Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Great food and drink options. Primarily grilled meat (steak, lamb, seafood, poultry).
269 recommandé par les habitants
St. Anselm
355 Metropolitan AveGreat food and drink options. Primarily grilled meat (steak, lamb, seafood, poultry).
Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan AveAmazing southern BBQ
Variety Coffee Roasters
368 Graham AveGreat coffee.
The Brooklyn Star
593 Lorimer StreetDelicious southern food and great bar.
Beaner Bar
447 Graham AveBest americano in the city.
Samurai Mama
205 Grand StExcellent sushi, noodles, and great vegetarian options.
Mesa Coyoacan
372 Graham AveGreat margaritas!
The Hawaiian rice bowl is incredible along with the sushi and sake.
163 recommandé par les habitants
Suzume
545 Lorimer StThe Hawaiian rice bowl is incredible along with the sushi and sake.
If you enjoy Brazilian food this place is awesome. Their stews and cheese balls are incredible.
126 recommandé par les habitants
Beco
45 Richardson StIf you enjoy Brazilian food this place is awesome. Their stews and cheese balls are incredible.
Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveBest breakfast ever.
Pates et Traditions
52 Havemeyer StSavory crepes & salad, wine, outdoor seating.
Caracas Arepa Bar
291 Grand StArepas!
Le Barricou
533 Grand StFrench cuisine, reasonable prices
For the vegetarians and vegans, Champs has a full menu that's incredible.
213 recommandé par les habitants
Champs Diner
197 Meserole StFor the vegetarians and vegans, Champs has a full menu that's incredible.
Forcella
485 Lorimer StSome of the best pizza around!
Oak
361 Graham AvenueGreat cozy little wine bar and restaurant.
Little french bistro where the owner hangs out behind the bar most of the time.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Fanny
425 Graham AveLittle french bistro where the owner hangs out behind the bar most of the time.
Cute little seafood restaurant that has an incredible southern style brunch
46 recommandé par les habitants
Sel De Mer
374 Graham AvenueCute little seafood restaurant that has an incredible southern style brunch
A little bakery that offers savory items like quiche and chicken pot pie along with muffins, cookies and some of the best fruit pies ever invented. At the very least just walk in and breathe in deep.
145 recommandé par les habitants
The Blue Stove
415 Graham AveA little bakery that offers savory items like quiche and chicken pot pie along with muffins, cookies and some of the best fruit pies ever invented. At the very least just walk in and breathe in deep.
If you want a _real_ New York bagel, this is where you'll find it. Bagelsmith down the street is more well known, but the product here is FAR superior. There's some rarities like a french toast bagel!
130 recommandé par les habitants
The Bagel Store Original Rainbow Bagel
69 5th AvenueIf you want a _real_ New York bagel, this is where you'll find it. Bagelsmith down the street is more well known, but the product here is FAR superior. There's some rarities like a french toast bagel!
Tuffet
286 Graham AveWine and cheese, cute back yard.
If you're craving awesome Mexican food, look no further.
38 recommandé par les habitants
Haab williamsburg
202 Leonard StIf you're craving awesome Mexican food, look no further.
Mother's
347 Graham AveGreat burger and beer spot.
The shop itself is incredible and they roast their own beans on site.
284 recommandé par les habitants
Partners Coffee
125 N 6th StThe shop itself is incredible and they roast their own beans on site.
More of an in-and-out coffee spot than some of the other places that encourage hanging out with a laptop or book, but the coffee is outstanding.
296 recommandé par les habitants
Gimme Coffee
495 Lorimer StMore of an in-and-out coffee spot than some of the other places that encourage hanging out with a laptop or book, but the coffee is outstanding.
Best Iced Coffee Ever. It's like a coffee smoothie. So freaking good. Also, it's owned by this really cute old couple that traveled all over the US before opening their little shop on Graham Ave.
Caffe Capri
427 Graham AvenueBest Iced Coffee Ever. It's like a coffee smoothie. So freaking good. Also, it's owned by this really cute old couple that traveled all over the US before opening their little shop on Graham Ave.
