Thelma On Clinton
“I came to Thelma today for their Brunch and ordered their Slow poached eggs, home made maple sausage, butter milk biscuits dish.”
“We skipped the 2-hour wait at Clinton St. Baking company, a few doors down, and went to Thelma on Clinton instead.”
“I ordered the poached eggs with the maple sausage on homemade biscuits.”
Thelma On Clinton
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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Came here for brunch recently and had a pleasant meal but nothing to boast about here. Very standard, new american brunch. Standard and limited options. Standard medium-sized portion.I don't know, given all the fun amazing places in LES I wouldn't go back again or recommend this place if you are even the lightest bit of an adventurous eater. Like I honestly barely even remember the place from how standard it was–LOL.
I really wanted to like this place. I had heard rave reviews before going, so I was worked up for something amazing. I left feeling like there was something to be desired. The menu, for starters, is very, very small, and not in a tasting menu kind of way. Or maybe it was. I'm still thinking of how our server told us everything is small plates, meant to be shared, etc., but then when our entree came out, it was huge.
Walked in on a Friday night around 8, and the place was dead. Ok, that was fine with me because I was hangry and wanted to eat fast. We were seated at a corner table (this place is like every other NYC restaurant–pack as many tables as closely together as possible without actually making everything a communal table). Exiting the table later proved just as tricky. My butt apparently is only big when I'm trying to avoid swiping the water glass off my neighbor's table.
Anyway. We ordered the cauliflower soup with truffles, the brussels sprouts, and the pork shank. We were given a few generous hunks of crusty bread and some salty olive oil.
The cauliflower soup was good. A little on the thin side, but tasty. The truffles pulled it all together. The brussels sprouts were a little horrifying–they were really soft in texture, almost as if they were steamed or boiled, and then tossed with some bacon. Gross. The pork shank came nestled on a bed of mashed potatoes–I think the potatoes were the best part of the meal. The pork shank didn't have any seasoning or real flavor to it, just straight pork. I was disappointed.
Would I come back? The server was so attentive and friendly that it leads me to say yes, I'd give them another try.
The menu offers variety from curries to simple American. Lots of appetizers to share. Some good draft beers. A few vegetarian choices on the menu,
I came here with a friend for the happy hour special and we both had half a dozen blue point oysters and a glass of beer. Oysters were shucked right in front of us and was definitely fresh!
Service was superb. When we entered, the restaurant was empty and we were allowed to sit wherever we wanted. He introduced the different types of beer he had and gave us samples as well. Throughout the meal, he offered us advice on how to eat oysters and his advice changed our world.
The waiter also told us how great his brunch and dinner menu was, and we would definitely come back to try it.
Enjoyed a fantastic evening here with a friend whose making this her go-to in the LES neighborhood. We arrived very late for a reservation, and the server, who I'm pretty sure introduced himself later as "Clifford on Clinton" was so gracious about it. He was fantastic!
The honey glazed dates wrapped in bacon are a must order. They were INCREDIBLE! The house smoked duck breast was delicious and cooked to perfection. We also ordered the pickled egg, which wasn't bad, but I don't think it was super flavorful either. My friend really loved it though, so it might just not be my preference. The only thing I could have done without were the brussel sprouts. The menu boasted brussel sprouts seared with bacon, but they arrived soggy with what appeared to be only a few pieces of pancetta fat. We had the earl grey infused creme brulee for desert, and it was delicious! Wine list was great, too.
My friend booked a party for 10 for the next evening because we enjoyed it so much! They were able to accommodate her request, even though it was so last minute. I definitely recommend Thelma for big groups, it's a great set up.
It was pretty good. After trying two crowded restaurants we decided to go inside in there. It did not disappoint.
I has the french toast, which was tasty, if not a tad too sweet.
I also had the poached eggs with smoked salmon, they were pretty tasty.
I like the setting and I could see myself coming back
As far as brunch goes, Thelma is standard and pretty much your next option when you can't get in its neighboring popular restaurants, Ivan Ramen, and especially the ever-so-popular Clinton St. Baking Co.
Brunch menu isn't huge, as Thelma is still relatively new. I had the Eggs Benedict with Mushrooms and they were tasty, but not memorable enough to make me want to go all the way to the LES just to eat at Thelma. My friend, on the other hand, had the Smoked Salmon Benedict and he really loved it. Small selection of brunch food in a growing restaurant that is small, but a cozy space that is pretty fitting for a coffee date. When all fails at Ivan Ramen, Clinton St. Baking Co., and Sons of Essex, Thelma will welcome you with arms wide open.
Wasn't a big fan of my dinner at Thelma last night. It's cute inside and maybe we ordered the wrong things? I mean it wasn't bad, but yelp says it exactly right "Meh – I've experienced better."
Duck Leg Confit, Frisee, Potato, House smoked Duck Bacon, WarmVinaigrette – kind of dry, flavors weren't to my liking…
Honey Glazed Dates wrapped in Bacon – you can't really go wrong with these…but nothing out of the ordinary
Veggie Curry – Flavors were nice but thought some type of potatoes or rice accompanying the curry would have made it better
Panna Cotta – Not really panna cotta consistency, more like thick pudding…it was ok.