An Astoria brunch institution open since 1922 known for a Sunday brunch line that reviewers on Tripadvisor and Yelp describe as running out the door.
30-13 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11102
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Reviewers on Tripadvisor and Yelp consistently describe Sanford's Sunday brunch line as running 'literally out the door,' with wait times reported around an hour for a table during peak brunch rush, per Tripadvisor reviews.
Multiple reviewers note the wait is worst on weekends and recommend arriving earlier or avoiding the 11:30am-1:30pm rush window to skip the line, per Tripadvisor and Yelp reviewer consensus.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Walk-ins: Yes, with waits at Sunday brunch
Reviewers on Tripadvisor report Sunday brunch waits of about an hour for a table, with the line often extending out the door during peak hours.
Reviewers suggest making a reservation in advance for Sunday brunch to avoid the wait, per Yelp discussion threads; reservations appear to be available through booking platforms.
Walk-ins are accepted but expect a long wait during Sunday brunch rush, per Tripadvisor and Yelp reviewer consensus; arriving before or after the 11:30am-1:30pm window reduces wait time.
Sources: Tripadvisor reviews · Yelp