The Wild Son
“The nice little space that was briefly El Colmado Butchery is now The Wild Son, serving sandwiches, salads and juices.”
“The nitro coffee on tap is not to be missed, but you'll probably want to double fist with one of the unique juices or cocktails you won't find anywhere else.”
“We found this terrific place by accident after a summer morning walk on the High Line.”
The Wild Son
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Offers Military Discount: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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The nice little space that was briefly El Colmado Butchery is now The Wild Son, serving sandwiches, salads and juices.
Don't worry though, it's not necessarily as healthy as it sounds. They have plenty of really good meaty options, like a Pernil Sandwich and some breakfast sandwich standards. I tried the Smoked Trout ($15), which was a hearty sandwich filled to the brim with salty trout and plenty of crispy bacon on top.
They also have "baked" donuts, which you can argue aren't actually donuts, but can still be delicious if done correctly. They had one of the two flavors available today, the Baked Strawberry ($2.50), which was indeed done very well. It was super moist and soft and had a great flavor.
I'll be back very soon for more doughnuts and sandwiches.
If I had to hazard a guess as to why The Wild Son hasn't attracted that many diners yet, it would be its unexpected location on the West border of Manhattan, a few steps away from The High Line and a number of Meatpacking heavy-hitters. Started by the team behind The Wayland, The Wild Son is situated in the small venue that used to be El Colmado Butchery. It's been transformed into an airy, brightly-lit lunch spot, complete with food-centric books lining the shelves and various framed drawings and paintings interspersed across the walls. It's not a venue meant for large groups or gatherings, so come with one or a few friends for a simple, low-key meal.
At first glance, the menu isn't particularly attractive, especially given the fact that an entire section of the menu is devoted to juices and shakes – perhaps not the most attractive option for most diners. Don't be misled, however; the food menu is far more robust than what initially meets the eye, and is rounded out by a number of tempting sandwiches, breakfast plates, and sweets. I opted for a sandwich, while my friend split her meal across two of their dishes – a decision I later wish I had followed suit on.
While some dishes follow the trends of late, they're executed well and meticulously presented. The Burrata Tartine, for example, features a gorgeously oozy portion of burrata cheese plated on top of a crisp, thick piece of toast. It's accented by a complementary jam and olive oil, and makes for a satisfying first bite. For those that veer towards a sweeter start to the day, the impressively sized Blueberry Corn Waffle will be a crowd-pleaser, especially when topped with the rich honey butter and a spoonful of their housemade clabber cream.
The Pulled Chicken Sandwich skews more towards the "lunch" instead of "brunch" side of the menu, and features lean chicken braised in a lightly spiced tomato and garlic sauce and garnished with sliced apples, pickles, cucumbers, and cilantro. It's sandwiched between two generous halves of sourdough which provide necessary support and crispness and makes for a flavorful and surprisingly light dish, perfect for a mid-day meal.
For everything that The Wild Son offers – a casual environment, solid and well-priced plates, and friendly service – it's certainly worth a visit, especially on a warm summer afternoon when a trip along the High Line afterwards is ideal.
Shabby chic interior replaced the meat- centric El Colmado Butchery decor, Its such great summer locale close to the Hudson and near the Standard. The dishes sound deceptivlely healthy. At my 10 Am breakfast this spot by the Wayland team feels corporate in an intimate space. No warmth.
Ate:
BuckWheat pancakes w/ turmeric butter & berries $14
There are some interesting fresh juices and no decaf capacity. The buckwheat pancakes(gf) were made to order w/ honey butter on the side and turmeric butter on top. I found out later there is sugar added to the batter which I found annoying considering they're gluten free. I didn't like the taste of this seemingly healthy breakfast.
The berries were good, but otherwise the pancakes lacked flavor and so did the restaurant.
Cute brunch spot right that doesn't get enough attention!
I don't really understand this place because they have breakfast foods and simple sandwiches and salads, but they also have a beer, wine and cocktail menu. I would say it's perfect for those people who are always caught drinking, even at 10am.
It's a small and cozy spot. It reminds me of some old grandfather's hidden room with big windows overlooking the sun rising over the meadow who also happened to hire an interior designer. If that didn't make any sense, perhaps the word "brooklyn" and "hipster" might do a better job of describing the atmosphere.
The donuts of the day are baked in-house and though I'm not a big fan of cake donuts or baked donuts, it's still good. I liked the strawberry donut with the white chocolate glaze and blueberry drizzle more than the vegan chocolate with salted coconut. I don't know if i would order it again because it's really dense and I'm more of an airy and fluffy donut girl, but it's worth a try!
My new morning sandwich was more like a lunch sandwich rather than breakfast, but it was still good nonetheless. The cauliflower needed some salt or maybe the sauce needed more tang, because it tasted a bit bland but all the flavors were good! My friends who had the grandma anna and the first sandwich said it was great! It's so strange to see sandwiches come in bowls. That confused me.
I definitely want to come back for their waffles and pancakes. The people next to me were eating them and it looked divine.