Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Delicious breakfast, and unlimited buffet on weekends. Wifi - computers welcome. Try the home baked fresh bread, quinoa salad and baba.
41 locals recommend
Simple
346 Bedford AveDelicious breakfast, and unlimited buffet on weekends. Wifi - computers welcome. Try the home baked fresh bread, quinoa salad and baba.
Morning coffee and cold pressed juice. Delicious breakfast sandwiches.
51 locals recommend
Summers Brooklyn
155 South 4th StreetMorning coffee and cold pressed juice. Delicious breakfast sandwiches.
Traif
229 S 4th StMust eat! Great for meat-lovers. Lots of share small dishes.
Rabbithole
352 Bedford AveYummy. Rustic vibe.
Bistro Petit
170 S 3rd Stvery small, not fancy, byob, but delicious food!
Miller's Tavern
2 Hope Streetgreat brunch! pretty vibe.
THE BEST BREAKFAST (AND EGGS) in NYC. Hands down. Farm to table. Crowded on weekends.
251 locals recommend
Egg
109 N 3rd StTHE BEST BREAKFAST (AND EGGS) in NYC. Hands down. Farm to table. Crowded on weekends.
Abracadabra Brooklyn
190 Knickerbocker AvenueGood coffee and awesome turkish pastries and treats.
Peter Luger Steak House
178 BroadwayClassic famous steak house! Reservations required.
Diner opened on New Year’s Eve 1999 in a Kullman car from the twenties on a corner underneath the Williamsburg Bridge.
482 locals recommend
Diner
85 BroadwayDiner opened on New Year’s Eve 1999 in a Kullman car from the twenties on a corner underneath the Williamsburg Bridge.
Marlow & Sons
81 BroadwayDelicious classic.
Cafe Colette
79 Berry StMy favorite restaurant.
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe Avedelicious and fun moroccan food and vibe.
I love this Mexican spot and it's nearby too. Great fish tacos and Mexican corn.
40 locals recommend
Cariño Restaurant and Cantina
I love this Mexican spot and it's nearby too. Great fish tacos and Mexican corn.
Best thai food in the 'hood. Laid back, reasonably priced, but a fun atmosphere! Or have them deliver.
18 locals recommend
Khao Sarn Thai
338 Bedford AveBest thai food in the 'hood. Laid back, reasonably priced, but a fun atmosphere! Or have them deliver.
FAMOUS spot because it's so delicious. Try the brunch/lunch. It gets crowded though so try a more mellow weekday.
800 locals recommend
Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveFAMOUS spot because it's so delicious. Try the brunch/lunch. It gets crowded though so try a more mellow weekday.
Samurai Mama
205 Grand StThe best udon and ramen noodles and a cozy atmosphere!
Takeout-style Tex-Mex street food served until late in funky digs with seats for lingering. Great for 3am munchies!
20 locals recommend
San Loco
124 2nd AveTakeout-style Tex-Mex street food served until late in funky digs with seats for lingering. Great for 3am munchies!
La Superior
295 Berry StThey say it's the best Mexican food in the 'hood! It is delish.
Bliss Grand
166 Grand StreetVegetarian/Vegan spot.
The best burgers. Ever. Hands down. A must-eat! Plus boozy milkshakes are available.
128 locals recommend
DuMont Burger
314 Bedford AveThe best burgers. Ever. Hands down. A must-eat! Plus boozy milkshakes are available.
Best fried chicken. Ever. Another must-go place to eat. It's famous and won lots of awards. Plus it's across the street. If it's too busy just order takeout via phone! :)
357 locals recommend
Pies 'n' Thighs
166 S 4th StBest fried chicken. Ever. Another must-go place to eat. It's famous and won lots of awards. Plus it's across the street. If it's too busy just order takeout via phone! :)
Black Brick Coffee
300 Bedford AveCoffee shop with free Wifi. You can work from here.
Oslo Coffee Roasters
328 Bedford AveAnother stop on the "best coffee tour of Williamsburg."
Freehold
45 S 3rd StBEST coffee shop to work from with free wifi. Neat view of the bridge.
Amazing creative cuisine, cozy and artistic vibes. Great for a date or brunch! Can even have cocktails there at the bar.
