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Welcome to Joseph Leonard

Joseph Leonard, located at 170 Waverly Place in the West Village, is a casual neighborhood spot with heart and soul. JL serves seasonal American food in a welcoming, relaxed setting. Opened by Gabriel Stulman, Chef James McDuffee and team in 2009, Joseph Leonard was created to serve as a gathering place for neighbors and visitors alike. 

Joseph Leonard is part of the Happy Cooking family of restaurants, started by restauranteur Gabriel Stulman. Jeffrey's Grocery, Fairfax and The Jones are also part of the family.

Avocado Toast

two eggs, sesame, shallot butter

$14

Omelette

spinach, goat cheese

$14

Croque Madame

mushroom, gruyere, sage

$15

Saucisson a L'ail

sunnyside eggs, hashbrown

$21

Chopped Salad

salami, provolone, cucumber, onion

$17

Baguette French Toast

poached peaches & blueberries

$16

Fried Chicken Sandwich

buttermilk ranch, pickles

$17

Burger & Fries

bacon, cheddar, english muffin

$23

Sides

Bacon

$9

Hand Cut Fries

$9

Brunch Cocktails

Bloody Mary

classic

$18

Hot Cider

bourbon, apple, orange, ginger, peppercorn

$17

Mimosa

prosecco, orange juice

$13

Jack Rose

calavados, apple brandy, lime, pomegranate

$16

Margarita

tequila, apple cider, lemon, ginger, jalepeño

$16

Old Fashioned

bourbon, grand marnier, cocoa nib, angostura

$17

Sour

vodka, aperol, passionfruit, grapefruit

$16

French 75

gin, prosecco, lemon

$15

Snacks

Pate de Campagne

dijon, baguette

$12

Artichoke Toast

roasted garlic, gruyere

$9

Baked Mussels

herbes de Provence, breadcrumbs

$10

Parisian Ham & Cheese

$12

Appetizers

Garnet Yams

ricotta, maple, pepitas

$16

Chopped Salad

salami, provolone, cucumber

$17

Cauliflower

tahini, black sesame, harissa

$15

Warm Mushroom Salad

bitter greens, miso vinaigrette

$17

French Onion Soup

gruyere, baguette

$13

Mains

Salmon

leeks, grain mustard vinaigrette

$25

Burger

bacon, cheddar, english muffin, frites

$23

Omelette

spinach, goat cheese

$14

Croque Madame

gruyere, mushroom, sage

$17

Fried Chicken Sandwich

buttermilk ranch, pickles, mixed lettuces

$22

Skirt Steak

frites, guajillo butter

$30

Sides

Frites

$9

Mixed Lettuces

$7

Snacks

Pate de Campagne

dijon, baguette

$12

Artichoke Toast

roasted garlic, gruyere

$9

Baked Mussels

herbes de provence, breadcrumbs

$10

Parisian Ham & Cheese

$12

Half Dozen Oysters

mignonette

$27

Appetizers

Garnet Yams

ricotta, maple, pepitas

$16

French Onion Soup

gruyere, baguette

$13

Cauliflower

tahini, black sesame, harissa

$15

Warm Mushroom Salad

bitter greens, miso vinaigrette

$17

Mains

Salmon

leeks, grain mustard vinaigrette

$25

Burger

bacon, cheddar, aioli

$23

Sausage

gigante beans, aioli

$19

Roast Chicken

potato puree, carrots, pearl onions, jus

$27

Skirt Steak

frites, guajillo butter

$30

Sides

Frites

$9

Mixed Lettuces

$7

Download PDF of the Wine List menu

Classic Cocktails

Hot Cider

bourbon, apple, orange, ginger, peppercorn

$17

Irish Coffee

whiskey, coffee, sunflower miso cream

$16

Old Fashioned

bourbon, grand marnier, cocoa nib, angostura

$17

Martini

gin, fino sherry, blanc vermouth

$17

Jack Rose

calavados, apple brandy, lime, pomegranate

$16

Sour

vodka, aperol, passionfruit, grapefruit

$16

Margarita

tequila, apple cider, lemon, ginger, jalapeño

$17

Milk Punch

rum blend, pineapple, carrot, campari, whey

$18

Beer + Cider

Kronenbourg "1664" France 4/7

Maine "Lunch" IPA ME 6/10

Bronx Brewery "Happy Face" Pilsner NY / 8

Sparkling

Da Mar Prosecco (glera)

Italy, NV

$15

Vetter 'Poiré', (pear cider)

Franken, Germany 2019

$16

White

Pépière 'Gras Mouton,' (melon de bourgogne)

Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine Loire Valley 2018

$15

Arndorger 'Strasser Weinberge' (gruner veltliner)

Niederosterreich, Austria 2018

$14

Sclavos ‘Vino de Sasso’ (robola)

Robola di Cephalonia, Greece 2019

$16

Skin-Contact & Rose

La Salada 'El Pages Content' (xarel-lo blend)

Penedès - Catalonia, Spain 2019

$16

Vinyes Singulars (sumoll blend)

Penedès - Catalonia, Spain 2019

$16

Red

Les Pirouettes, 'glouglou' (pinot noir)

Alsace, France 2018

$17

Mourgues du Grès, Costières Nîmes “Les Galets”

Rhône, France 2017 (syrah blend)

$13

Sky (zinfandel)

Mount Veeder, California 2013

$17

In doing our part to beat this pandemic, we're operating with significant new costs, but only a fraction of the capacity - and revenue - of our former selves. The COVID-19 recovery charge that appears on our checks is not a gratuity - it’s there to improve the odds we’ll still be here when the masks come off. Thank you. We’re grateful for your support on every level.

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