Erika & Brett’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
This pocket of Greenpoint is by far the most charming neighborhood in Brooklyn, with pretty tree-lined residential blocks and boutique shops and restaurants.
Just a few blocks from the East River, with stunning city views and a feeling of S P A C E. The neighborhood is lively but never feels crowded.
There are several parks (including a running track) and playgrounds within minutes, and all the shops and services you could need.
Franklin Ave is your destination for boutiques, clothing, coffee, bars and restaurants. Quaint and creative. Up on Manhattan Ave you'll find grocery stores, banks, pharmacies and more bustle.
119 locals recommend
Greenpoint
This pocket of Greenpoint is by far the most charming neighborhood in Brooklyn, with pretty tree-lined residential blocks and boutique shops and restaurants.
Just a few blocks from the East River, with stunning city views and a feeling of S P A C E. The neighborhood is lively but never feels crowded.
There are several parks (including a running track) and playgrounds within minutes, and all the shops and services you could need.
Franklin Ave is your destination for boutiques, clothing, coffee, bars and restaurants. Quaint and creative. Up on Manhattan Ave you'll find grocery stores, banks, pharmacies and more bustle.
Just a few blocks south from the house is the bustle, creativity & street scene of Williamsburg. Packed with bars, restaurants, vintage stores, boutiques, home-goods stores.... the list goes on and on.
Lively, young, hip and busy!
997 locals recommend
Williamsburg
Just a few blocks south from the house is the bustle, creativity & street scene of Williamsburg. Packed with bars, restaurants, vintage stores, boutiques, home-goods stores.... the list goes on and on.
Lively, young, hip and busy!
Food scene
Fabulous coffee, amazing breakfast sandwiches and bowls. Outdoor seating.
41 locals recommend
Littleneck Outpost
128 Franklin StFabulous coffee, amazing breakfast sandwiches and bowls. Outdoor seating.
Classic bistro right around the corner. Lots of goodies on the menu. Great for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Has the cutest garden in Greenpoint and also outdoor seating out front.
86 locals recommend
Le Gamin
108 Franklin StClassic bistro right around the corner. Lots of goodies on the menu. Great for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Has the cutest garden in Greenpoint and also outdoor seating out front.
Esme
999 Manhattan AveDELICIOUS brunch & dinner. Homespun vibe.
outdoors
Transmitter Park
Greenpoint AvenueStroll down to the waterfront and take in the VIEWS!
Big park in the area with lots of lawns, just three long blocks away. Great farmer's market on Satudays. Running track and some exercise installations.
798 locals recommend
McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StBig park in the area with lots of lawns, just three long blocks away. Great farmer's market on Satudays. Running track and some exercise installations.
Sightseeing
Grab the ferry at India street and enjoy a sail down to Wall Street with great views of the city and bridges.
56 locals recommend
East River Ferry
Grab the ferry at India street and enjoy a sail down to Wall Street with great views of the city and bridges.
Essentials
The best produce stand in Greenpoint - TONS of fresh favorites at an amazing price. We use this as our primary grocery store.
Nathan's Farm INC
829 Manhattan AveThe best produce stand in Greenpoint - TONS of fresh favorites at an amazing price. We use this as our primary grocery store.