Looking for something off the beaten path (but not too far off of it)? Then you might want to check out The Creek & The Cave, which offers a tasty excuse for a mini day trip to Long Island City!
The Creek & The Cave, a local bar and grill turned comedy club in the evenings, added brunch to its menu about a year ago. It offers a range of Cali-style Mexican food, which we’ll discuss, but the real draw is specialty drinks such as the two-in-one Murderfist , tequila and Tecate over Bloody Mary Mix, and $0.25 Mimosas (no that wasn’t a typo—25 cent Mimosas!!) weekends from 12-4pm. We didn’t expect much for that price, however these mimosas are served in a highball glass and had the perfect champagne-to-OJ ratio, so they really are a great value.
We went on a warm summer day and enjoyed a lazy afternoon out in the spacious back patio. We started with the Homemade Salsa Sampler, a bowl of homemade tortilla chips filled with a flavorful house salsa, fresh chunky pico de gallo, and cool guacamole. They were all delicious, but the smooth, tasty guacamole was the unanimous favorite.
A few mimosas later, our entrees arrived. Our waitress had recommended the Huevos Rancheros and after the first bite we understood why—the mix of eggs, cheese, beans, guac, salsa, and sour cream on crunchy tortillas had an authentic taste that we still crave. But I may have actually liked the Chilaquiles even more though, and I’m typically not a huge fan. They were so perfectly soaked in the spicy salsa verde that they almost melted into the accompanying eggs and skirt steak.
If you’re not in the mood for breakfast, you’re in luck—The Creek & The Cave offers a wide range of traditional lunch/dinner entrees. We tried the Yoga Burrito, and felt healthier with every bite. The whole wheat tortilla and range of veggies might sound like something you could get anywhere until you add in the goat cheese for an overall different burrito experience. This was just one of the many vegetarian-friendly options—there is even a vegan enchilada.
All of the food was great and entrees hover around ten bucks, but the best reason to try The Creek & The Cave is because it’s one of the best boozy brunch deals we’ve discovered. Oh, and if you want some entertainment in between those $0.25 Mimosas, The Creek & The Cave has eight pinball machines and comedy shows all night long.
Overall rating: 4 / 5 hearts
The Creek & The Cave
10-93 Jackson Ave. (at 11th St)
Long Island City, NY 11101
Brunch menu
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