1. Cheeky Sandwiches
8.6
35 Orchard St (btwn Canal St & Hester St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Chinatown · 220 tips and reviews
Sean McKenzie: Chicken and buttermilk biscuit can be described in one word: Heaven. Authentic southern decor in an urban setting. Win.
Anoop Ranganath: The buttermilk biscuit with fried chicken, cole slaw, and gravy is the best I've had in New York
Rich C: the fried chicken sandwich is perfect comfort food fare: buttermilk biscuit, southern style chicken, coleslaw and gravy. also got the sea half shrimp + half oyster po'boy, which hit the spot. do it.
3. Egg Shop
8.4
151 Elizabeth St (btwn Broome & Kenmare St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · NoLita · 236 tips and reviews
Houssine B.: Make your own egg sandwich, with buttermilk biscuit rather than bread, and with tons of Chipotle Bourbon ketchup. I can't wait to come back.
Josy Hamren: BEC - tomato jam. Buttermilk biscuit.
Claudio: Small place, great gluten free options and well served plates. Steak and egg sandwich was delightful and the buttermilk biscuit very soft and moist. Great service
J Crowley: For breakfast, buttermilk biscuit sandwich - ask for extra side of the tomato jam. For dessert, the chocolate cake - it is so good, it makes my wife cry.
Charlotte & Lisa: Must try the buttermilk biscuit sandwich and banana pancakes. Best time to get a table after 2 PM weekdays. No reservations accepted and lines often 3 hours +. What won't we do for a good brunch?
The Corcoran Group: While the sweet stuff here is amazing, the Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwich is definitely not to be missed.
5. Bobwhite Counter
8.8
94 Avenue C (btwn E 6th & E 7th St), New York, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Alphabet City · 293 tips and reviews
Food Network: Passes the crunch test, and when served with a buttermilk biscuit and a green salad for $11.50, it passes the bang-for-your-buck test too. Read more.
Jeffrey: Sweet-tea-brined and pressure-fried, the moist, craggy-crusted chicken is the main event at this modest redoubt, and it comes with a tasty buttermilk biscuit and some well-intentioned mixed greens.
Chris Costello: Best fried okra I've had since I moved out of Texas. The tenderest fried chicken I've had in NYC, too. It might just fall off the bone.
7. The Waverly Inn
8.7
16 Bank St (at Waverly Pl), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 131 tips and reviews
Bitches Who Brunch: The Waverly Inn's Eggs Benny, with ham confit, a buttermilk biscuit, and crispy fingerling potatoes on the side, ended up being our favorite dish from our brunch. Read more.
Douglas Elliman: A high-end restaurant offering a unique take on American home cooking. We love how the fireplace adds a cozy and comfortable feel. Go with friends, and be sure to order the Chicken Pot Pie!
Jim Moran: OMG, I am sitting at a table next to Constance Allegheny! Constance is my accountant.
11. Mudspot
8.8
307 E 9th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Café · East Village · 330 tips and reviews
Chris C: Chorizo, manchengo and egg on buttermilk biscuit with green tomato salsa is unreal!!
Ashley Chan: Exotic coffee shops like this are one of the reasons I love the city. A grungy coffee shop, bar and outdoor patio place all in one. The mocha MUD makes a perfect mid-afternoon Saturday coffee.
Darcey Howard: Go all the way to the back, the very back to find an enclosed garden that feels great in winter or summer. And order the rosemary chicken sandwich. Yes they have more than good coffee here.
15. Freemans
8.8
1 Freeman Aly (at Rivington St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 573 tips and reviews
Jaimee Estreller: Brunch aka expect a long wait, but can order at the bar. Good, but overpriced, bloody mary. The buttermilk biscuit with a fried egg, bacon, and cheese is pretty legit. I'd go every now and then.
Eliza K: One of my favorite brunch spots in the city. Awesome food, great brunchy cocktails, and a cool, interesting environment. Poke around to take in all the taxidermy and vintage items.
How To Make It In America: Cinematic location tucked in the back of an alley. Hearty food, grizzly dudes, hot chicks and lots of taxidermy. Check their Sporting Club on the way out for bespoke suits and old-school barberism.