Fluffy pancakes & classic brunch fare. A must-try for breakfast lovers, w/ decadent blueberry options & rich maple butter. Worth the wait!
This beloved Lower East Side establishment has been a go-to for American comfort food, especially brunch, for years. It's renowned for its fluffy pancakes, often served with warm maple butter or various fruit compotes. While it's a popular spot, many find the food, particularly the pancakes and Eggs Benedict, to be worth the potential wait.
The restaurant is best known for its American-style breakfast and brunch, with a particular emphasis on its widely acclaimed pancakes. Popular variations include blueberry pancakes, chocolate chip pancakes, and pancakes with various compotes and maple butter. Other praised items include Eggs Benedict (especially the Salmon Benedict on Potato Pancakes) and crispy potato pancakes. Some diners have noted that the quality might have declined recently, and one commenter found the pancake stack too rich.
"The blueberry pancakes, often served with warm maple butter, are highly recommended and considered a signature dish. Other popular choices include the Salmon Benedict on Potato Pancakes and crispy potato pancakes."
Customers consistently praise the fluffy pancakes and classic American brunch dishes, considering them worth the often-long wait times. While the food is highly regarded, some reviews indicate a recent decline in overall quality.
Important Note
The restaurant is known for long wait times, particularly on weekends. Some diners have noted a recent perceived decline in food quality.
"Clinton Street Baking is ranked as the commenter's #1 choice for pancakes. Lexington Candy Shop is their #2 choice."
Positive"Clinton St. is listed as a frequently visited restaurant."
Positive"Clinton Street Baking Company is suggested as a last meal option in NYC."
Positive"This user mentioned that Community Food and Juice is run by the same couple who created Clinton St. Baking Co., and that their pancakes are superb and identical."
Positive"This user expressed that none of the recommended places, including Clinton St. Baking Company, were better than IHOP."
Negative"Clinton St. Baking Company is suggested as a place to get chocolate chip pancakes."
Positive"This commenter disagrees with the hype around Clinton St. Baking Company's pancakes, finding them average with good blueberry compote. They suggest Thai Diner and Golden Diner for better pancakes."
Negative"This long-time patron of Clinton St. Baking Company states they will only wait a maximum of 15 minutes for a table, implying a preference for avoiding long waits."
Neutral"This commenter states that Clinton St. Baking Company has great food, specifically mentioning their pancakes, huevos rancheros, and egg breakfast as being good options."
Positive"This commenter believes Clinton St. Baking Company has some of the best pancakes in the city but advises against waiting in a long line for them."
Positive"This user recommended Clinton St. Baking Company as a classic NYC brunch spot, ideal for those wanting to order both sweet and savory dishes."
Positive"This user had good experiences with service, food, and drinks at Clinton St. Baking Company for both weekday breakfast and Saturday early dinner, easily getting tables and finding everything tasty."
Positive"This user listed Clinton St. Baking Company as a recommendation for a post-colonoscopy meal."
Positive"This user expressed interest in returning to Clinton St. Baking Company for old times' sake, after it was mentioned as still being great."
Positive"This user confirmed that Clinton St. Baking Company is still great but advised that there might be a wait depending on the time of visit."
Positive"This user recommended Clinton St. Baking Company & Restaurant as a place to get waffles."
Positive"This user wished the original poster a happy birthday and recommended Clinton St. Baking Company for its yummy pancakes."
Positive"Clinton St Baking was described as serving their favorite pancakes of the week, specifically the chocolate chip and blueberry flavors, which were split and served with eggs and hash."
Positive"Clinton Street Baking Company is recommended for breakfast, suggesting it's a better weekday option than Breakfast by Salt's Cure."
Positive"Clinton St. Bakery was mentioned as a recommendation in a list of restaurants."
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