Uglyduckling
“We came in a little tipsy to the Ugly Duckling after seeing one of the last Daily Shows.”
“All of us got the ahi tuna burger which was really fresh, cooked just right and served on a delicious roll with great fries and sides.”
“The spicy aioli was a nice touch, although I'm not sure if everyone would like that combination of flavors.”
Uglyduckling
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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Walked right in early on a Saturday evening, got seated right away. The table service was OK, the barman was great — very knowledgable about their vast beer selection, was a delight to order from the bar. I was intrigued by the menu, hoping my stomach were as big as my eyes. We waited a while for our meal, even though the place wasn't jam-packed, and they messed up my friends order, but comped it for her. I ordered the Chicken and Waffle sandwich was really good. The sweet and russet string fries were a great texture. My friend's burger looked really good, and she said it was cooked just how she wanted. I would go back again to try something else. I felt like it was a little expensive for what it was, but overall, decent prices for the neighborhood.
I really like this place.
I loved the dish that I had for brunch which was the Smoked Ugly. Essentially it was eggs Benedict with pulled pork and a side of potatoes and salad. The eggs were cooked to perfection and the pork was cooked and seasoned fantastic as well. The salad was fresh and crisp. It was just an overall great dish. I didn't feel heavy or stuffed after which was a good feeling. I also tasted the chicken and waffles which was good as well. The chicken is actually in strips with the same taste as fried chicken on the bone. The aioli sauce on the side was to die for. The ambiance is super chill. Ambience and atmosphere always says a lot and I believe is a direct reflection of management. There is definitely a good vibe here. Our waiter Andrew was very friendly and attentive. Overall it was a great experience and I definitely want to come back for those poached eggs! The tap selection looks pretty awesome too. The taps are built into the wall which make it look really clean and non traditional in a good way. I may have to come back during a more appropriate hour to try the beer!
Uglyduckling has got some of the best brunch we've ever had. This is a great and popular spot on Smith that we've been wanting to try for some time.
We were happy to be able to get a table with minimal wait so we went right to ordering the Ugly duck eggs with pulled pork and chicken & waffles. Definitely two of the more popular dishes as we saw a lot of people ordering the same things. Only issue we had was how long it took them to get us the menus after being seated. We waited almost 10 minutes just to get some water so I got up myself to get the menu, and that's when they came over. It didn't seem so busy that they couldn't bring over the menu as the patrons are being seated, but it turned out they had a limited amount of copies so we had to wait for the menu.
Anyway, after finally getting the menu and putting in our orders, we also had some coffee while waited and admired the intimate decor of the place. There is a surprising amount of beers of tap so the bar was a popular spot as well. We didn't have any beers this day.
After a decent wait time, our meals came out. The chicken and waffles plate was huge! The chicken was nicely seasoned and fried without it being greasy or messy. Even while sitting on top of the waffles, there was no oil that dripped down to make the waffles soggy, this was very nice. It was served with a boat of gravy on the side so you dip and drown as you wish.
The other plate was the smoked ugly with pulled pork. This is basically an eggs Benedict with pulled pork instead of ham. We were also very happy with this dish. The pulled pork was on top of toasted English muffins and topped with two poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. The whole thing tied together so well with just the right flavors and meat quantity. The pulled pork was a little sweet, and not in a bad way, mixed with hollandaise and runny egg was amazing. The plate was presented with a small salad and some home fries to ensure nobody leaves hungry. Everything about it tasted wonderful!
Uglyduckling is worth a visit for any meal of the day, not just for brunch! We loved it here and will gladly return in the future.
Great place for a casual Brooklyn brunch with a fun gastro pub atmosphere. Chicken and waffles here were delicious- waffles had the perfect balance of light, soft, and crispy, and the chicken was very tender. I also really enjoyed the Roasted Pear & Goat Cheese Salad. Service here was very friendly and fast, and there was no wait for brunch on Saturday at 1 PM. There's definitely nothing ugly about this awesome Brooklyn spot!
If you need grease after a night out of drinking or you just want to stuff your face with something delicious and terrible for you; come here and get the cheddar waffle fried chicken sandwich with bacon and a fried egg; drizzled with maple syrup. It comes with a side of French fries too. I dare you to eat the monster with your bare hands. It's delicious; just do some push ups after.
Needed to find a good brunch spot in Cobble Hill and Uglyducking was it. I went out with a dear friend and she selected the place because they serve Eggs Benedict, which is a favorite for hers, my only requirement is alcohol.
The location it's self was medium sized, not too big and not too cramped either, the service was quick, our orders came out in a few minutes.
I had chicken and waffles and was not disappointed. The chicken was boneless and seasoned well. The waffle were a little sad but they did the trick.
Over all it was a good experience, I would definitely go again.
Stumbled upon this little spot with a friend for brunch ! Thought it was great ! Service was good, food is good. I had the ugly duckling eggs benedict and my friend had the chicken and waffles. Never understood the name of the place though… I'm not sure if ugly duckling was a metaphor… but I just assumed I'll be having some duck ! That was the first thing that came to mind and got me craving for duck! 1 star down for such a tease! But, I would definitely come back again to try other selections. I'll forgive ya. If i get a free drink the next time I come by! or extra sauce! jk..sort of.
Excellent choice for dinner. Loved every bite from the roasted beet salad to the very generous portion of the awesomely creamy and delicious Mac-n-cheese with bacon (oh the bacon!!!) to the excellent recommendation of our waiter for the evening special – fettuccine Alfredo with smoked salmon and asparagus. While feeling a bit skeptical about the flavors (never thought to mix smoked salmon with Alfredo sauce) I must admit it all jived perfectly well, making our taste buds happy little buds. Compliments to the chef! And of course the bartender who made our delicious mules.