Bubby's
New York
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A bit overrated in my opinion. The food is tasty, the portions are generous, and you'll definitely leave full, but there's nothing particularly memorable or unique about it. One thing that stood out was how quickly the food arrived. It was almost suspiciously fast, which makes me think much of it is prepared in advance due to the restaurant's popularity. That said, everything came out hot and tasted fresh, so I can't really complain about that. The biggest downside was the service. The staff came across as cold and somewhat condescending, and it often felt like we were bothering them whenever we needed something. To make matters worse, getting the check took an unreasonably long time. We waited, tried to get someone's attention multiple times, and were simply ignored. Eventually, we got up and walked to the register to pay because we just wanted to leave. Overall, the food is good, but the service made the experience much less enjoyable, and I don't think it lives up to the hype.
We had heard a lot about Bubby’s pancakes, so after trying the ones at Golden Diner, we had to check them out. They’re good, but nowhere near the best in the city. We ordered the pancake flight, which includes three James Beard pancakes: caramelized banana with toasted walnuts, blueberry, and Nutella with macerated strawberries and whipped cream. The pancakes themselves are quite good—fluffy and light. However, they didn’t taste as freshly made to order as the ones at Golden Diner, possibly because this is a much larger restaurant. But then again, they weren’t on the same level as Golden Diner in terms of fluffiness. As for the toppings, they were good but not very generous. The whipped cream was fine, but nothing particularly memorable. The pancakes didn’t really absorb the toppings. If you can get a reservation, it’s worth trying, but personally, I would still prefer to wait in line for Golden Diner. Overall, we were slightly disappointed with the experience.
The salad was surprisingly good (just as good as what you’d get at a dedicated salad spot). The turkey sandwich was also good, and I liked that it had onions inside. The staff was super friendly and made us feel really welcome! The peanut butter pie was good. As a huge peanut butter lover, it basically tasted like pure peanut butter in a good way. The pancakes were soft, fluffy, and exactly what you want from a classic pancake. The portions were huge tho! The two of us ordered a sandwich, a salad, and one pancake to share, and we still couldn’t finish the pancake. We added chocolate chips and whipped cream, and adding the chocolate chips was definitely the right call. My favorite pancake flavor was the Nutella, while my friend’s favorite was the banana. We went on Saturday, July 4th and the wait was about 30 minutes, which wasn’t bad considering the holiday. My only wish is that they had an Americano instead of just cold brew!
Great brunch spot and the food is always comforting! It’s usually a less wait if you’re a larger party. We’ve been multiple times now and we’ve waited no more than 5 minutes when we have larger parties of 6 or more. Wait times can get longer if you’re a group of 2 or 3. Their fried chicken is some of the best I’ve had. The pancakes are always fluffy and very filling. I prefer the sourdough pancakes only because they’re thinner and not as heavy. They have great fresh oj as well. The vibe inside is always fun and good energy in the mornings.
Came here for brunch on a busy Saturday morning with the lines out the door but we somehow, some way, ended up being seated pretty quickly as a group of six. This neighborhood staple, American flare, super popular brunch spot is all about cooking scratch made with a very homey feel. Their James Beard pancakes are a must. They’re extra fluffy and filling, so sharing is highly encouraged. Be sure to order their flaky biscuits served with fresh butter and jam, you will thank me later. Also, their little coffee mugs are tbe CUTEST! We also ordered a little something savory and got the huevos rancheros (minus the eggs). Soooo flavorful and delicious! Loved this spot, the energy, the food and the great company we were with =) Also, we sat in the same area as The Devil Wears Prada, like what???
