First Brunch at Tom’s Coney Island. September 23, 2012. Photo © Bruce Handy via Coney Island Photo Diary
Coney Island resident and photographer Bruce Handy was one of the first customers at Tom’s Coney Island’s soft opening at 9am this morning. “I had two eggs over easy, home fries, whole wheat toast and coffee, all good,” said Bruce, who posted these photos of Tom’s first Sunday brunch on his Coney Island Photo Diary.
Are they serving pancakes yet? “Not sure, guy next to me had waffles,” he said. On Friday, Tom’s manager told ATZ the full menu will be identical to that of Tom’s Prospect Heights location with the addition of seafood entrees, but their famous pancakes and some other items may not be available just yet. We’ll let you know later. ATZ’s afternoon plans include popping into Tom’s before heading over to a screening of four of these five Coney-themed films at the Coney Island Film Festival.
Update… Yes, Tom’s Coney Island has pancakes! We tried the Danish pancakes made with ricotta cheese and served with a choice of flavored butter. Delicious! Breakfast is served all day. Our friend had the turkey club sandwich which is his favorite at Tom’s in Prospect Heights. Vegetarians will be happy to know there’s a vegie burger on the menu and it is cooked on a grill separate from the one used for meat. Owner Jimmy Kokotas says weekday hours are 8am till 5pm. On weekends, he hopes to stay open till 7pm. In addition, Tom’s has a liquor license and is serving beer. Other alcoholic drinks will be available after they get a delivery, probably the end of the week or next week. At that time, beer and alcohol will be on a separate menu.
Tom’s Coney Island is located on the Boardwalk at the corner of Stillwell Avenue. Though the restaurant is opening near the end of the amusement park season due to months of construction, it is expected to initially remain open at least nine months of the year. We predict it will become a neighborhood favorite. Join us in welcoming Tom’s to Coney Island by dropping by for breakfast or lunch!
Tom’s Coney Island, 1229 Boardwalk (at Stillwell Avenue), Brooklyn, NY 11224. Phone 718-942-4200
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Great place. We had a pastrami sandwich, the brooklyn wrap (brisket with mutz and gravy) and a greek salad w/chicken. It was all very good. We will be there often. Can’t wait for the roof deck to open.
That reminds me – there was a birthday party there yesterday and quite a few orders of egg creams. One of the few places to get an egg cream.
I talked to Kelly, while I had my breakfast and she said the bar would be where I was sitting. Taps will be installed later. There are two counters. The one facing the ocean will sell takeout food. The long one going into the restaurant will be the bar. At least that’s what I heard. I was a little intoxicated by the food and the opening day atmosphere at the time.
My friend’s fave lunch at Tom’s in Prospect Heights and now at Tom’s Coney Island: Turkey Club with Fries…
Food intoxication is the best kind, Bruce. Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for sharing
WoW ..! this place LQQKS Great… Have to give it a try when I visit the homeland…;-)
Great food, ocean fresh saltwater breeze, nautical atmosphere and a fantastic owner. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Papa Perry, from famous Perry’s restaurant on Nostrand Avenue is proud of his son. Many years of prosperity and loads of hungry diners. Gloria & Bob