Clinton Street Baking Company

Reviews

• Rebecca C.

  star star star star star_border 17 July 2026

  We got here at around 9:15am and already they said there was a 40 min wait. We got seated in maybe 25 minutes at the next door bakery.
  
  The blueberry pancakes were fluffy & the blueberry topping was especially good. The maple butter was way too sweet for us so we didn't use it.
  
  The country breakfast was pretty standard. We thought the ham and biscuit were a little dry.

• Bethanie-grace V.

  star star star star star 17 July 2026

  Heard such amazing things about their blueberry pancakes and I knew I had to order a stack.
  
  As an avid pancake eater and lover, these were honestly the BEST pancakes I've ever had.
  
  The pancakes were so buttery, a light crisp on the outside of it and the sauce to pour over it was so decedent!! I honestly wish I would've ordered another stack because it was that good. Seriously do not sleep on the pancakes, so worth it!

• Hazel C.

  star star star star star_border 14 July 2026

  I stopped by here to have brunch on my last day in NYC. Good thing I had some cash with me (I normally don't) 'cause this place is cash only for breakfast/lunch. Credit card is allowed for dinner however. A bit of annoying and arbitrary rule if you ask me.
  
  Anyway, I didn't have to wait coz it was a weekday and I opted to sit at the bar. I ordered a cup of coffee which sadly took a long time to materialize even though the bar staff was right in front of me. I ordered a side of bacon and their famous Blueberry Pancakes. The pancakes were fluffy and full of blueberries. Definitely one of the best pancakes I've had. I'm more of a savory breakfast eater, so the pancakes were a nice treat. I think next time though I will order a savory dish instead. I saw someone eating a nice Chicken Sandwich and it looked really good.
  Or an egg dish.
  
  I'm glad I finally got to try this place, but I wouldn't wait for an hour on the weekends just to have their pancakes. The cash only rule for breakfast also makes me want to go elsewhere.

• Nicholas C.

  star star star star star_border 11 July 2026

  I've heard so much about this place over the years but knew it was notorious for their long wait times. Regardless, when my friends recommended it as the spot to catch up at I said, "heck, why not". All I'll say is that it was definitely worth the wait.
  
  Our party of four arrived around 2:30 on a Saturday afternoon. When we got there we informed the hostess of our group size and she said it be a 45 minute wait. Understandable given the fact that the restaurant was completely filled when we got there. I'm not sure if they take reservations, but if they do, MAKE THEM. If they don't, just get here hella early if you're not trying to wait. Our wait actually turned out to be around 30 or so minutes so if you don't mind waiting that could be an option as well.
  
  The restaurant itself has an open layout. Large windows allow for a lot of natural light to flow in so it was bright the entire time we were there. After being seated our server gave us our menu's and gave us ample time to look over them.
  
  When it came time to order I decided to go with one of the apparently popular dishes on the menu, the fried chicken & waffles ($17). It was definitely a hefty dish. Two pieces of fried boneless chicken breast on top of a very thick Belgian waffle. All of it was amazing but the honey-tabasco sauce was legit the icing on the cake. I'd highly recommend this dish if you're looking for something filling, savory, and sweet.
  
  The service here was really good too! After we placed our orders our server brought us out our drinks and after only waiting a few minutes our dishes came out to us really well prepared. The waiter informed us after the fact that though that this was a CASH ONLY spot. If he would've done so in the beginning it would've been more convenient.
  
  Overall a great brunch spot in LES. I'd come here with friends EARLY to make the most of the experience.

• Erin C.

  star star star star_border star_border 22 June 2026

  Met friends here with high expectations. Sadly, I was disappointed. We ordered the fruit and granola, cheese grits, chicken and waffles, pancakes, bacon, egg whites. Here's a quick breakdown of the meal:
  
  -the cheese grits were amazing, and I highly recommend them!!!  Only problem is that the portion is super small.
  
  -my friends really enjoyed the bacon. I think it was some sort of maple cured flavor.
  
  -the egg whites were actually good, and seasoned with the right amount of salt. However, they cost $9!!! Regular eggs are $6, and they charged us $3 extra for egg whites. Buyer beware!!
  
  -the pancakes are decent at best. They are way too dense. Frankly, IHOP has fluffier pancakes for a cheaper price. The warm butter sauce they serve with them is pretty good, though.
  
  -the most disappointing item was the chicken and waffles. The waffles come with fried chicken breast. The homemade hot sauce that was served with it was pretty good, but this meal was by far the worst. We didn't even eat it. I would stay clear of this menu item, unless you prefer your chicken served with very little seasoning.
  
  This place only takes cash!! Can you believe that a proper  restaurant in the city only takes cash?!?!? I couldn't believe it. Thankfully, my friend had enough money to pay for all of us. If I ever come back, it would only be for the cheese grits.