piccola

We waited almost an hour for a table (group of 8) but it was definitely worth it.
The coffee’s strong and the grits are fabulously thick (and I’m not normally a fan of grits). I stole some pancakes from my friend’s plate after seeing how thick and fluffly they are – definitely my fave restaurant pancakes so far. And the syrup’s real!
Don’t skip the biscuits either.
Yes, it’s a theme restaurant, but it’s discreet. We had great service – friendly without hovering.
I’m constantly looking for an excuse to come back for brunch…

I heart Westville. The brunch is the best deal ever, and the market sides are always creative, healthy and fresh.
It’s a small place – not group-friendly. The vibe is relaxed and homey, and the service has always been great.

This is one of the few group-friendly, affordable places to have brunch. Plus it’s a cute restaurant on the UWS!

I usually have an egg-white omelette with beans, rice and – of course – cafe con leche. The coffee’s awesome – strong and creamy.

My brother has the huevos rancheros, but he can never finish the (generous) serving.

Brunch here is NYC’s best-kept secret – there was a one-hour wait everywhere around, but RP was practically empty!

Brunch is super cheap, with almost everything less than $8. Plus, for an extra $8, you get endless drinks.

They give you free rolls and mini-muffins, both awesome (try the jam). The coffee’s good and though the cups are small, you get free refills.

All egg dishes are great. Omelettes (including the egg-white one) are neither fluffy nor thin – a happy medium. Not rubbery or brown at all.

The potatoes were not great – not bad, but not great. They were nicely seasoned (paprika and maybe cumin?) but completely mushy. I like potatoes crispy on the outside.

Service friendly but erratic. Alternated between hovering and absent.