Whether its a first date or celebration of your wedding anniversary, Greenpoint is the perfect destination for a celebration. This North Brooklyn enclave juxtaposes historic and modern, combining old-world Polish restaurants and hip Brooklyn eateries. Dive bars and cocktail dens coexist, and romantic city views are available from waterfront parks and roof decks. Based in Greenpoint since 2009, we are the insiders. Here's your guide to Macha's Greenpoint.
Cafés. First date appropriate, and you're in the know.
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Photo via theinfatuation.com. credit: Kate Previte
Unassuming Lebanese lunch café with a healthy modern healthy menu.
252 Franklin Street
European style bakery in a charming old worldly setting.
105 Freeman St
Acclaimed fresh baked goods, worth waiting in line for until sold out.
Known for the pistachio croissant, with rhubarb & custard a close second.
135 India St
Modern floral gift shop and café
116 Franklin Street
Cafe and restaurant
128 Franklin Street
Shopping. Take a stroll to these friendly, small businesses with unique offerings
Photo via yournorthbrooklynguide.com
kitschy kitchenwares for modern dinner parties
154 Franklin St
vintage clothing, accessories, and shoes
74 Guernsey St
water inspired apparel and accessories
117 Greenpoint Ave
handmade garments made in New York City
174 Franklin St
vintage, decor, plants & gifts
41 Norman Ave
Kosuge Bachmanvintage and archival boutique
116 Franklin Street
Wellness
eco-friendly nail salon
72 Greenpoint Avenue
nail salon
845 Manhattan Ave
Entertainment
Happy Medium Photo via toast.com by Ash Bean
135 Franklin St
Intimate events including date nights, community poetry open-mic, acoustic music performances, talks and artisanal pop-ups
award-winning escape rooms
104 West Street
Movie Theater
79 West St
drive-in theater
1 Oak St
Weekend Market (only open in the summer)
featuring creatives, food vendors & local shops
2 Noble St
art space for all ages
224 Franklin St
Dining
Fine American cuisine with a Southern Italian influence
35 Box St
Oxomoco
Michelin-starred wood-fired Mexican restaurant.
Blending authenticity & modern. Excellent Mescal Cocktails, try the Chapulines if you're feeling brave.
128 Greenpoint Avenue
Parisian-style French bistro
108 Franklin Street
Canadian-inspired restaurant
90 Calyer Street
Italian fare at communal tables
1103 Manhattan Avenue
Mediterranean fare at a former glass factory
95 Commercial Street
Japanese Cuisine
171 Banker St
traditional Vietnamese cuisine
68 Greenpoint Ave
Dancing
nightclub and music venue
98 Meserole Ave
Drinks
Panzón, photo via panzonbk.com
dark-lit bar with back patio
105 Franklin Street
cocktail and listening bar
674 Manhattan Ave
cozy, alcohol-free bar
158 Green Street
Beer Bar
615 Manhattan Ave
Mezcaleria and restaurant from chef Alfredo Ilanos
23 Greenpoint Ave
Greenpoint Classics
bar and metal music venue
1120 Manhattan Avenue
family owned and operated pastry shop
727 Manhattan Ave
boutique showcasing wines from around the world
153 Franklin St
traditional Polish restaurant
136 Greenpoint Ave
Capri Social Club
longstanding local bar
135 Calyer St
award-winning bakery and café
31 Greenpoint Avenue
Off the Beaten Track. The stuff the locals don't want you to know.
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Photo via kingslandwildflowers.com
Kingsland Wildflowers
A 25,000 square foot green roof pollinator garden set on top of an active film studio
520 Kingsland Ave
Community
We welcome visitors. And if you love our community as much as we do, here are some connections to Greenpoint community focused local organizations.
Photo: John McCarten
North Brooklyn Angels
A volunteer-powered non-profit in Brooklyn that brings food to where the need is
North Brooklyn Neighbors
A grassroots nonprofit organization serving the Greenpoint and Williamsburg sections of Brooklyn.
Newton Creek Alliance
A community-based organization dedicated to restoring, revealing and revitalizing Newtown Creek.
Greenpoint Open Studios
Greenpoint Open Studios is a grassroots effort that aims to provide a free and open platform for local arts that builds, sustains, and supports the thriving creative community in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Since 2011
Coach Mark Soccer Fund
A memorial non-profit set up to help local youths play soccer and build community
Greenpoint Trash Club
Help keep Greenpoint tidy
Current Affairs. Our resources for what's on this week.
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Published: Mon, Aug 25, 2025
