Stopped in for a casual brunch. Service was prompt and friendly. The biscuit was my favorite. Very fluffy and butter. The rest of the meal was standard brunch fare
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
K. M.
This was such a great find! My sister and I were just walking and the French onion burger on their menu caught my eye. When we sat and really looked at the menu, everything sounded amazing, and we had gotten there just before brunch ended. Our server Paulina was the absolute sweetest and she was able to provide her recommendation along with great conversation and superb service. We started with the biscuits which were so perfectly hearty and buttery with the perfect crust. The drinks were also very well made! The French onion burger was so so good and I got compliments on the food by strangers walking by who saw the delicious gooey gruyere and smelled the fragrant caramelized onions on the perfectly cooked burger. My sister got the seafood trio pasta which she said tasted like the ocean came to life. I even got their Mac and cheese to go, and snook a bite and it was PHENOMENAL! It was so much food and a great experience and all for under $100!
Wheelchair accessibility: There was an older couple there who were in a wheelchair and they maneuvered perfectly fine! However indoors does not have a ramp to sit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
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Solid pancakes and blueberry compote. Hangover bowl was pretty tasty.
Kate Harvie
Full disclosure: my return to New York occurred shortly before Penelope opened, and I lived less than a block away. Before it closed, and reopened, it was THE go to restaurant in Murray Hill for breakfast and brunch.
I don't know what happened after its reopening, As I like to say, when the mighty fall, they fall hard. That Penelope doesn't take reservations, requires all parties to be present before seating, and has are you kidding?! wait times on the weekend reflects two things: local residents are lazy (because there are a helluva lot of seated restaurants in Kips Bay and Murray Hill today, and I don't mean only diners), and the staff and management are grateful for the location, which encourages laziness.
My last meal ever at Penelope happened this morning.
My friends and I were told that the special was crab cakes Benedict served on a croissant. The friend who doesn't eat animal protein, other than fish and eggs, ordered the aforementioned dish.
So you know, this crab cakes Benedict includes prosciutto.
I know. We didn't get it either.
When the meals were served, and my friend tried to consume the eggs and crab and hollendaise and pork (because as fancy and thinly sliced as prosciutto may be, it's still pig), and he couldn't, we eventually (because on the busiest day in the breakfast-lunch restaurant world, one (or two) servers is all that were on the floor) hailed our server, who may as well have refused to ask the kitchen to make the dish without ham.
We could feel the resentment.
Now, I understand that we were seeking additional labor, for which we apologized and expressed appreciation. Had we been told that crab cakes Benedict at Penelope was bringing items from France (croissant) AND Italy (Prosciutto), along with the poached eggs (someone's factory or farm) and purportedly and hopefully Maryland or Cape Cod (flaked crabmeat), another order would have been placed.
The resentment continued when the new meal was served, accompanied by the explanation that it took longer because the kitchen staff had to make a new plate.
Gosh. You don't say. You mean there wasn't an actual crab cakes Benedict sitting under the heat lamp?
Every job is service. And we can all live happier and easier when we acknowledge our responsibilities - be kind, show respect, provide details, take responsibility, care about results, be true with promises made - especially in hectic, super crowded, and inappropriately entitled places like Manhattan (and most of Brooklyn).
I tipped with cash, which I am wont to do. And I will not return to Penelope. Ever again.
Finally got down to trying Penelope’s for brunch.. and it didn’t disappoint! They don’t take rezzies for brekkie / brunch so first come first serve
The outside nook is great for people watching.. standout was the pancakes. The blueberry compote wasn’t overpowering or overly sweet
Refreshing to find an all day contemporary American cafe with a couple healthier options. The Greener than Green bowl was solid.. came with 2 eggs any style, mixed greens, asparagus, cucumber, French beans, peas, roasted butternut squash, avocado & red quinoa.. filled me up too!
A beautiful terrace, decorated in a rustic style, is the perfect environment in the heart of Manhattan to enjoy a generous and tasty Penelope-style croque monsier. Very rich. The staff is very attentive and kind.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Wesley Garcia
Love it 100% recommended
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rita Soldevila
Highly recommended! Very good food and service. We will be back for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maribel Gale
Vegetarian options: Se podía disfrutar de varios platos vegetarianos.
Dietary restrictions: Describían los diferentes productos y ofrecían alternativas sin gluten.
Kid-friendliness: Llevábamos un niño pequeño en carrito y no pusieron ninguna pega. Nos guardaron el carrito plegado.
