Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Thai Malay Cafe
51-20 Skillman AveBest Thai in the neighborhood
Brooklyn Label
180 Franklin StGreat brunch and coffee. Plenty of sunlight in the restaurant.
Classy Greenpoint restaurant. If you're into meat, there's a great rabbit done three ways. If not, there's plenty of options at this Mediterranean style restaurant. And the space is really great, too!
170 locals recommend
Glasserie
95 Commercial StClassy Greenpoint restaurant. If you're into meat, there's a great rabbit done three ways. If not, there's plenty of options at this Mediterranean style restaurant. And the space is really great, too!
Fried pizza, how could you go wrong? There's also a really nice polenta with camembert dish.
31 locals recommend
Adelina's
Fried pizza, how could you go wrong? There's also a really nice polenta with camembert dish.
Vamos Al Tequila
162 Franklin StIf you're in the mood for Mexican, this is the place
Really cute, cozy coffee shop with a great backyard. They also have a nice food selection, including pastas, sandwiches, and great cheeses.
138 locals recommend
Milk & Roses
35 Manhattan AveReally cute, cozy coffee shop with a great backyard. They also have a nice food selection, including pastas, sandwiches, and great cheeses.
Anella
222 Franklin StGreat buratta cheese and nice pastas.
The best brunch in Greenpoint. The best restaurant altogether, really. You're definitely going to have to wait, but it's worth it. They also have a lovely dinner, and great cocktails.
800 locals recommend
Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveThe best brunch in Greenpoint. The best restaurant altogether, really. You're definitely going to have to wait, but it's worth it. They also have a lovely dinner, and great cocktails.
Great little coffee shop with backyard. They have a nice european-style breakfast selection to go with their coffee, such as soft boiled eggs with toast!
90 locals recommend
Troost
1011 Manhattan AveGreat little coffee shop with backyard. They have a nice european-style breakfast selection to go with their coffee, such as soft boiled eggs with toast!
Essentials
Great health food store. Nice bulk section, bakery, and prepared foods. The vegetables can get pretty pricey, though
150 locals recommend
The Garden
921 Manhattan AveGreat health food store. Nice bulk section, bakery, and prepared foods. The vegetables can get pretty pricey, though
Really well curated wine shop. I've never bought something here that I didn't enjoy. They have tastings every Thursday night.
78 locals recommend
Dandelion Wine
153 Franklin StReally well curated wine shop. I've never bought something here that I didn't enjoy. They have tastings every Thursday night.
Eastern District
1053 Manhattan AveYour neighborhood cheesemonger.
Everything Else
In case you want to do a little yoga while you are in town, this is the spot. Small classes and a lot of personal attention. Drop-in classes are $15 and mat rental is $1.
21 locals recommend
Usha Veda Yoga
1002-1006 Manhattan AveIn case you want to do a little yoga while you are in town, this is the spot. Small classes and a lot of personal attention. Drop-in classes are $15 and mat rental is $1.
Ovenly
31 Greenpoint AveCookies!!!!!!!!!
Drinks & Nightlife
Oak & Iron
147 Franklin StQuiet neighborhood bar
Great place for brunch or dinner, late night bar scene is fun, to. Weekend turns into dancing.
150 locals recommend
Manhattan Inn
632 Manhattan AvenueGreat place for brunch or dinner, late night bar scene is fun, to. Weekend turns into dancing.
Sightseeing
Neighborhood park with a great view of Manhattan. If the day is nice, definitely worth checking out while you much on a cookie from nearby Ovenly bakery.
252 locals recommend
Transmitter Park
Greenpoint AvenueNeighborhood park with a great view of Manhattan. If the day is nice, definitely worth checking out while you much on a cookie from nearby Ovenly bakery.