Vegan Brunch NYC: A Mediterranean Weekend Worth Planning For
Chelsea, NYC · Fully Vegan & Kosher
Vegan Brunch NYC, Mediterranean Style
Shakshuka, herb frittata, and a mezze sampler built for two, served every weekend alongside the full Anixi menu and a short list of brunch cocktails.
Most vegan brunch NYC guides point to the same pancake-and-scramble menus. Anixi Mediterranean Vegan Restaurant in Chelsea does something different: a fully vegan, kosher-certified brunch built on Mediterranean dishes like shakshuka, herb frittata, and a shareable mezze sampler.
Brunch runs on weekends only, and it comes in addition to Anixi’s full food menu, so a table can mix brunch plates with dips, kabobs, and desserts. Chef Guy Vaknin leads the kitchen at 290 8th Avenue, drawing on Greek, Turkish, Syrian, and Lebanese cooking.
🔍 Quick Answer
Anixi serves a fully vegan, kosher-certified Mediterranean brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm in Chelsea, in addition to its full food menu. Brunch plates run $27 to $56, and brunch cocktails are $17.
🌿 Where Can You Get a Vegan Brunch in NYC That Is Also Kosher?
Anixi, in Chelsea, serves a vegan brunch that is also fully kosher-certified, every Saturday and Sunday. That pairing is hard to find, since most vegan brunch spots in the city are not kosher-certified.
| Feature | Anixi Brunch | Typical NYC Vegan Brunch |
|---|---|---|
| Cuisine | Mediterranean: Greek, Turkish, Syrian, Lebanese | Often pancakes, scrambles, and toasts |
| Kosher certification | Fully kosher-certified | Rarely certified |
| Brunch window | Sat and Sun, 11:30 am to 4:00 pm | Varies |
| Menu | Brunch plates plus the full food menu | Usually a brunch-only menu |
| Shareable option | Mezze Brunch Sampler, serves two | Varies |
🏛️ Backed by City Roots Hospitality
Anixi is part of City Roots Hospitality, the vegan restaurant group founded by Chef Guy Vaknin in 2012. As a kosher vegan restaurant in Chelsea, Anixi keeps the same kitchen standards across brunch, dinner, and bar service.
🍳 What Is on the Anixi Brunch Menu?
The brunch menu has three plates: two single-serving dishes and a sampler built for two.
Shakshuka
$27
Braised tomatoes, peppers, garlic, sunny side eggs, feta, and parsley, served with layered herb bread.
Herb Frittata
$27
Parsley, cilantro, mint, and thyme, with fresh pita, labneh, tahini, harissa, and a cucumber tomato salad.
Mezze Brunch Sampler
$56 · serves two
Sunny side eggs, lemon potato hash browns, cured salmon, harissa roasted eggplant, spicy feta, salt roasted beets, tahini, labneh, olives, fresh pita, and layered herb bread.
🍽️ Can You Order From the Full Menu at Brunch?
Yes. Weekend brunch is offered in addition to the full food menu, so you can add dips, hot mezze, kabobs, or sides to a brunch table.
🥂 What Are the Brunch Cocktails at Anixi?
Anixi has four brunch cocktails, each $17.
Tequila blanco, mezcal, housemade cucumber lemon juice, club soda, mint
Metaxa, rye whiskey, amaro nonino, earl grey, lemon glaze
Vodka, strawberry puree, housemade olive and lime juice, harissa, horseradish
Prosecco, bergamot liqueur, prickly pear puree, pomegranate, club soda
💰 What Does Brunch at Anixi Cost?
Brunch plates run $27 to $56, and brunch cocktails are $17. Parties of six or more have a 20% gratuity applied.
$27 each
$56, serves two
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⚠️ Common Mistakes When Planning a Vegan Brunch in NYC
The most common mistake is showing up on a weekday, since Anixi’s brunch menu is offered on weekends only.
- Expecting brunch on a weekday, when the brunch menu runs Saturday and Sunday only
- Arriving after 4:00 pm and missing the brunch menu
- Not booking ahead for a weekend table, especially for larger groups
- Assuming “vegan brunch” is also kosher-certified, which is rare
📅 How to Book Brunch at Anixi
For parties of 11 or more, request group dining in advance. For a wider look at brunch across the city, see this guide to vegan brunch in Manhattan and this one on vegan brunch in the Flatiron District.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does Anixi serve vegan brunch in NYC?
Yes. Anixi serves a fully vegan, kosher-certified Mediterranean brunch on Saturdays and Sundays in Chelsea.
What time is brunch at Anixi?
Brunch is served on weekends from 11:30 am until 4:00 pm.
How much does brunch at Anixi cost?
Shakshuka and the Herb Frittata are $27 each, the Mezze Brunch Sampler for two is $56, and brunch cocktails are $17.
Can I order from the full menu at brunch?
Yes. The brunch menu is offered in addition to the full food menu, so dips, mezze, kabobs, and desserts are available too.
Is brunch at Anixi kosher certified?
Yes. The entire menu, including brunch, is vegan and kosher certified.
Vegan Brunch NYC, Every Weekend in Chelsea
A fully vegan, kosher-certified Mediterranean brunch, Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Anixi Mediterranean Vegan Restaurant
290 8th Ave, New York, NY 10001
Phone: 646-410-0946
Serving Hours
Monday–Thursday: 4:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday: 4:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Saturday: 11:30 am – 10:30 pm
Sunday: 11:30 am – 10:00 pm