One of the coolest little coffee shops ever. Hidden inside a Japanese restaurant, you have to notice the little sign on the sidewalk to even know it exists. Feels like you stepped into a secret world.
89 recommandé par les habitants
House of Small Wonder
77 N 6th StOne of the coolest little coffee shops ever. Hidden inside a Japanese restaurant, you have to notice the little sign on the sidewalk to even know it exists. Feels like you stepped into a secret world.
I don't make it down to this coffee shop nearly often enough. Super cool little spot.
72 recommandé par les habitants
Lula Bean
797 Grand StI don't make it down to this coffee shop nearly often enough. Super cool little spot.
Little classic Italian place that serves dessert and espresso.
86 recommandé par les habitants
Fortunato Brothers
289 Manhattan AveLittle classic Italian place that serves dessert and espresso.
Super-weirdly housed inside of an Urban Outfitters on N 6th St, this Scottish/Jewish LA import is flaming up wood fire-grilled goods like banh mi poutine (!?) and bacon-wrapped matzoh balls. Yeah.
19 recommandé par les habitants
ESH Brooklyn, Woodfired Grill, Bar, Rooftop, Event Space
98 North 6th StreetSuper-weirdly housed inside of an Urban Outfitters on N 6th St, this Scottish/Jewish LA import is flaming up wood fire-grilled goods like banh mi poutine (!?) and bacon-wrapped matzoh balls. Yeah.
Humboldt & Jackson: This interesting spot is an “American tasting room” that comes from a partner at 'hood favorite Brooklyn Star, and comes with a rotating roster of chefs from the neighborhood.
434 Humboldt St
434 Humboldt StreetHumboldt & Jackson: This interesting spot is an “American tasting room” that comes from a partner at 'hood favorite Brooklyn Star, and comes with a rotating roster of chefs from the neighborhood.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Drink
228 Manhattan AvenueGreat cocktail bar.
Music Hall of Williamsburg
66 N 6th StPopular local concert venue.
Battery Harris
64 Frost StreetFun bar with outdoor seating.
Night of Joy
667 Lorimer StGreat cocktails and rooftop seating.
An infamous bar with a taco truck parked in the back yard. Cheap beer!
521 recommandé par les habitants
Union Pool
484 Union AveAn infamous bar with a taco truck parked in the back yard. Cheap beer!
The best and nicest bartenders in the world that will make you any cocktail you can think of. Beautiful little place.
48 recommandé par les habitants
Reclamation Bar
817 Metropolitan AveThe best and nicest bartenders in the world that will make you any cocktail you can think of. Beautiful little place.
Fancy cocktails and $1 oyster happy hour, the decor here is incredible and the drinks are stroooong.
522 recommandé par les habitants
Maison Premiere
298 Bedford AveFancy cocktails and $1 oyster happy hour, the decor here is incredible and the drinks are stroooong.
Noorman's Kil
609 Grand StScotch & grilled cheese sandwiches
Huckleberry Bar
588 Grand StFancy drinks, cool atmosphere
You can take a tour of the Brooklyn Brewery here multiple times per day and try out their locally brewed beer. You can also bring your own food and drink at their indoor picnic tables.
456 recommandé par les habitants
Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th StYou can take a tour of the Brooklyn Brewery here multiple times per day and try out their locally brewed beer. You can also bring your own food and drink at their indoor picnic tables.
Basik
323 Graham AveCocktails and jazz on Sunday nights from 8-10pm
Skip the cavernous downstairs and head up the stairs to their cool little roof deck! Stick the the drinks, the food is average.
152 recommandé par les habitants
Berry Park
4 Berry StSkip the cavernous downstairs and head up the stairs to their cool little roof deck! Stick the the drinks, the food is average.
Tell them you want to go to the rooftop, hit the sixth floor, enjoy the expansive views of the city.
539 recommandé par les habitants
Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe AveTell them you want to go to the rooftop, hit the sixth floor, enjoy the expansive views of the city.
Great neighborhood bar, beer selection and cocktail menu are spot on.
