JD’s Greenpoint Guidebook
Food Scene
The most well-known restaurant in the area that can be found on lots of NYC food guides. Amazingly inventive pizzas (Vegan pizzas too!) made from local ingredients. Some say this is the best pizza spot in all of NYC. They don’t take reservations, so be prepared to wait. Without a doubt you should try the Hellboy pizza. Best one they have, but really you won’t go wrong with any pie.
352 locals recommend
Paulie Gee's
60 Greenpoint AveThe most well-known restaurant in the area that can be found on lots of NYC food guides. Amazingly inventive pizzas (Vegan pizzas too!) made from local ingredients. Some say this is the best pizza spot in all of NYC. They don’t take reservations, so be prepared to wait. Without a doubt you should try the Hellboy pizza. Best one they have, but really you won’t go wrong with any pie.
Popular restaurant in the area serving new American food. Known for their brunch menu which is served every day. Always a wait if you try to go in on Saturday or Sunday for brunch.
72 locals recommend
Esme
999 Manhattan AvePopular restaurant in the area serving new American food. Known for their brunch menu which is served every day. Always a wait if you try to go in on Saturday or Sunday for brunch.
Brand new restaurant serving Vietnamese and Pho. Beautiful decor and dishes. Very instagram-able.
46 locals recommend
Di An Di
68 Greenpoint AveBrand new restaurant serving Vietnamese and Pho. Beautiful decor and dishes. Very instagram-able.
The closest restaurant to our loft! Mediterranean-accented New American fare served in a dimly-lit atmosphere, heavy on reclaimed wood. Another huge brunch spot!
111 locals recommend
Anella
222 Franklin StThe closest restaurant to our loft! Mediterranean-accented New American fare served in a dimly-lit atmosphere, heavy on reclaimed wood. Another huge brunch spot!
Fine American Cuisine with a Southern Italian influence. Known for it’s amazing cocktails! This place has a beautiful intimate library setting with a bar, live music & outdoor garden seating.
138 locals recommend
Milk & Roses
35 Manhattan AveFine American Cuisine with a Southern Italian influence. Known for it’s amazing cocktails! This place has a beautiful intimate library setting with a bar, live music & outdoor garden seating.
An incredible Mediterranean restaurant, housed in a former glass factory. Go for the Mezze, a $25 feast!
170 locals recommend
Glasserie
95 Commercial StAn incredible Mediterranean restaurant, housed in a former glass factory. Go for the Mezze, a $25 feast!
Hearty Puglia-influenced Italian fare served in a rustic-chic space. Delicious pastas.
28 locals recommend
Naked Dog
47 Java StHearty Puglia-influenced Italian fare served in a rustic-chic space. Delicious pastas.
Cafe Alula
252 Franklin StThis is a wonderful Mediterranean lunch spot. Very close to the loft.
Delicious American food with a changing seasonal menu. This spot is tucked into a spot in the historic Greenpoint waterfront district. Fun fact: This is Bill Murray’s son’s restaurant. Occasionally you can catch Bill Murray himself slinging drinks behind the bar.
7 locals recommend
21 Greenpoint
21 Greenpoint AveDelicious American food with a changing seasonal menu. This spot is tucked into a spot in the historic Greenpoint waterfront district. Fun fact: This is Bill Murray’s son’s restaurant. Occasionally you can catch Bill Murray himself slinging drinks behind the bar.
If you aren’t looking for a whole pizza pie and just want a slice, this is the place to go!
46 locals recommend
Paulie Gee's Slice Shop
110 Franklin StIf you aren’t looking for a whole pizza pie and just want a slice, this is the place to go!
If you are a taco lover, this place is a MUST. Mexico City inspired taco spot. Quick and delicious. Lines form for these tacos but they move quickly.
13 locals recommend
Taqueria Ramirez
94 Franklin StreetIf you are a taco lover, this place is a MUST. Mexico City inspired taco spot. Quick and delicious. Lines form for these tacos but they move quickly.
Drinks & Nightlife
A hidden gem in the neighborhood. Gastropub-style small plates, house cocktails & brews in a quaint corner tavern with a tin ceiling.
