cozy, delicious, healthy and fair price food in greeenpoint. i dream about their salmon avocado wrap they have! read more

The brunch menu is light and just right. Does not fill you up but I would say enough to make you satisfied. I had the Salmon avocado salad with rice. The flavors and the freshness were so amazing. Not to mention the soup! If they only were serving curry. I see that looks like a special thing. One of the ladies might come off rude. But, I'm not sure she is. The other lady who works there is very kind. Enjoyed the atmosphere and the quietness that went with it. read more

I like this place. The portions are perfect, not too big, not too small and pretty good. Wish they were open on Sundays. It's cute inside and has good coffee also.. read more

Best place to get lunch, if you have cash on hand. From the amazing onigiri, huge salads, and tasty sandwiches, it's pretty much infallible. The lunch specials are really good price-value, and the atmosphere is really nice. The southampton tea blend is insanely comforting to me. read more

Really lovely little place. No wi-fi and cash only. Has an old-school feel to it and cute decor. The rice balls are awesome, you can pick from a bunch of different flavors, which are all tasty. I had some of the sandwiches as well, which were for the most part very good. Lots of seating and generally not crowded. The coffee is hit-or-miss, but the green tea latte is above average. The eggs are nothing special, wouldn't have them again. Service is friendly. Prices aren't too high, we usually pay around $20 for breakfast for two. Great spot for a low key meal. read more

Pretty cute ambiance, with a low key storefront. Iced coffee is pretty good with a light taste. Sesame bonito flake onigiri is also delicious. read more

We went just for coffee. The iced latte was delicious. I also like that their milk and cream options are organic.

Love it, teriyaki pork sandwich is absolutely delicious! the onigiri was yummy and the ice cold glass of green tea left my palate nice and refreshed. will definitely go there again. read more

Really nice, cozy, neat cafe that serves simple food that include American and Japanese. Not like a Japanese restaurant that serves Sushi and noodles. Only Japanese food they serve is fish or meat over rice. Both American and Japanese food are delicious. It's quite, so it's a nice place to have a break during lunch time. read more

Beautiful, comfortable interior and simple yummy food. 2 things-- -Wi-Fi would be amazing. I would come here so so much more. -More Japanese-influenced healthy dishes ie hijiki soba salad or something would be wonderful. If these things were to happen, I would definitely make this 5 star... read more

Food here has been fresh and healthy every time I've stopped in. Homey, quiet, comfy place!

One of the first places I discovered in Brooklyn, Ashbox makes a great place to grab a cup of tea and unwind. There food is tasty and and varied (where else can you find a sundried tomato & brie sandwich and rice balls on the same menu) and the free wifi is an added bonus. My only gripe about the place is that it's cash only. But that won't stop me from going back! read more

i've found my new love. ashbox. tasty, healthy, warming atmosphere, lovely staff, and off the beaten path. yum.. bonito flake and avocado wrap! read more

Food is generally pretty good although maybe the slightest bit over-priced which influences me to go elsewhere unless I need something hot and healthy in the area. Got the curry chicken on rice today though -the lunch special - and was disappointed. Tasted great but was served in a bowl with a ton of rice, a small salad, and a lot of sauce, but... where's the chicken? I was able to find maybe 4 or 5 little pieces of chicken, about the diameter of a dime in size. With so much rice, what was I paying for? read more

Amazing flavors, great prices and friendly staff! My new favorite Greenpoint spot. The Ashbox Breakfast is a perfect meal to start the day.

I tried both the iced latte and the iced coffee. Both were good but the iced latte is what I would come back for. They have a lot of Japanese food, which looked really good, but I unfortunately did not order any since I had just eaten. Overall a good experience! read more

This place is clean, quiet, and charming. Big windows let in natural light, making it a wonderful place to go on a sunny day. I went here once and got a bagel with butter, a small tofu salad, and a big mug of coffee -- all for $7. I was happy with all of it and hope to try something more substantial next time. It seems from the comments below that they used to have wifi. If they did, they don't anymore. I almost gave it 4 stars because of that, but then I realized that only an entitled brat demands wifi from every single dining establishment. This place is good as is. read more

Ashbox is a cute, colorful and simple cafe in an off the beaten path part of Greenpoint. The design of the place is cute meets sleek- really cool lights and nice colors on the wall. Their seaweed avocado wraps are sooooo good! Great coffee, great little station to put in your milk and sugar, nice selection of teas and all at a reasonable price. Dishes are small but delicious. I'm very thankful to this place for providing me with a comfortable and tasty place to hang out during my apartment search in Brooklyn. The staff is incredibly helpful, one of them even offered to help us find an apartment and gave us a ton of great tips! They also dress to match the decor of the store and the bathroom is quite unique- always a plus. :) read more

Absolutely LOVE this place!!! I really love this cozy CUUUUTE place. If I were able to open up a coffee shop, this place would be my dream!!! I like the hard-working lady who owned this place, Their lunch special is always delicious and healthy. This place is good for vegetarians too. I wish they close late! They close so early :( read more

to the owner. come on change the music! how can you listen to the same collection of soft jazz over and over again for years!

