Things to See and Do in Greenpoint, Brooklyn
For real Brooklyn community spirit, head to Greenpoint, an up-and-coming neighborhood, just north of hip Williamsburg. Old-school Polish bakeries sit alongside fine-dining restaurants and independent shops. Discover what to do on this side of the East River in New York.
From authentic pierogies and cozy bookshops to extensive vintage shopping and quirky bars, the Greenpoint neighborhood in Brooklyn offers something for every G-train rider. Despite its hip factor, Greenpoint retains much of its old-school Polish neighborhood feel, which you can still experience at the traditional bakeries and restaurants. Here are our favorite spots in one of the city’s most exciting up-and-coming areas.
1. Grab a pizza from Paulie Gee's
Ice Cream Parlour, Pizzeria, Restaurant, Italian
2. Enjoy date night at Milk and Roses
Bar, Diner, Restaurant, American
3. Treat yourself at Peter Pan Donut and Pastry Shop
Bakery, Pastries
4. Shop at Dusty Rose Vintage
Shop, Store
5. Stroll through McCarren Park
Park
6. Find a new paperback at WORD
Bookstore, Store
7. Chug a beer at Spritzenhaus 33
Bar, German
8. Go to a yoga class at New Love City
Yoga Studio
9. Visit the Sunshine Laundromat
Building
It’s not uncommon to stumble into secret speakeasies in New York and certainly not hard to find a bar with old-school video games, but Sunshine Laundromat combines both. Head through a Manhattan Avenue laundromat into a clandestine back room, where you can channel your inner pinball wizard on themed machines, ranging from Ghostbusters to Guardians of the Galaxy. Need a break from all the blinking lights? Set up shop at the high tables with beer or frosé and free board games.
Anne Bauso contributed additional reporting to this article.
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