. The biscuits were pleasant enough but not a rave. I ordered a "regular" coffee at the end-- for $5, an old and bitter mugful. Save yourself an hour's wait, go to any NYC diner (and there are tons of them still) for fresher coffee and an authentic meal without the hype and attitude.

Very disappointed with the service we received, arrived on 25th November around 8.15 am, we were 1st in the queue and the door person asked how many were looking to be seated, I replied 2 she said it would be around 20 minutes waiting time or we could get a table outside right away, she asked us to queue at the corner of the building and she would come and sort us out, other people that had 4 or more in party were allowed in. She eventually came to where we were asked to stand by this time there were about 10 of us, she then informed us they could not cope with seating at the outside tables and we would have to go to the end of the main queue by which time the queue was right along the street, we questioned her saying we had originally been 1st in the queue, she was not interested, we left and will not be back.

Great, delicious food, what a relief. Tasty vegetables, beautiful meat dishes and delicious fries. Only positive! Nice environment too! Close to the Ghostbusters barracks.

Casual venue in best pancakes in NY. Great stopover for lunch or breakfast Prices in line with the city. Located in a beautiful area

Even though we had to wait 40 minutes to sit, our food was exceptionally delicious. The pancakes were fluffy and tasteful, and the bacon was crispy. The service needs to be more attentive.

We went here for brunch on a Wednesday. We had a table booked but arrived a bit early, getting the table earlier was not a problem, very much appreciated. I do however recommend booking your table before as it was pretty crowded. Both of us had pancakes which were really good. Service was quick. Do keep in mind that the portions are pretty big so really use it for trying different dishes and sharing them.

The most rude and unprofessional hostess staff I’ve encountered in a long time. Very strange people. I’d I wasn’t with clients, I would have left. Don‘t even bother with a reservation, they will make you wait anyway. The food was OK. Much better places in the area.

Bubby’s was one of the best breakfasts of my trip to NYC. The pancakes were soft, tasty and really hearty, while the scrambled eggs with bacon were perfect: creamy and tasty to the right point. American coffee surprisingly good, which is not obvious in New York! The location is fantastic, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere, ideal to start the day on the right foot. Friendly and attentive service, despite the place being full. Highly recommended for those looking for a real American breakfast done well, in an authentic and pleasant environment. We would stay there again any day!

This place is not what you would call big, and I’m really thankful it was not fully packed when we were there since it looks like it might get a bit uncomfortable -especially for wheelchairs. Anyhow… if possible, and for convenience purposes, make a reservation. Overall, our visit to Bubby’s was the friendliest experience we had while visiting NYC. For starter, we arrived like 40 minutes before our appointed time, and they unworriedly let us in; it helped the place was at half capacity. Our waitress was friendly and courteous, and guided us through the Bubby’s experience. The place is completely casual and unpretentious, and though not sure, I’d bet its forte is breakfast. The menu is not extensive but definitely covers the basics: from juices, coffee and pastries to assorted pancakes and eggs. A bit of a letdown were the pancakes, which although beautifully fluffy, lacked some of that buttery, silky touch everyone having pancakes is going for.

Thoroughly enjoyed the whole Bubbys experience. Huevos rancheros was delcious only small gripe was it was not hot, bordering on cold. The avo with eggs I hear was also very good although my wife asked without feta as she's pregnant which they said they'd do but it came with feta. She ate it still and said it was lovely.

Wow! Massive meals at a reasonable price. The waiters were very efficient and orders were taken quickly and served promptly. The pancakes with banana and walnuts- divine! The other half had a chicken sandwich which was also delicious! It’s a must do when in NYC (the Ghostbusters firehouse is also just around the corner as well as the Franklin subway stop)

Real American breakfast, giant pancakes and very good. Both regular and gluten free, very tasty. I could not finish 3 pancakes, standard portion, since they were large and full-bodied.

Large portions, delicious fluffy pancakes, great atmosphere! We ordered the pancake trio and the chicken and pancakes. It was a lot but very tasty! You will be stuffed until dinner!

