What was once a beloved barbershop is now a full-service vegan coffeeshop, eatery and grocer.
Greenpot (86 Greenpoint Ave.) opened in early September, aiming to provide the local community with plant-based goods of all types. Owned by two local sisters, Magda and Amia (who prefer not to disclose their last names), Greenpot aims to share their vegan ethos widely, and prove that “we don’t need to kill animals for delicious food,” Amia said.
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Wow, finally! This is awesome. For such a neighborhood of ~progressives~ the vegan options are constantly lacking.