Allison’s Greenpoint and Nearby Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Welcome to Greenpoint, the best neighborhood in Brooklyn! At Brooklyn's northern most tip, and very centrally located, you will find this neighborhood just minutes from Manhattan on the G train with amazing views, parks and even a ferry to watch it all in style as you commute into the city during the warmer months! With it's location on the East river, you can spend endless hours walking and exploring all this neigborhood has to offer with the iconic NYC city scape just across the water.
As it's name suggests, we have three beautiful parks to get "your green on". Msgr. McGolrick, Transmitter and McCarren are all within walking distance from this apartment! Beyond the greens, this neighborhood is filled with tasty, trendy restaurants, coffee shops, unique and vintage shops, hipster haunts, friendly and diverse people and a Sunday Farmers Market. It's kind of like Williamsburg's big sister, with a more laidback and relaxed vibe.
Speaking of Williamsburg, which borders Greenpoint, you have the world famous original foodie haven, Smorgasburg every Saturday. The list of things to do is endless with live music venues and vinyl shops, bars, bowling alleys, thrift and vintage shops another personal favorite, Nitehawk Cinema which screens the best indie films with a yummy food and cocktail menu.
Back to Greenpoint, if you're an ice cream fan, you can't beat the original and now famous, Van Leeuwen Ice cream shop on Manhattan Avenue! It features vegan ice cream that is even better than dairy ice cream if you ask me! With additional locations in Williamsburg and Manhattan you should be able to try every flavor including the full dairy ice cream if you must!
For more sweet treats, this part of Brooklyn is also famous for Peter Pan Donuts, which features giant cake like donut delicacies and other bake shops like Ovenly, whose sea salt dusted chocolate chip cookies started the craze! Through the spring, summer and fall, you can also enjoy our local farmers market on Sundays at McGolrick Park, which is only 1 block from the apartment.
For your grocery needs, there is a Key Foods close by and a new Trader Joe's just opened only 1.5 miles away and a Whole Foods a 1.25 miles away. For those last minutes items or if you are just feeling too lazy to venture beyond there are also bodega shops steps away.
Just around the corner from the apartment is the lush and lovely Msgr. McGolrick park with my personal favorites, Variety Coffee and Little Dokebi bordering it. Two more blocks away and you find neighborhood hotspots, Goldies and The Esthers where you can find great cocktails, pizza and other nibbles. And if you're into Polish food or curious to try, Greenpoint has a large Polish community which means unique food offerings from places like Karsczma, Christina's and Polka Dot.
Take a look at my recommended lists for local food and drink scene, things to do and so much more! You never have to leave Greenpoint to enjoy NY living at it's best.
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Greenpoint
Welcome to Greenpoint, the best neighborhood in Brooklyn! At Brooklyn's northern most tip, and very centrally located, you will find this neighborhood just minutes from Manhattan on the G train with amazing views, parks and even a ferry to watch it all in style as you commute into the city during the warmer months! With it's location on the East river, you can spend endless hours walking and exploring all this neigborhood has to offer with the iconic NYC city scape just across the water.
As it's name suggests, we have three beautiful parks to get "your green on". Msgr. McGolrick, Transmitter and McCarren are all within walking distance from this apartment! Beyond the greens, this neighborhood is filled with tasty, trendy restaurants, coffee shops, unique and vintage shops, hipster haunts, friendly and diverse people and a Sunday Farmers Market. It's kind of like Williamsburg's big sister, with a more laidback and relaxed vibe.
Speaking of Williamsburg, which borders Greenpoint, you have the world famous original foodie haven, Smorgasburg every Saturday. The list of things to do is endless with live music venues and vinyl shops, bars, bowling alleys, thrift and vintage shops another personal favorite, Nitehawk Cinema which screens the best indie films with a yummy food and cocktail menu.
Back to Greenpoint, if you're an ice cream fan, you can't beat the original and now famous, Van Leeuwen Ice cream shop on Manhattan Avenue! It features vegan ice cream that is even better than dairy ice cream if you ask me! With additional locations in Williamsburg and Manhattan you should be able to try every flavor including the full dairy ice cream if you must!
