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Can't speak to the restaurant itself as I only briefly stopped by for a cookie (they have cookie punch cards -- who would've thought). The owner was super friendly and recommended the marshmallow chocolate chip cookie which was pretty good. Will definitely be back in the future for more cookies
Was visiting Brooklyn from Los Angeles, where we also have a ton of great food options - so I know good food fairly well. Stopped in for the ambience and ended up ordering their chicken pesto pasta which was a special. Extremely delicious and fresh tasting pasta. Might be the best pesto I've had. For my first experience at least, I'm shocked to see the reviews under 4 stars. Try it for yourself! Definitely coming back.
They have a beautiful patio here and it was sunny out, so it was perfect to have brunch at their picnic tables. Loved the french design of the garden (reminds you of the countryside of France) and string of lights they hung above the tables. We ordered non-caffeinated beverages and the server recommended the iced tea/lemonade (both were healthy and refreshing choices without sugar added). The croque was def better than the ceuf gamin IMO; I didn't realize they'll add that much goat cheese so it does taste a bit gamey even though ceuf gamin is a vegetarian dish. Will def come back to try the crepes and eggs benedict (those also look delish from the menu).
Super cute and very busy French little restaurant. It's the perfect brunch spot on a cold day. We both had omelettes where you choose the ingredients they came with fries and salad. The only down fall is there is not a waiting area. If you sit by the door as we did you constantly have people on top of waiting.
Somewhere between 3 and 4 stars, but closer to 3. Le Gamin is a really cutely decorated French cafe/restaurant. They have a simple, traditional menu with brunch and lunch items. We got the galette with mushroom/swiss/chicken and the Gamin burger with sunny side up egg. The galette was unremarkable, somewhat overpriced. The burger was well made (medium rare). The patty was juicy and thick. However, it was near impossible to eat and so messy. The egg on the top and caramelized onions on the bottom resulted in a slippery, drenched burger. We only had 1 napkin per person too. Left slightly hungry, grabbed a slice of pizza afterwards.
We decided to check out Greenpoint instead of heading into Manhattan. We discovered that Cafe Panna is opened there now, but the line was formidable as the one in the city, perhaps worse since it was a hot, sunny day. We wanted to eat first so we walked along Franklin Street and checked some places along the street and along some side streets. The street is filled with cafes, restaurants, and little neighborhood shops and a laundromat. Still has some of the old neighborhood vibe, but definitely becoming more gentrified. We passed Le Gamin at first. But after we made the round, we decided to dine here when a cute little sandwich place was closing. It was too early for dinner and late for brunch so there was only one table with a small group, perhaps a book club. The interior makes you feel like you are in a small neighborhood joint in France. The service was friendly and the food was simple, but well executed. We opted for the items on the day's special menu. My husband can't pass up merguez, and I wanted something light, so I got the fried goat cheese salad. Both dishes were solid. The fries with merguez were golden perfection and the Dijon mustard had a serious kick! Merguez had just the right amount of spices. My husband ate up those fries so fast, that I didn't have that many. Usually I'm the one that eats most of the fries. Lol! My salad wasn't the pretties to look at but boy was it tasty. I loved the fried goat cheese and all the different ingredients in the salad. I forget what kind of goat cheese it was but it had more of a solid and crumbly texture, not so creamy. It had the perfect amount of tang and gave the salad the heft to make it a meal. The service was lovely as well as the ambience. I would love to just dine there alone with a book. The price is a bit higher than I would like, but it's much cheaper than going to France.
