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Drag Brunch This Weekend NYC

By Vivienne St. James
Luxury Event Curator • NYC Nightlife Specialist
Published: August 9, 2025
Updated: March 30, 2026

Drag brunch in NYC sounds easy to find.

It isn’t.

You’ll see a hundred vague listings, outdated Eventbrite pages, and random TikToks—but very little that actually tells you where to go this weekend, at what time, and what you’re getting.

So here’s the clean version:

These are the reliable, recurring drag brunches that are actually worth booking.
Pick one, make a reservation, and go.

Saturday Drag Brunch (NYC)

Fresco’s Grand Cantina — Rotating Themed Brunches

📍 12-14 31st Ave, Astoria, NY 11106
🕑 Saturdays at 2:00 PM

This is one of the most structured and consistently programmed brunch series in NYC, with different casts and themes each week:

• 1st Saturday: Bois Who Brunch — Myster E Mel & ShowPonii

• 2nd Saturday: Bacon & Baddies — Dev Doee & Essence

• 3rd Saturday: Big Back Brunch — hosted by the big girls

• 4th Saturday: Show Stoppers — Vanity Levain & Bianca Star

What it is:
A rotating, themed brunch with clear identities each week—good if you want to choose your vibe intentionally.

Rise Bar — Rise & Shine Brunch

📍 859 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019
🕧 Seatings: 12:15 PM & 2:30 PM

Hosted by:
Izzy Uncut • Skyewalker

What it is:
A themed tribute brunch that changes weekly—built around a specific celebrity or artist.

Recent and recurring themes include:

• Demi Lovato

• Pamela Anderson

• Miley Cyrus

What to expect:

• structured performances

• recognizable music

• strong hosting energy

This is one of the more concept-driven brunches in Manhattan.

Sunday Drag Brunch (NYC)

The Dickens — Drag Brunch

📍 783 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036
🕐 Seatings: 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM

Hosted by:
Jacklynn Hyde

What it is:
A classic Hell’s Kitchen brunch—host-driven, high interaction, consistent energy.

Go if you want:
A traditional NYC drag brunch with strong personality at the center.

Kween Astoria — Drag Brunch

📍 34-10 30th Ave, Astoria, NY 11103
🕐 1:00 PM & 3:30 PM

Hosted by:
Freeda Kulo + rotating guests

What it is:
A Queens-based brunch with community energy and rotating talent.

Go if you want:

• a slightly less tourist-heavy crowd

• strong hosting

• a more local feel

How to Choose (Quick Guide)

• Want themed, rotating casts?
  → Fresco’s Grand Cantina (Saturday)

• Want a polished tribute show?
  → Rise Bar (Saturday)

• Want a classic Hell’s Kitchen brunch?
  → The Dickens (Sunday)

• Want a local Queens vibe?
  → Kween Astoria (Sunday)

Important Brunch Rule

👉 Make a reservation.

Most NYC drag brunches:

• sell out

• prioritize seated guests

• are tied to food & beverage minimums

Walking in is a gamble.

What You’re Paying For

Drag brunch is not “free” like nightlife.

Expect:

• ticketed entry or food/drink minimum

• tipping on top

👉 You should still tip performers:

• $5–$10 per number is standard at brunch

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