The Ugly Duckling Menu (Update 2025)
The Ugly Duckling, located in the heart of Manhattan, offers a vibrant and fun dining experience with a diverse menu. The restaurant is known for its creative cocktails and delicious food options, including chicken wings in various flavors, mouth-watering salads, and classic American dishes. Customers rave about the bottomless brunch options, with the boujee brunch upstairs providing a lively atmosphere with bottomless mimosas, appetizers, and entrees. For a more lowkey experience, the regular bottomless brunch downstairs is a great option. The venue is adorned with cute rubber duckies, creating the perfect backdrop for photos. The friendly staff, cozy decor, and unique touches like a bathtub for Instagram-worthy pics make The Ugly Duckling a must-visit spot in New York City.
Ducktails
Ugly Duckling Punch
Drunken Duck
Proper whiskey, lime juice, topped with ginger beer, mint garnish
The Flying V
Blank vodka, grapefruit juice, lemon, simple syrup, mint, club soda
The Wise Cracker
Rye, lime, honey, apricot liqueur, prosecco
Duck In A Row
Empress gin, mezcal, pomegranate juice, lime, agave
The Duck Face
Blank vodka, chinola, pineapple juice, lime, simple syrup, yellow red bull
The Huey, Duey & Louie
Ragtime rye, apple cider, Giffard vanilla De Madagascar, lemon, cinnamon, orange bitters
Feeling Ducky
Serrano chili infused tequila, lime, grapefruit, agave, soda
The Donald Duck
Aged ten to one rum, ten to one light rum, dry curacao, lime juice, orgeat
Quack Of Dawn
Cayeya tequila, Cardamaro, cinnamon, cold crew
Cheese Quesadilla
Chunky salsa, sour cream, guacamole
Street Tacos
Onions, cilantro, jalapeno relish, cabbage slaw, avocado creme fraiche, corn tortilla
Sliders
Our own signature blend, provolone, lettuce, tomato, roasted garlic aioli
Steak House Bacon Slab
Thick cut, bourbon maple glaze, whole grain mustard
Three Cheese Mac & Cheese
Orecchiette pasta, three cheese blend sauce
Kung Pow Calamari
Lightly breaded, tangy sauce, scallions, toasted almonds
Coconut Shrimp
Pineapple-mango salsa, orange marmalade, coconut sauce
Reuben Eggrolls
Corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss, spicy remoulade, whole grain honey mustard drizzle
Pesto Margherita Flatbread
Four cheese blend, sliced tomato, fresh mozzarella, balsamic glaze
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Flatbread
Chopped bacon, cheddar, Monterey jack, scallion, ranch drizzle
Ugly Duckling Nachos
Pulled duck, cheese sauce, chunky salsa, jalapeno, guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheese, scallions, pico de gallo
Blackened Tuna Lollipops
Spicy crab, seaweed salad, sweet soy drizzle
Truffle Fried Burrata
Sugo di pomodoro, white truffle oil, honey aged balsamic
Mozzarella Wedges
Marinara sauce
Duck 'N Everything
Bavarian pretzel bites, cheeseburger spring rolls, mac & cheese bites, pigs in a blanket, fried zucchini
Traditional Chicken Wings
Choose a flavor: Mild, Medium, Hot, Atomic, Honey BBQ, Peach Sriracha, Ginger Teriyaki, Captain Krunch, Dorito, General Tso's, Thai Chili, Cinnamon Glaze, Cajun Dry Rub, Peanut Butter & Jelly, Mango Habanero, Chimichurri, Garlic Parmesan, Chipotle Maple
Boneless Chicken Wings
Choose a flavor: Mild, Medium, Hot, Atomic, Honey BBQ, Peach Sriracha, Ginger Teriyaki, Captain Krunch, Dorito, General Tso's, Thai Chili, Cinnamon Glaze, Cajun Dry Rub, Peanut Butter & Jelly, Mango Habanero, Chipotle Maple
