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Dress in your Sunday best for an Easter brunch and Easter Bunny pictures at Stella 34. Photo by Jody Mercier
Dress in your Sunday best for an Easter brunch and Easter Bunny pictures at Stella 34. Photo by Jody Mercier
3/10/24 - By Rosalind Muggeridge

An Easter brunch is a quintessential rite of spring and we've found a handful of Easter brunches with the seasonal star—the Easter Bunny—spread across NYC. So, get into the springtime spirit by booking your reservations for one of these Easter brunches in NYC where the fun includes a delicious meal and the promise of pictures with the Easter Bunny. Our picks for Easter Bunny Easter brunches in NYC range from inexpensive affairs to lavish spreads and even Easter brunch on a city cruise.

Reservations for these Easter brunches in Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island always sell like hotcakes, so get them before they're gone. Find more seasonal fun in our NYC Kids' Guide to Easter Fun, including our top picks for Easter egg hunts in NYC and Easter Bunny train rides in the 'burbs.

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Meet the Easter Bunny and take in the views of NYC on an Easter cruise. Photo courtesy of the cruise line
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Easter Fun Cruise with Egg Hunt

South Street Seaport
Select dates from Saturday, March 23-Sunday, March 31, 2024
Hunt for Easter eggs while enjoying incredible views of the New York skyline on this Easter Fun Kids Cruise. Steam under the Brooklyn Bridge, past lower Manhattan, and out into the open waters of New York Harbor while the kids enjoy decorating Easter baskets, making balloon animals, getting their faces painted—and, of course, searching for Easter eggs.  READ MORE

Easter Bunny Brunch at Wynwood

Stapleton, Staten Island
Sunday, March 24, 2024
Wynwood's annual Easter Bunny Easter brunch features an Easter egg hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, and more. READ MORE

Easter Bunny Brunch and Egg Hunt at Harry's Table by Cipriani

Midtown West
Sunday, March 24, 2024
Celebrate Easter with an Italian flair at Harry's Table, including a special visit from the Easter Bunny, a festive brunch, and a lively Easter egg hunt. READ MORE

Easter Bunny Brunch at Richmond Republic

Eltingville, Staten Island
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Richmond Republic hosts an Easter Bunny Easter brunch, including a magic show, an egg hunt, face painting, cotton candy, and breakfast goodies. READ MORE

Pre-Easter Eggs-travaganza at The William Vale

Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Saturday, March 30, 2024
The William Vale hosts an afternoon filled with egg-citing activities. Kids can hunt for eggs and make Easter crafts with child-care professionals while parents enjoy a child-free Saturday brunch at Leuca. READ MORE

Breakfast with Easter Bunny at Applebee's in Queens Center!

Elmhurst, Queens
Saturday, March 3o, 2024
Applebee's hosts a Breakfast Bash with Bunny that includes a variety of crafts, entertainment, and the chance to capture memorable moments with the Bunny.  READ MORE

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Stella 34 Trattoria

Herald Square
Saturday, March 30-Sunday, March 31 , 2024
Stella 34 Trattoria’s Breakfast with the Easter Bunny features a delightful breakfast with fantastic sixth-floor views of the Empire State Building, a keepsake photograph with the Easter Bunny himself, and fabulous Easter activities to keep little ones smiling. READ MORE

Premier Easter Brunch Cruise

Lower East Side
Saturday, March 30-Sunday, March 31, 2024
Steam your way under the Brooklyn Bridge, past the Manhattan skyline, and up the Hudson and feast on an elevated three-course brunch menu (with bottomless mimosas for the adults) while you drift around New York Harbor. Dance to today's top hits, then head to the Skydeck to come face-to-face with the Statue of Liberty herself.  READ MORE

Easter Brunch by the Beach at the Vanderbilt

South Beach, Staten Island
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Enjoy Easter brunch by the beach with a special guest: the Easter Bunny! Enjoy a delicious brunch buffet, cash bar, visits with exotic animals, and a special golden egg hunt for the grown-ups. READ MORE

Easter Brunch & Annual Egg Hunt at Grand Oaks Country Club

Rossville, Staten Island
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Celebrate Easter at the Grand Oaks Country Club with a delicious Easter brunch buffet, and participate in the annual egg hunt! Spend the afternoon with the one and only Easter Bunny and pose for holiday photos, too. READ MORE

Bateaux New York Easter Premier Plus Brunch Cruise at Pier 61

Chelsea
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Celebrate Easter with a delicious array of Easter specialties on an Easter Brunch Cruise. Enjoy a three-course plated brunch, plus live entertainment, and picture-perfect spring photo-ops. READ MORE

Signature Easter Brunch Cruise at Pier 15

Financial District
Sunday, March 31, 2024
A festive chef-prepared buffet pairs perfectly with bottomless mimosas and sweeping views of New York City's most iconic landmarks—plus a special visit from the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

Enchanted Easter Buffet

Midtown East
Sunday, March 31, 2024
The Peninsula New York goes all out with an Easter buffet complete with delicious appetizers, main courses, and an over-the-top dessert bar. Kids have their own buffet to dine from, plus the Easter Bunny visits and poses for photos. READ MORE

Easter Buffet, Egg Hunt, and Easter Bunny Visit at Broadway Lounge

Times Square
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Celebrate Easter with breathtaking views over Times Square, a lavish spread of brunch favorites. photo-ops with the Easter Bunny, and Easter egg hunts on the Perch terrace overlooking Times Square. READ MORE

Easter Bunny Brunch at 390 Social

Park Slope
Sunday, March 31, 2024
The Easter bunny does a lot of table hopping at 390 Social's buffet Easter Brunch, which provides options that include French toast, chicken tenders, omelettes, bacon, and fruit. READ MORE

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