Weekend Brunch in Midtown East at Cafe Luce
Updated: 3 days ago
A slow weekend morning deserves a good table. At Cafe Luce Midtown East, brunch brings Italian flavors to frittatas, panini, eggs Benedict and brioche French toast. Join us at 235 East 53rd Street, between Second and Third Avenues, for a Saturday or Sunday catch-up with friends, a brunch date or a family meal.
Weekend brunch hours in Midtown East
Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 4 PM. Our Midtown East restaurant is open daily from 11 AM to 10:30 PM for lunch and dinner, so you can also explore the regular menu of fresh homemade pasta and Italian favorites.
Savory brunch: frittatas, panini and eggs
Start with a frittata served with home fries and salad. The Midtown East brunch menu includes Mushroom & Mortadella, Roasted Red Pepper, and Spinach & Feta options. For a sandwich, choose ciabatta panini such as Chicken Parmigiana, Pesto, Burrata & Prosciutto, or Mortadella & Truffle, served with salad or fries.
If eggs Benedict are your weekend ritual, consider Eggs Royale with smoked salmon, poached eggs and hollandaise, or Bacon Benedict with roasted tomatoes. Brunch toast options include Avocado & Eggs, Smoked Salmon & Avocado, and Burrata & Poached Eggs. The Brunch Burger comes with bacon, a fried egg, confit tomatoes, mozzarella and fries.
Something sweet: brioche French toast
For the sweet side of brunch, choose Crème Brûlée French Toast with vanilla pastry cream and custard sauce, or Tiramisu French Toast with tiramisu cream and coffee custard sauce. Pair your meal with an espresso, cappuccino or latte from our coffee menu.
Wine and spritzes at Midtown East
Cafe Luce Midtown East serves beer, curated wines and wine-based spritzes. Explore the current drinks list when planning your visit. For spirit-based cocktails and patio dining, our Hell’s Kitchen restaurant has its own menu and reservations.
View the menu and reserve the right location
This guide is for Cafe Luce Midtown East at 235 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022. Check the live menu for current dishes and prices, and tell the team about allergies or dietary requirements before ordering. For a larger brunch gathering, email cafelucenyc@gmail.com to discuss your plans.


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