Five Leaves
New American Restaurant, Breakfast Spot, and Food Court$$$$
Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Go here. Experience the pancakes. It's worth it.
"The ricotta pancakes will forever haunt your most beautiful dreams."(51 Tips)
"The five leaves burger is the reason I love beets #gamechanger"(25 Tips)
"Try getting the truffle fries with a side of jalapeño jam."(61 Tips)
"their moroccan scramble is perfection."(20 Tips)
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Chris VAugust 8, 2016This is another one of my favorite date places. Nothing says true foodie better than Le Bernardin! I loved my food especially that t was my first time and took advice from the staff on what to eat.
Nicole FormicaJuly 14, 2016A tasty brunch option. Be sure to wait or get there early to get a table. Pancakes are a must, whether you eat them alone or get an order for the table!
Uber NYCApril 5, 2013Our favorite spot in our old work neighborhood. Feeling sweet? Pancakes. Savory? The Moroccan Scramble. Hungry? The Big Brekkie. You can also get a Grapefruit Margarita at 9am if you need one.
It's the Five Leaves Burger (with a sunny side up, ananas and beet! Triple delicious) and the truffled fries. And the chopped (spicy!) kale. And the Granola. And the iced coffee. And ...
Victoria HarveyJuly 24, 2017i had the avocado toast with radish and the chia seed pudding with goji berries! both very delicious! the service was also great, it started to rain and they offered patrons outside some umbrellas!
Joanne ReinardJuly 25, 2016Exceptional tiny little restaurant! Get a freshly squeezed lemonade while wiating for your food. The avocado toast is really worth it.The waiters are friendly and the service is quick. Good atmosphere
John AgapitosMarch 19, 2018Best brunch place in Brooklyn! The Big Breakkie, combined with the truffle fries, and the Ricotta Pancakes are the rockstars! However, the Moroccan Scramble is also an excellent, alternative, choice.
Viren KaulNovember 28, 2018Braised short ribs are out of the world with accompanying potato au gratin, their signature burger A+. Goes great with the mule! Cozy setting, good for a date, in case :)
You can't go wrong with the pancakes. Trust me. Also the Moroccan breakfast. And oysters. Everything is amazing. But the wait can be extremely long. Try coming before 9am.
Steve LeVineJanuary 21, 2022The ricotta pancakes are filling. Three thick pancakes, a whole banana (split in half, strawberries and blueberries. Honeycomb butter and real maple syrup. Tasty.- Brad GaroonJuly 7, 2015The delicious Five Leaves Burger is an 8 oz., grass-fed beef patty, topped with a fried pineapple ring, a slice of pickled beet, an egg, and harissa mayo on a ciabatta bun. Read more
Expect a long wait, but it's worth it. For brunch my fav is the ricotta pancakes. The roasted veggies and quinoa salad is a healthy tasty dinner. They also offer coffee to go from a side window.
Lars GinnerupSeptember 7, 2019The areas most popular place for a decade now - always busy. The food is also really good - what makes the food special is that all dishes have a small tweak of personality, yet the portions are big
Monica ChamblessAugust 28, 2016Another amazing spot for brunch of dinner... often a wait so I recommend going here if you're an earlier riser. Only a 10/15 min walk and right off of Mccarran Park! The ricotta pancakes are unreal!
Kristin PFebruary 28, 2023It was very good, our favorite was the fried artichokes with some type of green sauce. was a bit cramped and crazy busy but it was valentines day after all. i'd like to go back and try breakfast.
Bitches Who BrunchMarch 7, 2017This unbelievable towering stack of ricotta pancakes not only secured Five Leaves as our “Best Brunch of 2015”, but also our best pancakes award of the year. Read more
You HAVE to go. Is a place one of my Swedish colleagues suggested to me and they have delicious ricotta pancakes! Coffee is also super good.
Never fails. The mussels and truffle fries are a staple in my diet. Worth the wait or go when they have the limited menu mid afternoon and eat oysters outside with an awesome cocktail.
Great breakfast, they are known for their pancakes. The breakfast is very popular though so if it's after 9, i prob would try somewhere else. Also great for lunch, dinner and cocktails.
Justin BaumSeptember 3, 2014Ordered a boulevardier cocktail (negroni with rye instead of gin) and it was perfectly made. Followed up with some oysters and the outstanding Five Leaves Burger with truffle fries. I slept well.
