Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Amazing southern-style cuisine. Reasonably priced. Great place to grab a homemade donut.
357 locals recommend
Pies 'n' Thighs
166 S 4th StAmazing southern-style cuisine. Reasonably priced. Great place to grab a homemade donut.
Weird pizza spot with unique daily specials and lots of vegetarian options.
52 locals recommend
Vinnie's Pizzeria
148 Bedford AveWeird pizza spot with unique daily specials and lots of vegetarian options.
Great for brunch (which goes until 4 pm) and the backyard patio is sunny and drenched in greenery!
168 locals recommend
Rabbithole
352 Bedford AveGreat for brunch (which goes until 4 pm) and the backyard patio is sunny and drenched in greenery!
Open late for takeout. Decent burgers and wonderful milkshakes. A bit overpriced but there are few options that compare when you're starving at 3:45 AM.
128 locals recommend
DuMont Burger
314 Bedford AveOpen late for takeout. Decent burgers and wonderful milkshakes. A bit overpriced but there are few options that compare when you're starving at 3:45 AM.
Sushi to die for. Expensive, but well worth it. Take your parents/boss/significant other here for a fancy night.
99 locals recommend
1 OR 8
229 Dekalb AvenueSushi to die for. Expensive, but well worth it. Take your parents/boss/significant other here for a fancy night.
Yummy wraps, coffee, all-round eatery. Good location for a day spent at the park. On the cheaper side.
57 locals recommend
Urban Rustic
Yummy wraps, coffee, all-round eatery. Good location for a day spent at the park. On the cheaper side.
Awesome homestyle place that serves SO MUCH FOOD for the price. A main course (generous helpings you choose from 8-10 crock pots of home cooking) can easily feed two people.
22 locals recommend
Peter's
168 Bedford AvenueAwesome homestyle place that serves SO MUCH FOOD for the price. A main course (generous helpings you choose from 8-10 crock pots of home cooking) can easily feed two people.
The best way to describe this upscale Scandinavian restaurant is "Comfort Food meets Tribal Modernism." For the culinary adventurous...Also, my friend Steffan works the bar on most Thursdays.
521 locals recommend
Union Pool
484 Union AveThe best way to describe this upscale Scandinavian restaurant is "Comfort Food meets Tribal Modernism." For the culinary adventurous...Also, my friend Steffan works the bar on most Thursdays.
All I have to say is - they have a $1 dollar oyster special in the afternoon. NOT TO MISS!
522 locals recommend
Maison Premiere
298 Bedford AveAll I have to say is - they have a $1 dollar oyster special in the afternoon. NOT TO MISS!
Awesome fun "south of the border" joint. Gets busy so go early to beat the crowd. No matter what you do make sure you get an order of guacamole and a side of crack sauce for your main dish.
130 locals recommend
The Bagel Store Original Rainbow Bagel
69 5th AvenueAwesome fun "south of the border" joint. Gets busy so go early to beat the crowd. No matter what you do make sure you get an order of guacamole and a side of crack sauce for your main dish.
Great inexpensive lunch special. Try the Pork Belly or Mushroom Udon Noodles.
220 locals recommend
Samurai Mama
205 Grand StGreat inexpensive lunch special. Try the Pork Belly or Mushroom Udon Noodles.
REAL mexican food, with a focus on specialty tacos. Yummy margaritas!
206 locals recommend
La Superior
295 Berry StREAL mexican food, with a focus on specialty tacos. Yummy margaritas!
Oslo Coffee Roasters
328 Bedford AveOne of the best local coffee joints. Highly recommended!
Good place to grab a coffee and treat in the morning on the way to the train. Also offers fabulous french dining. I spent New Years Eve here and am happy every time I come back.
36 locals recommend
PT
331 Bedford AveGood place to grab a coffee and treat in the morning on the way to the train. Also offers fabulous french dining. I spent New Years Eve here and am happy every time I come back.
