Darling neighborhood bakery and restaurant serves up piping hot scones and pastries to go. American-influenced breakfast; lunch, brunch, and dinner are also available — and delicious.

Photo: Courtesy of Cafe Selmarie

Dear Publican, your crisped frites tickle, your house-made ricotta woos, your beer selection tempts, your brunch entices, and you consistently deliver. Will you marry us?

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Cali chef Carol Wallack stuns with West Coast flavors and a dash of Asia and Hawaii. Menu changes seasonally (summer brings sweet cherry salad and bacon-wrapped cobia); brunch is a must.

Photo: Anthony Tahlier

Lincoln Square’s best food haunt by far serves fresh-from-the-farm French dishes in the coziest space imaginable. Don’t miss it.

Photo: Courtesy of Bistro Campagne

Best. brunch. on. the. planet. French toast towers, Banana Nestle Crunch pancakes, lemon ricotta flapjacks, and eggs cooked to perfection. Brave the line — you won’t be sorry.

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