Greenpoint brunch at MADRE: where to go, what to order
The best brunch in Greenpoint is a short list, and MADRE sits near the top of it. MADRE is a contemporary restaurant at 214 Franklin Street, recognized by the MICHELIN Guide, serving brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 4pm. The kitchen leans Spanish and Mediterranean, so a Greenpoint brunch here puts gambas al ajillo and chilaquiles on the same table as brown butter French toast, with reservations on Resy.
Where to eat brunch in Greenpoint
Greenpoint has become one of the better neighborhoods in Brooklyn to eat late on a weekend morning, and Franklin Street is the spine of it. MADRE sits at the base of the Franklin Guesthouse, a few blocks from McCarren Park and the Greenpoint waterfront, which makes it an easy anchor for a slow Saturday or a Sunday before the ferry.
What separates MADRE from a standard weekend brunch in Brooklyn is that the same kitchen recognized by the MICHELIN Guide for dinner is the one running the brunch pass. You are not getting a scaled-down menu of eggs and toast. You are getting the restaurant’s actual point of view, in daylight, at a table you can linger at until the early afternoon.
If you are still mapping out the neighborhood, our guide to restaurants in Greenpoint, Brooklyn covers the wider dinner scene, and the piece on being a MICHELIN Guide restaurant in Greenpoint explains what that recognition actually means here.
Weekend only: brunch hours at MADRE
Brunch at MADRE runs Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 4pm. There is no weekday lunch, and the restaurant is closed Monday and Tuesday, so the weekend window is the one to plan around. Dinner picks back up Wednesday through Sunday evenings.
That four-hour window matters more than it sounds. An 11am table is quiet and unhurried, good for a group that wants to actually talk. A 2pm or 3pm table leans into the long, drifting end of brunch, where a second coffee or a cocktail feels right and no one is rushing you toward the door. Either way, you have room to make a Greenpoint brunch the centerpiece of the day rather than a quick stop.
What to order at brunch
MADRE’s brunch reads Spanish and Mediterranean first, brunch-classic second, and the best orders sit at that intersection. Start with gambas al ajillo, shrimp in garlic and oil that you finish with bread, or a plate of oysters if you want to open cold and bright.
From there the table can split in two directions. On the savory side, chilaquiles bring heat and crunch, and the wagyu burger is the move if someone at the table wants lunch more than brunch. For the sweeter half, brown butter French toast is the signature, and eggs benedict covers the classic craving without feeling like an afterthought.
Because the menu changes with the season, treat these as the shape of the meal rather than a fixed lineup. The full current MADRE menu is the place to confirm what is on this weekend. The through-line holds regardless: shareable, ingredient-driven plates that reward a table ordering a few things and passing them around.
Bottomless brunch in Greenpoint, and the all-day Sunday happy hour
Searching for bottomless brunch in Greenpoint is common, so here is the straight answer: MADRE does not do bottomless. What it runs instead is a happy hour all day Sunday, which for a Sunday brunch is arguably the better deal. You order the drinks you actually want at happy-hour pricing, rather than committing to a set pour you have to keep up with.
The bar is worth ordering from either way. The cocktail list runs to drinks like El Sancho, built on mezcal, and there is a real non-alcoholic program on Seedlip for anyone skipping the booze. On a Sunday, a Greenpoint brunch here can slide straight from the table into oysters and a drink at the bar without a gap, which is one of the quieter advantages of brunching on a Sunday rather than a Saturday.
Finding brunch near you in Greenpoint
If you are searching brunch near me from inside Greenpoint or Williamsburg, MADRE is central. It is at 214 Franklin Street, walkable from most of Greenpoint, a short ride from the Nassau Avenue and Greenpoint Avenue G stops, and close to the East River ferry for anyone coming across the water.
MADRE takes walk-ins at both the bar and at tables, so you can turn up and see what is open. That said, weekend brunch fills up, so a reservation on Resy is the safe way in for a table of four or more or a prime midday slot. If you are pulling a bigger group together, or thinking about a celebration rather than a casual table, MADRE also hosts private dining and buy-outs for up to 50 guests, and you can start that conversation through the events page.
Frequently asked questions
What time is brunch at MADRE in Greenpoint?
Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 4pm. MADRE does not serve weekday lunch and is closed Monday and Tuesday, so brunch is a weekend-only service.
Does MADRE do bottomless brunch?
No, MADRE does not do bottomless brunch. It runs a full cocktail and non-alcoholic drink list, and happy hour runs all day Sunday, so a Sunday brunch can carry straight into happy-hour pricing at the bar.
Do I need a reservation for brunch in Greenpoint?
MADRE welcomes walk-ins at the bar and at tables, but weekend brunch is busy, so a reservation on Resy is recommended for larger tables or a prime midday slot. You can book directly through MADRE’s reservations page.
What kind of food is MADRE’s brunch?
The brunch is contemporary and seasonal with Spanish and Mediterranean leanings, so expect dishes like gambas al ajillo and chilaquiles alongside brunch classics such as brown butter French toast and eggs benedict.
Where is MADRE?
MADRE is at 214 Franklin Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, at the base of the Franklin Guesthouse, close to McCarren Park and the Greenpoint waterfront.
Plan your visit to MADRE
MADRE serves Greenpoint brunch every Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 4pm, in a room the MICHELIN Guide already knows for dinner. Book a brunch table on Resy through our reservations page, or for a group celebration or private brunch, send a note through the events page.