Tribeca brunch institution serving up classic American comfort food, renowned for its popular pancakes and biscuits, though opinions on value vary.
Bryan Kim reviews Bubby's, a Tribeca staple since 1990, known for its popular brunch and comforting American dishes like pancakes, biscuits, and burgers. It's also an underrated weeknight option.
Bubby's has been a Tribeca staple since 1990, drawing crowds with its popular brunch and comforting American dishes. While many praise its fluffy pancakes, rich home fries, and decadent pies, some find the experience and pricing to be overhyped. Despite varied opinions on the pancakes, the restaurant also serves as a solid weeknight option for casual American fare.
Bubby's is known for its American comfort food, with a strong emphasis on brunch items like pancakes and biscuits. While many customers rave about the pancakes, some find them to be dense or bland, and a few criticize the overall value for the price. The hot chicken sandwich and burgers also receive positive mentions, as do their pies. However, there are also sentiments that the food quality has declined and that it has become a "tourist trap" with overpriced items.
"Customers frequently recommend the pancakes, biscuits, and the hot chicken sandwich. The pies, particularly the banoffee and peanut butter chocolate, are also highly praised."
Customers have mixed feelings about Bubby's, with many praising their classic American comfort food, particularly pancakes and biscuits. However, some find the restaurant overrated and overpriced, with a few experiencing a decline in quality.
Important Note
Some customers find Bubby's to be overpriced and have experienced a decline in food quality. It's also noted that reservations may be difficult to secure for weekend brunch, and some find the atmosphere can be loud or overly commercialized, catering heavily to tourists.
"The user reported that the chicken and pancakes from Bubby's were very good. They also enjoyed the biscuits, which are not commonly available in their home country."
Positive"While acknowledging the pancakes were bad, the commenter praised the home fries as the best they've ever had due to their deep flavor, stating they would return just for them."
Positive"The commenter observes long lines of tourists at Bubby's daily, comparing it to a Cheesecake Factory and expressing a lack of understanding for its popularity."
Neutral"The commenter believes Bubby's remains solid and offers the best traditional American breakfast in NYC, though notes that visiting has become more of a production. They also highlighted the long tenure of the bar manager."
Positive"This comment suggests that airport locations of restaurants, like the one at LaGuardia, often operate independently of the main establishment and are of poor quality."
Negative"The commenter feels that Bubby's has become overly commercialized and caters mainly to tourists."
Negative"The commenter found the pancakes to be very disappointing."
Negative"The commenter was disappointed with the pies from Bubby's, finding the fruit pies bland and the crusts subpar. They noted the peanut butter chocolate pie was the best of the bunch and that all pies were served cold."
Negative"This commenter suggests that Clinton St. Baking Co. offers superior pancakes compared to Bubby's."
Neutral"The commenter, who lives nearby, has had inconsistent experiences with Bubby's pancakes, rating them as solid only 6 out of 10 times, suggesting quality may depend on the chef. They did note the compote was delicious."
Neutral"The commenter states they have never understood the appeal of Bubby's, finding the food to be consistently bland."
Negative"This commenter expresses a long-standing negative opinion of the restaurant, stating it has been consistently poor for decades and expressing surprise at its continued operation."
Negative"The commenter suggests that increased popularity leads to faster food preparation, potentially compromising quality and freshness."
Neutral"The commenter stated that the chicken soup at Bubby's is excellent."
Positive"The commenter felt the pancakes at Bubby's were very poor and joked about feeling like they were being pranked."
Negative"The commenter mentioned that Tyler the Creator was seen eating at Bubby's a few weeks prior."
Neutral"The commenter had a very negative experience at the LaGuardia Bubby's, describing it as the worst breakfast they've had in NYC in over 20 years."
Negative"The commenter fondly remembers a mustard BBQ sauce from Bubby's that had an incredible tang, unmatched even in the South."
Positive"Bubby's is listed as one of the commenter's top picks for breakfast."
Positive"Bubby's is mentioned as a breakfast spot, noted to be closer to Tribeca than Soho, but praised for its food."
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