A famous place cannot fail to know why it is special and it really is with its pancakes, the very rich and varied breakfast, recommended and make a reservation in advance

We went to Bubbys after seeing videos on TikTok of the pancake float. I am not a big pancake fan so opted for the Abraham Lincoln breakfast which was sufficient enough for me. My partner has the pancake float and she loved it

even the lines wd be bearable if the music was turned down. no one can chat without shouting over crap music

Local always very full recommend to go early or late after 2pm. I got a Lincoln pancake. All very good ox eye eggs, bacon and a really tasty made home sausage. In total I spent $24 obviously plus tip starting from 20% Fair price for quality and quantity A really nice place and where you can take both sweet and savory or stop for a Brunch Nice discovery Very friendly staff

We had a great experience at Bubby's for Sunday brunch on my hibby's birthday. My son found it featured on Instagram and we decided to give it a try. We loved the bustling atmosphere, the friendliness and efficiency of the staff, and the generous portions of food. The music and the rustic decor added to the charm of this place. While have to agree with others that the fluffy pancakes are a bit denser than necessary (They should consider tweaking their batter recipe to improve the texture) overall it was a very pleasant dining experience.

A truly sublime American breakfast. We opted for pancakes and eggs with bacon and really were ecstatic. Very good ☺️

We ate very well the food was delicious on the other hand the waitress a was very mean when paying

What a disappointment. We are in one of the two queues (those for outdoor seats/tables). After 20 minutes we moved to the first position, then we had to experience that we somehow did not correspond to the clientele. For during the following 30 minutes, various locals were placed repeatedly (without queuing). What a discriminatory approach by the service personnel. Frustrated, we “cleared the field”. So we cannot recommend this place.

We went for a brunch in the morning. We arrived around 10:15am and there was already a bit of queue. Being a group of 2 however we were happy to sit at the bar and this didn’t affect the experience at all. It made the wait a lot quicker. Although it was busy, the staff were attentive the food arrived in good time at a good temperature and really tasty. They were happy to change the meal as requested due to allergies. I really enjoyed it here and would suggest it’s worth the wait. I think although did not experience this is that if you are a larger group or aren’t willing to sit at the bar there could be abit of a longer wait. It is worth it though I had the pancake flight and it was awesome! Would recommend to friends and family visiting the area!

A must-see address! The dishes are delicious and very generous. The service is fast despite the omnipresent crowd (especially for brunch). The prices didn't surprise me for NY, I was even expecting worse, but it was okay in the end. You absolutely have to book or come well in advance to get a table. In any case, I can only recommend this address.

We had matzoh ball soup, chicken wings, and cocktails. The soup was delicious and full of vegetables, along with two tasty matzoh balls. The cocktails were just what we wanted. Friendly service. The only reason I took off a star is because it was so expensive.

Without a doubt none, the best pancakes among those I have had the chance to taste. We were lucky to show up just before the opening, otherwise we would have found a nice line, but it flows very quickly. The service is so well organized that the dishes arrive minutes after you order them. Council

We heard about Bubby’s prior to going to NYC , so being very close to our hotel in TriBeCa, we decided to book . Alba was our server , friendly , attentive and helpful . The pancakes OMG the Biscuits & Gravy DELICIOUS 😋…. We loved it so much went back the next day. Alba remembered us and once again , couldn’t fault it …… Amazing breakfast’s , I’m sure brunch & evening dinner would have been the same …. Go visit Bubby’s 👍😊

We stopped by the Bubbys at LA GURDA ARPT, NY there were several occasions where folk who didn’t order from restaurant would sit in the dining area however when people of color would sit down they would ask them them leave if not ordering food. I asked the waiter why they made some folk leave but allowed others to sit he said “we can’t make everyone leave. We sat there 45 minutes and they didn’t make one white person leave but asked a couple of black families to leave and directed them to a food ct. I would never patronize this establishment again.

This was a great find on our NYC trip! The food was exceptional. We actually went back again the next day before going home. Pancakes were amazing!

Love this place! The management is efficient and really rapid, everyone is kind and smiling. Good music and very good food! We had pancakes with caramelized banana and red fruits, large portion and top quality. Recommended.

I was there for breakfast, but if you want you can also have lunch/brunch as they serve savory breakfasts (eggs and sausages) and burgers. I got the pancakes. $25 for three pancakes. I think it's enough to say this. In one there was a little cream, in the others fruit such as blackberries and bananas. That's almost $8 a pancake. The pancakes are good and I don't want to come off as cheap, but $8 for a pancake is in no way justifiable. Definitely a very cool place

I can see why this place is so popular. We really enjoyed our American breakfast. Good quality maple syrup. Staff were friendly.

