What to do and eat in Greenpoint, Brooklyn’s northernmost neighborhood

• Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop has been a staple in the Greenpoint community since the 1950s, and it’s been operated by its current owners, husband-and-wife duo Christos and Donna Siafakas, since the ’90s. They’ve maintained Peter Pan’s decades-old feel, with its checkered floors and counter seating, and the prices hearken back to another time, too: Doughnuts cost $1.10 and a cup of coffee is $1 (cash only). ” data-id=”113493887″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/14307_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.13493887″/>

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• Considered by many the unofficial border between Williamsburg and Greenpoint, McCarren Park brings in crowds on weekends from both North Brooklyn neighborhoods. The 35-acre green space includes a track, baseball field, dog run, basketball courts and plenty of spots to sunbathe during the warmer months. If you’re really looking to cool off, the park also has a massive public pool, that’s open from June 28 to Sept. 10.

  Tip: Stop by the park, at Union Avenue and North 12th Street, on Saturdays for its year-round greenmarket.

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• Esme, which serves a to-die-for savory Parmesan French toast (served with tomato-braised kale and poached eggs). But poultry enthusiasts should head to Anella, located at 222 Franklin St., which serves up the neighborhood’s best fried chicken sandwich — topped with jalapeño honey butter, white gravy and coleslaw. It’s worth the $13 and the seemingly endless calories. In warmer weather, ask to sit outside: The gorgeous backyard feels like a secret garden, located far, far away from the city.” data-id=”112950412″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/14312_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.12950412″/>

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Willing to brave the G train? If you’re looking for waterfront views, great bars and independently owned businesses, hightail it to Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

The historically Polish neighborhood has in recent years seen an influx of 20- and 30-somethings from all backgrounds, bringing with them a deluge of cocktail bars and brunch spots (in classic millennial fashion). But the Polish influence has endured — you’re not going to want to leave Greenpoint without digging into a plate of pierogis and kielbasa.

Here are our picks for spending sunrise to sunset in the northernmost Brooklyn neighborhood.