Troost

Best bar in Greenpoint! Been coming for years. The mood is chill, the people are friendly and the bartenders are amazing. Do yourself a favor and come enjoy this wonderful place with a back garden as well! Cheers to Troost! 7 stars

I liked this bar. The prices are good. The service is good and the atmosphere is laid back. My favorite part was the backyard. I didn't try any food. I would recommend checking this place out.

Great cocktail bar with a good atmosphere. It gets busy around 7/8 pm on weekends but calms down by 9/10. Wish they had some more bartenders for the busy periods as it can take a while to get your drink, but the ones they do have currently are very good at what they do. Haven’t had a bad drink there!

Cool venue with nice outdoor part in the back. Nice coctails. Live jazz on some nights.

Great craft beer bar with very friendly, and knowledgeable bartenders. Great ambianace and well balanced beer menu.

Super cool, tiny bar with a backyard in the summer (update: Backyard is permanently closed due to zoning license changes, boo). One of the best Hot Toddy's anywhere. Chill music scene and dark lighting and little make-out nooks, even during the day. Very friendly bar tender. Daily happy hour from 4-8, saves $1 off most drinks. Draft beers are $5 regular price.

Nice place for a good drink. No gimmicks here, just nicely done. I had a very descent whiskey sour and then a Manhattan on tap which was the strongest cocktail I have ever had.

We happened to walk by and decided to stop for a drink before starting our bar hopping from the brewery down the block. I fell in love with the place immediately; the decor, though in a small space, gave it a classy and comfortable vibe. The drinks were a bit overpriced, but I didn't mind since they were strong. We noticed a lot of people heading to the backyard space, and our curiosity was piqued. When you walk out, you're initially met with a wall, but beyond that is a surprisingly large outdoor area with plenty of seating and lights. As we finished our first round of drinks and wanted to stay and enjoy the space, we were met with multiple rats running back and forth. A couple of them even started fighting, which really made us decide to leave for the next venue. I'd love to visit again, but I'm hesitant with the rats running around in the back.

I brought my partner here for happy hour recently - they have a discount on cocktails and beer, so we got a negroni and a sour to split. The drinks were good! Atmosphere inside was intimate and there is a backyard area thats lovely in the summertime. I've been here a few times and can typically find a spot to sit and the drinks are consistently good. I'd recommend!

This place is rad. Nice space, good prices, quick service, has a pretty solid DJ on Friday nights.

Cute vibey spot in theory but less than stellar experience from staff. Would've liked to sit in the back garden but they do close earlier than the rest of the bar - which is understandable given it's location in the neighborhood. DJ was fun and played a wide variety of music from salsa to disco all which seemed to fit the vibe. The issue happened after a beer was knocked out of my hand onto the floor by another patron. I asked for something to clean it up and I was handed what appeared to be a dirty rag. Got a second beer, had it sitting on the table, then the bartender came by and touched the rim of the glass as they were grabbing empty glasses Perhaps just an off night as it was busy and extremely warm but rubbed me the wrong way as a patron

The draw of this little watering hole is definitely their backyard patio, filled with trees and nice spaced out seating good for dates or small groups. We were lucky they weren't busy on the Saturday afternoon we visited, and enjoyed sour ales poured by the super friendly bartender. Quiet little backyards like theirs offer a nice little respite from the mean streets of Greenpoint.

Awful vibe from the bartender. It's her world we are just living in it. Hopefully it's not a sign of things to come because i have heard only great things about this bar.

I've been here many many times pre-COVID, and usually had a great experience. This time was an exception due to bad service, which prompted me to leave a review. Almost undo's my prior visits - which is sad.

Love troost. Low key vibe with comfy backyard to hang with friends and have some drinks.

The rudest and most bizarre 'bouncer' I've ever encountered. He made implications that I was 15 years old along with my friends. We're all 27 and up. Beyond that he questioned paper vaccination cards, and said they weren't a valid form of vax proof. One of us didn't have a smart phone and therefore didn't have the vax QR code. Additionally, rejected one of us for having a temporary ID from the DMV. Which for the record can be accepted at bars as a legitimate form of ID. Ultimately, he ruined our entire night which was supposed to be a wonderful birthday celebration. Once inside, with two friends down due to the militant security efforts by said bouncer, we saw the bar wasn't exceptionally busy but waited upwards of 10+ minutes to be acknowledged for a drink. Won't be back.

