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Brooklyn Label

180 Franklin St., Brooklyn, NY 11222 40.731401 -73.957796
at Java St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
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Cuisine: Coffeehouse, Diner
Price Range:
$$
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Reader Rating:
7.3 out of 10
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3 Reviews | Write a Review

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Official Website

brooklynlabel.com

Hours

Mon-Thu, 7am-9pm; Fri, 7am-10pm; Sat-Sun, 9am-10pm

Nearby Subway Stops

G at Greenpoint Ave.

Prices

$8-$14

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Breakfast
Brunch - Weekend
Business Lunch
BYOB
Lunch
Take-Out
WiFi

Alcohol

BYOB

Reservations

Not Accepted

Profile

Call it a bustling coffeehouse, an upscale diner, or a calculated hipster haven. This Greenpoint hot spot, on the bottom floor of the Astral Apartments, specializes in being whatever you want it to be. During the day, sunlight bleeds through the oversize windows onto the long, wood bar, where the “self-employed” sip bottomless mugs of coffee and pick at tempeh Reubens while pretty baristas keep the burr grinders buzzing. By nightfall, couples fill out the dark, cushioned corners—tucking into textbook crisp-skinned chicken or one of Brooklyn’s cheapest steak frites and contentedly conversing over a loud, Pitchfork-approved soundtrack. Sure, some menu items vanish mid-service and the disaffected waitstaff look and act like moonlighters from a roving indie band, but what makes this neighborhood haunt worthy of a train ride are the little touches—the whiff of cardamom in a near-perfect cappuccino, the Plugra butter generously provided for your basket of Ceci-Cela pastries, and the house-made hot sauce and ketchup for an otherwise average pile of fries. — Matt Goulding

Recommended Dishes

Cast iron waffle, $9.50

Food:	3

Service:	3

Décor:	6

Value:	3

I've lived around the corner from brooklyn label since it first opened its doors, and I used to LOVE this place! I'm telling you, the food was so good. Granted, the menu was a bit more limited than it is now, but all offerings were worth the price. Since, I would say, about mid 2008 its been a steady decline in satisfaction. the food sounds great on paper but it's never what you wanted it to be when it arrives. Last time I was there I found bits of brillo pad in my mac and cheese. Good cup of coffee though!!

Brooklyn Label

Love this place

BKNY from 11222 | Posted on 1/11/09

Overall Rating: 1010 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	10
Service:	9

Décor:	10

Value:	9

Best brunch in BK. Order anything on the menu because it's delicious. The atmosphere is comfortable and makes you feel like you can stay for hours (though sometimes they're really busy). The only downside is that it is slightly more expensive then other restaurants in the area. Definite must go... only one word can describe how wonderful this place is... AWESOME.

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