Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
One of my favorites for Brunch. Cool decor and great people-watching. It's located in North Williamsburg.
176 locals raden deze aan
Cafe Colette
79 Berry StOne of my favorites for Brunch. Cool decor and great people-watching. It's located in North Williamsburg.
French Bistro with ample seating. Good for Brunch but expect to wait as the line usually goes out the door.
297 locals raden deze aan
Le Barricou
533 Grand StFrench Bistro with ample seating. Good for Brunch but expect to wait as the line usually goes out the door.
Fresh authentic bagels made on the premises. A few chairs at the counter...this place is for locals who order, grab, and go.
130 locals raden deze aan
The Bagel Store Original Rainbow Bagel
69 5th AvenueFresh authentic bagels made on the premises. A few chairs at the counter...this place is for locals who order, grab, and go.
Classic Italian bakery: fresh cookies, pastries, desserts, gelato, coffees, etc., in a wonderful Italian cafe setting.
86 locals raden deze aan
Fortunato Brothers
289 Manhattan AveClassic Italian bakery: fresh cookies, pastries, desserts, gelato, coffees, etc., in a wonderful Italian cafe setting.
Concord Hill
374 Graham AveAmerican cuisine. Veggie-focused menu. $1 oysters.
Northern Bell
612 Metropolitan AveSouthern style BBQ and Beer. What else is there?
Literally around the corner. Coffee connoisseur's delight.
28 locals raden deze aan
Charter Coffeehouse
309 Graham AveLiterally around the corner. Coffee connoisseur's delight.
Neighborhood Japanese cuisine with Sushi bar. Great for couples. A favorite for locals.
163 locals raden deze aan
Suzume
545 Lorimer StNeighborhood Japanese cuisine with Sushi bar. Great for couples. A favorite for locals.
t's a neighborhood institution. A sports bar (with wall-to-wall TV's) featuring wood burning oven pizza and Italian cuisine.
106 locals raden deze aan
Carmine's Pizzeria
358 Graham Avet's a neighborhood institution. A sports bar (with wall-to-wall TV's) featuring wood burning oven pizza and Italian cuisine.
It's just up the street. Guatemalan owners serve native as well as American cuisine.
35 locals raden deze aan
C.Lo Café
39 Bushwick AveIt's just up the street. Guatemalan owners serve native as well as American cuisine.
It's literally on the corner. Asian Fussion cuisine. There's usually a live jazz trio playing on Friday and Saturday nights.
244 locals raden deze aan
Sage
299-301 Graham AveIt's literally on the corner. Asian Fussion cuisine. There's usually a live jazz trio playing on Friday and Saturday nights.
Small authentic neighborhood Italian restaurant frequented by locals.
122 locals raden deze aan
Il Passatore
14 Bushwick AveSmall authentic neighborhood Italian restaurant frequented by locals.
Unique New York Italian sandwich shop inside a butcher shop! Classic Brooklyn!
97 locals raden deze aan
Lorimer Street Station
Unique New York Italian sandwich shop inside a butcher shop! Classic Brooklyn!
New York Times Food Critic's Pick. One of the finest new Italian restaurants in Brooklyn.
190 locals raden deze aan
Lilia
567 Union AveNew York Times Food Critic's Pick. One of the finest new Italian restaurants in Brooklyn.
New school pizza. Emily's going for Detroit-style square pies: Detroit pizza is essentially a performance-enhanced grandma pie with a crisp, deep-dish crust formed by twice-baking in square pans and brushed with oil or butter, and a liberal ladling of sauce atop the cheese.
65 locals raden deze aan
Emmy Squared - Brooklyn
364 Grand StNew school pizza. Emily's going for Detroit-style square pies: Detroit pizza is essentially a performance-enhanced grandma pie with a crisp, deep-dish crust formed by twice-baking in square pans and brushed with oil or butter, and a liberal ladling of sauce atop the cheese.
Recently opened Italian restaurant. The very best in the neighborhood. Call ahead for reservations.
14 locals raden deze aan
Ammazzacaffè
702 Grand StRecently opened Italian restaurant. The very best in the neighborhood. Call ahead for reservations.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's up the street. Large, clean, windowed space. Perfect place for a drink before you go out.
52 locals raden deze aan
Matt Torrey's
46 Bushwick AveIt's up the street. Large, clean, windowed space. Perfect place for a drink before you go out.
LIve Jazz music on the weekend. Local favorite spot for having a drink and chilling out.
108 locals raden deze aan
Basik
323 Graham AveLIve Jazz music on the weekend. Local favorite spot for having a drink and chilling out.
Burnside
506 Grand StThis Midwest theme bar has Shuffleboard and great drink deals.
Craft beer (over 30 labels on tap) and vintage video games (over 30 on the floor) make this a really fun spot anytime.