Troost is one the finest drinking establishments in Greenpoint, which is a neighborhood absolutely swimming in bars. Classy, not-expensive cocktail list, great backyard, excellent atmosphere, A-PLUS MUSIC CURATION and bartender Naomi is the coolest, most down-to-earth kind of person. It's not hard to be in a good mood at this place but her energy and service make a visit truly shine.

Such a gem. We love this spot, always the best music and the drinks are so great. Perfect amount of taste without being pretentious. The bartenders are excellent and so down to earth.

Great bar! Amazing atmosphere stellar drinks! It's super intimate and the best and shot special is dope. The only weird thing is the weird bar of soap in the bathroom. That weird bar on a post. Just super strange.

Such a chill and cool back yard. Great drinks and great bartender! I 100% recommend this place

First time coming here so I can't comment on the revamp and seemingly tragic death of the daytime cafe setup. The outdoor seating is nice -- kinda rustic, like you're chilling out in a garden -- but you also risk having ants crawling surreptitiously over if not near your food, especially when you order a meat & cheese board that includes caramel-drizzled apple slices. I actually killed one and didn't feel bad at all about it. I got an IPA and it was pretty decent (actually wanted to try the Duvel but they didn't have it on tap that day.. boo). The downside to sitting in the backyard is being near smokers. So choose your table wisely. There's a "no laptop" sign? I still saw a dude with a laptop sitting in the yard. I guess it's not that strongly enforced.

Troost is a wonderful little bar with fantastic music taste, an adorable patio with tree cover, and some of the best bartenders in Brooklyn. They know how to make a terrific Negroni, which is strangely rare, and they have regard for all the classics plus a fun and creative cocktail menu in addition with some absolute seasonal winners! But the REAL reason I'm writing this review is NAOMI. When I walk in and see this bartender working I can't help but smile! She has the warmest most wholesome energy, is impeccably friendly without forcing it, and a true pro at her job. NAOMI IS A TRUE GEM! Troost is lucky to have her :)

BREE, NAZI & TROOST ROCK!!I stopped by recently and I must say-as Local Industry...... I appreciate/ LOVE the vibe and music at TROOST it's the best place for drinks and music in North Brooklyn.

I enjoyed my time here. I was stuck here waiting for a friend for little while. The lighting was low and mysterious and in the evening they put out tea lights. The Wi-Fi has gotten better since some of the reviews that were posted. I was a little weary at first because of the bed Wi-Fi reviews. There are random extension cords with outlets hidden. You just have to look for it. They had tiny items whether it was snacks or drinks. I had ordered a cappuccino and pickled beets. The beets were nice and ... Well, pickled. The cappuccino kept me going for a while. Everything is a few dollars here and there but it all adds up. They have a happy hour deal and some beers to offer.

I absolutely love Troost. It's a divey-esque bar which I'm all about. It's got a fun 70s vibe and lighting, friendly bartenders and DJ/live music some nights. If I recall correctly they even offered happy hour specials on weekends. Great prices and super fun bar!

Great bar & nice place to hear live music. Saw Dee Pop of Bush Tetras play here recently with Daniel Carter on woodwinds & Felice Rosser on bass. They played some totally improvised music that was really great. Really enjoyed the music and the ambience of this place . Really great!!

Very small, but great Manhattan on tap, and the beer and a shot is very affordable. The live music is kinda torture, because the bar is so tiny it's hard to fit a band in with patrons, and you definitely can't hear anything over the music when it's happening. That said, when there's no band playing it's a very nice, small, dark, intimate little bar. Very small.

Great wine, great bartenders - what more do you need in life? The occasional live music is nice but I mostly love this place as a destination with someone I actually want to have a conversation with, because it's not your typical noisy bar and even though I'm only 29 I STILL NEED TO BE ABLE TO HEAR MYSELF THINK OK???! Oh, good happy hour too!

