EJ’s falls somewhere between your favorite local brunch spot and a non-descript (but clean) deli. Usually bustling with groups and families, the two family-friendly locations (Upper Westside and Upper Eastside) always has lines on the weekends but manages a relatively quick turnaround.

Whatever the age, everyone enjoys EJ’s brunch foods made the no-fuss way. Munch on pancakes with a variety of toppings, eggs, granola and fru...

EJ’s falls somewhere between your favorite local brunch spot and a non-descript (but clean) deli. Usually bustling with groups and families, the two family-friendly locations (Upper Westside and Upper Eastside) always has lines on the weekends but manages a relatively quick turnaround.

Whatever the age, everyone enjoys EJ’s brunch foods made the no-fuss way. Munch on pancakes with a variety of toppings, eggs, granola and fruit for prices more along the lines of a typical diner than a hip neighborhood hangout serving the same food for hip neighborhood hangout prices. Lunch and dinner favorites include burgers, sandwiches, salads and hearty blue plate specials like pasta of the day and strip steak. Desserts like cheesecake and oreo cookie pie are straightforward, homestyle and big.