Best Pizza
33 Havemeyer StThe name says it all. Best pizza in Williamsburg. Not to miss.
Drinks & Nightlife
Best bar in Williamsburg (I am biased b/c I work here) - classic cocktails with a modern twist, plus oysters and small plates galore. If you go on a date or want to impress your boss, take them here.
369 locals recommend
Hotel Delmano
82 Berry StBest bar in Williamsburg (I am biased b/c I work here) - classic cocktails with a modern twist, plus oysters and small plates galore. If you go on a date or want to impress your boss, take them here.
Rowdy bar, fun as a last stop on the way home, usually lots of dancing and plenty of hot drunk hipsters.
150 locals recommend
The Woods
48 S 4th StRowdy bar, fun as a last stop on the way home, usually lots of dancing and plenty of hot drunk hipsters.
Fun, eclectic bar with a nice backyard (where you can smoke). Awesome beer selection.
50 locals recommend
Iona
180 Grand StFun, eclectic bar with a nice backyard (where you can smoke). Awesome beer selection.
Essentials
Not the nearest grocery store - there is a Food Town on N 3rd between Bedford and Driggs. For some reason I can't add Food Town to this list. So just go to Food Town if you're coming from the L train.
9 locals recommend
Tops On the Waterfront Inc
89 N 6th StNot the nearest grocery store - there is a Food Town on N 3rd between Bedford and Driggs. For some reason I can't add Food Town to this list. So just go to Food Town if you're coming from the L train.
Closest big supermarket. In the heart of Hassid land (closed on Saturdays) so it can be a bit of a culture shock, but fun if you are feeling adventurous (and need to pick up some cheap groceries).
L & K Supermarket
73 Division AveClosest big supermarket. In the heart of Hassid land (closed on Saturdays) so it can be a bit of a culture shock, but fun if you are feeling adventurous (and need to pick up some cheap groceries).
This is a great place to print something out or use the internet, as well as send packages and get simple office supplies. Cheaper than internet garage and less annoyingly boutique-y.
15 locals recommend
Office 11211
223 Bedford AveThis is a great place to print something out or use the internet, as well as send packages and get simple office supplies. Cheaper than internet garage and less annoyingly boutique-y.
In between a deli and a supermarket. Organic produce and other goods that you can't find in the deli and is open 24 hours (unlike Food Town, the grocery store down the street).
13 locals recommend
Khim's Millennium Market V
265 Bedford AvenueIn between a deli and a supermarket. Organic produce and other goods that you can't find in the deli and is open 24 hours (unlike Food Town, the grocery store down the street).
Everything Else
The UPS Store
217 Centre StOffice supplies, postal service.
Huge park in the center of Williamsburg/Greenpoint. Lots of good people watching, a track for running, and restaurants along the perimeter.
20 locals recommend
McCarren Park Tennis Courts
50 Bedford AveHuge park in the center of Williamsburg/Greenpoint. Lots of good people watching, a track for running, and restaurants along the perimeter.
Good laundromat en route to the L train. They have a cheap drop-off service that turns around in a day or less. This is the laundromat I use!
6 locals recommend
326 Bedford Avenue Cleaners
Good laundromat en route to the L train. They have a cheap drop-off service that turns around in a day or less. This is the laundromat I use!
G Laundromat
335 Grand StCloset laundromat to the apartment.
Shopping
All-round great pharmacy, just like a Duane Reade (which is across the street but I like to support local small business). Has a big selection of travel toiletries and many other necessities.
25 locals recommend
Kings Pharmacy
241 Bedford AveAll-round great pharmacy, just like a Duane Reade (which is across the street but I like to support local small business). Has a big selection of travel toiletries and many other necessities.
Arts & Culture
Good place to go dancing! Every night they have different types of music, so it's a good idea to check what the "theme" is before committing for a night out.
162 locals recommend
Bembe
81 S 6th StGood place to go dancing! Every night they have different types of music, so it's a good idea to check what the "theme" is before committing for a night out.