Excellent breakfast and not far from Pier 25. I could spend the whole day here. Excellent breakfast options. Pancakes with bananas and walnuts were absolutely excellent. Outside seating available. Many egg options, including many healthy options. This is the place to go for breakfast.

Loved the food but the bloody mary was awful An onion as a garnish ??? It took up somuch space in a tiny glass and ruined the drink

Great location. Great atmosphere. Great service. Food looks great. Coffee was awful. Pancake topping was awful. Had James Beard pancakes with banana and walnut topping. Bananas were not ripe. Tasted as if they were from a dark green skinned banana. Yuck. Coffee tasted very, very acidic. I love coffee. This wasn’t coffee. Asked for a new pot of coffee. Same awful taste but hotter. Fix the coffee and bananas and you are five stars.

It was worth the 30-minute queue for a table. We both really enjoyed our food, the portions are very generous and everyone’s food around us looked tasty. Service was good. It was a little crowded/loud is my only criticism. The Photo Booth in the basement is a great addition.

Expensive, but worth it. We passed here by chance and we were not disappointed Whatever the dishes, they are huge and delicious. I recommend the detour if you are passing through New York

I was here seen the many videos that came out on tic tok taken from curiosity I came to taste the famous pan cake and I must say I was super satisfied, they were delicious definitely if I go back it will be a stop to be redone. The savoury breakfast my boyfriend took was also good.

Beautiful experience in this place from typical American cuisine. We had hamburgers and plates with bacon eggs and cream cheese and pancakes for dessert. 50 bucks a head including tip but it was worth it! I recommend it

We were on our way to a different restaurant but passed by this famous place and since it was early enough on a Saturday morning we got seated quickly… thus ended the good part of our experience at Bubby’s. The prices are, first of all, outrageous, but maybe the portions are good? Nope. The biscuit (no not biscuitS) in the biscuit and green chili sausage gravy was maybe an inch and a half in diameter and they tried to hide how small the meal was with a large portion of home fries which is basically mostly grilled onion and half soggy potatoes. $24. Not to mention the food was cold like it had been prepared ahead of time and was delivered almost instantly which for once wasn’t a good thing. Will not see us here again.

Interesting , good food and complicated to order as you have to connect the internet of the restaurant to access the menu and make the order

This is by far the best restaurant! From the drinks, entrees and desserts it is super good! It fills up all day so try to get reservations! We were surprised how quickly are food came out to us as the restaurant was packed!

Fantastic brunch! The service was very good and the food was outstanding. The pancakes were fluffy and absolutely delicious! The granola, yogurt and fruit were also excellent. Would highly recommend.

Apparently there are several Bubby’s throughout New York City. We went to the one in LGA airport. A little confusing at first, as you scan the menu, then pick your food. The food itself was great: two eggs, lots of bacon, great piece of sourdough bread, and wonderful fried potatoes. We were not use to NY prices, so there was sticker shock off $62.00 for two breakfast and coffee. The staff was very helpful.

Very good breakfast prepare the eggs well and take you out very quickly, the hot cakes are spectacular, and the service very good and fast

The best breakfast spot in NYC! Amazing pancakes and food, lovely restaurant and friendly staff Recommend booking in advance online! Will absolutely be returning on our next visit to NYC

If you are in New York this is one of those places that is worth visiting. It is located near the Ghostbuster firestation (red metro stop "Franklin ST"). I recommend booking otherwise you risk having to queue a bit. The place is famous for its pancakes, especially the Flight version (one is enough for two), although the savory brunches also seem to be very popular. The desserts are also delicious. We tried the "Peanut butter chocolate" and fell in love with it. Courteous staff attentive to your needs. Not cheap (like all of New York anyway). In any case, the entire menu is present on their website, complete with price list. Highly recommended.

Amazing food, really laid back good vibes and friendly staff. We travelled from the UK and it was on our list of places to go and it didn’t disappoint. Well worth the visit.

Very delicious breakfast place in New York, busy place but worth it to wait. Service is excellent. Very bright and clean place to eat. Great place to have a brunch with girls. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Went to. Bubbys yesterday after looking on the Internet of course to see who does a good breakfast. If you come hear be prepared to wait, at weekends there are no bookings. Inside there is a real buzz and for an old bloke like music is brilliant. The food itself is very good the pancakes are amazing so go wait in line!!