62 locals recommend
Isa
348 Wythe AvenueAmazing creative cuisine, cozy and artistic vibes. Great for a date or brunch! Can even have cocktails there at the bar.
Delaney Barbecue
359 Bedford AvenueGood brisket, cozy locale.
Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan AveFamous BBQ.
The. Best. Sushi! Try the party bomb. Nice atmosphere - good for dates. They take reservations.
195 locals recommend
Bozu
296 Grand StThe. Best. Sushi! Try the party bomb. Nice atmosphere - good for dates. They take reservations.
Blue Bottle Coffee
76 N 4th StFamous coffee. Cool spot. Long lines.
Partners Coffee
125 N 6th StGreat coffee and cool spot.
Drinks & Nightlife
Dram
Great cocktails, classy vibe.
Post Office Whiskey Bar
188 Havemeyer Streetgreat cocktails, whiskey bar, and good bar food too.
Brooklyn Oenology Winery Tasting Room
Amazing local wine bar!
Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe AveNice view but a little "scene-y"!
Sort of Wine Bar
639 Driggs AvenueAll organic wines! Really sweet spot.
Bembe
81 S 6th StLive music and dancing on some nights!
A fun bar anytime but also has movie and video screenings in a back screening room! Check out their schedule. HIGHLY recommended! Also doubles as a dvd rental place.
70 locals recommend
Videology
A fun bar anytime but also has movie and video screenings in a back screening room! Check out their schedule. HIGHLY recommended! Also doubles as a dvd rental place.
Hotel Delmano
82 Berry StGreat cocktails and atmosphere.
PT
331 Bedford Aveitalian.
The Woods
48 S 4th Stpopular, sometimes live music
Crown Victoria Bar
60 South 2nd StreetFun large spot with a large backyard.
Grungy old-school south williamsburg bar. Hipster young vibes. Big Buck Hunter video game and pool table! Cheap drinks.
16 locals recommend
East River Bar
97 S 6th StGrungy old-school south williamsburg bar. Hipster young vibes. Big Buck Hunter video game and pool table! Cheap drinks.
Arts & Culture
Live jazz on fridays and saturdays!
OPERATING HOURS:Weekly Fri. & Sat. 9pm - 2am *Doors open at 9pm - 1st set begins at 10pm
TELEPHONE:(718) 384-1654
468 locals recommend
Williamsburg Cinemas
217 Grand StLive jazz on fridays and saturdays!
OPERATING HOURS:Weekly Fri. & Sat. 9pm - 2am *Doors open at 9pm - 1st set begins at 10pm
TELEPHONE:(718) 384-1654
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan Aveeat, drink and watch a movie at the same time
PIPS Ping Pong Arts & Sciences
275 S 2nd StA ping pong bar! Super fun and chill.
Bowl, eat, drink, and watch live music. Doesn't get any better. This spacious venue is a must-visit for a fun night!
825 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveBowl, eat, drink, and watch live music. Doesn't get any better. This spacious venue is a must-visit for a fun night!
Design your own necklace at this shop for custom designed jewelry and jewelry supplies.
16 locals recommend
Brooklyn Charm
616 N 9th StDesign your own necklace at this shop for custom designed jewelry and jewelry supplies.
Live improv & comedy shows in a speakeasy atmosphere! Thursday - Sunday nights. Awesome!
367 Bedford Ave
367 Bedford AvenueLive improv & comedy shows in a speakeasy atmosphere! Thursday - Sunday nights. Awesome!
Buy a pool pass online & spend a day eating, drinking & lounging at the pool. Go early for good seats. Feels like a taste of Miami in Brooklyn.
157 locals recommend
McCarren Hotel & Pool
160 N 12th StBuy a pool pass online & spend a day eating, drinking & lounging at the pool. Go early for good seats. Feels like a taste of Miami in Brooklyn.
Outdoor tennis courts! Reserve and pay your permit fee online to be safe (https://www.nycgovparks.org/tennisreservation) but you can try your luck just showing up for free - it works sometimes.
