Guidebook for North Brooklyn/ Greenpoint and More
Food Scene
A treasure of delights for the sweet-tooth inclined.
255 locals recommend
Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop
727 Manhattan AveA treasure of delights for the sweet-tooth inclined.
Delicious homemade Polish food in a cute setting. They have some staple items and other specials that change daily. I'd never had Polish food before I tried this and now I'm in love!
17 locals recommend
Polka Dot
726 Manhattan AveDelicious homemade Polish food in a cute setting. They have some staple items and other specials that change daily. I'd never had Polish food before I tried this and now I'm in love!
Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co.
114 Nassau AveSEAFOOD!
Vamos Al Tequila
162 Franklin StGreat Mexican food made by Mexicans!
Calexico
645 Manhattan AveCal-Mex style Mexican food. I have daydreams about this food.
Le Gamin
108 Franklin StSplendid French cuisine.
More donuts! They also have egg sandwiches and other anytime food items.
14 locals recommend
Moe's Doughs
126 Nassau AveMore donuts! They also have egg sandwiches and other anytime food items.
Kyoto Sushi
161 Nassau AveGreat sushi and the absolute loveliest attentive staff.
DELICIOUS food.
Weekend Brunch is a Scene, so go very early unless you want to wait a very very long time.
800 locals recommend
Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveDELICIOUS food.
Weekend Brunch is a Scene, so go very early unless you want to wait a very very long time.
Avila Kitchen
685 Manhattan Avearepas!
Drinks & Nightlife
Irene's Pub
623 Manhattan AveOld school no frills Greenpoint bar, divine in its utter simplicity.
Diamond Lil
179 Nassau Avewww.goodroombk.com
Local, certainly walkable from the apt danceclub mostly featuring electronic music...check calendar for specific event listings by day.
66 locals recommend
Good Room
98 Meserole Avewww.goodroombk.com
Local, certainly walkable from the apt danceclub mostly featuring electronic music...check calendar for specific event listings by day.
Sightseeing
Just a lovely neighborhood park. On Saturdays they have a farmer's market which during the winter is held indoors across the street at the church.
188 locals recommend
Msgr. McGolrick Park
Nassau AvenueJust a lovely neighborhood park. On Saturdays they have a farmer's market which during the winter is held indoors across the street at the church.
Transmitter Park
Greenpoint AvenueWaterfront park with a lovely view of Manhattan.
Shopping
Academy Record Annex
242 Oak StRecords!
Next level record shopping not for the faint of heart. Only for the patient and brave ready to get down and dirty. They also have some cool and random thrift items- so worth a look.
25 locals recommend
The Thing
1001 Manhattan AveNext level record shopping not for the faint of heart. Only for the patient and brave ready to get down and dirty. They also have some cool and random thrift items- so worth a look.
Halcyon
53 BroadwayRecord shop located adjacent to nightclub.
12-8pm
Arts & Culture
Eastern Pkwy Brooklyn Museum station
http://www.bam.org/
BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) is a multi-arts center located in Brooklyn, New York. For more than 150 years, BAM has been the home for adventurous artists, audiences, and ideas—engaging both global and local communities. With world-renowned programming in theater, dance, music, opera, film, and much more, BAM showcases the work of emerging artists and innovative modern masters.
521 locals recommend
BAM Harvey Theater
651 Fulton Sthttp://www.bam.org/
BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) is a multi-arts center located in Brooklyn, New York. For more than 150 years, BAM has been the home for adventurous artists, audiences, and ideas—engaging both global and local communities. With world-renowned programming in theater, dance, music, opera, film, and much more, BAM showcases the work of emerging artists and innovative modern masters.
Parks & Nature
https://www.bbg.org/
Idyllic setting of stunning plants, flowers, and trees to bask in.
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington Avehttps://www.bbg.org/
Idyllic setting of stunning plants, flowers, and trees to bask in.
Everything Else
shipping container turned pop up internet radio station with added coffeeshop/ wine and beer available to enjoy while djs play their regular or guest spot shows.
31 locals recommend
The Lot Radio
17 Nassau Aveshipping container turned pop up internet radio station with added coffeeshop/ wine and beer available to enjoy while djs play their regular or guest spot shows.