Lively East Village brunch-and-cocktail spot with creative twists, solid wings and burgers, mixed food consistency, and good happy hour value.
The Laurels delivers solid neighborhood dining with strong food quality highlighted by standout Thai wings and burgers, plus attentive, friendly service that keeps the energy high. However, inconsistent execution across visits—ranging from excellent to bland or oversalted—prevents a higher grade, and scattered food safety concerns warrant caution. Best experienced for brunch or cocktails in its lively East Village setting rather than as a destination for culinary reliability.
One caveat: Food consistency varies: some items arrive bland, over-salted, or over/undercooked