Congratulations to the bar keep who just graduated from carpentry training! Friendly neighborhood joint.

Stop the bitching, everyone complaining about Troost becoming solely a bar. It is a business...not a place that is there for YOUR whim, and the owners clearly thought this was a better future for their business. There are PLENTY of places around the neighborhood to go work on your awful screenplay for hours while only spending 3 bucks on a coffee. Let me enjoy some live music, a dope backyard, and some fantastic drink specials (Gansett/shot for $6). This is a solid mellow little place. Love it.

Love this laid back bar. Always fun.

Great reliable spot in the neighborhood...amazing negroni on tap!

Bugsy Siegel once said that stealing is a form of rape. Like Bugsy, I too had something stolen from me, my cold brew from TROOST. This comes at the decision of the owner, who feels that it makes sense to turn this cafe/bar into just a bar. Great. Another bar, just what Greenpoint needs. This place had an advantage over every other coffee bar in the area, you could get cold brew at any hour, no matter what the season. So, it is with a heavy heart that I must declare TROOST a dead destination. It's now just another bar. End of story. RIP dear friend. It was great while it lasted.

I can understand the five stars, and I get the one stars. But this place, if you look at all its elements, probably deserves three. And the reason it falls in the middle: Troost contradicts. It's cute, cozy, and charming. The backyard is more than welcoming. Its coffee? One, maybe two notches above gas station. Its prices? Almost criminal. Let's look first at the beer. You can expect a $6 to $8 pint of draft almost anywhere now. That's irksome enough. But what you get at Troost for $6 is exactly a half pint. In short, they're shorting us. Significantly. So, if I want a pint of beer, I have to order two beers at Troost for a total of $12. Is the atmosphere six dollars better per pint than Habitat's across the street? No, it's not. What you get on beer pretty much explains the pricing and portions of most items at Troost. For example, a 'large' latte is $4.50. First, it's not large. Troost's 'large' is a regular size anywhere else. And the standard price for a regular latte: $4.50. Trying to hoodwink us again? Or is Troost just out to lunch? If they are, they're probably eating where the portions and price don't sit at different poles, and where the coffee doesn't paste an I-just-ate-a-whole-lemon look on your face. On price and portion, and on the quality of some items (like the coffee), Troost deserves one or two stars. On friendly, courteous, and interesting staff, and on the physical character of the place, it commands four or five. I'm thinking that the owners know all this - because they have a sign to ward off those tempted to come in for what's good about the joint; it reads: No outside food or beverages. A more respectable approach would be to allow us to bring in our own grub and drink. Charge us a fiver at the door to enjoy what's great about the place. But please let us bring in a sammie from the deli down the block. Alternatively, Troost, why not just give us a comparable alternative to Champion, and Milk and Roses? Your location is better. But do you think you can rely on locale alone when the above establishments (serving up better and more reasonably priced fare) require just a two-block walk north? I very much want to be a fan but Troost is dropping the ball and will, I fear, soon be out of the game.

Oh Troost, Could you be the most irritating coffee house on the planet? What I like about this place is the yard, it's what would get me to come again but jeez. The heroin addict working behind the counter needs to smile occasionally and not be annoyed that we are paying off his unused college degree with 5 dollar pastries and 3 dollar miniature coffees. Basic sanitation is an issue here. When I'm fixing my coffee I really don't want have to sort through the pile of unwashed dishes to look for sugar, milk and a spoon. Please stop putting them all on the counter together. You're a business, sober up and use two separate areas for them, maybe try washing the filthy ones and just leave the milk and stuff on the counter. I can't even believe that this is a problem. There are rules about wearing hats in food service for a reason. Almost every time I go here I see one of the employees dip their hair into the food on the counter. This might be why they don't get an 'A' rating from the Dept of Health. The food is ok at best, nothing is actually cooked here, just assemblage. Everything on the menu seems to be inspired by dorm room stoners and is available elsewhere in the neighborhood (or probably in your refridgerator) at a fraction of the cost. I can't decide on their 6 PM switch to a wine bar. That is usually the time of day when I am desperate enough for a caffeine fix to go here, forgetting that they won't serve a drip cup and then end up settling for a poorly made Americano. I guess the man sentiment here is that they just aren't good enough to justify their prices or snobbery.