Sweet little place, very quiet. The pork teriyaki sandwich was very tasty. We will come back.

Yeah, everyone knows this is a good place but the owner is a pain in the neck, just ignore her... She's in the back most of the time anyway.

Every time I eat here I wish I ate like this all the time. Super fresh, clean and tasty. Really a gem.

Super cute little cafe with nice light and a cool eclectic menu (homemade tofu? vegan tahini cookies? rice balls?) The peppermint iced tea comes with fresh peppermint leaves. It's got an out-of-the-way, undiscovered feel - case in point, I am writing this review at 4 pm on a weekday and am the only person in here! read more

Perfect coffee shop when walking across the Pulaski bridge. Japanese twist and great selection of teas. The Japanese puffy bread with tea really hits the spot on a cold day. read more

This place will only take cash which is sketchy to begin with. Don't want to pay taxes or report your income? Super shady! I walk in with 2 hundred dollar bill, a 20 and 5 singles.... My bill comes to 32 dollars. They won't take my hundred even though I'm in there all the time. They instruct me to take money from the atm 2 blocks away that has a 3 dollar fee. They take cash only but won't take my cash. Shame I'll never go there again, I like the food. The owner got all flustered right away and walked away from me. So unprofessional and hugely disappointing. Apparently I need to follow guidelines to give them my money in exchange for food. Shame on you Ashbox!!!! Shame! read more

Great food. Cozy. Never disappoints. Going there consistently for two years. Quality still superb.

cute casual restaurant in GP. their rice ball is the best and my kids' favorite. only i wish they open on Sunday as well.

This is a very special place. It has a certain je ne sais quoi. Highly recommend coming here for solo brunch or coffee with a friend. If you're feeling sick, get the miso soup or hot yuzu vinegar drink. You'll feel refreshed, at home and full of love. read more

food : very very very tasty but the potion is small.... drink : tea is good, coffee is ok. service : boys are really helpful and pretty nice, girls are just rude always (and this make me alil sad always). music : just ok. read more

Passed by this place and stopped in for an iced cafe latte. Nice relaxing atmosphere. Food smelled good too.

Very good sandwich. I love the vibe of this place everything is really simple, however very unique. I got the smoked turkey sandwich and would say I will come back 100 percent if I am in the area!!!! read more

Three words: Avocado Kelp Wrap! Really nice ambiance, love the owner, and the wraps and tea selection are awesome!

I never write a review but this place is just perfect!! Their rice ball is fresh and solid.. the best I can't find in nyc for sure. I can't help myself but to ride my bike here almost everyday! read more

This cafe is a real gem and I feel fortunate to have it within a block from my apartment. The Japanese owner puts love and attention into all of the great items on the somewhat small menu, and the daily specials and teas are wonderful. The coffee absolutely sucks though..it's not a coffee shop and that's not what she does best. She's also not the best at dealing with customers. She hired some nice younger people to deal with the counter though in the recent year or so, so that helps. I tend to take my food to go because I'm just not a fan of the light music and mega quiet atmosphere. On one hand, i get it, on the other hand it's TOO quiet for a casual cafe and i hate the wind chimes on the door because I seriously feel like i'm disturbing the peace when i walk it. For as often as i come into the place, I never feel like it's my local either, and that's a little annoying because i kind of feel like some recognition of the neighbors would be a nice thing since it's in such a small pocket of Greenpoint. That said, though, it's the food that keeps me coming back and if i want a non-spa-like cafe atmosphere, there are two others a block away! read more

Pretty much my number 1 place to go in Greenpoint for brunch / lunch... some of the freshest, most tasty, healthy food i have ever had in such a relaxed environment with lovely staff. Couldn't rate this more highly! read more

Awesome little cafe at the end of the world (ok, maybe just the end of Brooklyn). Well worth the hike to get there - so much natural light, relaxing music, and not crowded at all. Perfect place to get swept up in a book on a lovely afternoon without getting disturbed by much of anything. read more

Ashbox Breakfast is such a nice breakfast alternative- no carby bagel here. Spring greens and really well done eggs make for a perfect first meal of the day. I'd recommend having the dish with tea rather than coffee. Although their coffee is just fine, tea lends itself much better to the Japanese flavors. Really nice staff, calming environment. read more

Ashbox is the best lunch restaurant in the entire world. Yoko is charming, the food is healthy and delicious, the music is relaxing, the avocados are always perfect, and everything is right in the world. read more

This is my favorite healthy food option by my house. My go to is the mushroom avocado salad and the soupy rice with Salomon. This place is such a nice spot to hang and have lunch. Being from California fresh and clean food seems rare in nyc. This place is an exception. read more