I was watching a friend's cat in Greenpoint and it was lovely Sunday evening, so I took the long way back to the train station. By chance I came across Le Gamin and discovered they had a Mussels Night on Sunday, where just $20 will buy you mussels, fries and a glass of wine. Being the seafood fan I am, my dinner plans changed immediately. Le Gamin is an adorable cafe reminiscent of the same kind of cafe you'll find in Paris. The ambience is very French, and when the sun hits the the cafe in the evening it's absolutely lovely. A waiter came by shortly after arrival (a somewhat non-French touch) and provided me with a menu, which I briefly browsed to not look so excited for the mussels special. The menu overall has French classics, and I look forward to returning sometime to try the rest, but Sunday night is Mussels Night and I ordered accordingly. My wine (white) came out first and was perfectly serviceable for the price. But the main event was the mussels, and just look at them. Flavored wonderfully with garlic and white wine, I was (very pleasantly) shocked by the quantity. The fries were fine as well (excellent thickness and crispness), though nothing to write home about. I worked dutifully through my pile of mussels and only found myself disappointed that I was embarrassed to order more. Speaking to the staff while waiting for the bathroom, apparently the special is relatively new (June 2023), and I know I'll certainly back. Highly recommend a visit if you're in the area.
They served me a child's portion of steak. I joked with my friends they served me "burnt tips" at a full price (27$). I'll lucky if this is even 4 oz. I might say this is the size of my dogs chew toy (he's a chihuahua). I wouldn't be as frustrated if it hadn't taken 30 min to make, and maybe at least a third larger. When I discussed with the staff they did offer to take it back but I was starving and decided to let it be. The story would've ended fine just there, a mediocre experience, except the staff decided to inflame the situation by gas lighting our table into thinking it was a normal size and then proceeded to make passive aggressive comments minimizing how our table felt about our experience. We had a distasteful experience due to both the food and the staff, def wouldn't recommend it. I was so hungry when I got home I ordered a full Korean meal for less than the cost of that steak. Cherry on top, the fries were cold, like the waiter who served us.
Exceptional in every aspect!! We were greeted very warmly and seated promptly. My mom uses a wheelchair, the staff is truly outstanding, even went outside to help fold and bring inside. Really appreciate!! Madison walked us through the menu and specials. Big fan of their Chocolat Chaud, perfect with Grand Marnier. Escargot is an absolute must, we would have ordered two if we didn't get Foie Gras and Tarte Flambee. For mains we ordered to share Salmon Linguini, Berkshire Pork Chop, Beef Borguignon and Steak Frites. The linguini sauce is a delight, the meats were surprisingly tender/juicy and the lentils were amazing. Every dish was so delicious, we finished every bite. For desserts, we enjoyed Apple Tartin and Chestnut Crepe. Perfect balance of flavors and emphasis on natural sweetness instead of adding too much sugar. Instant favorite and for sure we will be back!!
Stopped by for dinner after watch the beautiful sunset. For starters, our servers here was super friendly to chat with and checked up on us throughout to make sure we were having a good time! Ordered the Chablis to pair with our dinner: Duck Confit and Pear Tart. It's quite rare to find Chablis on many wine menus so I was super happy to get that here! I had the Pear Tarte for dinner and was expecting more pear in the pear tart. Besides that, the tart was perfectly buttery, sweetened and the cream on top was one of the better ones I've had. Absolutely enjoyed this off-menu daily specials order. Would've liked more pear or fruitiness for max balance, but again, enjoyed this still. Would've definitely want to revisit for the quality of food, the Chablis, quite interiors and the great service.
Pretty cute restaurant! We came at 12 pm on a Sunday and were able to take the last table inside. I rarely eat French food, so I was in the mood to try something new. My friend got the chicken sandwich, while I got the oeuf gamin, which was a ratatouille topped with a goat cheese/potato hash and a poached egg. I didn't know what to expect, but the hash was really good! It was a little gamey, but perfectly crispy on the outside and actually just fun to eat. The ratatouille itself tasted standard--it was my first time trying ratatouille and it was fine but didn't wow me. Overall, not a bad spot!
Charming little spot in Greenpoint! We met friends for dinner and they suggested this restaurant for a quiet, low key dinner. Definitely very quiet for a weekday though it seems it's rather popular with local residents. Decent French bistro fare though I certainly wouldn't go out of my way to dine here.
