Well, the brunch mavens from Clinton St. Baking Co. have finally opened up shop and, while they aren’t serving dinner yet, they are serving up one hell of a brunch. And, as with any good brunch, the liquor license is being put to use. Community Food and Juice features organic and locally grown ingredients in everything including organic vodkas and gins. So, make sure to wash down your cage free eggs with some delicious fresh squeezed greyhounds or screwdrivers. Even your liver might thank you.

When we ambled in Sunday morning, the wait was just a bit over 45 minutes, but that pales in comparison to the 2+ hour lines that can build up downtown at Clinton St. Baking Co. Community Food and Juice serves up a little more of a “health conscious” menu than their downtown counterpart, but the fluffy as a cloud pancakes and maple butter have made their way uptown and Columbia students should be rejoicing. What’s more, if you’re lucky, you might snag free samples while waiting.

The interior of the restaurant features few, if any, holdovers from its incarnation as the oft-derided Nacho’s and is now bright, open and airy. Positively delightful for Sunday brunch. Eating at the bar is surprisingly comfortable so don’t rule it out.

Community Food and Juice is truly a gem and Kitchenette may finally have some competition in the Morningside Heights brunch arena. Pricewise, the two are comparable, which means that for most college students this isn’t a every weekend kind of place especially if you’re going to be downing $10 screwdrivers while you’re at it. But, try this place once, and we’re sure you’ll find yourself going over and over again.

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