Polish Pastries and Poppyseed Rolls in Greenpoint

Cafe Riviera sells Polish pastries in Greenpoint at 830 Manhattan Ave, with poppyseed rolls and apple cake leading the case. The counter also stocks French and Italian baked goods, from cider cakes and gingerbreads to savory turkey and cheese croissants. A full menu of espresso drinks comes at very affordable prices. For holidays, the bakery takes orders for traditional Polish Christmas and Easter cakes, along with custom birthday bakes. Neighbors drop in for fresh desserts and coffee, and the room keeps a relaxed, homely local feel. The shop opens at 9 AM on Sunday and half an hour earlier the rest of the week, closing at 8 PM daily.