Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Fornino
291 Kent AveItalian Pizza
Joe's Pizza
7 Carmine StGreat Classic New York slices
Davey's Ice Cream
201 Bedford AveSome of the best ice cream nearby
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
620 Manhattan AveGreat ice cream on a hot day. Sometimes long lines
OddFellows Ice Cream Co. The Parlor
Delicious ice cream in the neighborhood
Nice but casual 'New American' restaurant. Recently got a Michelin Star
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Meadowsweet
149 BroadwayNice but casual 'New American' restaurant. Recently got a Michelin Star
Rye
247 South 1st StreetOne of our favorite local spots
House of Small Wonder
77 N 6th StPerfect for brunch. Japanese influenced food
Go on Saturday mornings for pastry from a Danish Baker's popup
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Margo Patisserie Café
667 Driggs AveGo on Saturday mornings for pastry from a Danish Baker's popup
Bakeri
150 Wythe AveVery good bread / sandwiches / pastries in the neighborhood
Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveGreat for brunch but also check out in the evenings for dinner!
Check out this cool bar for early evenings all the way to late night!
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Freehold
45 S 3rd StCheck out this cool bar for early evenings all the way to late night!
DuMont Burger
314 Bedford AveOne of our favorite casual burger places in the neighborhood
Saltie
378 Metropolitan AvenueSmall, but fantastic sandwich shop
Juice Generation
210 Bedford AveGo for great (but expensive) fresh Juice
Devoción
69 Grand StGreat coffee and atmosphere for hanging out!
Blue Bottle Coffee
76 N 4th StVery solid coffee shop in the neighborhood!
Oslo Coffee Roasters
328 Bedford AveOne of our go-to coffee spots
Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan AveCasual southern BBQ spot and a good beer bar
Allswell
124 Bedford AveCheck out for American Pub food
Llama Inn
50 Withers StPeruvian fare. Fun atmosphere
The Brooklyn Star
593 Lorimer StreetLow key and delicious Southern Food
Walter Foods
253 Grand StGreat gastropub food with a great cocktail bar
Il Passatore
14 Bushwick AveIntimate and delicious Italian restaurant
Mesa Coyoacan
372 Graham AveGood Mexican food with some flare in the neighborhood
Fantastic southern food right around the corner. Especially great for brunch, though there is often a wait.
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Pies 'n' Thighs
166 S 4th StFantastic southern food right around the corner. Especially great for brunch, though there is often a wait.
A favorite for brunch and lunch in the neighborhood. Often there's a wait
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Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveA favorite for brunch and lunch in the neighborhood. Often there's a wait
Famous (and delicious) steakhouse located just around the corner
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Peter Luger Steak House
178 BroadwayFamous (and delicious) steakhouse located just around the corner
Diner
85 BroadwayAmerican pub food in a converted dining car
Marlow & Sons
81 BroadwayBia
67 S 6th StHip bar with rooftop that also serves respectable Vietnamese food
Roberta's
261 Moore StOne of my favorite pizza spots in Brooklyn
Bozu
296 Grand StGood neighborhood Sushi spot!
L'industrie pizzeria
254 S 2nd StTiny pizza spot just a block away. Great for a slice!
Doesn't look like much from the outside but is one of the best rated pizzas in New York City
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Best Pizza
33 Havemeyer StDoesn't look like much from the outside but is one of the best rated pizzas in New York City
A great brunch spot with a really relaxed atmosphere for a Saturday / Sunday. Often pretty long lines, so it's good to get there early
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Sunday In Brooklyn
348 Wythe AveA great brunch spot with a really relaxed atmosphere for a Saturday / Sunday. Often pretty long lines, so it's good to get there early
Drinks & Nightlife
Hotel Delmano
82 Berry StOur favorite cocktail spot in the neighborhood!
Go for the Oyster Happy Hour (mon-fri 5-7pm) and Absinthe Cocktails. They also have fantastic brunch! One of our favorites
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Maison Premiere
298 Bedford AveGo for the Oyster Happy Hour (mon-fri 5-7pm) and Absinthe Cocktails. They also have fantastic brunch! One of our favorites
Donna
7 BroadwayGreat cocktails near the waterfront
A must see at sunset, great views of the Manhattan skyline from the rooftop bar.
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The Ides Bar
80 Wythe AveA must see at sunset, great views of the Manhattan skyline from the rooftop bar.
Greenpoint Beer and Ale
1150 Manhattan AveLots of microbrew beer and good food
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveGo bowling and have some drinks!
Union Pool
484 Union AveNeighborhood bar with pool tables and live music at nights.
Really fun place to play Shuffleboard and have some good drinks.
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The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club
514 Union StReally fun place to play Shuffleboard and have some good drinks.
One of our favorite beer bars in Greenpoint. Lots of Danish beer selection
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Tørst
615 Manhattan AveOne of our favorite beer bars in Greenpoint. Lots of Danish beer selection
Northern Territory
12 Franklin StGreat rooftop with views of Manhattan skyline
The Counting Room
44 Berry StA fantastic cocktail spot to try
Night of Joy
667 Lorimer StNice bar with roof garden perfect for warm weather.
The Commodore
366 Metropolitan AveDive bar in the neighborhood
Dram
Great cocktail spot only a block away
Brooklyn winery with a nice tasting room. Good for an early evening glass of wine.
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Brooklyn Oenology Winery Tasting Room
Brooklyn winery with a nice tasting room. Good for an early evening glass of wine.
Craft cocktails & sleek, vintage-inspired decor draws a vibrant crowd at this upscale watering hole
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Ramona
113 Franklin StCraft cocktails & sleek, vintage-inspired decor draws a vibrant crowd at this upscale watering hole
New-ish cocktail spot in the neighborhood. Great bartenders and cool interior
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Fresh Kills Bar
161 Grand StNew-ish cocktail spot in the neighborhood. Great bartenders and cool interior
Huckleberry Bar
588 Grand StGreat outdoor garden and nice laid back vibe
One of the coolest cocktail spots in the neighborhood. Live music at nights!
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St. Mazie Bar & Supper Club
345 Grand StOne of the coolest cocktail spots in the neighborhood. Live music at nights!
Entertainment & Activities
The Gutter
200 N 14th StHip, dive bowling alley.
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveCool independent theater
Williamsburg Cinemas
217 Grand StYou can catch the latest movies here.
Getting Around
Bedford Av station
Bedford AvenueL train stop for reaching manhattan
Parks & Nature
McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StIphaki yaseProspect
Essentials
Foodtown of Williamsburg
159 N 3rd StMr. Piña
219 Havemeyer StSpecializes in inexpensive produce. Open 24 hrs
Duane Reade
5411 Myrtle AveLocal Pharmacy
Whole Foods Market
214 3rd StNewly opened in Williamsburg
Sightseeing
Local urban farm right under the Williamsburg Bridge. Really nice to visit at sunset
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North Brooklyn Farms
320 Kent AveLocal urban farm right under the Williamsburg Bridge. Really nice to visit at sunset