Bubbys is wonderful would definitely return. My daughter and I split a large breakfast meal which was perfect for the two of us. The pancakes, bacon, grits and potatoes were all on point! We’ve added this restaurant on our must do list while we are in NY

We’ve been to Bubby’s a few times in the last 15 years; but I think now that it’s trendy, it’s lost its allure. My husband had the James Beard pancakes that were good but not great. He had found their recipe online over ten years ago and has been making them at home -his are better!! He said the coffee was awful. One of my daughters had the smoked salmon with an everything bagel; there was hardly any cream cheese on it and the bagel was dry and flat. She hardly drank her hot chocolate. The only meal that was very good was mine: grilled cheese and tomato soup-it was actually amazing.

Their selection of pancakes was magical, both more savory pancakes and slightly sweet pancakes. However, for the person who doesn't appreciate pancakes, there are also other dishes on the menu. A breakfast that suits everyone.

A very quaint and welcoming place to eat excellent pancakes. Very crowded; we were lucky to get a seat. The rations are gigantic, to be shared. The coffee is also good. Friendly staff and average prices.

Visiting from UK. We were expecting a huge queue but walked straight in and were seated straight away. It was full in the restaurant and we were very closely to other diners but this was fine. Staff are super efficient and friendly. My husband had a coffee to drink and sausage gravy and biscuits to eat. I had a banoffee pie. The pie was amazing and hubby said his food was good too. Lots of options on the menu. With tip we paid $52

Don't go to Tribeca without having brunch! The whole family enjoyed it. Super friendly staff. Very good mention for the Abe Lincoln Breakfast. The place is very successful, and is therefore very busy, but the wait is quite fast because the service is efficient.

The pancakes was very tasty and fluffy. We took the pancake flight and it was very delicious to try from the different types of pancakes! Loved it! We also took coffee and ice tea, the ice tea was OK.. Location was very nice. I give a minus here because of the service, didn’t like it at all..

We came across Bubby's as we were looking for somewhere to have lunch whilst we we're in the area. We didn't have a reservation so were made to wait outside in the cold for a while before a table became available. We were a party of 2 and the tables were so close together it felt like we were dining with the couples either side of us - very cramped. Food came pretty quickly and was expensive for what it was, it was nothing special. Felt like the staff were trying to get rid of us as quickly as possible, they took our water off the table that we hadn't finished without even asking us! We went to the unisex restrooms downstairs before we left, it was absolutely disgusting and a complete mess, needless to say I didn't bother using them. Considering it is such a popular place and the menu items are pretty expensive you'd at least expect it to be clean. Had I seen the state of the restrooms before I ate I'd of left!

Beautiful experience. What you expect from brunch in NYC! Well presented, good and with a correct price for the quality of food and service.

Nice overall , We had breakfast , the line was long but ended quickly, the food was nice a bit lacking on the seasoning but it was nice. As for the pancakes the were killers (in a good way) Sweet flavorful and so soft . P.s. cool bathroom Photo Booth (but there’s a line )

Great little brunch spot, right by the Ghostbusters Fire Station. Epic pancakes. Can highly recommend the Pancake Flight - 3 pancakes with caramelised banana & walnut, blueberry compote and mixed berry compote and Nutella. Got to be some of the best pancakes in New York! You can even buy your own Bubby’s coffee mug.

Superb place in Tribeca, right next to one of the locations of the movie Ghostbusters (the barracks / base of operations). This restaurant serves truly exceptional American dishes and even the interior decor immediately harks back to what you see in many movies. I got one of their specialties, delicious pancakes accompanied by a maple syrup with bourbon so good that I took out half a container. Plus fried chicken with Mexican hot sauce. I assure you that despite the contract, strange for us, sweet and savory the dish was really exceptional. Probably the best I've eaten on my trip. My wife instead had pancakes, scrambled eggs and bacon (very classic). Then in addition a side dish whose name I do not remember included potatoes, onions and chives. To drink two local beers with a particular flavor and really good. Very kind and super efficient staff is one of the places I will miss the most. But we will definitely return. If you're passing by and hungry, don't hesitate to go there to sample the true American cuisine.

