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    Le Gamin

    3.6 (279 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Citron Presse
    Celina T.

    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).

    Salmon omelette with spinach and goat cheese.
    Carin R.

    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.

    Juju K.

    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.

    Gamin Burger with egg, Buckwheat Crepe
    Steven Z.

    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.

    Moule Mariniere
    Jack H.

    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.

    A chew toy
    Elliot A.

    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.

    Fantastic French Restaurant

    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.

    Salmon Linguini
    Christian V.

    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!!

    Pear Tart
    Simran K.

    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.

    Tarte Tatin
    Esther C.

    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.

    Oeuf gamin
    Cece L.

    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!

    Ryna D.

    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.

    Avocado Toast; steak sandwich; Noiccie salad; Sangria Pitcher
    Tamrina M.

    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.

    Hibiscus tea with light sweet sirup

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    Merci beaucoup ;)

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    8 years ago

    Nice spot, came for lunch and really enjoyed the space and service. reasonable prices. Would like to stop back for breakfasted brunch.

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