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For three star American, try Bubby's in New York. Try this popular spot for cheap eats in the Tribeca neighborhood. It's been awarded the Best of Celeb Hangout and Best of Family-friendly Dining awards. This place features great views. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a hip atmosphere. This place features private rooms, breakfast, and brunch.
You may not recognize him with his clothes on but, yes, that probably is Harvey Keitel at the next table. Bubby's offers just the kind of clean, healthful cooking that should appeal to the method actor looking...
citysearch.com - expert review - 04/11/2005
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This is my favorite place to eat brunch, every bite here is delicious, if not...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boss took me here for dinner tonight. It's comfort food in an adorable little restaurant! I loved the decor and the Pac-Man machine and vintage-style photo booth in the basement. Food was good too.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with a friend for a late lunch and wasn't disappointed. The mac 'n cheese wasn't as good as I'd hoped, but I had some pretty high expectations. It was creamy but seemed to be lacking a spice…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The people they hire to run this place are idiots. I called to ask if they were serving fried chicken off the dinner menu at lunch hour and the lady on the other end replied yes. So we arrived ready…
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had lunch here with a business associate. Although it's hard to imagine that this place serves lunch based on all the Brunch reviews, it was a great place for a business meeting. I had a grass-fed…
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hate the kids, never waited on those stupid weekend lines, some of the pricing is WAY off. BUT, after dropping 'wichcraft forever, Bubby's is our new weekday breakfast place. Every morning it is…
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A cute place for dessert or to throw a kid's birthday party. I intended to go in there just for the pie but after waiting to get the hostess attention I figured I should have a meal. They were out of…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i had the lox here. it was the first time i had ordered a lox. bad mistake, i think. a fifteen dollar mistake. my boyfriend's bacon thing smelled like unwashed vagina. for fifteen dollars.
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is an oasis to go to when you want to pretend you are still living in that quaint suburb of yours (if you ever did live in the suburbs, hopefully not too far out from a major city). There are…
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We went here starving and all four of us left without finishing our food. My son's chicken tacos were full of bones. My shrimp taco was luke warm and chicken wings were rubbery. Everything tasted like…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is the best comfort food you could ever want but the real reason to go is for the muffins they serve instead of bread. They are out of sight. Only downside of Bubby's is a long wait for…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
SHITTY service. Shitty (cold) food
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bubby's has a place in my heart. My old roommate and fellow yelper (Hi __!) works there and would bring home all types of goodies for us. It. Was. Amazing. Brunch is a mad scene and over priced,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I give Bubby's 3 stars for their mouthwatering biscuits and for giving customers the ability to order a side of pancakes with their brunch. Everything else was average. I don't usually complain about…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go to Bubby's a lot and at first it was charming and though the food was just okay - I could deal. But then the service got really spotty - it would take forever to just get and pay for the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bubby's is the top place to get home cooking and great pie in lower Manhattan. On a Saturday night, we had to wait about ten minutes for a table, and it was easily worth it. The atmosphere was fun and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is truly nothing special. It's your typical New York establishment that gets rave reviews simply because it is popular (or was popular at one time) with famous individuals. I also think…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bubby's reminds me of America that used to be in the Union Square neighborhood but is now occupied by Rosa Mexicana. Bubby's serves all-american food and is very kid friendly. When we sat down we…
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ummmm... Sourdough Pancakes?! Sign. Me. Up! Talk about the most flavorful breakfast carb concoction this girl has EVER had. I loved it! Also worth mentioning was the yogurt and fresh fruit and…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have such mixed feelings about Bubby's. The food was excellent, no doubt. I had the burger and it was perfect, if overpriced. The service was not perfect. We didn't know who our waiter was for quite…
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"Let me see what shall I rate the Bubby's of today of yesteryear? Lets go with today but I will tell u about yesteryear first. Back in my day Bubby's was the brunch spot to go to, it was a scene a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets pretty crowded on weekends, so you know the drill - popular spot, go early or late to avoid a wait. So, is it worth it? Well, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming and staff are nice…
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
with the same fondness i have for florent, i do love my brunches at bubby's! bubby's involves the ever dreaded "wait", but oh boy will i do that wait dance for the chance to eat my fluffy and moist…
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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The menu has changed - it's now smaller (what happened to the chicken fried chicken!?) - but one thing hasn't changed: POOR SERVICE. Waitresses are clueless, the food takes forever to come out and the sides...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for a bright, airy, and young place for a weekend brunch with your friends, then Bubby's is worth checking out. The food and drinks are generally good, but this isn't your best bet…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up in Tribeca and remember when Bubby's was a place to get pies, not brunch. While it's nice that they've updated and expanded the menu, the prices are absolutely ridiculous. The portions,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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I ordered a cake for birthday party across the street at Mr Chow's. they promised to delivery to me but they forgot and I almost didn't have a cake for my husbands birthday. I didn't any apologies from them.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
after living in tribeca for 9 months, i finally had the infamous bubby's brunch this past Saturday. went with a friend around 1:15 pm and the place was packed. we probably waited 20 minutes for a…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you crossed the friendliness and fun of an Irish pub with the good old fashioned comfort cooking of your grandmother's kitchen, you'd get Bubby's. This place was recommended to us while we were…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When the bowl arrived, I instinctively tossed in a few dashes of salt and pepper. It was a personal ritual that I always did before spooning into a serving of matzoh ball soup at my Nana Tillie's.…
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place seems to get mixed reviews for brunch, but I've only had dinners here, all of which have been enjoyable. The best meal I had there was a few days ago. The restaurant had a much more…
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, 15$ for two (kinda-softish-underdone) eggs, two (hard-chewy) chicken apple sausages, toast, and (burnt-bleh) homefries? The pancakes were a better deal at $13.50, but the fruit was sparse and…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rustic yet spacious, all meat served slow cooked and tender -- true BBQ style. Like all great BBQs, the test is the bbq sauce. Don't be stingy with it, go ahead and slather. Also, like the name states,…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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Great casual brunch spot..... especially on a nice day when you can sit outside. The menu is full of yummy comfort food and the bloody mary's are GREAT. Can be a bit crowded on the weekends......
