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 fr...

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.