Riding our bikes to Greenpoint one spring Sunday, we stumbled upon Le Gamin. I've tried the one in Manhattan but not this one. Amazing service and the atmosphere was great. Loved the tables outside. Perfect for a sunny day. The food was delicious. We ordered an omelette with cheese and spinach and bacon on the side. The Mister had iced espresso and I had fresh squeezed orange juice. To finish, we had chocolate mousse which was the weakest thing on on the menu. Not the freshest. Despite that, we really liked the place and would come back. read more
Can't speak to the restaurant itself as I only briefly stopped by for a cookie (they have cookie punch cards -- who would've thought). The owner was super friendly and recommended the marshmallow chocolate chip cookie which was pretty good. Will definitely be back in the future for more cookies read more
3 months ago
Was visiting Brooklyn from Los Angeles, where we also have a ton of great food options - so I know good food fairly well. Stopped in for the ambience and ended up ordering their chicken pesto pasta which was a special. Extremely delicious and fresh tasting pasta. Might be the best pesto I've had. For my first experience at least, I'm shocked to see the reviews under 4 stars. Try it for yourself! Definitely coming back. read more
They have a beautiful patio here and it was sunny out, so it was perfect to have brunch at their picnic tables. Loved the french design of the garden (reminds you of the countryside of France) and string of lights they hung above the tables. We ordered non-caffeinated beverages and the server recommended the iced tea/lemonade (both were healthy and refreshing choices without sugar added). The croque was def better than the ceuf gamin IMO; I didn't realize they'll add that much goat cheese so it does taste a bit gamey even though ceuf gamin is a vegetarian dish. Will def come back to try the crepes and eggs benedict (those also look delish from the menu). read more
Super cute and very busy French little restaurant. It's the perfect brunch spot on a cold day. We both had omelettes where you choose the ingredients they came with fries and salad. The only down fall is there is not a waiting area. If you sit by the door as we did you constantly have people on top of waiting. read more
Somewhere between 3 and 4 stars, but closer to 3. Le Gamin is a really cutely decorated French cafe/restaurant. They have a simple, traditional menu with brunch and lunch items. We got the galette with mushroom/swiss/chicken and the Gamin burger with sunny side up egg. The galette was unremarkable, somewhat overpriced. The burger was well made (medium rare). The patty was juicy and thick. However, it was near impossible to eat and so messy. The egg on the top and caramelized onions on the bottom resulted in a slippery, drenched burger. We only had 1 napkin per person too. Left slightly hungry, grabbed a slice of pizza afterwards. read more
We decided to check out Greenpoint instead of heading into Manhattan. We discovered that Cafe Panna is opened there now, but the line was formidable as the one in the city, perhaps worse since it was a hot, sunny day. We wanted to eat first so we walked along Franklin Street and checked some places along the street and along some side streets. The street is filled with cafes, restaurants, and little neighborhood shops and a laundromat. Still has some of the old neighborhood vibe, but definitely becoming more gentrified. We passed Le Gamin at first. But after we made the round, we decided to dine here when a cute little sandwich place was closing. It was too early for dinner and late for brunch so there was only one table with a small group, perhaps a book club. The interior makes you feel like you are in a small neighborhood joint in France. The service was friendly and the food was simple, but well executed. We opted for the items on the day's special menu. My husband can't pass up merguez, and I wanted something light, so I got the fried goat cheese salad. Both dishes were solid. The fries with merguez were golden perfection and the Dijon mustard had a serious kick! Merguez had just the right amount of spices. My husband ate up those fries so fast, that I didn't have that many. Usually I'm the one that eats most of the fries. Lol! My salad wasn't the pretties to look at but boy was it tasty. I loved the fried goat cheese and all the different ingredients in the salad. I forget what kind of goat cheese it was but it had more of a solid and crumbly texture, not so creamy. It had the perfect amount of tang and gave the salad the heft to make it a meal. The service was lovely as well as the ambience. I would love to just dine there alone with a book. The price is a bit higher than I would like, but it's much cheaper than going to France. read more
