FERNS

Party of eight. Spicy pickles and buffalo cauliflower were best appetizers. Deviled eggs? Mom-in-law makes better.The fried chicken sandwich was 5 starters fit everyone. ferns smashed cheese burger was good, but not quite as good as the fried chicken burger.The Sloop Pilsner and amaro shot was a great happy hour drink.Eric, our waiter was great.

Walked in here off the street. Got a table in the back and they had live music which was nice. Not too loud. We ordered AMAZING drinks - get the banana bread old fashioned. I'm an old fashioned drinker and this was one of the best I've ever had. Our severer, James K, was super fun and friendly. The decor was quirky in a fun way and the place has an inviting vibe. I'd definitely come back here. One thing I noticed is that all the staff was fun and friendly, which means this place is probably really well managed. Not always the case in NYC.

I came here for brunch on a Sunday. It was busy. We had made reservations and were seated right away. Th restaurant was dripping with plants in every nook and cranny, which made it feel very cozy. I ordered the avocado toast. It was tasty, but like many places, it wasn't served with a functional knife. For a thick, crusty piece of bread, a serrated knife makes cutting so much easier; a butter knife just doesn't cut it (pun intended)! Our waiter seemed a bit flustered by the ask, but eventually did get me a much better knife. I enjoyed the toast. The pickled onions and pepitas offered nice flavor and it was perfectly salted. It paired well with the hot sauce they provided for the table. You could also add a fried egg for an additional $2. Portion sizes for the little gem salad and fried chicken biscuit were quite generous. We left satisfied!

There are sooo many brunch spots in Manhattan but hard to find a spot that still takes reservations on weekends. Thankfully, FERNS is one that didn't seem busy cause there were still plenty of reservations available the Friday night before my brunch and so I decided to make a reservation. Even when I came that Saturday, they weren't too busy. My friends and I decided to sit indoors but there were several tables outside that were shaded if you want to sit outdoors.We got tater tots for the table and all the reviews stating that it was good are not wrong! It was so crispy, like double/triple fried or something! And it came with a delicious aioli that paired nicely. I got the fried chicken biscuit with an egg and it was the right move. There were so many pictures of it and it looked so appetizing but pictures don't do it justice cause it's just as good in person. The biscuit was perfectly made, super flakey and fluffy on the inside but had a nice crisp on the edges. The fried chicken was super fried, just like the tater tots. It was a big piece of fried chicken, and a bit too much batter for me, at least all of it was super crispy. The textures of it all went so well together. You can also never go wrong with a sunny side up egg. I even used some of the aioli from the tater tots with my bites. I think the only thing missing is a kick of spice or something sour like pickles to cut through the richness of the entrée. Overall, it was a great meal and a great place to catch up with some friends. The interior is nicely decorated with lots of flowers and although it's a little dim, it gives off an intimate feel.

What a gem this place is!! I usually scoff at leaving my hood and going all the way to LES for brunch, but I'm glad I relented this time around. Fern's has an awesome brunch, and I can't wait to go back.The star is the show at Fern's is definitely the fried chicken and biscuits. I ordered one of their biscuit sandwiches--the one with fried chicken and eggs... and wow! How mouthwatering it was!!!Tony ordered a breakfast bowl because he was having a "healthy day." He said it was yummy, and I had food envy looking at it.Another standout were the tots -- I don't know how they prepared them, but they were super yummy.Most of us also ordered breakfast cocktails, and they were good, too. I recommend the Bloody Mary!As for service, it was first rate!!! Oh, and the atmosphere is good for outdoor dining!! We didn't sit inside, but I did notice it was spacious!!Try this place out for brunch. You are sure to enjoy!!

FERNS is a little gem that charmed its way into my curmudgeonly heart. Usually, an unassuming American spot in the East Village, would have me avoiding the crowds that feel over a decade younger than me. But sometimes you just crave a straight forward egg dish for brunch, and FERNS is as good a place as any.I actually first visited FERNS on a tipsy night out, drawn by their beautiful hanging plants. Once inside, I was charmed by their cozy interior--twinkling lights, mismatched framed photos, verdant greenery. It had a picturesque interior without trying too hard. Our group easily squeezed into a space by the front for a few round of drinks and even enjoyed the playlist.So one weekend when my friends wanted to have straight forward American fare for brunch, I chose FERNS. Their menu featured french toast, biscuits, burgers, and even a mezze platter. I played it a little too safe with an egg bowl, which came with tots and kale and I paired it with a fruit bowl because I was feeling healthy, but looking back I wish I had tried the shrimp burger or something with more flavor. My companion got the chicken biscuit which I stole a bite of and it still haunts me to this day that I didn't order it.But you know what? The ambience was beautiful, the service was snappy and easy for us walk-ins, and they really just lived up to their claim of being just a good neighborhood bar. They're not reinventing brunch, but all they claim to be is a cozy spot to get drinks and satisfy your biscuit cravings without all the fuss. FERNS, I'm glad you exist.

Will miss this place so much. ferns 4EVERRR shoutout to the incredible team, past and present. The NYU Tisch population will never forget our favorite place

What a lovely nook! Big enough for seating without wait, small enough to feel cozy! Good was good! The side biscuit was perfection!

I was greeted by a rude, ungrateful bouncer. He was so rude that I decided to turn around and take my group and business somewhere else. Do better guys!

I came here for brunch on a Saturday afternoon and it was already fairly packed. Although it was a bit cold, we sat outside since there were heat lamps. I ordered the cheeseburger as well as a side of biscuit. The biscuit were pretty good with the jam and butter. The burger in my opinion was decent but I wouldn't order again. The meat wasn't as flavorful as I'd like a burger to be but someone else may enjoy it. In terms of service, the waitress was really nice and accommodating and the atmosphere is good for small groups since the seating area isn't that large. Overall a nice option to do brunch in the city