Rustic Blackened Tuna Salad
Onion, tomato, cucumber, chickpeas, feta, extra virgin olive oil, lemon vinaigrette
Watermelon & Avocado Salad
Baby arugula, shaved red onion, fresh mint, crumbled feta, pomegranate vinaigrette
Southwestern Salad
Black beans, roasted corn, onion, tomato, avocado, cheddar, Monterey jack cheese, chipotle ranch, romaine lettuce, tortilla shell bowl
Middle Eastern Salad
Mixed greens, tomato, onion, cucumber, kalamata olives, feta, falafel balls, hummus, tahini drizzle, balsamic vinaigrette
Chopped Caesar
Chopped romaine, shaved parmigiano, creamy Caesar dressing
Bill-Ed A Burger
Brioche bunChoices: oz House Blend BurgerTurkey BurgerVeggie BurgerBeyond Burger
Mac & Cheese Burger
Two grilled cheeses, American cheese, mac & cheese
Ugly Duckling Burger
Pepper jack cheese, crispy onions, topped with bourbon bbq duck, pretzel bun
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken, cheddar, avocado, bacon, basil aioli, pretzel bun
Sliced Steak Sandwich
Baby arugula, melted provolone, honey horseradish, sauteed mushrooms, garlic bread
Chicken Avocado Wrap
Lettuce, tomato, melted gouda, chipotle mayo
Chicken & Waffles
Pearl sugar waffle, double dipped fried chicken, hot honey
Steakbits
Melted mozzarella, toasted garlic bread, smoked honey BBQ sauce
Chicken Fingers
Hand cut fries
Burger
Hand cut fries
Fish N' Chips
Hand cut fries
Mac & Cheese
Truffle Cheese Fries
Houses Salad
Caesar Salad
NEW Menu
Mozzarella Wedges
Marinara sauce
Mac & Cheese
Orecchiette pasta, three cheese blend sauce
Pesto Margherita Flatbread
Four cheese blend, sliced tomato, fresh mozzarella, balsamic glaze
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Flatbread
Chopped bacon, Cheddar, Monterey Jack. Scallion, ranch drizzle
Cheeseburger Eggrolls
Cheese sauce, sriracha ketchup
Popcorn Coconut Shrimp
Pineapple-mango salsa, orange marmalade, coconut sauce
Street Tacos
Onions, cilantro, jalapeno relish, cabbage slaw, avocado creme fraiche, corn tortilla
Ugly Duckling Nachos
Pulled duck, cheese sauce, chunky salsa, jalapeno, sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, scallions
Southwestern Salad
Black beans, roasted corn, onion, tomato, avocado, cheddar, Monterey jack, chipotle ranch, romaine, tortilla shell bowl
Watermelon & Avocado Salad
Baby arugula, shaved red onion, fresh mint, crumbled feta, pomegranate vinaigrette
Middle Eastern Salad
Mixed greens, tomato, onion, cucumber, kalamata olives, feta. Falafel balls, hummus, tahini drizzle, balsamic dressing
Traditional Chicken Wings
Boneless Chicken Wings
Flavor Chicken Wing Sampler
Double Smash Burger
On a martin's potato roll with your choice of side. Topped with lettuce, tomato, and onion
Big Duckin Burger
Six smash patties, cheese sauce, bacon, fried onions. Mac & cheese, jalapenos, our special sauce
Fries
Mac
Slaw
Mini Caesar
Chicken Avocado Wrap
Lettuce, tomato, melted gouda, chipotle mayo
Steakbits
Melted mozzarella, toasted garlic bread. Smoked honey BBQ sauce
Sliced Steak Sandwich
Baby arugula, melted provolone, honey horseradish, sauteed mushrooms, garlic bread
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken, cheddar, avocado, bacon, basil aioli, pretzel bun
French Toast Fondue