Bond StreetOctober 3, 2016"You can get a coffee there pretty early in the morning and get a drink later on. I’ll sit outside and hang out. It just has a good vibe." - Alex Mustonen, architect, co-founder - Snarkitecture Read more
AmateurConciergeJune 25, 2017Still one of my favorite brunch spots in the boroughs....they just do everything right. Always a wait so show up early or have an activity planned nearby. Bit cramped- AmateurConciergeJune 25, 2019Still seemingly can’t go wrong with anything you order. The wait on the weekends can be annoying, but it’s great to come for a late lunch when there’s no wait and sit outside
Katerina KuvNovember 18, 2022Delicious ricotta pancakes, vegetarian burger and other food is well. Cozy and comfortable atmosphere inside and outside. Like it
Soapy JankelApril 3, 2013Get there early to get a table, you might need to wait around 30 minutes at busy times. Get the truffle oil fries, the burger and the mushrooms on toast are amazing. Also try the mimosa cocktail!
nikkiMarch 26, 2017i was skeptical because the staff was really, really good-looking, but absolutely everything on my breakfast platter was cooked perfectly and presented beautifully. really great establishment.
tara jeanJuly 29, 2013The vinegarette w the oysters is delicious! Also their mussels come in a curry soup. Only place I've seen do this, well executed! Pair w the chateau du pas cerf rose for a perfect summer lunch
Ricotta pancakes are delicious again after a rough spell. Fruit, compound butter and maple syrup are great. The pancakes are quite dense from the ricotta but have good texture, almost creamy
Matt LewMay 1, 2016The Five Leaves has a small indoor area, so be prepared to find seating outside. Get the cheese burger. Comes with pineapple and beet.
Juliana AmorimSeptember 18, 2014Thank you, Heath Ledger! Truffle fries are TOTALLY worth coming! Pancakes fall you apart. Awesome place for brunch. Make a reservation and arrive ON TIME! It gets incredibly crowded.
Emily WilsonSeptember 30, 2016The burger is pretty darn good. Get it with gruyere. Don't debate getting the truffle fries—you want them, they're amazing. Service is so-so, so don't come starving.
Danny DroNovember 2, 2014It's hard to go wrong with this menu but two favorites are: the moroccan scramble and the burger. No reservations. Plan on a walk through the park or the hood when you're given a 40 min+ wait time.
RJ DuganSeptember 5, 2013Get the oysters. Few places serve really great oysters in BK and this is one of them. Always check out the specials and the cocktails. This kitchen knows their pork and sea food.
Date Night Is...April 29, 2013Now that the weather is warming up, grab a table outside at Five Leaves. Their house made Ricotta app is tough to beat for a sharing on a Date Night. Plan to arrive early or late, crowds can be tough.- Dan. MastrettaJanuary 25, 2014The ricotta pancakes will forever haunt your most beautiful dreams. We had problems with general service but they made up for them by apologizing and being awesome. Will always recommend.
Always packed, but with good reason. Best brunch in Greenpoint. Lots of outdoor seating, dog friendly, and close to the park.
Alex HunterSeptember 28, 2021The ricotta pancakes are fluffy and amazing but more importantly this place is open before 10am (if you’re into that sort of thing).
Nicolette St.LawrenceAugust 10, 2015Brave the inevitably long wait for an exceptional Sunday brunch experience complete with bassy house music. Ricotta pancakes, burger, figgy ricotta cheese.
J FoxMay 7, 201630 min wait on a rainy Friday before noon, cray. Truffle fries = awesome. Bruléd grapefruit looked pretty. Great coffee, cozy/tight seats.
AlexJune 27, 2015truffle fries are wonderful. the kale salad is AMAZING as are the ricotta pancake and the moroccan scramble. you can have it all.
Voo NguyenJuly 26, 2013Get the fives burger with truffle fries (yes truffle fries) if you are a meat eater. There is no superior burger on this side of Brooklyn.
Ryan ZolaApril 16, 2014Mushroom toast (sautéed mushrooms & broccoli rabe served over seven-grain toast w/ verbena cream & a poached egg), ricotta pancakes served w/ honeycomb butter, berries, & maple syrup.
By far my favorite brunch place in Brooklyn. Perfect ambiance, great food, though the staff (and long wait) could use some work. I recommend the Mushroom Toast, it's heavenly!
TainaMay 16, 2015Try the duck. My friend had the oddest dish however, one big bowl of pig's meat, that was it. Great atmosphere but obviously big difference in how accomplished the entrees are.
Nique WoodhouseApril 2, 2013The famous fig leaves burger is a mountain of mouthfuls that is well worth climbing. The menu as a whole has some inspired ingredient combinations (beetroot + pineapple + egg + beef).
Geoffroy BablonApril 28, 2014The kale salad is delicious, and a little spicy. The burger with pineapple and an egg is perfect for a weekend lunch / somewhere between a lunch and a brunch.- Fodor's TravelSeptember 9, 2015The stylish place was inspired by Heath Ledger, a Greenpoint fixture who had plans to start a restaurant with the owners before his untimely death; funding from his estate went toward opening it. Read more
- Ariel VieraOctober 17, 2014At all cost have the Ricotta Pancakes. They are the best in this side of the universe. Thank you Heath Ledger for opening this place.
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- 8:00 AM–1:00 AM
(718) 383-5345
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