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Greenpoint Coffeehouse

195 Franklin St., Brooklyn, NY 11222
at Green St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
718-349-6635 Send to Phone

  • Price Range: $$$$
  • Reader Rating: Write a Review
  • Cuisine: American Traditional, Coffeehouse

Hours

Sun-Fri, 7am-midnight; Sat, 8am-midnight

Nearby Subway Stops

G at Greenpoint Ave.

Prices

$8-$12

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch - Weekend
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Dining

Alcohol

  • Beer and Wine Only

Reservations

Accepted/Not Necessary

Profile

Back before Franklin St. became the main channel for Williamsburg's gentrification drift, the Greenpoint Coffee House was a godsend: retro without being self-consciously nostalgic, casual but not affectedly detached, it reflected its scrappy, sleepy surroundings. Now, with an assured clientele, it has lost much of its charm. The setting remains a draw: with four cushy and cavernous booths, black wainscoting, tin ceilings, and a white-tiled floor (to say nothing of the stately wooden coffee bar), the GPCH has the feeling of a locals' hash-house circa 1943. But this decade’s hash—including entrees on the recently added dinner menu—are hit and miss. Lunchtime offerings, like the silky grilled smoked salmon, cream cheese, and scallion sandwich on fresh, not-too-crisp sourdough bread, are satisfying and thrifty; each sandwich comes with a mesclun salad, though the sides are uninspired. The GPCH remains the best place to get a decent cup of coffee in Greenpoint, but it falls short of being a dining destination.

Recommended Dishes

Grilled smoked salmon, cream cheese, and scallion sandwich, $9