Banana & caramel topping, chocolate sauce
Brunch Burger
Double smash, Cheddar, bacon jam, fried egg, maple aioli
Chicken & Waffle Minis
Mini waffles, crispy chicken, chipotle maple, cole slaw, pickle slice
Steak & Eggs
Black angus chateau steak, two eggs cooked to your liking, chimichurri, home fries
Brioche French Toast
Complimentary toppings: maple syrup, powdered sugar, whipped cream, butter
Tall Stack Of Pancakes
Complimentary toppings: maple syrup, powdered sugar, whipped cream, butter
Breakfast Tacos
Scrambled eggs, bacon, shredded cheese, maple aioli, scallions
Bodega BEC
eggs over easy, American cheese, bacon, kaiser roll, tots
Eggs Benedict
English muffin, pulled duck, poached eggs, hollandaise
Croque Madame
Grilled ham & gruyere sandwich, sunny side egg on top
Insane Grilled Cheese
Two sourdough grilled cheese sandwiches, mac & cheese stuffed, bacon, roasted tomato soup side
Ugly Duckling Punch
The Drunken Duck
Proper twelve Irish whiskey, lime juice, ginger beer, mint
The Flying V
Blank vodka, grapefruit juice, lemon, sugar, mint, club soda, Peychaud's bitters
Huey, Dewey & Louie
Whistle pig rye, apple cider, vanilla liqueur, lemon, cinnamon, orange bitters
Ducks In A Row
Empress gin, dos hombres mezcal, pomegranate juice, lime, agave
Dirty Daisy
Absolute vodka, house mage grenadine, citrus, club soda
The Duck Face
Absolut vodka, chinola passion fruit liqueur, pineapple juice. Lime, sugar, yellow red bull
The Seducktive
Serrano chili infused cayeya tequila, J. F. Haden's mango liqueur, triple sec, lime, agave
Ducks On A Pond
Jaja tequila, watermelon, lime, mint, sugar, club soda
Ducking Hilarious
Jaja Blanco tequila, elderflower liquor, lemon, peychauds bitters, tonic
Mimosa Package
Bellini Package
Draft Beer Package
French Toast Fondue
Banana & caramel topping, chocolate dipping sauce
Pesto Margherita Flatbread
Four cheese blend, sliced tomato, fresh Mozzarella, balsamic glaze
Ugly Duckling Nachos
Pulled duck, cheese sauce, chunky salsa, jalapeno, guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheese, scallions, pico de gallo
Bodega BEC
eggs over easy, American cheese, bacon, kaiser roll, tater tots
Brunch Burger
Double smash, Cheddar, bacon jam, fried egg, maple aioli
Pancakes Or Brioche French Toast
Choice of batter: plain, blueberry or chocolate chip. Maple syrup, powdered sugar, whipped cream, butterChoice of preparation: Pancake,Brioche French toast.
Middle Eastern Salad
Mixed greens, tomato, onion, cucumber, Feta, olives, falafel balls, hummus, tahini drizzle, balsamic vinaigrette
Chicken Avocado Wrap
Lettuce, tomato, melted gouda, chipotle mayo
Chicken & Waffle Minis
Mini waffles, crispy chicken, chipotle maple, cole slaw, pickle slice
Croque Madame
Grilled ham & gruyere sandwich, sunny side egg on top
Mimosas
Bellinis
Draft Beers
Sangria
NEW Duck, Duck, Brunch Party
NEW Taco Tuesday
Coconut Shrimp Taco
Baby arugula, popcorn shrimp, mango salsa,jalapeno relish, coconut sauce, coconut shavings
Grilled Shrimp Taco
Onions, cilantro, jalapeno relish, cabbage slaw, avocado creme fraiche
Beef Taco
Seasoned ground beef, onions, cilantro, jalapeno relish, avocado creme fraiche
BBQ Pulled Duck Taco
Onions, cilantro, jalapeno relish, avocado creme fraiche
Grilled Chicken Taco
Onions, cilantro, jalapeno relish, avocado creme fraiche
Fish Taco
