(718) 302-5151
135 N 5th St
Brooklyn,
NY
11211
40.716889
-73.959203
Neighborhood: Greenpoint
What People Are Saying About Egg
The Editor
Karen Hudes
Citysearch
Once but a morning timeshare with deceased hot dog joint Sparky's, Egg (while still breakfast-centric) now serves three meals per day. Inside Williamsburg diners are treated with farm-fresh eats, paper tablecloths and crayons and country tunes. Prices are a couple bucks less than neighboring brunch places, pleasing early-waking parents with kids, as well as singles who get to loaf until noon. The restuarant has its own farm, Oak Hill, located 2 1/2 hours north of Brooklyn, meaning that everything from its hearty egg dishes to its vegetables are guaranteed fresh and organic. The homemade…
08/23/09
Biscuits and Gravy Brunch excellent!
by shert at Citysearch
Went here for Sunday brunch. Was about an hour wait for 2 people at noon/one, which is pretty standard. Coming from the midwest, I am constantly searching for good Biscuits and Gravy and I have finally found my mecca! Biscuits and Gravy was meaty and spicy and just the way I love it. The eggs and chorizo was another treat offered here for Sunday Brunch. The wait and even the commute out of the city are well worth it!
- Pros: location, scene, food
06/02/09
waiting for more than an hour doesn't make it the best brunc
by CSMobileUser at Citysearch
egg may have made it to the front page of New York mag but there is no justifying the slow wait and poor service
05/16/09
Cute place, tasty food.
by msdecember at Citysearch
After spending a picture perfect day shopping in Williamsburg (one of my new fave places), a friend and I headed into Egg (after looking for Sparky's) based upon the menu and the prices. From beginning to end, it was a very pleasant experience. We were tended to immediately.. she ordered the french press coffee that she loved (was a little disappointed that there were no free refills--guess cuz it wasn't the run of the mill coffee). I ordered the mimosa which I was expecting in the normal small flute and was pleasantly surprised that it was in a wine (almost goblet) sized glass. Great extra was when they brought out the boiled peanuts which I loved from my trips down South. Yummy! We ordered the pate for a starter which was tasty. My friend ordered the french toast which was a bit overdone for her taste but she said was really good. I ordered the country ham, biscuit, fig jelly entree which was good but a bit salty with the cheese and the ham.. was looking for more of a real sweet/salty and the sweet wasn't really there. It was still good. The grits.. not a fan of the grits. I like mine creamy and this was far from creamy. Maggie the waitress was one of the best that I've had. She was a great touch to a good place that I will definitely return to.
- Pros: Maggie the waitress, complimentary boiled peanuts, prices
- Cons: Some items overcooked.
The Details on Egg
Know Before You Go:
The eggs are farmed free-range, bacon and sausage come from local Dines Farms, and the brioche is baked at Amy's Bread. Options of veggie sausage and soy milk are also on the menu.
The Extras:
Along with coloring on the tables, jars of candies like Chuckles, Pop Rocks and Fun Dip at the counter appeal to retro grown-ups and scampering kids.
When to Go:
The restaurant changes over to Sparky's at noon.
The Extras:
The breakfast menu is available all day.
Know Before You Go:
Reservations are only taken for dinner.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Cash
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Breakfast, Brunch
General Info:
Open 7 Days
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