587 locals raden deze aan
Barcade
388 Union AveCraft beer (over 30 labels on tap) and vintage video games (over 30 on the floor) make this a really fun spot anytime.
Housed in a former swimming pool supplier shop, this trendy nighttime hot spot features live indy music, a full bar, and a taco truck in the large backyard.
521 locals raden deze aan
Union Pool
484 Union AveHoused in a former swimming pool supplier shop, this trendy nighttime hot spot features live indy music, a full bar, and a taco truck in the large backyard.
Parks & Nature
Humungeous park containing everything from nature (trees, grass, benches, walkways) to sports (running track, soccer goals, exercise stations, softball fields, tennis courts, swimming pool, paddleball/handball courts, skateboard park)...there's even a seasonal Farmer's market on the weekends.
798 locals raden deze aan
McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StHumungeous park containing everything from nature (trees, grass, benches, walkways) to sports (running track, soccer goals, exercise stations, softball fields, tennis courts, swimming pool, paddleball/handball courts, skateboard park)...there's even a seasonal Farmer's market on the weekends.
Shopping
Indie style boutique featuring clothing & accessories for men & women from emerging designers.
117 locals raden deze aan
Alter
140 Franklin StIndie style boutique featuring clothing & accessories for men & women from emerging designers.
New store name (but same owner) is now called KNOWN TO MAN. Clean, well-maintained selection of excellent vintage clothing.
17 locals raden deze aan
Known To Man
320 Graham AveNew store name (but same owner) is now called KNOWN TO MAN. Clean, well-maintained selection of excellent vintage clothing.
Bright, hip boutique presenting jewelry, clothing & gifts sourced from independent designers.
24 locals raden deze aan
WE SEE STARS
351 Graham AveBright, hip boutique presenting jewelry, clothing & gifts sourced from independent designers.
Essentials
Over-priced grocery store around the corner but open 24/7
39 locals raden deze aan
Khims Millennim Market
294 Graham AvenueOver-priced grocery store around the corner but open 24/7
G's Cleaners
380 Graham AveThis is our neighborhood full service bank with tellers and 24 hour ATM's
119 locals raden deze aan
Chase Bank
975 Bedford AveThis is our neighborhood full service bank with tellers and 24 hour ATM's
City Chemist
335 Graham AveThis is a convenient full service drug store/ pharmacy .
THE full service neighborhood chain grocery store. It has all the basics you'll ever need
663 locals raden deze aan
CTown Supermarkets
330 Graham AveTHE full service neighborhood chain grocery store. It has all the basics you'll ever need
A vast selection of great value wines hand picked from different regions around the world. They carry an array of organic wines, sakes, and spirits.
23 locals raden deze aan
The Bottle Shoppe
353 Graham AveA vast selection of great value wines hand picked from different regions around the world. They carry an array of organic wines, sakes, and spirits.
Williamsburg Wines & Liquors
431 Graham AveIt's conveniently located on the corner and is open late.
7 locals raden deze aan
Fine Wines & Liquors 11211
303 Graham AveIt's conveniently located on the corner and is open late.
It offers a well-sourced variety of cheese, charcuterie, chocolate, produce, beer, cider, as well as a full menu of sandwiches, salads, and baked goods.
127 locals raden deze aan
Campbell Cheese Grocery & Catering
502 Lorimer StIt offers a well-sourced variety of cheese, charcuterie, chocolate, produce, beer, cider, as well as a full menu of sandwiches, salads, and baked goods.
Good self-service laundramat. Average Drop-off Wash n Fold service.
11 locals raden deze aan
Lavanderia Express IV, Inc.
287 Graham AveGood self-service laundramat. Average Drop-off Wash n Fold service.
Entertainment & Activities
You BYOB ("Bring your own booze") to the group art studio. No previous drawing or painting experience required. All art supplies are included. Everyone is guaranteed to leave with a painting they can be proud of.
6 locals raden deze aan
Painting Lounge - Williamsburg Studio
309 Roebling StYou BYOB ("Bring your own booze") to the group art studio. No previous drawing or painting experience required. All art supplies are included. Everyone is guaranteed to leave with a painting they can be proud of.
Fun neighborhood dine-in theater, pairing first-run and repertory films with tableside food and beverage service.
941 locals raden deze aan
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveFun neighborhood dine-in theater, pairing first-run and repertory films with tableside food and beverage service.
Newly constructed (it's about time!) multiplex theater featuring newly released feature films
468 locals raden deze aan
Williamsburg Cinemas
217 Grand StNewly constructed (it's about time!) multiplex theater featuring newly released feature films
Venerable independent record store for obscure & mainstream CDs & vinyl, plus live music & a bar....and TWO ping pong tables!
130 locals raden deze aan
Rough Trade NYC
1250 W 50th StVenerable independent record store for obscure & mainstream CDs & vinyl, plus live music & a bar....and TWO ping pong tables!