Love this place! I've only visited once but will be frequenting it now that I know how great it is. We dropped in after a long evening in manhattan to grab a drink and check out the space. It's super cozy and has a good amount of seating. The staff at the bar were super friendly and nice. We checked out the back patio and I was so impressed by how beautiful it is! Kind of reminded me of Urth Cafe over on the west coast but of course with Brooklyn's charm. There was tons of quaint seating with beautiful lighting and seating for either small groups or larger parties. We enjoyed our drinks (noticed the drink menu is extensive and definitely cheaper than other places) and were happy to learn they still served food. I had the manchego tomato sandwich while he had the brisket and both were delicious! Good portion sizes, top notch ingredients, and beautifully presented. I've been craving a place like this since I first moved to NYC 4 years ago. Something quaint, good quality, friendly service, open late, and with few crowds. Troost makes me think I may have finally found it!

Troost makes me happy. The vibe is cozy and warm. The coffee is delicious and they serve a to-die-for pistachio/raspberry mini muffin. The little touches are what makes this place really stand out. Small, carefully wrapped packages of salt and pepper, bakery string tied around sandwiches, and my personal favorite - milk stored in elegant thermos. And for those so inclined, they host a Bingo nights on Wednesday at 8 pm. I haven't been yet, but I'm very curious.

Another coffee shop in Greenpoint? Sure, why not?! I'm pretty excited about the addition of this new cafe to the neighborhood because I barely need to deviate from my subway route to pick-up coffee. Not to mention that the coffee is amazing, the service is friendly and fast, and they have this really delicious rose shaped apple cider pastry that is a must try. I found the bread of their mini baguette sandwiches (I've tried two) to be a bit hard and the options perhaps uninspired--especially considering the high caliber of their rose pastry--and not as good as Champion's, one of their competitors down the street. The space is beautiful and comfortable with an awesome backyard. It's definitely a worthy addition to the neighborhood and I will be frequenting it often. Will they offer coffee cards in the future? I can always dream! Now if only someone would open up a really good slice place like South Brooklyn Pizza in GP...

I bought the groupon because it was lose to home. Didn't expect much but they surprised me with an awesome cheese plate and my favorite wine. Would definitely come back.

This place has very friendly (and good looking) staff, beautiful back yard, delicious wine, scrumptious sandwiches, to-die-for chocolate macaroons, yogurt parfaits with fresh fruit and whole hazelnuts, great coffee, iced tea, and a cozy atmosphere. There is always something new on the menu. I just moved to New York and nothing has made me feel more at home than Troost. It's absolutely perfect.

Here's the deal... I really liked this place. The atmosphere was mellow and hipsterish. They were playing some music that sounded like the doors, but it wasn't. The food was really tastey and perfect portions if you aren't looking for a heavy dish. The beer they had on tap was good; I actually really liked that they had kolsh on tap. The problem was twofold: 1.) there were nats on the walls. 22 to be exact! I counted them 4 times to make sure I came close to the number. This was unacceptable and the reason we left. If this is a re-occurring incident I won't be going back for long 2.) they played one album the whole time. This is a TERRIBLE mistake. Very few albums are an art and should not be played all the way through. Especially with moody music, this is a poor decision. I can bear it for a little, but this is an automatic disqualification for becoming one of my local haunts Fix those two issues, and we got ourselves a great spot.

The place may look small, but there is a hidden patio out back and a welcoming vibe on busy nights--the mood guided along like Sherpa by the reasonable prices and the quality of the drinks. Not the best for a large group if you're there when the patio is closed, but good for a group of 3-6. The food menu is simple and light, not your usually bar/pub fair at all. I order their sandwiches and appreciate that the size is reasonable (unlike most places in our country where they pile on meat and ignore the veggies--seriously, wtfm?) and they are served with a little green leafy goodness on the side. I had a beer and a sandwich and salad--all for like 12 including everything. Awesome.

