I'm still trying to get on board with the whole brunch culture. Don't get me wrong, I love the food. But the excessive wait times because places don't take resos? Not my thing.
Testing my limits (and hanger level), we waited about 20 mins for a table. Which still boggles my mind as there were quite a few empty tables when we got seated (and weren't filled while we were there). And food came out for only two other tables besides us (yes, I was food stalking).
It must be the night club mentality they're going for:
"Look! There's a long line up of people trying to get in! This must be a really hip and happening place, and we have to try to get in too!"
And you finally get inside and it's empty . . .
When we left, we noticed there were people eating at side tables scattered throughout the 5th Ave building. Why didn't we think of that?! I would have happily gotten our eggs benny and french toast to go and enjoyed them at a nearby bistro table if it meant being able to eat right away! Maybe next time . . .