Clinton St. Baking Company on the Lower East Side
Clinton St. Baking Company is a Lower East Side institution, the kind of pancake-and-brunch shrine that draws weekend lines around the block. Since 2001 the tiny corner spot on Clinton Street has served brunch all day, built around its famous pancakes with warm maple butter, fluffy biscuits and a legendary buttermilk fried chicken.
It’s a bakery and restaurant first, not a nightlife stop. Walk-ins are welcome on a first-come basis, dinner runs Wednesday through Saturday, and the whole operation leans cozy and homey rather than buzzy. Come hungry, come early, and be ready to wait for a table on weekends.
What to Expect
There is no happy hour here. Beer, wine and a short cocktail list are available with dinner Wednesday through Saturday, but Clinton St. Baking Company runs as a brunch destination and bakery, so drink deals aren’t part of the program.
The Room
A snug, sunlit corner cafe with a handful of tables and counter seats, warm and homespun rather than sceney — the kind of place where the pancakes, not the decor, are the main event.
Who Clinton St. Baking Company Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Weekend brunch | The pancakes and biscuits are a bona fide NYC brunch pilgrimage |
| Weekday breakfast | Brunch is served all day on weekdays with shorter waits |
| Casual dinner | A quieter Wednesday-through-Saturday dinner service with comfort classics |
| Bakery treats to go | Grab muffins, cakes and pastries from the bakery counter |
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Clinton St. Baking Company FAQ
Does Clinton St. Baking Company have a happy hour?
No. It’s a brunch spot and bakery, not a bar, so there’s no happy hour.
What is it known for?
Its pancakes with warm maple butter, plus biscuits and buttermilk fried chicken.
What are the hours?
Brunch all day — 8:30am to 3:30pm weekdays, to 4pm weekends — with dinner 5:30–10pm Wednesday through Saturday.
Do they take reservations?
Walk-ins are welcome first-come; a portion of dinner tables is also held for walk-ins, and reservations are available via Resy.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Clinton St. Baking Company before visiting for a specific deal.