<div class="tldr">Three bakeries opened this month on Franklin Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Each has seen early morning lines since launch week.</div>\n\n<ul class="key-facts">\n <li>Three bakeries opened on Franklin Street in June 2024.</li>\n <li>Lines begin forming before 8 a.m. on weekends.</li>\n <li>The new bakeries are Poppyseed, Flourjar, and Baltic Rye.</li>\n</ul>\n\nThe opening of Poppyseed, Flourjar, and Baltic Rye has changed the daily rhythm of northern Greenpoint. The bakeries began service in early June, each within four blocks of one another on Franklin Street. By the second weekend, lines of more than 30 people were reported before doors opened at all three locations.\n\nPoppyseed specializes in Eastern European pastries and seeded breads. Its owner, Marta Zawadzka, previously operated a pop-up in Williamsburg. Flourjar, a project by the team behind Lola’s Bagels, focuses on sourdough and laminated doughs. Baltic Rye, run by a Latvian couple, offers rye breads and traditional honey cakes.\n\nAccording to staff at all three bakeries, most customers live within the neighborhood. Weekday mornings see lighter traffic, but weekend lines start forming as early as 7:40 a.m. A mix of regulars and first-time visitors has been observed, with some residents noting increased foot traffic along Franklin Street.\n\nLocal business groups, including the Greenpoint Chamber of Commerce, have welcomed the openings. Some nearby cafes report higher sales as patrons purchase coffee to drink while waiting. All three bakeries plan to adjust hours and production based on demand through the summer.\n\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>\n<h2>Which bakeries opened on Franklin Street in June 2024?</h2>\n<p>The bakeries are Poppyseed, Flourjar, and Baltic Rye. All three began operations during the first two weeks of June 2024 and are located within a short walking distance of one another on Franklin Street in Greenpoint.</p>\n<h2>What kinds of baked goods do the new bakeries offer?</h2>\n<p>Poppyseed focuses on Eastern European-style pastries and breads. Flourjar makes sourdough breads and laminated pastries, such as croissants. Baltic Rye offers a range of rye breads and honey cakes rooted in Latvian tradition.</p>\n<h2>How early do lines form at the new bakeries?</h2>\n<p>Lines have been forming as early as 7:40 a.m. on weekends, with most bakeries opening between 8 and 9 a.m. Weekdays are typically less crowded, but the early hours remain popular with local residents.</p>