Excellent and ultra-filling brunch (plate of pancakes to share!). Nice typical decor and very good service. Recommended for a typical NY experience

This restaurant which offers very high quality brunches is located in the Tribeca area, we had a very copious and quality breakfast. On the menu, pancakes in three flavors: red fruits/bananas and maple syrup/chocolate. A granola (white cheese and red fruits) All accompanied by squeezed orange juice. Certainly the bill is a little steep (67 euros), the quantity is there and frankly we enjoyed it. A place to recommend to the gourmand.

Great place for breakfast or brunch. Huge pancakes, a plate for two is fine. Cookies and ice cream nothing short of fantastic. Long line, but worth it.

We loved our lunch at Bubby’s. The atmosphere is bustling but service was excellent - make sure to book in advance because it is packed! The menu suited all of our tastes and we left stuffed to the gills and ready to wander around the district walking it off.

Amazing food and great atmosphere , really busy but food is as still quick . The pancakes are amazing but it’s a lot of food !

Had lunch. Ordered the fried chicken w cole slaw and biscuit. By 12 noon, out of biscuits! Substituted french fries. Did not get cole slaw instead 2 small pieces of iceberg lettuce w tangy dressing! Chicken flavorful but definitely not worth the price. why should i tip 15% for self ordering, no refill of soda and poor service? would give zero stars if i could.

Beautiful dinner in the Tribeca Uno area Of the most beautiful neighborhoods, yes New York. The advice is to book otherwise you risk having a long queue especially at lunch. Well frequented especially by young people, the place offers abundant dishes. Its specialty is pancakes which I recommend taking. Very nice

This place is the most over-hyped TikTok craze if I have ever seen one. There is a que at the door at 8am before it even opens. They then pile everyone in and then it becomes a military operation, the staff act like they are members of the secret service making everyone like up against a wall shoulder to shoulder! The staff are amongst some of the rudest people I have ever encountered and seem to enjoy being rude to customers who ask simple questions when there has been 0 communication. God forbid you also go as a couple because if all tables of 2 are full you will wait an hour for a table of 2 to become available whilst there is numerous tables of 3/4/5 available. Would never return!

The sourdough bread was amazing. The potions are big, so I wish we would have split a meal, which would have been great since it was a little pricey as well. Everything we had was amazing!

Went to visit and was not disappointed. Queued outside for it to open and was shown straight to a table. Service was fantastic. Menu excellent. Food was superb. Absolute quality and a must when in NYC

This place is a must visit, there is usually a queue outside but it goes down pretty quickly. The food is unreal, best pancakes I’ve ever tasted. Not dry at all and just how pancakes should be. They had a lot of gluten free options with the pancakes being one of them. We went here for brunch twice on our 5 day trip it was that good. I dream of the pancakes every day, just unmatched. It is very pricey $25 for pancakes but honestly worth every penny. Service is great too!

During a recent visit to Manhattan, our daughter, who has resided in East Village for the past five years, took my wife and I and a friend of hers to Bubby’s Tribeca for a Saturday morning breakfast. Upon our arrival, we were flabbergasted to find that the queue (line) to get into the restaurant was huge and it initially appeared that either our party of four would have to wait a very long time or try to find an alternative location. To all of our surprise, my daughter who is very intuitive, was able to obtain immediately outside table (with heating lamps). My daughter quickly pointed out that the big sign at the start of the line was only for those diners that wanted to wait for a table inside. Only when I went inside to use the restroom; did I come to appreciate the quiet ambience of our outside table location. When I entered the restaurant, you could not hear yourself think!!! It was packed to the hilt with everyone speaking at once and most likely raising their voices to hear each other over the noise. Having the best table for dining, my wife, daughter and her friend were able to enjoy a most rewarding and satisfying breakfast with quiet conversation. The service we had was very prompt; friendly and efficient. Between the four of us; we ordered the Bubby’s breakfast; a pancake flight; a green omelette; some biscuits as well as black drip coffee. The food was very delicious and it was a wonderful dining experience for the four of us and a great start to a Saturday morning. When we did leave; the line of people waiting to get into the restaurant was still very large and I often wondered if any of them knew that they could have gotten a really nice table outside without standing in line.

