damnlines.comdamnlines.comA Greenpoint French-American bistro famed for its pancakes and the long waits and reservation scramble tied to weekend brunch.
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Resy's own brunch guide jokes that it's "not sure what's more famous about Chez Ma Tante — the pancakes, or the wait times they quote you for weekend brunch," making clear that long waits are part of this Greenpoint bistro's reputation. A separate Resy feature on the restaurant, written by Diana Hubbell, adds that "competition for brunch tables remains fierce."
That same Resy feature reports diners can book up to a month in advance on Resy, and that weekend brunch reservations go fast — but "come evening, reservations are easier to get and the vibe is more relaxed," suggesting the tightest crunch is specifically Saturday-Sunday daytime rather than dinner service on any given night.
Resy's reporting also notes Chez Ma Tante saw a surge in popularity after a two-star New York Times review in 2018, and while "the hype died down at least a little" since then, it remains, in Hubbell's words, "a really good neighborhood hang" — with brunch demand still strong enough that booking ahead is recommended over risking a walk-up wait.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: Reservations available on Resy, bookable up to a month ahead; weekend brunch slots go quickly while evening reservations are comparatively easy to get, per Resy's reporting.
Brunch served Saturday-Sunday 10am-3pm; dinner nightly 5-10pm, per restaurant listings.
Resy's brunch guide says Chez Ma Tante is nearly as famous for "the wait times they quote you for weekend brunch" as it is for its pancakes, though no exact minute figure is published. A separate Resy feature notes "competition for brunch tables remains fierce," making a reservation the safer bet over a walk-up wait.
Yes — reservations are bookable on Resy up to a month in advance, per Resy's own reporting, and weekend brunch slots "go fast." Evening reservations are described as easier to land than weekend brunch ones.
Weekend brunch, served Saturday and Sunday, is the busiest and most competitive seating window, per Resy's reporting. Evenings are comparatively relaxed, with Resy noting reservations "are easier to get" after dark.
Resy's reporting says tables can be booked up to a month in advance, and recommends doing so early since weekend brunch reservations "go fast."
Not quite as much — Resy's reporting says the restaurant saw a surge after a two-star New York Times review in 2018, and while "the hype died down at least a little" since, brunch demand remains strong enough that reservations are recommended.
Sources: Resy blog (Best Brunch in New York) · Resy blog (Chez Ma Tante Is the Ultimate Neighborhood Restaurant) · Chez Ma Tante Resy listing · Yelp listing (hours)