Greenpoint Restaurants
By Justin Hartung, Restaurants Editor
As more and more New Yorkers become friendly (or at least less hostile) toward the G train, the Greenpoint dining scene has bloomed proportionately. From spots honoring the neighborhood's Polish roots to hipster-filled cafes and restaurants, this Brooklyn nabe can't ever be called a culinary wasteland.
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The Queens Hideaway
222 Franklin St, Brooklyn, NY
There's a little bit country, a little bit rock and roll at this quirky, Greenmarket-driven cafe. -
Paloma
60 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Amid the low-key restaurants of the neighborhood, a clubbier alternative from a "Top Chef" contender. -
Brooklyn Label
181 Franklin St, Brooklyn, NY
This popular eatery tames crowds of hungry locals with hearty brunch fare made from scratch. -
Lamb & Jaffy
1073 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY
A homey oasis for far-reaching New American cooking. -
Cafe Grumpy
193 Meserole Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Sunny coffeehouse wires the neighborhood with shots from a high-end espresso machine. -
Lomzynianka Restaurant
646 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY
This tiny Polish restaurant appeals to both the natives and the transplants. -
Park Luncheonette
334 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Upscale American restaurant perched on the edge of the park that brings Williamsburg and Greenpoint together. -
Ashbox
1154 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Though the coffee will pick you up, everything else about this funky cafe is relaxing. -
Cafecito Bogota
1015 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Arepas, local artwork and mint lemonade provide the neighborhood with a taste of Columbian cafe culture. -
Greenpoint Coffee House
195 Franklin St, Brooklyn, NY
Retro diner's got the remedy for java jonesing and late-day breakfast cravings.