Amazing! Food and coffee both exceptional. Staff also super friendly - let us know the pancake flight would be enough for 2 rather than us ordering too much. Tip - get there early before opening (8am) and you’ll get a table straight away. 100% recommend

Had to visit this restaurant as the name is the pet name we give each other, stupid I know, but turns out Bubbys is actually a very popular restaurant and we are lucky we didn't wait long for a table. The food is delicious we only really went for a snack but wish we had more or went back. We shared a turkey ruebun and a key lime pie. Also had the refill coffee which is very simple yet delicious. Sat next to a celebrity as well which we didn't notice till we came to leave 😂. Food is so wholesome and delicious, Bubbys is defo going to be one we re-visit when we come back to New York.

We stayed there for brunch on the day of departure. Very good, friendly staff and welcoming place. It is very busy, there are two lines to enter (depending on whether you want to eat indoors or outdoors), but sliding. Prices in the NY norm (which is generally higher).

I enjoyed my food a lot…especially the matzoh ball soup. My friends liked theirs, too. Service was superb. However, the prices have become quite high. All prices have, I realize, but this was the restaurant I felt had the highest prices for the selection and quality of the food.

Visited Bubby’s yesterday for a late lunch and we absolutely loved the food. Husband had a breakfast, I had the avocado toast with fries and our son had the kids southern fried chicken with fries. The food was lovely, I could not get enough of the fries! Also kids portion was huge. We finished with some cherry pie and vanilla ice cream which was heavenly. Will definitely return on our next NYC trip!

Just amazing! The service was top notch, the food was mind blowingly good. It was so good we came back again for lunch later in our holiday. The pancakes were incredible, the Eggs Benedict was delicious, the fried chicken was better than the colonels, and the coffee is perfect. I wouldn’t hesitate to come again next time we’re across the pond 🇺🇸 and would definitely recommend. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hot. Fresh. Delicious!

Bubby's is very popular and gets good reviews. For this reason, it may be busy. We went around 8:30 on a Sunday and were seated immediately. There were fairly long lines other times. Great food. Prices were steep for us but typical for NY.

Visited whilst on a family visit ( 4 people including kids aged 7 & 11) to NYC. Great spot for casual eating with excellent service and nice food.

All of a crazy goodness! Authentic American brunch/lunch with a super good double burger, sublime and plentiful pancakes and as a dessert of sweets very similar to English scones. Friendly and fast service. Very nice and American location in a quiet street of the Tribeca neighborhood. Recommended PS. The we did not accept reservations, in rush hour (between 12.00 and 14.00) outside forms a line that however disposes quite quickly.

The pancakes are amongst the finest in the world. Portions are extremely large and the food is delightfully delicious. The fried chicken and pancakes with maple syrup cannot be missed while their side plate sized choc chip cookies are a firm favorite

Although for a portion of pancakes, a slice of apple pie, a coffee and a juice it cost us a good $51, the worst thing was that a blonde waitress at the time of payment, I tipped $5 and she insisted for a good 2/3 minutes that I should have given a minimum of 25% and that I had been rude for having given a $5 tip (even though it is not obligatory and is not even part of my culture) he insisted so much that it all seemed far-fetched and super embarrassing, I don't recommend it especially for the staff.

I reserved a table for brunch at Bubbys for our trip to NYC and it ended up being our favourite meal of the trip! I had the pancake flight, the pancakes were the best I’ve ever had, fluffy and thick and all three toppings were nice. Better quality toppings than pancakes we had elsewhere in New York. Really friendly relaxed server, with a cool atmosphere. Would definitely return on our next trip to NYC!

Do yourself a favor and order the flight of pancakes! Get the sourdough style - they are thin and chewy and delicious! I loved the dish with the blueberry and mixed berry/Nutella being my favorites.

Too crowded, which is always a good sign for a restaurant but for me, it’s too much of a hassle to eat here. If you’re 27 you won’t mind. Food is good but it’s your typical brunch place like anywhere else in the US. The QR code menu is annoying and you’re packed in like sardines. Also no lunch menu.

Absolutely huge portions! Some reviews say this place is pricey but I think it’s well worth the money. Huge portions of good, high quality food.

Wow what an experience. We visited whilst on holiday in NY following a friends recommendation for breakfast What can i say ? It so good we went twice on our 5 night break!! The setting is perfect, staff so friendly and attentive, nothing was a problem ! Amazing coffee and excellent menu choice - opted for the pancakes on the 1st visit, these were amazing, but could only manage half ! We even brought 2 of the Bubby’s mugs to bring home!

