Spoon University Logo
IMG 3194
IMG 3194
Reviews

Brunch on a Budget at Regional NYC

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Marist chapter.

Regional NYC is a quaint Italian restaurant on the Upper West Side best known for their Saturday and Sunday brunch. In a city filled with overpriced eateries, I definitely hit the jackpot when I discovered this local favorite when searching for a cheap brunch in NYC. A brunch experience at Regional includes eating great food, enjoying a nice daytime buzz, and not running yourself broke in the process. Ā 

Bottomless DrinksĀ 

cheap brunch in NYC
Julia Halsey

I’m not even going to lie, the unlimited drinks for the price of one were what really drew me into Regional. $12-$14 for all theĀ Mimosas, Sangria, and Bloody Mary’s you can ask for. I can’t rave enough about the service at Regional; the second my glass (or Mason jar) was empty, a waitress came right away to refill. It’s a deal you can’t beat, but proceed with caution; these are some strong drinks.

Free Muffins

cheap brunch in NYC doughnut
Julia Halsey

These babies were definitely responsible for my return to Regional. The cornbread, blueberry, and chocolate chip mini muffins were fluffy, moist, and warm, just the way muffins should be.Ā 

Main CourseĀ 

cheap brunch in NYC cheese sandwich
Julia Halsey

My main course was a loaded veggie frittata covered in melted mozzarella cheese, served with a side of whole wheat toast and the holy grail of zucchini fries. I’m not even kidding when I tell you that the next time I returned to Regional I ordered an entire plate consisting solely of these juicy fried strips of zucchini.Ā 

DessertĀ 

cheap brunch in NYC cheesecake cream
Julia Halsey

Is it still called dessert when you eat it at 11 am? This creamy tiramisu would say so. I don’t know if I would have ordered this had it not been for all the mimosas, but I’m very glad I did. It was rich, sweet, and silky, just as all tiramisu should be.Ā 

Visit Regional NYC on 98th and Broadway the next time you’re looking for a delicious and cheap brunch in NYC.

Julia Halsey

Marist '19

Julia is a Public Relations and Advertising major studying at Marist College. She has three loves: writing, eating, and traveling. Her lifetime goal is to pursue a career in which she can fulfill all three of these passions.