Batter dipped cod, jalapeno relish, cabbage slaw, avocado creme fraiche
Grilled Steak Taco
Onions, cilantro, jalapeno relish, avocado creme fraiche
Philly Cheesesteak Taco
Sauteed peppers & onions, steak, mild cheese sauce, shredded cheese
Vegetable Taco
Fried zucchini, carrots, onions, cilantro, chipotle aioli
Ginger Teriyaki Chicken Taco
Grilled chicken, ginger sesame teriyaki, grilled pineapple, scallions, sour cream
Lime Shrimp Taco
Garlic-ginger-lime emulsion, onions, carrots
Bec Minis
Scrambled eggs, American cheese, bacon, slider roll
Sliders
Our own signature blend, provolone, lettuce, tomato, roasted garlic aioli
Chicken & Waffle Minis
Mini waffles, crispy chicken, chipotle maple, coleslaw, pickle slice
Street Tacos
Onions, cilantro, jalapeno relish, cabbage slaw, avocado creme fraiche, corn tortilla
Mozzarella Wedges
Marinara sauce
Mac & Cheese Bites
Chipotle aioli
Steak Skewers
Peach sriracha marinade, tropical salsa
Pretzel Sticks
Beer cheese & cinnamon glaze
Cheeseburger Eggrolls
Cheese sauce & sriracha ketchup
Game Day Feast
Includes BEC minis, sliders, chicken & waffle minis, street tacos, mozzarella wedges, mac & cheese bites, steak skewers, pretzel sticks, and cheeseburger eggrolls
Wing Ferris Wheel
Choice of five flavors
Wings Traditional
Wings Boneless
Ugly Duckling Nachos
Pulled duck, cheese sauce, chunky salsa, jalapeno, sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, scallions
Mimosa Package
Bellini Package
Draft Beer Package
NEW Game Day Menu
NEW Duck, Duck, Dinner Party
Mozzarella Wedges
Marinara sauce
Pesto Margherita Flatbread
Four cheese blend, sliced tomato, fresh mozzarella & balsamic
Ugly Duckling Nachos
Pulled duck, cheese sauce, chunky salsa, jalapeno, guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheese, scallions & pico de gallo
Southwestern Salad With Chicken
Black beans, roasted corn, onion, tomato, avocado, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, chipotle ranch, romaine & tortilla shell bowl
Middle Eastern Salad
Mixed greens, tomato, onion, cucumber, feta, olives, falafel balls, hummus, tahini drizzle & balsamic vinaigrette
Steakbits
Melted mozzarella, toasted garlic bread & smoked honey BBQ sauce
Chicken Avocado Wrap
Lettuce, tomato, melted gouda & chipotle mayo
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken, Cheddar, avocado, bacon, basil aioli & pretzel bun
Double Smash Burger
Choice of add ons: cheese, baco, avocado, onion & sauce
House Liquor
Draft Beer
Wine
Breakfast Nachos
Scrambled eggs, crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, cheese sauce & chunky salsa
French Toast Fondue
Banana & caramel topping & chocolate dipping sauce
Pesto Margherita Flatbread
Four cheese blend, sliced tomato & fresh mozzarella
Chicken & Waffle Minis
Mini waffles, crispy chicken, chipotle maple, cole slaw & pickle slice
Breakfast Tacos
Scrambled eggs, bacon, shredded cheese, maple aioli & scallions
Smash Burgers
Cheese, pickles & onions
Home Fries For The Table
Mimosas
Bellini
Sangria
NEW Boujee Brunch Menu
Desserts
Smores Fondue
Warm chocolate dipping sauce, fresh fruit, marshmallows, graham crackers
Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet Ala Mode
Traditional NY Cheesecake
Raspberry sauce, fresh berries
Churros
Berries, whipped cream, chocolate sauce
Chocolate Bag
