Sunday in Brooklyn has mastered that elusive sweet spot of being a restaurant that feels special without trying too hard. Tucked away on Wythe Avenue, it’s become something of a neighborhood institution with a laid-back vibe that belies the serious culinary chops at work in the kitchen.

The multi-level space hits all the right notes—light-filled and airy during brunch hours, warm and intimate as evening falls. There’s a rustic charm to the wooden beams and plants that makes you want to linger, whether at the bar nursing one of their exceptional cocktails or at a corner table watching Williamsburg life unfold outside.

Their famous malted pancakes deserve every bit of the hype they’ve generated—impossibly fluffy, stacked high, and drenched in hazelnut maple praline syrup that’ll ruin regular maple syrup for you forever. The dinner menu shines just as bright, with seasonal ingredients treated with respect but never preciousness. Their wood-fired cooking gives dishes like the whole roasted chicken a smoky depth that elevates comfort food to something truly memorable.

What makes Sunday special, though, is how it seamlessly transitions from perfect brunch spot to ideal dinner destination to late-night cocktail haven. It’s the rare all-day restaurant that actually excels at each service, with staff who make you feel like you’ve discovered their favorite neighborhood secret rather than one of Brooklyn’s most beloved restaurants.