137 recommandé par les habitants
The Richardson
451 Graham AvenueGreat neighborhood bar, beer selection and cocktail menu are spot on.
A cozy spot for grabbing a drink, but there is something lurking on the menu that defies definition. The Juicy Lucy burger. They somehow get cheese INSIDE the burger. You will need a nap afterwards.
102 recommandé par les habitants
Burnside
506 Grand StA cozy spot for grabbing a drink, but there is something lurking on the menu that defies definition. The Juicy Lucy burger. They somehow get cheese INSIDE the burger. You will need a nap afterwards.
Dark wood, low lighting, great scotch and beer selection. Very local, jazz on Sundays sometimes.
125 recommandé par les habitants
Harefield Road
769 Metropolitan AveDark wood, low lighting, great scotch and beer selection. Very local, jazz on Sundays sometimes.
Arts & Culture
Great concert venue, bowling alley, and bar/restaurant.
825 recommandé par les habitants
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveGreat concert venue, bowling alley, and bar/restaurant.
Williamsburg Cinemas
217 Grand StLocal movie theater.
Essentials
Supermarket for anything you may need for a longer term stay, there are nice little produce shops surrounding it that carry better (but more expensive) fresh fruits and vegetables.
663 recommandé par les habitants
CTown Supermarkets
330 Graham AveSupermarket for anything you may need for a longer term stay, there are nice little produce shops surrounding it that carry better (but more expensive) fresh fruits and vegetables.
Butcher and sandwich shop. They make the best Italian cold-cut sandwiches in the world.
22 recommandé par les habitants
Graham Avenue Meats & Deli
445 Graham AveButcher and sandwich shop. They make the best Italian cold-cut sandwiches in the world.
Family run pasta shop. Stop in for some freshly made ravioli and mom's fresh vodka sauce.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Savino's Quality Pasta
111 Conselyea StFamily run pasta shop. Stop in for some freshly made ravioli and mom's fresh vodka sauce.
Little specialty grocery store with a sandwich counter that creates magic.
46 recommandé par les habitants
Hana Food
534 Metropolitan AveLittle specialty grocery store with a sandwich counter that creates magic.
An incredible butchery, kitchen store and chef school all rolled into one space.
59 recommandé par les habitants
The Brooklyn Kitchen
100 Frost StAn incredible butchery, kitchen store and chef school all rolled into one space.
Everything Else
Every weekend the Brooklyn Flea hosts a hundred vendors that come out to create artisinal food stuffs. Everything from organic, local popsicles to barbecue, go with cash in hand and leave satisfied!
777 recommandé par les habitants
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveEvery weekend the Brooklyn Flea hosts a hundred vendors that come out to create artisinal food stuffs. Everything from organic, local popsicles to barbecue, go with cash in hand and leave satisfied!
Shopping
My favorite wine store in the neighborhood. Super friendly staff and a huge selection of $15 and under wines which they love showing off! Also, free tastings on Wednesday.
32 recommandé par les habitants
Vine Wine
619 Lorimer StMy favorite wine store in the neighborhood. Super friendly staff and a huge selection of $15 and under wines which they love showing off! Also, free tastings on Wednesday.
Beautiful little wine shop with a careful selection from all over.
18 recommandé par les habitants
Blue Angel Wines
638 Grand StBeautiful little wine shop with a careful selection from all over.
Poppin tags. A pretty big thrift shop that has all kinds of interesting finds.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Atlantis Attic Used Clothing Warehouse
771 Metropolitan AvenuePoppin tags. A pretty big thrift shop that has all kinds of interesting finds.
Saldo Drugs
384 Graham AveLocal pharmacy for any medical needs or forgotten items.
Independent clothing shop if you'd like to blend into the local look.
117 recommandé par les habitants
Alter
140 Franklin StIndependent clothing shop if you'd like to blend into the local look.
Sightseeing
It's certainly not Central Park or Prospect Park, but it's our local park :) - There's a running track, pool, tennis courts, baseball fields and fields for relaxing.
798 recommandé par les habitants
McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StIt's certainly not Central Park or Prospect Park, but it's our local park :) - There's a running track, pool, tennis courts, baseball fields and fields for relaxing.