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

Le Gamin - Chicken pesto - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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

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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 read more

Le Gamin - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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

Le Gamin - Citron Presse - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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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

Le Gamin - Salmon omelette with spinach and goat cheese. - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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

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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

Le Gamin - Gamin Burger with egg, Buckwheat Crepe - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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

Le Gamin - Moule Mariniere - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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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

Le Gamin - A chew toy - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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

Le Gamin - Fantastic French Restaurant - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This restaurant tries to pass off BRISKET as steak. And charges as if they were serving actual steak. Unethical.

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

Le Gamin - Salmon Linguini - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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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

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The restaurant is okay. Good for them for having a nice outdoor space. The food is nothing special but it was tasty.

A neighborhood favorite. Amazing brunch or breakfast. Honestly a good dinner spot as well, but as a pescatarian the options are very limited unless I'm in the mood for muscles. 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

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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

Le Gamin - Oeuf gamin - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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

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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

Le Gamin - Avocado Toast; steak sandwich; Noiccie salad; Sangria Pitcher - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Food took forever to come. Awful. Terrible table service and they dumped 1/2 of my meal after i asked them to doggy bag it. They didn't care when i called to complain about my food being 1/2 gone. So here i am on yelp. read more

Nice vibe, nice staff, ordinary food - honestly, diner standard at inflated prices. Pasta was overcooked in the salmon linguine - hardly worth $33 plus tax plus tip. read more

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 had a wonderful experience at Le Gamin. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. The food was phenomenal, everything my husband and I ordered was cooked to perfection. Our server, Scott, was attentive and friendly offering helpful recommendations from the menu. Alma also did a great job with our drinks she made the Perfect espresso martini. We will definitely return. read more

stopped by to try a new local spot, was able to have a nice appetizer while on my study break. read more

We looked for a place to eat after a great ax throwing outing This place was right down the block, so we walked in. Cozy very European looking. Small place that can seat about 30. Nice change from going Italian most of the time. We're greeted by Abram and are seated in the back. He advises us that later they're showing a French film at about 7:30. He also discusses his background which was nice. A very congenial young man!! We're sitting right under the screen, it's early a bit after 5 so we're ok We order two glasses of cotes d'Rhone at his suggestion. Nice and smooth, full-bodied. The menu has some great traditional French dishes. We decide on the foie gras Which us presented beautifully with and apricot spread. I find the the foie gras on the mild side, but my son loves it For main course the specials are duck and a lasagna bolognese. I know I know Italian, but I can't help myself! Madison was out delightful waitress with a pleasant way about her! Made for an enhanced experience from the get-go! The entrees take time to come out. If you're in a hurry slow down and just enjoy the ambiance So the lasagna was delicious. Sauce tasty sweet. Truly hit the spot. The duck also was very tender and juicy. Salad had a Dijon mustard dressing which really tasted magnificent. We both loved it. The food was generous, and we wound up taking it home. No espresso tonight. But we'll be back! read more

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

Le Gamin - Burrata, prosciutto, melon salad in the garden - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Poor service. Food took over an hour and arrived cold. Food was bland and steak was cold in the middle. Awful experience. Never coming back

I'd probably have given them more stars, but service was non-existent at best. I had the half chicken and my friend the salad niscoise. The salad was good, my half chicken was ok nothing spectacular flavor profile wise. The only good part of our meal where the drinks. I had a French 75 and they had a Hemingway cocktail. Both were tasty But as always it comes down to service. A deal breaker in my eyes read more

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

Le Gamin - Eggs Florentine & Smoked Salmon Plate - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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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

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Really cute! Came here for Sunday brunch on a date and was pleasantly surprised. Omelette was delicious and coffee was good/strong. Would definitely come back with friends. 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

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Time and time again I try new, "hip" spots in the Williamsburg/Greenpoint area just to be disappointed. Le Gamin breaks the mold by being reliably delicious with impeccable service. It's a testament to management that the same faces have been serving there for 10+ years. Standouts from the menu include the Quebecoise, the Burger, and a new addition in their Pork Chop. The ambiance is quaint and cozy and I have wiled away many an afternoon over a chocolat gamin here. Hats off! read more

Best cookies in NYC!!!! I haven't tried anything else, but it's definitely worth the visit if you like your cookies to be chewy and super caramelized. read more

Nice food and cool place . Friendly staff. Good place for breakfast or drinks . Definitely will be back read more

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

Le Gamin - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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

Le Gamin - Escargo - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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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

Le Gamin - Front enterance - French Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Food is great and nice back yard! Love this place! Food is really amazing! My favorite place!!! read more

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Le Gamin definitely reminds brings me back the memories and ambiance when I visited Paris. Food is amazing when you explore very basic French menu, love their French onion soup, french baguette with prosciutto and cheeses. I love their specials and don't miss out on the backyard garden! read more

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