The food was incredible! A good friend recommended the place, which was one of his best recommendations. The place was very nice and the service was excellent. Everything we ordered was incredible and the ambiance was great.

So, I would have rated this restaurant 4 stars based on the food quality alone, but due to an incident with a poorly informed hostess, I deducted one star from my rating. I arrived at opening 8am on a Monday and was behind approximately 6 parties in line. Upon opening everyone filed in to be seated, by-passing the hostess stand. The party in front of me stopped at the stand, so I then did as well. I wanted to sit outside, but was told by the hostess it didn't open until 9am. The person behind me was informed of the same thing. Unfortunately, I don't do indoor dining so I left and ordered take out online. Of course maybe 8 minutes after I left and was waiting outside for my take-out to be ready, I see people being seated outside. This mis-information was extremely aggravating to me, as I would have much preferred to have a nice seated breakfast. They had plenty of outdoor seating. Despite my annoyance with the indoor/outdoor situation, I did enjoy the food that I ordered. The orange juice did indeed taste fresh squeezed. They have 2 styles of pancakes--the fluffier James Beard style or a sour dough style. I got the James Beard style chocolate chip pancakes and they were very flavorful, light and fluffy. I can only imagine they would have been even better had I been able to enjoy them hot out of the kitchen rather than from a box. I would be open to trying the restaurant again, as I had eaten there several years ago as well and also enjoyed my food.

Chaotic… busy and the rudest manager ever. I get it’s busy and you need to maximise profits by filling in a diner to almost no room to move levels but seriously. Jumping people out as quickly as you can after eating in cramped conditions.. well… the manager was unprofessional with many of the clientele as he ushered and hurried them to leave and shouted at people when his staff had given different instructions on seating. Better diners out there that offer a better experience

Very nice place in the southern area of Manhattan, it doesn't look like the classic tourist-catching place and we were actually the only foreigners present. Extremely friendly staff, very good food for the city average. Absolutely recommended

Midweek tends to be quieter, don’t be put off by a little queue as they seat you quickly, especially if you are a smaller party. Staff are friendly and welcoming; never make you feel like you are rushed. The pancakes are fantastic we had the chocolate chip pancakes and they are some of the best pancakes I’ve had. They are very big portions and with the sweetness can be very overwhelming, so I would recommend sharing. Hot chocolate is also delicious. Would definitely recommend stopping off here, you won’t leave disappointed.

Its a cute little place and not a tourist trap however the prices are a bit outrageous. 1 pancake, 2 pieces of bacon and some scrambled egg with cheese is over $30. I really wanted to give this one 5 stars and the food is good but I think its just way over priced for what it is.

The food was high quantity and fresh. The menu was not that extensive. The salad that accompanied the meal were spring greens. The Artisan bread was perfect for me.

For a true American style brunch we recommend this place. If the climate allows it, the expanse is an excellent solution. Wide choice of both sweet and savory dishes. The portions are generous, perfect for sharing!

Good breakfast in this place, a bit ‘of a line to enter but normal in New York. Hearty breakfast, fairly fast and kind service. Great place so a bit noisy inside, but overall a nice experience.

I went to Bubby’s for breakfast, and it didn’t disappoint. I got there for when it opened at 8am, and there was a queue to get in. I had the pancakes with chocolate chips and cream. The pancakes were delicious! Staff were friendly and welcoming.

It is better to book if you want to avoid the queue. Very generous and good pancakes, cold homemade drinks. Friendly and happy place. This is a place not to be missed if you go to New York

Everything is excellent, you can immediately feel the work, the quality and the freshness on our plates. The only drawback is the narrow tables and the passage between the tables. Everything else was perfect, impeccable service and amazing big breakfast.

I have had fried chicken and waffles many times, but Bubby’s was the first place I have been that offered chicken and pancakes. It’s a big plate - three coffee dish-sized pancakes and a wing, leg and thigh of chicken. The chicken skin was nicely fried but the meat was a bit dry. The pancakes were incredible, especially with the Nutella, strawberries and whipped cream. Expensive at $30 and the service was only ok. I would stick with just the pancakes next time.