I was watching a friend's cat in Greenpoint and it was lovely Sunday evening, so I took the long way back to the train station. By chance I came across Le Gamin and discovered they had a Mussels Night on Sunday, where just $20 will buy you mussels, fries and a glass of wine. Being the seafood fan I am, my dinner plans changed immediately. Le Gamin is an adorable cafe reminiscent of the same kind of cafe you'll find in Paris. The ambience is very French, and when the sun hits the the cafe in the evening it's absolutely lovely. A waiter came by shortly after arrival (a somewhat non-French touch) and provided me with a menu, which I briefly browsed to not look so excited for the mussels special. The menu overall has French classics, and I look forward to returning sometime to try the rest, but Sunday night is Mussels Night and I ordered accordingly. My wine (white) came out first and was perfectly serviceable for the price. But the main event was the mussels, and just look at them. Flavored wonderfully with garlic and white wine, I was (very pleasantly) shocked by the quantity. The fries were fine as well (excellent thickness and crispness), though nothing to write home about. I worked dutifully through my pile of mussels and only found myself disappointed that I was embarrassed to order more. Speaking to the staff while waiting for the bathroom, apparently the special is relatively new (June 2023), and I know I'll certainly back. Highly recommend a visit if you're in the area. read more
1 year ago
They served me a child's portion of steak. I joked with my friends they served me "burnt tips" at a full price (27$). I'll lucky if this is even 4 oz. I might say this is the size of my dogs chew toy (he's a chihuahua). I wouldn't be as frustrated if it hadn't taken 30 min to make, and maybe at least a third larger. When I discussed with the staff they did offer to take it back but I was starving and decided to let it be. The story would've ended fine just there, a mediocre experience, except the staff decided to inflame the situation by gas lighting our table into thinking it was a normal size and then proceeded to make passive aggressive comments minimizing how our table felt about our experience. We had a distasteful experience due to both the food and the staff, def wouldn't recommend it. I was so hungry when I got home I ordered a full Korean meal for less than the cost of that steak. Cherry on top, the fries were cold, like the waiter who served us. read more
1 year ago
We had a fantastic lunch at Le Gamin yesterday afternoon. The food was delicious, the service was delightful, and the overall ambiance was lovely. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more
3 years ago
Exceptional in every aspect!! We were greeted very warmly and seated promptly. My mom uses a wheelchair, the staff is truly outstanding, even went outside to help fold and bring inside. Really appreciate!! Madison walked us through the menu and specials. Big fan of their Chocolat Chaud, perfect with Grand Marnier. Escargot is an absolute must, we would have ordered two if we didn't get Foie Gras and Tarte Flambee. For mains we ordered to share Salmon Linguini, Berkshire Pork Chop, Beef Borguignon and Steak Frites. The linguini sauce is a delight, the meats were surprisingly tender/juicy and the lentils were amazing. Every dish was so delicious, we finished every bite. For desserts, we enjoyed Apple Tartin and Chestnut Crepe. Perfect balance of flavors and emphasis on natural sweetness instead of adding too much sugar. Instant favorite and for sure we will be back!! read more
Stopped by for dinner after watch the beautiful sunset. For starters, our servers here was super friendly to chat with and checked up on us throughout to make sure we were having a good time! Ordered the Chablis to pair with our dinner: Duck Confit and Pear Tart. It's quite rare to find Chablis on many wine menus so I was super happy to get that here! I had the Pear Tarte for dinner and was expecting more pear in the pear tart. Besides that, the tart was perfectly buttery, sweetened and the cream on top was one of the better ones I've had. Absolutely enjoyed this off-menu daily specials order. Would've liked more pear or fruitiness for max balance, but again, enjoyed this still. Would've definitely want to revisit for the quality of food, the Chablis, quite interiors and the great service. read more
9 months ago
10 months ago
Pretty cute restaurant! We came at 12 pm on a Sunday and were able to take the last table inside. I rarely eat French food, so I was in the mood to try something new. My friend got the chicken sandwich, while I got the oeuf gamin, which was a ratatouille topped with a goat cheese/potato hash and a poached egg. I didn't know what to expect, but the hash was really good! It was a little gamey, but perfectly crispy on the outside and actually just fun to eat. The ratatouille itself tasted standard--it was my first time trying ratatouille and it was fine but didn't wow me. Overall, not a bad spot! read more
2 years ago
Charming little spot in Greenpoint! We met friends for dinner and they suggested this restaurant for a quiet, low key dinner. Definitely very quiet for a weekday though it seems it's rather popular with local residents. Decent French bistro fare though I certainly wouldn't go out of my way to dine here. read more