For more sweet treats, this part of Brooklyn is also famous for Peter Pan Donuts, which features giant cake like donut delicacies and other bake shops like Ovenly, whose sea salt dusted chocolate chip cookies started the craze! Through the spring, summer and fall, you can also enjoy our local farmers market on Sundays at McGolrick Park, which is only 1 block from the apartment.
For your grocery needs, there is a Key Foods close by and a new Trader Joe's just opened only 1.5 miles away and a Whole Foods a 1.25 miles away. For those last minutes items or if you are just feeling too lazy to venture beyond there are also bodega shops steps away.
Just around the corner from the apartment is the lush and lovely Msgr. McGolrick park with my personal favorites, Variety Coffee and Little Dokebi bordering it. Two more blocks away and you find neighborhood hotspots, Goldies and The Esthers where you can find great cocktails, pizza and other nibbles. And if you're into Polish food or curious to try, Greenpoint has a large Polish community which means unique food offerings from places like Karsczma, Christina's and Polka Dot.
Take a look at my recommended lists for local food and drink scene, things to do and so much more! You never have to leave Greenpoint to enjoy NY living at it's best.
Food and Drink Scene
Variety Coffee Roasters
368 Graham AveAuthentic food and a varied list of Soju and Soju based cocktails!
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Little Dokebi
85 Driggs AveAuthentic food and a varied list of Soju and Soju based cocktails!
Syrian Food that is very tasty and easy to pick up or order in only 4 blocks away from the apartment!
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Dar525
525 Grand StSyrian Food that is very tasty and easy to pick up or order in only 4 blocks away from the apartment!
Best Vegan and Non vegan Ice cream around! This is the original shop started it all!
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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
620 Manhattan AveBest Vegan and Non vegan Ice cream around! This is the original shop started it all!
Maine based ice cream shop that also serves unique shakes and sundaes beyond a traditional scoop.
The Screen Door
145 Driggs AveMaine based ice cream shop that also serves unique shakes and sundaes beyond a traditional scoop.
The Esters
192 Nassau AvenueLocal bar and small bites, famous for wine list and pizza!
Historic Hipster bar, just 4 blocks away from the apartment with pool tables and an outdoor garden.
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Goldie's Bar
195 Nassau AveHistoric Hipster bar, just 4 blocks away from the apartment with pool tables and an outdoor garden.
Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop
727 Manhattan AveBest donuts in town!
Aussie owned foodie hotspot, best brunch and cocktails with long lines on the weekends!
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Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveAussie owned foodie hotspot, best brunch and cocktails with long lines on the weekends!
Karczma
136 Greenpoint AveLocal authentic Polish eats
Unassuming Polish cafe with food and walkup coffee/drinks menu.
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Polka Dot
726 Manhattan AveUnassuming Polish cafe with food and walkup coffee/drinks menu.
Ovenly
31 Greenpoint AveThe best cookies and other vegan and non vegan baked goodies.
Local Things to Do
Farm sourced goods, food and wine, kombucha and more!
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Down to Earth McGolrick Park Farmers Market
Farm sourced goods, food and wine, kombucha and more!
Parque Transmitter
Greenpoint AvenueMcCarren Park
776 Lorimer StBeacon's Closet
74 Guernsey StAmazing Vintage clothes and thrift.
Dive bar and small bowling alley. I've had my birthday here and it's the best!
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The Gutter
200 N 14th StDive bar and small bowling alley. I've had my birthday here and it's the best!
THE ORIGINAL Nitehawk Cinema, favorite place for movie watchers and cinephiles with great food and drink!
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Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveTHE ORIGINAL Nitehawk Cinema, favorite place for movie watchers and cinephiles with great food and drink!
WORD
29 Newark AveLocal Book shop with guest authors and book signing events.
Amazing vintage finds for home decor, records and clothing
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Dobbin Street Vintage Co-op
39 Norman AveAmazing vintage finds for home decor, records and clothing
Academy Record Annex
242 Oak StLocal buy and sell vinyl shop
Fitness
New climbing gym to work off all the calories from your foodie adventures. Also had additional fitness and yoga classes.
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VITAL Climbing Gym - Brooklyn
221 N 14th StNew climbing gym to work off all the calories from your foodie adventures. Also had additional fitness and yoga classes.
Greenpoint YMCA
99 Meserole AveLocal gym with indoor pool
Laundromat
Susan Laundromat
244 Nassau AveSuper close laundry