Summer Weekend Guide: Greenpoint
Snacks
You know, all the stuff you’ll want to eat in between loading up on kielbasa and oysters. Or at least pick up to take home with you, given that Greenpoint is one of the best hubs for pastries in the entire borough.
Peter Pan, of course, is the big name here, and widely considered to be one of the best (if not the best) donut places in New York (not to mention the home of the donut ice cream sandwich). Cookie Road is also nearby—and exactly what it sounds like—as is Pie Corps, which, it’s worth noting, specializes in both sweet and savory pies, including a bacon, egg and cheese hand pie. If you’re in the neighborhood early, pick one up and eat it in McGolrick Park, directly across the street. There’s the Northside Bakery, too, which actually serves full meals, but is worth stopping by at the very least for a loaf of bread.
Worth noting, too, that the neighborhood is a pretty impressive one for coffee, and aside from its outpost of Cafe Grumpy, it’s home to Champion (good if you’re also interested in eating some snacks in a beautiful backyard), Variety (good if you’re into espresso), and Cup on Norman (good if you’re into more espresso). Come tired, or willing to leave a little jittery.
Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop, 727 Manhattan Ave.
Cookie Road, 659 Manhattan Ave.
Northside Bakery, 190 Nassau Ave.
Pie Corps, 77 Driggs Ave.
Northside Bakery, 190 Nassau Ave.
Cafe Grumpy, 193 Meserole
Champion, 1108 Manhattan Ave.
Variety, 145 Driggs Ave.
Cup on Norman, 79 Norman Ave.