Trattoria also available outdoors. Saturday is very crowded, we queued. Menu of typical American dishes. We had pancakes. Very good. The plate is very filling with three huge pancakes!

If you like pancakes, Bubby's is truly worth the hype. They even have a pancake flight! I'm a local and I love bringing friends here for brunch when they're visiting. Great cute kitchen table vibe and fun photobooth in the basement.

A bustling spot for breakfast and lunch (dinner too). The food was really good, just not great enough to warrant a 5 star review. But if in the area, definitely worth going and I would go again. The house coffee was very good.

Super helpful and friendly staff. Amazing pancakes & toppings (went for the James Beard with 3 different toppings). Lovely vibe to the place. Could have spent all morning in there but we had somewhere to be. Absolutely stuffed, for the rest of the day.

This place was soooooo good! Family of 4. Went for breakfast, long line out front so we opted to eat outside. It was very cold, but the heaters really helped. Had pancakes, grill cheese and tomato soup, grits and sausage. Everything was perfect. I feel like anything here would be good. Great service as well. Can't wait to visit again.

An excellent breakfast! The thickest lightest pancakes we have ever had. The atmosphere was busy and fun. The service was great.

Second time at Bubbys for breakfast. Food is absolutely delicious, the pancakes are the best! We were seated quickly and our server was friendly and efficient. Only downside is that it's a little pricey. Love the vibe here.

Great food and friendly service provided by Alicia. This is a must try if you’re in NYC. I’d advise on having a reservation.

Restaurant in the heart of Soho. The burger is good but a note of merit goes to the crumble peach pie served with cream, really delicious! Friendly and fast Service.

Food was good but the pancakes where not warm and the syrup was cold. Everything else (eggs grits home fries bacon and chicken) was really good.

Fabulous breakfast in a nice quiet neighbourhood. The pancakes are to die for even if the kids couldn’t quite manage everything and the coffee kept on flowing. Service was excellent, would thoroughly recommend

Excellent breakfast. They were very busy. Had to wait 15 mins to be seated, but once we sat down the service was prompt and had our food within 10 minutes after placing our order. Great atmosphere. Great food.

Good service and food . A classic that cannot be missed if you are in New York City. Classic American food well prepared . Great for brunch.

It's close to full, but there's no oppressive feeling and the customers are healthy and pleasant. There are a lot of girls, so it's reassuring. I am a regular at the Kichijoji store in Tokyo, so I felt like visiting a friend's family home. The pancakes, of course, are nostalgic delicious! I squeezed the toppings to taste the pancake-ness. It was a QR code menu, but the order was manual 😁

We used to come here all the time, and we loved it. Now, it has become an overdone machine. We waited an hour in line only to be ushered to a second line indoors. In total, we were in line longer than our meal because we were unceremoniously rushed with the food and check. The check came, without asking, before being done with our beverages with a preselected tip Toast device shoved in our faces. The women next to us had to return their food as it was undercooked (both the eggs and potatoes), a product of rushing. This place was fabulous but unfortunately has become a has-been for locals and a waste of time and money for tourists. Try Clinton St for better pancakes.

Great spot for pancakes. 3 good sized thick pancakes with a good choice of toppings. Had coffee and tea which was unlimited. The staff were friendly, very helpful. The establishment was clean and tidy. Book in advance.

While waiting for our party to arrive, we were left standing outside in the cold for some time. I requested to speak with the manager, but despite acknowledging my request, the staff at the door initially refused to call him. After some persistence and encountering a rather hostile attitude, the manager eventually came over and offered us a spot to wait by the bar. The food was good, and the venue itself is pleasant, but the greeting and hospitality from the hostess were disappointing and unwelcoming.

Very nice place in the Tribeca area, always crowded! We took the trio of pancakes (a portion for two that we struggled to finish!!) what can I say: I still dream about those pancakes at night... good, soft and with wow toppings! Prices are average in NY, i.e. not cheap.

Amazing food, definitely worth a visit. It does get busy so either book or be prepared to wait for 10/15 mins, we waited both times and it’s not a long wait as they turn covers really quick here. The pancakes were amazing, as were the sandwiches. It is loud and can be slightly cramped depending on where they sit you but it’s still very much worth a visit.

Bustling restaurant in TriBeCa with fast service, delicious views and a side helping of Christmas cheer. Strong recommendation for brunch in a quieter area of New York City.