Prospect Heights Diner Named Among NYC's 'Excellent' Brunch Spots

PROSPECT HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN — Prospect Heights neighbors don't need to go far to find one of the most "excellent" brunch spots in New York City, according to a new ranking.

Tom's Restaurant on Washington Avenue has landed a spot on Eater's list of "15 NYC Brunch Spots Worth Planning the Weekend Around," which picked out the top places to grab the breakfast-lunch combo meal across the five boroughs.

The food critics noted Tom's — which also has a location in Coney Island — often has a wait to dine on their classic diner food. The family-owned restaurant has been open since 1936.

The Prospect Heights spot was among seven in Brooklyn that made the cut.

Other top eateries included Chez Ma Tante in Greenpoint, Peaches in Bed-Stuy, Yafa Cafe in Sunset Park and Williamsburg's For All Things Good, Edith's Eatery & Grocery and Win Son Bakery.

Here's what the food critics had to say about Tom's:

"The lines that stretch out the door of Tom’s Restaurant aren’t as bad as those at, say, Bubby’s or Clinton Street Baking Co. in Manhattan, but expect to wait (or trudge up the street to Shane’s Brooklyn, another solid option in the neighborhood). This Prospect Heights diner has been family owned since 1936, serving classic diner fare — egg creams, corned beef hash — that probably won’t blow your mind, but might just cure your hangover."

Check out the full Eater list here.