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
DESSERTS - Yum. Sourdough pancakes - SO GOOD, I ate til it hurt.
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's the kind of place reminiscent of an old mom n pop's breakfast joint or a cosy, happy family diner. The food was better 2 years ago compared to the fare they serve these days. Sometimes their…
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a work breakfast a few months ago and was less than impressed... From what I've heard, the better Bubby's is in Brooklyn, and I think I'll go to that one next time. Supposedly, they give…
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'll echo another reviewer here: Pies - 5 star
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Pies-5 stars Everything else-eh
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Love love the pies.....My grilled cheese was just OK....I say come here for the pie and skip the food.
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I recently tried brunch here for the second time, the first since they reopened after their DOH closing. The place was busy, which was expected, but I don't feel like we waited too long for our table.…
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pies? Ha. I laugh in the face of your pies. I came for brunch, and brunch I did. On moist sourcream pancakes, fat sausages, fried eggs, and a ten dollar bloody mary with enough horseradish to make me…
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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We live just a few blocks away, and a guilty pleasure is cooking dinner and later ordering a milkshake and peanut butter pie. We found out the other night that they no longer deliver anything with a lid,...
menupages.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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I ate there with a friend and we had two egg dishes and three bloody marys, nothing else - $70 with tax & tip. That's highway robbery for this type of food. I used to love Bubby's but wont be going back.
menupages.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE: While I was dazzled by this restaurant, I just read this very upsetting article... http://nymag.com/daily/food/2007/11/bubbys_closed_bad_history_with.html…
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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Had a work lunch here on Thursday. Very cramped and close quarters, quite loud, and rushed service. Brought clients because of the food. Matzah ball soup was light and fluffy, as it should be. However, all of...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was great for brunch! Minus one star for being a little bit pricey, but 5 stars for everything else - service, atmosphere, food, and the fun old school photo booth downstairs! We had no…
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i do agree with many of the reviewers that the food can be a little disappointing, quality wise. had lunch here once and the chicken salad sandwich was dismal - i could have done a better job at home.…
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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We were sat promptly for Sunday's brunch, but the problems began where most of the brunch specials were out when we got there. I ordered the special omelette but the waiter came back moments later and told me...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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I can see how a family or group of families with young kids would like a brunch here, since kids eat free I believe. That is the extent of any "value", though. I went here on a Sunday for brunch and waited...
menupages.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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Cheese Grits every day is heaven. It's the best comfort food in the world and Bubby's makes a good one. For lunch, the Garlic burger with brie cheese is a good bet. Just don't talk to anyone for a few hours...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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I just adore Bubby's the food is always tasty and the service is great. Bubby's serves really delicious comfort food and they are exceptionally family friendly. Definitely worth a trip to Tribeca
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Back in the day when JFK Jr. was alive and living across the street, people actually waited in line for brunch and lunch at Bubby's. I think the quality of the food must've gone down like Jr's plane.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a former Georgia resident, I found Bubby's southern food better than most of what I've found in NYC. The bbq was great, the fried chicken was perfect, and anyplace where I can get some fried okra…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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I've lived in Tribeca for almost as long as it's had it's trendy name and remember the early days of Bubby's fondly enough that I've continued eating there despite the rising prices. However, last weekend I...
menupages.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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As much as I love going to Bubby's the service absolutely kills it. Not only will the waitstaff ignore you but additionally they are no where to be found. 2x in a row I went there and had poor service and...
menupages.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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These people who are complaining are complaining about the dessert. The dessert is ok but despite "pie co." being in the name, Bubby's is known for their breakfast. Best pancakes in the city! Best breakfast in...
menupages.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I want to love Bubby's. It gives the appearance of a comfort spot ready and waiting to give you a smile. The menu continues to build your expectations and the partially ironic PBR your can order…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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I've been there two times over the past year and both times it was better than average. Last night I went with my family which includes an infant and a three year old. Although it wasn't packed with kids it...
menupages.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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went for sunday brunch. pancakes were delicious. not cheap but it's good and a lot of food. not much to look at inside. kind of crowded which makes it almost not worth it. if you go, sit outside and avoid the...
menupages.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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Stroller Central - be prepared for slow service, cold meals and a billion babies. The pies are ok, but nothing great. However, the place is always packed, so maybe I'm down right wrong on this one.
menupages.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think the Manhattan Yelpers may be more jaded than I was. I simply loved the food here. The meatloaf topped with light crispy onions and accompanied by garlic mashed potatoes rocked my world.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Hrm, two and a half stars. To bump up or to bump down? Well, let's review the experience.... The watermelon lemonade was so cloyingly sweet that it barely resembled watermelon. Mostly too-strong…
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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This place is a gem ... a bit overcrowded though. I've been there for years, their brunch is delicious with good portions. The atmosphere is great and this is probably the best restaurant in the city for...
menupages.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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Lived in tribeca for years, have been here many times. But I have to finally comment this place is very expensive for what it is, and just not that good. Pies are supposed to be fab, ordered Strawberry Rhubarb...
menupages.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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This place used to be good, but has become overly priced and mediocre. The pies are the best, but ignore the rest of the food.
menupages.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
file under: over stretched pie makers ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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I had never been to this place and somehow ended up here the other night with my wife
