Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Located right across the street. The coffee and food is delicious, there is outdoor seating, and open early.
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Verb Cafe
107 Nassau AvenueLocated right across the street. The coffee and food is delicious, there is outdoor seating, and open early.
Wild Ginger
226 East 51st StreetVegan and fantastic.
Cheap and delicious bagel shop. I love that you can get almost any type of bagel (sesame, everything, etc.) as an egg bagel if you want. mmmmm...
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Bagelsmith Bedford
189 Bedford AveCheap and delicious bagel shop. I love that you can get almost any type of bagel (sesame, everything, etc.) as an egg bagel if you want. mmmmm...
Really unique desserts. Try the fruity cereal milk milkshake.
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Milk Bar Williamsburg
382 Metropolitan AveReally unique desserts. Try the fruity cereal milk milkshake.
Try the chiuaua dog. Bacon wrapped hot dog with avocado and sour cream.
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Crif Dogs
113 St Marks PlTry the chiuaua dog. Bacon wrapped hot dog with avocado and sour cream.
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveMediterranean brunch for something different.
Margo Patisserie Café
667 Driggs AvePastries and coffee
Parish Hall
109A North 3rd StreetGREAT brunch spot.
Best coffee shop for sitting in the sun and people watching.
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Partners Coffee
125 N 6th StBest coffee shop for sitting in the sun and people watching.
Abracadabra Brooklyn
190 Knickerbocker AvenueThe coffee is awesome and they have Vegan baked goods.
Snacky
187 Grand StGreat fusion food at a good price.
Blue Bottle Coffee
76 N 4th StAnother good coffee place.
Rosarito Fish Shack
168-170 Wythe AveGreat for seafood and dancing at night.
New York Muffins
198 Bedford AvenueClose by and has fresh squeezed juice.
Mizu
311 Bedford AveSushi
Bakeri
150 Wythe AveCute space with delicious pastries and coffee.
Sweetwater
105 N 6th StGreat brunch spot. French toast is amazing.
L'isola
128 Metropolitan AveBest pizza in Williamsburg with rooftop dining.
Tutu's
25 Bogart StreetSolid Brunch
My favorite coffee place. Horchatta lattes are great and the vibe is amazing.
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AP Cafe
420 Troutman StMy favorite coffee place. Horchatta lattes are great and the vibe is amazing.
Little Beaver
24 St Nicholas AveGreat brunch
Dun-Well Doughnuts
222 Montrose AveVegan doughnuts. Old-timey atmosphere
Erin McKenna's Bakery NYC
248 Broome StVegan/Gluten free baked goods. My favorite bakery
Baked
359 Van Brunt StDelicious. I actually travel all the way out here just for this place.
Tacombi
267 Elizabeth StMy favorite Mexican restaurant.
Little Cupcake Bakeshop
30 Prince StTry the PB&J cupcake or the Lucky Charms treat
Cash only but the BEST burger of any kind I've ever had. Bronte burger.
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Ruby's Cafe
219 Mulberry StCash only but the BEST burger of any kind I've ever had. Bronte burger.
Jing Fong Restaurant
380 Amsterdam Avenuetraditional dim sum on the weekends.
Northeast Kingdom
18 Wyckoff AvenueAwesome Brunch
Drinks & Nightlife
Spectacular views of Manhattan and a great rooftop. Go at sunset.
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The Ides Bar
80 Wythe AveSpectacular views of Manhattan and a great rooftop. Go at sunset.
Nights and Weekends
1 Bedford AvenueBreezy, good drinks, and perfect on a warm night.
The Levee
212 Berry StreetHipster hangout. Beer and whiskey with pool, darts and Jenga.
Manhattan Inn
632 Manhattan AvenueChill vibe, good food.
Kinfolk 90
90 Wythe AveGreat for dancing on a weekend night!
Kiki's
130 Division StreetRelaxed atmosphere for a drink.
Juliette
135 N 5th StGood rooftop dining.
The Whiskey Brooklyn
44 Berry StFun spot near the brewery.
Berry Park
4 Berry StRoof top views of Manhattan. Dancing on the weekends.
Larry Lawrence
295 Grand StreetLarge space but hidden. Hip crowd.
The Commodore
366 Metropolitan AveVery chill spot with good food and a back patio.
Spike Hill
186 Bedford AveLive music
Skinny Dennis
152 Metropolitan AveTexas themed bar.
Brooklyn Ale House
103 Berry StreetQuiet dive bar.
The cover charges can be pretty steep but they have a killer sound system, great house DJs and a nice rooftop. Go dancing at the Panther Room.