126 locals recommend
Achilles Heel
180 West StA hidden gem in the neighborhood. Gastropub-style small plates, house cocktails & brews in a quaint corner tavern with a tin ceiling.
Beautifully bright and airy two story cocktail bar with ample seating both indoors and out. Very inventive cocktail recipes and a great cheese plate.
130 locals recommend
Ramona
113 Franklin StBeautifully bright and airy two story cocktail bar with ample seating both indoors and out. Very inventive cocktail recipes and a great cheese plate.
Whiskey and beer bar with over 200 different american whiskeys. Free jukebox. The decor is nothing fancy, just a great spot for a great whiskey.
19 locals recommend
The Moonlight Mile
200 Franklin StWhiskey and beer bar with over 200 different american whiskeys. Free jukebox. The decor is nothing fancy, just a great spot for a great whiskey.
Nautical themed cocktail club that looks and feels like a dockside bar—green lights out front guiding travelers in to a low-lit space of heavy wooden beams and extremely unique cocktails.
Grand Republic Cocktail Club
19 Greenpoint AveNautical themed cocktail club that looks and feels like a dockside bar—green lights out front guiding travelers in to a low-lit space of heavy wooden beams and extremely unique cocktails.
This place has the best cocktails in all of New York City. At least I think so, and I’ve tried A LOT of different places.
Sama Street
988 Manhattan AveThis place has the best cocktails in all of New York City. At least I think so, and I’ve tried A LOT of different places.
Essentials
A great organic market at the end of our block with lots of natural and organic goods. Also has a deli counter for sandwiches and salads. Open til 11pm.
16 locals recommend
Greenpoint Natural Market
1021 Manhattan AveA great organic market at the end of our block with lots of natural and organic goods. Also has a deli counter for sandwiches and salads. Open til 11pm.
Grocer specializing in artisanal cheeses & craft beers, plus tap-filled growlers & sandwiches.
35 locals recommend
Eastern District
1053 Manhattan AveGrocer specializing in artisanal cheeses & craft beers, plus tap-filled growlers & sandwiches.
Our local wine shop. Brick-walled boutique for wines from around the world, plus weekly wine tastings.
78 locals recommend
Dandelion Wine
153 Franklin StOur local wine shop. Brick-walled boutique for wines from around the world, plus weekly wine tastings.
Cozy, hip liquor store offering a curated selection of spirits & craft beers, plus free tastings.
18 locals recommend
Duke's Liquor Box
114 Franklin StCozy, hip liquor store offering a curated selection of spirits & craft beers, plus free tastings.
Shopping
Great spot if you are in the mood to grab a couple new clothing items while visiting Brooklyn.
117 locals recommend
Alter
140 Franklin StGreat spot if you are in the mood to grab a couple new clothing items while visiting Brooklyn.
Parks & Nature
Small pocket of a park with a stunning view of Manhattan. Has a pier to walk out and take in views all the way down to Williamsburg bridge.
252 locals recommend
Transmitter Park
Greenpoint AvenueSmall pocket of a park with a stunning view of Manhattan. Has a pier to walk out and take in views all the way down to Williamsburg bridge.
Newtown Barge Playground
3 Commercial StStunning views of Manhattan and only a couple minute walk from the loft.
Coffee Shops
Charming European style bakery serving artisanal coffee, fresh baked goods & casual cafe fare.
279 locals recommend
Bakeri
150 Wythe AveCharming European style bakery serving artisanal coffee, fresh baked goods & casual cafe fare.
A coffee chain here in NYC. Like the other spots, it’s filled with things like leather armchairs and candelabras - but this one has an open layout and some outdoor seating.
111 locals recommend
Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters
10-93 Jackson AveA coffee chain here in NYC. Like the other spots, it’s filled with things like leather armchairs and candelabras - but this one has an open layout and some outdoor seating.
Laid back coffee shop, lots of locals just relaxing and sipping tea and coffee.
32 locals recommend
Odd Fox Coffee
984 Manhattan AveLaid back coffee shop, lots of locals just relaxing and sipping tea and coffee.
This is a newer spot in the neighborhood, a place to order coffee and browse vinyl. That’s a win in my book.
For The Record
1107 Manhattan AvenueThis is a newer spot in the neighborhood, a place to order coffee and browse vinyl. That’s a win in my book.