Edible chocolate bag, fresh fruit, vanilla ice cream, caramel & chocolate sauce, whipped cream
Ugly Duckling Ice Cream Sundae
Ten scoops of ice cream, everything but the kitchen sink toppings, chocolate sauce, whipped cream
Espresso Martini
Vanilla vodka, espresso, kahlua, baileys
White Chocolate Raspberry Martini
Vanilla vodka, white chocolate liqueur, chambord, heavy cream
Smores Martini
Vanilla vodka, dark creme De cacao, chocolate liqueur, heavy cream
Mint Chocolate Chip Martini
Vanilla stoli white creme De cacao, creme De menthe, heavy creme
Adult Hot Chocolate
Hot chocolate, proper whiskey, marshmallows, whipped cream
Coffee
Espresso
Cappuccino
French Toast Fondue
Banana & caramel topping, chocolate dipping sauce
Pesto Margherita Flatbread
Four cheese blend, sliced tomato, fresh mozzarella, balsamic glaze
Blackened Tuna Lollipops
Spicy kani, seaweed salad, sweet soy drizzle
Mozzarella Wedges
Marinara sauce
Ugly Duckling Nachos
Pulled duck, cheese sauce, chunky salsa, jalapeno, guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheese, scallions, pico de gallo
Duck 'N Everything
Bavarian pretzel bites, cheeseburger spring rolls, mac & cheese bites, pigs in a blanket, fried zucchini
Traditional Chicken Wings
Choose a flavor: Mild, Medium, Hot, Atomic, Honey BBQ, Peach Sriracha, Ginger Teriyaki, Captain Krunch, Dorito, General Tso's, Thai Chili, Cinnamon Glaze, Cajun Dry Rub, Peanut Butter & Jelly, Mango Habanero, Chimichurri, Garlic Parmesan, Chipotle Maple
Boneless Chicken Wings
Choose a flavor: Mild, Medium, Hot, Atomic, Honey BBQ, Peach Sriracha, Ginger Teriyaki, Captain Krunch, Dorito, General Tso's, Thai Chili, Cinnamon Glaze, Cajun Dry Rub, Peanut Butter & Jelly, Mango Habanero, Chipotle Maple
Bec Pancake Taco
Scrambled eggs, bacon, shredded cheese, maple aioli, scallions
Eggs Benedict
English muffins, pulled duck, poached eggs, hollandaise
Toast Trio
Honey ricotta, avocado, bourbon duck
Ugly Duckling Breakfast
Duck hash, crumbled bacon, poached eggs, cheese sauce, sausage, toast
Steak & Eggs
Black angus chateau steak, two eggs, cooked to your liking, chimichurri, home fries
Two Eggs Any Style
Bacon, home fries
Bodega Bec
eggs over easy, American cheese, bacon, kaiser roll, tater tots
Bec Burger
Bacon, fried egg, cheese, burger, brioche
Chicken & Waffles
Pearl sugar waffle, double dipped fried chicken, hot honey
Rustic Blackened Tuna Salad
Onion, tomato, cucumber, chickpeas, feta, extra virgin olive oil, lemon vinaigrette
Southwestern Salad
Black beans, roasted corn, onion, tomato, avocado, cheddar, Monterey jack cheese, chipotle ranch, romaine lettuce, tortilla shell bowl
Middle Eastern Salad
Mixed greens, tomato, onion, cucumber, kalamata olives, feta, falafel balls, hummus, tahini drizzle, balsamic vinaigrette
Croque Madame
Grilled ham & gruyere sandwich, sunny side egg on top
Bill-Ed A Burger
Brioche bunChoices: oz House Blend BurgerTurkey BurgerVeggie BurgerBeyond Burger
Chicken Avocado Wrap
Lettuce, tomato, melted gouda, chipotle mayo
Sliders
Our own signature blend, provolone, lettuce, tomato, roasted garlic aioli
Insane Grilled Cheese
Two sourdough grilled cheese sandwiches, mac & cheese stuffed, bacon, side of roasted tomato sauce
Two Eggs
Bacon
Home Fries
Pancakes
Choice of plain, blueberry or chocolate chip pancakes
Brioche French Toast
Choice of plain, blueberry or chocolate chip pancakes