ACRE sits among the great businesses in Greenpoint's Little Japan neighborhood, appealing to those looking for home decor or a meal. When you step in you'll find yourself in their retail store, with shelves of ceramic bowls, plates, wooden utensils, kind of like a fancier Muji. They also have bottles of sake and some kitchen supplies like sauces for sale. Make your way to the back for their restaurant, and you'll see a generous amount of seating, probably enough for like 40 people or so. There's even a backyard with tables and chairs, a dining area that looks just as large as the one inside, though it was too cold for me to hang out back there. Inside, it's reminiscent of a nice cafeteria, and there's no table service, so I found the $25+ price tag for the lunch sets a bit high. The karaage set came with purple rice and a salad and was pretty tasty, as was the hojicha latte I got to wash it all down with. As charming as the place was, I don't think I'm running back. The portions were too small, but that might be my American appetite talking.

Someone told me this spot was overpriced and not worth the money, and it stopped me from going for several months! Decided to finally give it a try and form my own opinion and was pleasantly surprised. The karaage is lightly battered & fried, flavored perfectly with a chewy, mochi-like exterior. It was absolutely delicious. It was a perfectly balanced meal with the purple rice and salad. I also opted to add the miso soup for $4, which was definitely worth it - hearty, savory, and filled with an assortment of veggies. The matcha latte also seemed to be high quality and a great creamy/foamy texture. So yes, the price may feel a tad high (although that's just inflation now), but the quality of food is great. I would come back! Definitely a crowded/popular spot - all the indoor tables were filled but many may miss the back patio that is still completely covered and warm with heat lamps.

I love this place so much. First of all, their chicken sandwich is better than the one from Double Chicken Please. I said what I said, and I'll say it again. It was tender, the bread was soft but with a delicate crunch, and so so fresh. It has a refreshing crunch from the japanese slaw that's on it. I've also been back and gotten their bento and the ingredients are just good quality and paid attention to. The rice is fluffy and soft, the salad has a wonderful brightness to it (is that yuzu I taste?) The matcha I've had iced and hot, and it's good quality. I also liked their hojicha raspberry latte as well. The matcha cake was just okay, it was a bit stale, not sure if it was an off day, but everything else was so good I'll give this place a 5 stars still.

Perfect spot to pop by for a quick bite! Their chicken is cooked to perfection in terms of crispy and juiciness. Definitely sit outside if the weather permits, they have a beautiful back patio area to enjoy your meal at!

Nice and cozy Japanese cafe/bento spot in Greenpoint! The place looks so simple outside and chic inside. There is a cute shop placed in. We ordered delivery Pork Katsu bento and Chicken nanban with veg miso soups! Came hot and fresh. Quality is excellent Japanese bento box! ( sad happened with delivery for 4 states) will come back

ACRE is in the Greenpoint area in Brooklyn. It's a very cozy, welcoming Japanese cafe/bakery. There are GF options like Chicken kaarage and Sandos. There is seating outside that is very lovely. We got the aonori fries, bentos, and matcha latte with pistachio milk (My sister got hot chocolate with pistachio milk). The barista was very friendly and welcoming. The food was the best, the kaarage was scrumptious, everything was delicious, felt homey, I would have to say this was my favorite restaurant experience during our NY trip. For baked goods, there was lemon muffins, we got some to go to try later. Would definitely come back to try the chicken kaarage sando :D

Acre is one of those rare gems that I can't get enough of. The aesthetic is spot-on, from the cozy cafe up front to the sleek, serene restaurant in the back. And then there's the adorable backyard--it's like stumbling upon a hidden oasis in the middle of Greenpoint. The food? Absolutely sublime. Every Japanese dish is a masterclass in balance, cooked to perfection with flavors that linger. I got the chicken karaage bento box and the chicken was super moist on the inside with a delectable crust on the outside. The service is also impressively fast, making the whole experience feel seamless and easy. My only wish? A slight dip in price would make it even sweeter. But hey, we're in the heart of Greenpoint, so I guess it's all part of the package.

This shop is sooooo cute! Adorable, chic, and welcoming from the outsides. The inside is minimalistic and artsy. They have a lot of products for sell in the front of the cafe where the register is. Lots of the products are of good quality and made from sustainable materials and resources. Staff were very friendly and patient. Line wasn't long when I was there but the wait took a little longer than expected. The bento style when the foods were served, made the concept of this place very cool and unique. Food was flavorful and tasty. It didn't come out as hot as I was hoping, so that's a bit disappointing. I really like the Nanban and how unique the combination of the chicken with the sauce and the eggs were! Very flavorful and the chicken was sooo juicy! I would get it again for sure. Overall, I have to admit that the food was good but in my opinion, nothing special that blows the taste profile out of the water. I'm glad I got to experience this place and will have to say that it's definitely worth trying once!!!

Can't believe I've been sleeping on this place. Line was long when I visited around lunchtime on a Sunday but it was definitely worth the wait. There are also plenty of cool items to look at in the store while you're on line. Japanese fried chicken karaage bento box and iced hojicha latte with oat milk were both fantastic, and the backyard seating was very serene. Need to try the sandwich, fries and pastries next time! And I want a bag of their homemade granola.