Upper West Side · Southern · Comfort Food
Amsterdam Avenue comfort food and house pickles — biscuits the size of a fist, and one of the neighborhood's default brunches
Jacob's Pickles has been the Upper West Side's high-volume comfort-food anchor since 2011, and it knows exactly what it is: enormous biscuits, fried chicken, mac and cheese, a long list of craft beer, and a pickle program that justifies the name. Weekend brunch is a scene and the wait reflects it. The cooking is generous rather than delicate, portions are large enough to be a problem, and the room is loud in a way that suits a group. Go with people, order the fried chicken over a biscuit with gravy, and get the pickle plate to cut through it.
Jacob's Pickles is amsterdam Avenue comfort food and house pickles — biscuits the size of a fist, and one of the neighborhood's default brunches. Regulars order fried chicken and biscuits and pickle plate.
Jacob's Pickles is priced at $$ — approx. $20–$40 per person.
Jacob's Pickles does not list an online reservation system. No reservations at peak brunch; expect 30–60 minutes on weekends
Jacob's Pickles is at 509 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024, in Upper West Side. Street parking on Amsterdam; garages on Broadway