I love the Gansett with a shot deal here, and I like the fact that they're turning this place around to be more of a bar now. The "no laptops" sign makes sense since people would just sit in here for hours and not order anything while they wrote their crappy screenplays. The back yard rocks and the staff is nice. Dave is the best. Overall, great little spot in GP to grab some drinks and chill out in the yard.

Some mornings I come here to drink coffee and write. Some afternoons I come here to drink coffee and read. Some afternoons I come here to drink wine and read. Some nights I come here with friends to drink wine and talk. A tiny little joint with a makeshift kitchen and a cozy little courtyard. In the countless times I've been here, I have never come to know even one employee. But I'm ok with that. They are happy to leave me alone to do whatever it is I came there to do for hours on end. If I need something, I just get up and go to the bar. The music is always good, as is the coffee, and the wines are well chosen. I true neighborhood hangout.

This is a nice addition to the neighborhood, and for the most part a friendly staff. The guy behind the bar is always cool. Side note- they shut their wifi off at 5. I came to have a good beer and finish up some work and that was a fail. In the summer though an iced coffee in the backyard was perfect.

I come here all the time with my husband. The food is light and well made. I never feel as though I've over eaten. Though I'm not a coffee drinker, said husband loves their espresso drinks. The restaurant itself is fairly dimly lit. This can make it a little difficult to read if that's what you're planning. The back yard however, is very nice. There's loads of seating and your surrounded by trees and potted plants. It makes for a very relaxing Sunday afternoon.

A simple bar, doing the basics right. Decent beer selection for $5. Negronis on tap. Pleasant dark seating inside and a ramshackle garden out back.

Am I supposed to grow some insanely bizarre beard to come here. WTF? All the dudes here are so....hairy! 5 bucks for an average tasting latte. No laptops after 4pm and on the weekends. Really?

I stopped in for a drink after work. It's the perfect neighborhood spot to wind down on the way home after a long day. And, get this...I stupidly left my wallet behind. The bartender found it and chased me down to return it to me. "I got you" is what he said when he found me in the pizza shop a few doors down and handed me my wallet. Magic. It's good to have neighborhood spots that make you feel taken care of. Thank you.

Great yard and beer selection. The aggressively phallic soap was also a great source of entertainment.

I actually really like this place but... I think it is way too expensive for what you get. I like the egg sandwich on a croissant, but you really can't mess that up. It is just so unnecessarily expensive. I have to say, though, the espresso is quite good. Perhaps it's best if you just order coffee and/or espresso there.

favorite bar in the nabe. always chill, good music, nice bartender, good drinks, pretty yard. tip the musicians.

4 Stars for an awesome back yard! I wish there was an option for just a glass of wine and not a carafe. I can't always commit to $14. Sangria was delicious though!

Came here sadly to have an espresso and catch up on the internet. Problem was their internet wasn't even working. I bared the place again and can tell you they must have repaired the issue. The espresso is overpriced and the claim is it's some rare bean. Pretty tough to lay such a claim when you can get a comparable coffee and most other coffee shops for less. Finally, can't figure out the spoon thing at the end of the counter. Trying to figure which are clean might take a bit. I do understand the need to be conscious of waste and expense, but it should be a bit more organized.

Love Troost. Perfect menu of coffee, wine, beer, cheese and light meals. Amazing backyard and lovely, comfortable decor inside. You could really come here at any point in the day and it would feel just right. A most excellent addition to the neighborhood.

I love this place! It's so cute. Good place to get coffee and sit down, or brunch. The lox spread is absolutely amazing. Very relaxed and great atmosphere, especially the backyard which is just fantastic. The service is also very friendly and accommodating. I have never had alcohol here, so I can't really speak to the drinking experience. One minor complaint: $4 for a tiny cup of watermelon juice!?

I would give this place 2 1/2. Being in Brooklyn and the level of good coffee, this place doesnt really cut it. Also Ive lived in NYC for a long time and Im used to just spending $40 walking out of my apartment but I got small regular coffee and banana bread pastry...$6. Really? Good pastry though....