Dined here on a weekend with a friend. Duck confit (3/10): potatoes were almost dripping in oil but very flavorful, however the duck was way over cooked, almost scorched and lacked any flavor other than its natural taste. It was just extremely dry and I was not impressed. Tarte Tatin (8/10): pretty solid dessert! A little on the sweeter side, crust was delicious but much too thin for my liking... almost like a sweet flatbread Not going to rate the brie + miel platter, though I will say the baguette was excellent. read more
2 years ago
Our food and the pitcher of fall sangria was good. It was a pretty strong pitcher, but expensive compared to other spots I've been to. Kind staff and good service. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
I came here to have a lunch with friend of mine since I had seminar not far. The stuff we're very friendly and seated us at their small garden. Their drinks are tasty. Ordered sandwiches . And special for day was lobster burger and lamb burger. My lobster burger was really good and juicy. read more
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I never leave Yelp reviews. This burrata, prosciutto, melon salad was one of the best things I've ever eaten. I had to leave a five star review and I would give it a sixth star if I could. Service was great, environment was great, food was incredible. Shout out to our server Daniel for a great night. read more
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3 years ago
Super cute French spot in Brooklyn! I was very satisfied with my Smoked Salmon plate along with the salad. My sister and I shared a pitcher of mimosa which was very light but delicious. Our waiter was very nice, wish I got his name for the review. He was very kind. Would come back again. read more
Super cute French spot in Brooklyn, food was awesome, service was great and quick! We came here for business lunch and they were able to accommodate us so quickly. I had the lamb burger my friend had the lobster burger and other friend had chicken burger. read more
Le Gamin is a wonderful and authentic French restaurant in Greenpoint. We went for a late brunch this past Sunday around 1 and were able to be seated right away. We noticed that every table was filled around 1:30 ish and remained that way. For every group that left there was another that walked right in and took their place. There were quite a few people who came alone so it's also a good place for solo dining. My partner ordered the galette au sarasin with goat cheese, ham and caramelized onions. He especially enjoyed the caramelized onions as they aren't common in a good amount of the dishes. I ordered an egg white omelette with Brie, aged cheddar and chicken. The desserts were absolutely delicious. I haven't had a good crepe in YEARS and the butter sugar crepe brought back so many memories for me as a student learning French and about the culture as my first instructor used to always make us these crepes and for my partner whose grandmother used to make crepe's regularly. Thé Banana Flambée was really good as well! The weeknight vs the weekend is a very different vibe. It was incredibly romantic, very limited lighting and a candle on each table. They have fun themed days during the week. We actually tried our fondue Monday's this week. It was good but would have been even better if they had a burner or something to keep the cheese from clumping together and continue melting. It was also completely empty when we came in so at least during the winter youu probably don't need a dinner reservation. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
let me start by saying three stars is not a bad review. I liked this place but the food was not outstanding enough for a four star review. this was a very hipster take on french fare. the atmosphere is quaint, ideal for for a one on one girls brunch or a quick bite. read more
6 years ago
I really wanted to like this place. Like really really wanted too and let me start this review off by saying that the staff is great; we were an eccentric bunch and they were accommodating and patient with us. My friends were a little... tipsy shall I say, but I got them under control and the waitress took it in stride. The ambiance is great. One of the best I have been too in a while. The back patio is well decorated and cozy; you feel as if you are in the French countryside. On to the food. I ordered the lobster risotto and while the lobster was perfectly cooked, the sauce and risotto was off. The sauce was a bit heavy and there was definitely more of it than there was rice. The steak tartar and escargot were phenomenal though! I'm def going to give this place another try but do not recommend the risotto at all. read more
5 years ago
Definitely deserves more than 3.5 stars! Soothing, low volume, conversational music. Seething inside, outside, and a patio in the back. Very tasty and the service is great! The music though!!! read more
7 years ago
Food is great and nice back yard! Love this place! Food is really amazing! My favorite place!!! read more
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