Stopped in for a casual brunch. Service was prompt and friendly. The biscuit was my favorite. Very fluffy and butter. The rest of the meal was standard brunch fare
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
This was such a great find! My sister and I were just walking and the French onion burger on their menu caught my eye. When we sat and really looked at the menu, everything sounded amazing, and we had gotten there just before brunch ended. Our server Paulina was the absolute sweetest and she was able to provide her recommendation along with great conversation and superb service. We started with the biscuits which were so perfectly hearty and buttery with the perfect crust. The drinks were also very well made! The French onion burger was so so good and I got compliments on the food by strangers walking by who saw the delicious gooey gruyere and smelled the fragrant caramelized onions on the perfectly cooked burger. My sister got the seafood trio pasta which she said tasted like the ocean came to life. I even got their Mac and cheese to go, and snook a bite and it was PHENOMENAL! It was so much food and a great experience and all for under $100!
Wheelchair accessibility: There was an older couple there who were in a wheelchair and they maneuvered perfectly fine! However indoors does not have a ramp to sit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Solid pancakes and blueberry compote. Hangover bowl was pretty tasty.
Full disclosure: my return to New York occurred shortly before Penelope opened, and I lived less than a block away. Before it closed, and reopened, it was THE go to restaurant in Murray Hill for breakfast and brunch.
I don't know what happened after its reopening, As I like to say, when the mighty fall, they fall hard. That Penelope doesn't take reservations, requires all parties to be present before seating, and has are you kidding?! wait times on the weekend reflects two things: local residents are lazy (because there are a helluva lot of seated restaurants in Kips Bay and Murray Hill today, and I don't mean only diners), and the staff and management are grateful for the location, which encourages laziness.
My last meal ever at Penelope happened this morning.
My friends and I were told that the special was crab cakes Benedict served on a croissant. The friend who doesn't eat animal protein, other than fish and eggs, ordered the aforementioned dish.
So you know, this crab cakes Benedict includes prosciutto.
I know. We didn't get it either.
When the meals were served, and my friend tried to consume the eggs and crab and hollendaise and pork (because as fancy and thinly sliced as prosciutto may be, it's still pig), and he couldn't, we eventually (because on the busiest day in the breakfast-lunch restaurant world, one (or two) servers is all that were on the floor) hailed our server, who may as well have refused to ask the kitchen to make the dish without ham.
We could feel the resentment.
Now, I understand that we were seeking additional labor, for which we apologized and expressed appreciation. Had we been told that crab cakes Benedict at Penelope was bringing items from France (croissant) AND Italy (Prosciutto), along with the poached eggs (someone's factory or farm) and purportedly and hopefully Maryland or Cape Cod (flaked crabmeat), another order would have been placed.
The resentment continued when the new meal was served, accompanied by the explanation that it took longer because the kitchen staff had to make a new plate.
Gosh. You don't say. You mean there wasn't an actual crab cakes Benedict sitting under the heat lamp?
Every job is service. And we can all live happier and easier when we acknowledge our responsibilities - be kind, show respect, provide details, take responsibility, care about results, be true with promises made - especially in hectic, super crowded, and inappropriately entitled places like Manhattan (and most of Brooklyn).
I tipped with cash, which I am wont to do. And I will not return to Penelope. Ever again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Nice place to grab some food. Friendly service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Blueberry pancakes so yummy ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Our Signature Blueberry Pancakes
Finally got down to trying Penelope’s for brunch.. and it didn’t disappoint! They don’t take rezzies for brekkie / brunch so first come first serve
The outside nook is great for people watching.. standout was the pancakes. The blueberry compote wasn’t overpowering or overly sweet
Refreshing to find an all day contemporary American cafe with a couple healthier options. The Greener than Green bowl was solid.. came with 2 eggs any style, mixed greens, asparagus, cucumber, French beans, peas, roasted butternut squash, avocado & red quinoa.. filled me up too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Our Signature Blueberry Pancakes
This is a lovely brunch spot-kinda hidden from the hustle and bustle of NYC energy but excellent local vibe check.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I think they used egg beaters for my omelet. The accompanying home fries weren’t too good either. Decent atmosphere, though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
The restaurant is super dark now.. I loved the baby blue they used to have. Anyways the food is amazing as always
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Our Signature Blueberry Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Nutella French Toast
Restaurantji Recommends
Great service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A beautiful terrace, decorated in a rustic style, is the perfect environment in the heart of Manhattan to enjoy a generous and tasty Penelope-style croque monsier. Very rich. The staff is very attentive and kind.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Love it
100% recommended
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Highly recommended! Very good food and service. We will be back for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vegetarian options: Se podía disfrutar de varios platos vegetarianos.
Dietary restrictions: Describían los diferentes productos y ofrecían alternativas sin gluten.
Kid-friendliness: Llevábamos un niño pequeño en carrito y no pusieron ninguna pega. Nos guardaron el carrito plegado.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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