20 locals recommend
McCarren Park Tennis Courts
50 Bedford AveOutdoor tennis courts! Reserve and pay your permit fee online to be safe (https://www.nycgovparks.org/tennisreservation) but you can try your luck just showing up for free - it works sometimes.
Music Hall of Williamsburg
66 N 6th StLive music shows.
Shopping
Fanaberie
339 Bedford AveGreat women's clothes boutique.
Mini Jake
178 N 9th StGood children's toy store - for gifts for kids. Handmade stuff.
MUST VISIT this small artisanal cheese shop. You can taste so many cheeses. And get some local products. They make a secret special sandwich in the mornings for purchase - it runs out quickly.
132 locals recommend
Bedford Cheese Shop
265 Bedford AveMUST VISIT this small artisanal cheese shop. You can taste so many cheeses. And get some local products. They make a secret special sandwich in the mornings for purchase - it runs out quickly.
Everything Else
The gym has guest day passes available for around $20 (call to confirm exact price). Access to steam room and sauna included!
37 locals recommend
Gotan
258 Wythe AveThe gym has guest day passes available for around $20 (call to confirm exact price). Access to steam room and sauna included!
Duane Reade
5411 Myrtle Ave24 hour pharmacy.
Laundromat that also offers reliable drop off service where they will wash and fold for you.
New Roebling Laundromat Inc
Laundromat that also offers reliable drop off service where they will wash and fold for you.
I've been told this is the best yoga spot in the 'hood. They have a sweet juice and healthy food spot with in a cozy "treehouse style" upper loft that I love.
26 locals recommend
Kula Brooklyn
101 N 3rd StI've been told this is the best yoga spot in the 'hood. They have a sweet juice and healthy food spot with in a cozy "treehouse style" upper loft that I love.
Yoga across the street! It couldn't get more convenient.
718-384-9454
http://greenhouseholistic.com/contact.html
783 Driggs Ave
783 Driggs AvenueYoga across the street! It couldn't get more convenient.
718-384-9454
http://greenhouseholistic.com/contact.html
Sightseeing
MAST
111 N 3rd StSee a cool chocolate factory and buy local chocolate too!
Open over the spring/summer/fall, this is the ultimate artisan food market mixed with vintage and artisan booths. A must visit.
777 locals recommend
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveOpen over the spring/summer/fall, this is the ultimate artisan food market mixed with vintage and artisan booths. A must visit.
Brooklyn Art Library
2622 Frost StGreat for a date. Look through the Sketchbooks!
Romantic small little park with sweeping waterfront views. Sit on a picnic table or take in the sunset.
81 locals recommend
Grand Ferry Park
River StreetRomantic small little park with sweeping waterfront views. Sit on a picnic table or take in the sunset.
East River State Park is a seven-acre waterfront park located along the East River in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. It offers visitors a stunning view of the skyline.
451 locals recommend
East River State Park
90 Kent AveEast River State Park is a seven-acre waterfront park located along the East River in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. It offers visitors a stunning view of the skyline.
A cute park to lounge around, lie in the grass, run on the track or have a picnic.
798 locals recommend
McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StA cute park to lounge around, lie in the grass, run on the track or have a picnic.
Essentials
City Acres Market
11 BroadwayGreat selection.
Foodtown of Williamsburg
159 N 3rd StEverything you need.
Open 24-hours! The closest "grocery" market to the house. Focuses on natural products. Small & a bit pricer, but you get most all things you need. Has sushi & to-go lunches. 10/10 for convenience!
141 locals recommend
Khim's Millennium Market
260 Bushwick AveOpen 24-hours! The closest "grocery" market to the house. Focuses on natural products. Small & a bit pricer, but you get most all things you need. Has sushi & to-go lunches. 10/10 for convenience!
This is the closest "bodega" or mini grocery. An authentic Brooklyn experience. Open 24-hours. Great to-go sandwiches, beer & the all the basics! Plus the staff is super nice. Hit this spot up!
6 locals recommend
Aden Food Market
351 Bedford AveThis is the closest "bodega" or mini grocery. An authentic Brooklyn experience. Open 24-hours. Great to-go sandwiches, beer & the all the basics! Plus the staff is super nice. Hit this spot up!