Ride Brooklyn Williamsburg
The cover charges can be pretty steep but they have a killer sound system, great house DJs and a nice rooftop. Go dancing at the Panther Room.
Knitting Factory Brooklyn
361 Metropolitan AveLive Music
Music Hall of Williamsburg
66 N 6th StLive Music
HUGE outdoor space with picnic tables, lawn games and great happy hour specials.
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Crown Victoria Bar
60 South 2nd StreetHUGE outdoor space with picnic tables, lawn games and great happy hour specials.
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveBowling and Drinks
Saint Vitus Bar
1120 Manhattan AveMetal bar. Great live shows.
Tandem
236 Troutman StreetYou can go dancing here but I prefer just grabbing dinner.
Shopping
If you need to ship anything while you're staying in Williamsburg.
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Office 11211
223 Bedford AveIf you need to ship anything while you're staying in Williamsburg.
Main Drag Music
Wythe AvenueReally cool music store. (Instruments)
Brooklyn Charm
616 N 9th StGreat jewelry and bead/charm shop. Really unique stuff.
Vintage shop. I don't normally find anything here but when I do, it's something really fantastic.
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Buffalo Exchange
504 Driggs AveVintage shop. I don't normally find anything here but when I do, it's something really fantastic.
Monk Vintage
500 Driggs AveMore thrifting!
IGWT
129 Bedford AveCool everything.
This place is great. Local art, jewelry, clothing, vintage goods and more.
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Artists & Fleas Williamsburg
70 N 7th StThis place is great. Local art, jewelry, clothing, vintage goods and more.
Spoonbill & Sugartown Books
218 Bedford AveCute book shop right across the street.
Junk
Thrift store. Good for furniture.
Repop
42 West StreetCool vintage furniture.
Uva Wines & Spirits
237 Bedford AveClosest wine shop.
Bedford Cheese Shop
265 Bedford AveGourmet cheese shop.
Century21 Stores
32 Church StDesigner clothing - discounted
Cobblestones
314 E 9th StFancy Vintage clothing
L Train Vintage
1377 Dekalb AveOne of my favorite thrift stores
FINE & RAW Chocolate
70 Scott AvenueChocolate Factory and Coffee
Essentials
Foodtown of Williamsburg
159 N 3rd StNearest grocery store.
Sightseeing
Great views of Williamsburg and Manhattan. Bike or walk while checking out the graffiti and sights,
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Rabbithole
352 Bedford AveGreat views of Williamsburg and Manhattan. Bike or walk while checking out the graffiti and sights,
Iphakamisa yaseGrand Ferry
River StreetGreat views of Manhattan.
East River State Park
90 Kent AveGreat views of Manhattan.
Ibhulukhwekhi Inlet Park
Kent AvenueGreat views of Manhattan.
Great views of Williamsburg and Manhattan. Bike or walk across and enjoy the graffiti and the sights.
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Williamsburg Bagel
343 Roebling StGreat views of Williamsburg and Manhattan. Bike or walk across and enjoy the graffiti and the sights.
I-Museum yaseBrooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyMuseum
Isitshalo saseBrooklyn Botanic
990 Washington AveGreat in spring and summer
Arts & Culture
Movie theater/cafe/bar. Eat/drink while you watch a movie. check website for schedule.
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Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveMovie theater/cafe/bar. Eat/drink while you watch a movie. check website for schedule.
Everything Else
McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StGood for running, and other outdoor activities.