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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
3/19/23 - 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 a lavish spread 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 Guide to Spring Activities in NYC and plenty more must-dos in our always-updated Family Activity Calendar.

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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
Meet the Easter Bunny and take in the views of NYC on an Easter cruise. Photo courtesy of the cruise line

Best New York City Easter Brunches with the Easter Bunny

Easter Bunny Brunch at Richmond Republic

Eltingville, Staten Island
Saturday, March 25
Richmond Republic hosts an Easter Bunny Easter brunch, including a magic show, an egg hunt, face painting, cotton candy, and breakfast-y goodies. READ MORE

Easter Bunny Brunch at Wynwood

Stapleton, Staten Island
Sunday, April 2
Wynwood's annual Easter Bunny Easter brunch features an Easter egg hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, and more. READ MORE

Easter Brunch at the Hard Rock Cafe

Times Square
Sunday, April 2
The Hard Rock Cafe hosts a family-friendly Easter brunch with coloring for kids, candy-filled eggs, a theatrical Easter Bunny meet and greet, a photo-op, and more fun. READ MORE

Bunnies and Bonnets

Greenbelt, Staten Island
Saturday, April 8
Don your fanciest homemade Easter bonnet and enjoy High Tea at The Grand Colony Hall. When the Easter Bunny arrives, join in a parade around the venue to show off your fancy hat before posing for a picture onstage with the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

Brunch with the Easter Bunny

Tottenville, Staten Island
Saturday, April 8
Hop into the fun with the Easter Bunny! Enjoy a complimentary photo booth, face painting, and gift from the Easter Bunny himself. A la carte food is available for purchase. READ MORE

NYC Easter Brunch Cruise 2023

South Street Seaport
Saturday, April 8-Sunday, April 9
Hop onto this Easter brunch cruise with three courses, unbeatable views of the NYC skyline, and a live DJ performance for the family to dance to. Enjoy all that, plus the Easter Bunny is on board to give the kids a perfect photo opportunity. READ MORE

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

Midtown West
Saturday, April 8-Sunday, April 9
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

Peter Rabbit Easter Buffet

Midtown East
Sunday, April 9
The Peninsula New York goes all out for this Easter breakfast. Enjoy a lavish buffet complete with delicious appetizers, main courses, and a special Peter Rabbit-themed dessert bar. Kids have their own Peter Rabbit-themed buffet to dine from, plus Easter Bunny visits and poses for photos. An Easter egg hunt provides additional entertainment. READ MORE

All-Inclusive Easter Brunch

Howard Beach, Queens
Sunday, April 9
Vetro Restaurant hosts an all-inclusive holiday meal, including a three-course brunch, open bar, live entertainment, and a photo with the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

Easter Brunch & Annual Egg Hunt

Rossville, Staten Island
Sunday, April 9
Celebrate Easter at the Grand Oaks Country Club. Enjoy 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

Easter Brunch by the Beach

South Beach, Staten Island
Sunday, April 9
Enjoy Easter brunch by the beach with a special guest: the Easter Bunny! Enjoy a delicious brunch buffet, cash bar, crafts for the kids, and a special golden egg hunt for the grown-ups. READ MORE

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Rosalind Muggeridge
When not busy trekking across NYC with her two little explorers in tow, Rosalind Muggeridge is covering events for Mommy Poppins for Brooklyn and Queens. Her career includes 10 years in the nonprofit world followed by four years as the events editor at Brooklyn Parent Magazine. She can be reached at events@mommypoppins.com.
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