Jacob's Pickles (Upper West Side)

Southern comfort-food restaurant on Columbus Ave known for biscuits, fried chicken & waffles, and pickle-brined specialties, drawing steady neighborhood and visitor demand for weekend brunch.

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//The line

Jacob's Pickles is a Southern comfort-food spot on Columbus Ave in the Upper West Side, known for biscuits, fried chicken and waffles, and pickle-brined dishes; it draws a loyal neighborhood following plus visitors for weekend brunch.

Reviewers describe the restaurant as consistently busy — one review notes it's "slammed literally every day" — with waits most likely at peak brunch hours. The restaurant now takes reservations via OpenTable, which reviewers say has made it easier to get a table than at the original, smaller Amsterdam Ave location; booking ahead is the best way to avoid a walk-in wait.

//When the line peaks

Weekend brunch (Saturday-Sunday, late morning into early afternoon) is the most likely peak given 9am-12am weekend hours and brunch-focused menu Reviewers describe the restaurant as busy on a near-daily basis, so weekday evening waits are also plausible

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//FAQ

How long is the wait at Jacob's Pickles Upper West Side?

damnlines doesn't have a live camera at this venue yet, so we can't give you a real-time wait count. Reported guidance: reviewers describe the restaurant as consistently busy ("slammed literally every day"), with brunch hours the most likely time for a wait. Jacob's Pickles takes reservations via OpenTable, which is the most reliable way to avoid a walk-in wait.

Does Jacob's Pickles take reservations?

Yes — reservations can be made via OpenTable. Reviewers note this has made it noticeably easier to get a table since the restaurant moved into its larger Columbus Ave space, compared to the original, smaller Amsterdam Ave location.

What are Jacob's Pickles Upper West Side hours?

Per business listings: Monday-Friday 10:00am-12:00am, Saturday-Sunday 9:00am-12:00am. Always confirm on the restaurant's own site before visiting, since hours can change.

Where is Jacob's Pickles located?

680 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025 — Upper West Side, Manhattan. Note there is also a separate Jacob's Pickles location in Chelsea (421 8th Ave); this page covers the Upper West Side location.

Sources: Yelp — Jacob's Pickles (680 Columbus Ave) · Jacob's Pickles — Upper West Side location, hours

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