Things To Do
Achilles Heel
The coziest restaurant in BK. This corner spot is inspired by the old dock-worker bar it operated as at the turn of the century.
Archestratus
A must-visit bookstore selling nothing but culinary novels and cookbooks old and new. The shop has a small kitchen in back usually serving interesting and affordable gourmet offerings.
Bakeri
Bakeri is a female-run, rustic-chic destination for artisanal coffee, amazing fresh baked goods and casual cafe fare.
Broken Land
Broken Land's spacious patio and frozen Piña Colada make it one of the best places to spend an afternoon.
Cafe Alula
This casual Lebanese café is great for a light breakfast. The burrito, and halloumi and harissa egg sandwich are a weekend staple.
Dandelion Wine
The best little wine shop with friendly and knowledgable staff. Their sign is an image of a lion wearing a top hat. He’s a dandy lion. Dandelion. Get it?
Di An Di
Di An Di specializes in modern Vietnamese fare. Great for dinner, their noodle dishes are considered some of the best in north BK.
Eagle Trading Co.
A personal favorite. Eagle serves the best baguette sandwiches in town. The secret is to sit at the bar to avoid standing in line.
Frankel's Deli
Frankel’s is a contemporary Jewish deli specializing in bagels with smoked fish, plus classic sandwiches and brisket.
George & Jack's
George & Jack’s is a low key watering hole pouring good beer amid a sea of neon signs. Retreat to the back room to play darts.
Glasserie
Located in the former home of Greenpoint Glass Works, this beautiful Mediterranean restaurant is perfect for brunch or a fanciful dinner.
Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co.
Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co. specializes in traceable and seasonal fresh seafood, with a dine-in raw bar and kitchen offering oysters, lobster rolls and fish tacos.
Heatonist
Heatonist is a hot sauce shop and tasting bar specializing in brand-name and exotic finds from around the globe.
Hotel Delmano
Hotel Delmano is a popular Williamsburg bar serving cocktails in an upscale setting that recalls old New York.
Lobster Joint
Lobster Joint is a nautical-style nook with backyard tables for lobster rolls, clams and a host of delicious sides.
Long Island City
Just north of BK, LIC is secretly home to one of the highest concentrations of craft breweries.
McCarren Park
As the largest park in Greenpoint, McCarren makes for a great walk, and excellent people watching. Or better yet, walk to the gated dog park and watch all the pups run free.
Ovenly
Ovenly is an adorable bakery and the perfect pitstop on your way to a morning walk through Transmitter Park. Their everything croissant and salted chocolate chip cookie are delicious.
Oxomoco
Oxomoco offers authentic and creative Mexican cuisine, and classic cocktails perfect for brunch or dinner.
Paulie Gee's
Regarded as one of the best pizza spots in NYC, Paulie Gee’s slings wood-fired pies topped with unusual, locally-sourced ingredients. Go early because it gets busy.
Paulie Gee's Slice Shop
The little brother slice shop to Paulie Gee’s wood-fired joint. Perfect for a quick slice. Go inside to take-in the perfectly curated 70’s interior.
Peter Pan Donut
Peter Pan is a doughnut shop frozen in 1950s Brooklyn. Nostalgia aside, they serve up a great doughnut and surprisingly good bagel sandwich.
Ramona
Ramona is a James Beard award-winning cocktail bar that oozes cool. It can draw a vibrant crowd – but stroll in early and you can have it to yourself.
Sunshine Laundromat
A hidden gem. In the front of this storefront is an unassuming laundromat. But walk through the door in the back and you enter a fully stocked bar equipped with a rotating collection of classic pinball machines.
Threes Brewing
Three’s is a great hangout featuring house-brewed craft beer & elevated bar bites, with a warm, homey vibe.
The Gutter
A vintage bowling alley and bar. But the real attraction is the old-timey bubble hockey.
Transmitter Park
As the name suggests, this is a public park located at the dead-end of Greenpoint Ave. The park used to be home to a WNYC radio tower and station. It offers a great jetty walk out onto the East River.
WORD
Our favorite little bookstore.