Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Great spot on the corner of McCarren Park. Nice outdoor seating makes for fun people watching. Short, pleasant walk to the Bedford L train from here!
320 locals recommend
Kiki's
130 Division StreetGreat spot on the corner of McCarren Park. Nice outdoor seating makes for fun people watching. Short, pleasant walk to the Bedford L train from here!
Serving stump town coffee this is a great spot to sit down with your laptop and enjoy the free wifi! Very close to L train (Graham stop)
460 locals recommend
Variety Coffee Roasters
368 Graham AveServing stump town coffee this is a great spot to sit down with your laptop and enjoy the free wifi! Very close to L train (Graham stop)
One of my favorite local pizza shops... creative specialty pies like the black bean taco, farmer's daughter or their famous T.Hanks puts this shop on the map! You gotta try it!
40 locals recommend
Nonna's Pizzeria
253 Nassau AvenueOne of my favorite local pizza shops... creative specialty pies like the black bean taco, farmer's daughter or their famous T.Hanks puts this shop on the map! You gotta try it!
Awesome Mexican spot! Nice outdoor seating and vegetarian options! A little far for a walk (35 minutes) but a quick cab ride or they deliver!
17 locals recommend
Papacito's
999 Manhattan AveAwesome Mexican spot! Nice outdoor seating and vegetarian options! A little far for a walk (35 minutes) but a quick cab ride or they deliver!
My favorite Thai spot. big portions and charming outdoor seating. Close to the Lorimor L train stop.
18 locals recommend
Cheers
568 Metropolitan AveMy favorite Thai spot. big portions and charming outdoor seating. Close to the Lorimor L train stop.
Absolutely delicious burgers and very affordable! A bit far to walk from the apartment (30 minutes) but worth the travel. 8 blks from Bedford L.
WilliamsBurger
342 Wythe AvenueAbsolutely delicious burgers and very affordable! A bit far to walk from the apartment (30 minutes) but worth the travel. 8 blks from Bedford L.
Lokal Mediterranean Bistro
905 Lorimer StTop notch food & sangria overlooking the park.
Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveFantastic food, beer, and cocktals.
Tar Pit
135 Woodpoint RdGood little coffee shop on the way to the subway (L train @ Graham)
Love the Pad thai here. They deliver and are very close to the G train!
22 locals recommend
Amarin Cafe
617 Manhattan AveLove the Pad thai here. They deliver and are very close to the G train!
Mesa Coyoacan
372 Graham AveNice atmosphere and good margaritas and tacos! Close to L train
Everything Else
Awesome spot for a picnic, people watching and getting a feel for the Williamsburg "scene". Also has a great running track!
798 locals recommend
McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StAwesome spot for a picnic, people watching and getting a feel for the Williamsburg "scene". Also has a great running track!
This is such an awesome indie theater showing 3 great movies at a time. It also serves food and cocktails that come right to your seat. Don't miss this gem!!
941 locals recommend
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveThis is such an awesome indie theater showing 3 great movies at a time. It also serves food and cocktails that come right to your seat. Don't miss this gem!!
Within walking distance- huge selection of wines and liquors. Discount prices!!
18 locals recommend
BQE Wine & Liquors
504 Meeker AveWithin walking distance- huge selection of wines and liquors. Discount prices!!
Awesome yoga studio! Donation based so you can pay under $10 for an hour of Power Vinyasa or HOT yoga. Check out their website for the schedule: http://yogatothepeople.com/new-york/brooklyn/
133 locals recommend
Yoga To The People
115 W 27th StAwesome yoga studio! Donation based so you can pay under $10 for an hour of Power Vinyasa or HOT yoga. Check out their website for the schedule: http://yogatothepeople.com/new-york/brooklyn/
Music Hall of Williamsburg
66 N 6th Stconcerts
Knitting Factory Brooklyn
361 Metropolitan AveLive music.
Drinks & Nightlife
If your in the mood for a classic dive this is the spot. Small and a bit grungy they have pool and backyard and cheap late night grill food!
8 locals recommend
Boulevard Tavern
579 Meeker AveIf your in the mood for a classic dive this is the spot. Small and a bit grungy they have pool and backyard and cheap late night grill food!
Hipster bowling alley + bar. Southern food, DJ, and of course bowling.
825 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveHipster bowling alley + bar. Southern food, DJ, and of course bowling.
Union Pool
484 Union AveDJ & live music
Barcade
388 Union AveBar with 1980s video game machines.
Great little bar very close to my apt. on Kingsland Ave. Nice atmosphere and good craft beer and snacks!
57 locals recommend
One Stop
134 Kingsland AveGreat little bar very close to my apt. on Kingsland Ave. Nice atmosphere and good craft beer and snacks!
Shopping
go-to spot for yummy breakfast and lunch. get take out and sit in the park!
57 locals recommend
Urban Rustic
go-to spot for yummy breakfast and lunch. get take out and sit in the park!
Essentials
131 Driggs Ave
131 Driggs AvenueCheapest, closest grocery store for basic supplies.