Le Gamin

c/o Grub Street

108 Franklin St
Brooklyn, NY 11222
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Cuisine: French, Coffee Shop/Cafe
Our Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★
Price: $$
Hours: 8am-11pm Daily
Cards: Cash Only
Booze: None
Subway: G to Greenpoint Ave.
Delivery: No
Brownstoner says:

Le Gamin opened at full capacity yesterday at 108 Franklin Avenue in Greenpoint. Le Gamin will serve a variety of sweet and savory crêpes, sandwiches, salads, and desserts in a casual, French inspired space. “The ‘full bistro menu,’ with items like steak-frites and moules-frites, differs slightly from Le Gamin’s Prospect Heights location,” according to Grubstreet. For about the last week or so, Le Gamin has had a “very soft” opening, in which food was prepared outside in Le Gamin’s mobile truck. Starting yesterday, the truck will head for Malibu, CA and the kitchen will be open. Founder Robert Arbor told us that he had received approval from the community board for a liquor license, so while it’s BYOB for the time being, you can expect beer and wine offerings soon.

Metromix says:

With a location in Prospect Heights and a popular crepe-dispensing truck, Le Gamin has perfected the casual French style. The Greenpoint location has the feel of an authentic French café, with specials written on blackboards and a crowd of locals debating the issues of the day. The spot has many more options than a coffee shop, but the vibe is decidedly not bourgeois. Low prices and an easygoing atmosphere make it easy to spend an afternoon here. You can whittle away the time by sipping a café au lait, or you can go for one of their light dishes like a country ham sandwich or a baby green salad with goat cheese (both are under $10). Their dinner menu offers heartier fare like roasted duck breast and a pan seared skirt steak, but they seem like an extravagance in such a low-key setting. Instead, opt for what Gamin does best: crepes. Savory fold-overs stuffed with things like chicken and ratatouille are available all day long. While you sip your post meal-espresso, satisfy your sweet tooth with a crepe tartin filled with caramelized apples and crème fraiche. C’est magnifique!

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