Poached eggs over a potato pancake

Still can’t get over the delicious brunch I had at Cafe Orlin in the East Village last weekend. I’ve been to Orlin for some yummy dinner but this was my first day time meal there. We had a mix of savory and sweet, starting with this Middle Eastern inspired dish below:

Malawach, $8

It’s called the Malawach, and they normally serve it sunny side up but Shahla had them serve it as an omelette stuffed with goat cheese and placed over a soft, doughey pita.

Poached eggs over a potato pancake, $10

So we also kinda ordered salmon and eggs without the salmon — we got poached eggs instead over a potato pancake, and a side of deliciously rosemary-seasoned home fries.

side of home fries

For our sweet tooth, we went for the brioche french toast. It completed a fantastic meal.

Brioche french toast with maple syrup, $12

I also loved the spacious, chatty atmosphere of the place…the way brunch should be! Props to Shahla for great pick .

Restaurant Info:
Cafe Orlin
41 St Marks Pl
nr 1st Ave.
New York, NY 10003
212-777-1447
East Village

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Shy