We were looking at a 40+ minute wait outside of The Ace so we decided to try Ari's next door. That wait time really worked in our favour. There was a table ready for us right away, the prices were low, the food and portions fantastic. The service was a little curt but warmed up nicely by the end. The kitchen staff were all super friendly and welcoming. They were really busy but we all got what we ordered, no problems there. My steak and eggs were cooked to perfection - rare and sunny side up. And the coffee was hot and strong.
If you're in the area and looking for a proper brunch with no pretensions you can't go wrong.