A new family-owned café called Glasshaus (28 Herbert St.) quietly opened in July.

Glasshaus’ owner Ari Veshaj told Greenpointers that his father always wanted to own a coffee shop.

“In Albania, where my parents grew up, cafes have always been a third space for communities, a way for people to socialize outside of home and work,” Veshaj explained.

Veshaj said that his father saw 28 Herbert Street, made a deal with the landlord, and built…