Madre

The story

Madre NYC: Michelin-Recommended American Contemporary in Brooklyn

A Neighborhood Spot with a Sourcing Ethos

Madre, on Franklin Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, is a restaurant that wears its values on its sleeve. The team proudly lists more than twenty local farms and purveyors—from Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co. to Snake River Farms, Murray’s Cheese to Petrossian Caviar—and states plainly: “We pride ourselves on supporting local farmers who sustainably farm our produce, seafood, and meats.” This commitment to sourcing is the backbone of the kitchen’s approach to American contemporary cuisine.

The Bar Program

The cocktail list is just as thoughtful. Drinks like the El Sancho (mezcal, apricot, campari, habanero, cinnamon—bitter and spicy over pebble ice) and the Lost in Translation (mezcal, cynar, bonal, sweet vermouth, mole bitters, cacao-forward) show a bar that plays with layered flavors. Non-alcoholic options such as the Golden Snitch (seedlip garden, muña tea, gooseberry, ginger, lemon) and the Havana Mama (seedlip spice, pineapple, cinnamon, honey, yuzu) ensure everyone finds something balanced. A rotating draft beer selection from Bushwick’s KCBC rounds out the drinks.

The Space and the Recognition

Madre offers brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, dinner Wednesday through Sunday, and a happy hour. The space accommodates private events, and there is outdoor seating for warmer months. In 2026, the restaurant earned a Michelin Recommended distinction—a nod to the thoughtful cooking, ingredient-driven menu, and consistent hospitality that define the experience here. Whether for a leisurely brunch or a dinner built around local produce, Madre feels like a genuine neighborhood spot elevated by craft.