Jeanne's guide to Williamsburg
Food scene
The best bakery in town, and I’m a picky French eater. The croissants are similar to those in France and the baguette is hard to not eat within minutes of purchase.
8 locals recommend
La Bicyclette Bakery
667 Driggs AveThe best bakery in town, and I’m a picky French eater. The croissants are similar to those in France and the baguette is hard to not eat within minutes of purchase.
All the natural wines to take home + some great local liquor too.
6 locals recommend
Dandy Wine & Spirits
37 S 4th StAll the natural wines to take home + some great local liquor too.
Local grocer known for their babka. Comes in super handy when you need a quick grocery run but want to avoid the supermarket.
148 locals recommend
Mekelburg's
293 Grand AveLocal grocer known for their babka. Comes in super handy when you need a quick grocery run but want to avoid the supermarket.
Misi
329 Kent AveMissya Robbins’ second restaurant. Get all the pasta!
One of my favorite restaurants of all times. Always incredible food and the wine menu is just as wild.
89 locals recommend
The Four Horsemen
295 Grand StOne of my favorite restaurants of all times. Always incredible food and the wine menu is just as wild.
Devoción
69 Grand StHip Brooklyn coffee roasters.
Gelateria Gentile NY
253 Wythe AveTastiest gelato I’ve found in NY.
Delicious grocery store owned by the same people behind Brooklyn famed Marlow and Sons, She Wolf Bakery, and more. Great butcher and cheese.
87 locals recommend
Marlow & Daughters
95 BroadwayDelicious grocery store owned by the same people behind Brooklyn famed Marlow and Sons, She Wolf Bakery, and more. Great butcher and cheese.
Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co.
114 Nassau AveFreshest fish!
Most people go for the brunch but I find the dinner to be a hidden gem.
127 locals recommend
Sunday In Brooklyn
348 Wythe AveMost people go for the brunch but I find the dinner to be a hidden gem.
Great little lunch spot for a casual midweek hummus and falafel run.
116 locals recommend
12 Chairs Cafe
342 Wythe AveGreat little lunch spot for a casual midweek hummus and falafel run.
Spirit Animal
20 BroadwayMore juice for the natural wine lovers.
Whole Foods Market
214 3rd StCity Acres Market
11 BroadwaySauce
78 Rivington StNatural wine and small bites featuring an incredible patio.
Leo
123 Havemeyer StSourdough pizza and natural wine — what a great combo.
PPL
189 Roebling StCoffee and tea, the Japanese way. My personal favorite.
Hotel Delmano
82 Berry StBest for cocktails and oysters.
Lilia
567 Union AveA neighborhood classic by now.
Some people rave about Peter Luger’s but my favorite is St. Anselm for steak.
269 locals recommend
St. Anselm
355 Metropolitan AveSome people rave about Peter Luger’s but my favorite is St. Anselm for steak.
Oxomoco
128 Greenpoint AveMichelin starred tacos.
Di An Di
68 Greenpoint AveDelicious vietnamese food.
Birds of a Feather
191 Grand StSome pretty great Szechuan food here.
Paulie Gee's Slice Shop
110 Franklin StThe original Greenpoint slice shop.
Dépanneur
242 Wythe AveGreat for groceries, a coffee or a tasty snack.
Roberta's
261 Moore StSamurai Mama
205 Grand StPharmacy
The Modern Chemist - DOMINO
40 S 3rd StFor all pharmacy needs right down the street.
Duane Reade
5411 Myrtle AveCVS
156 Henry StUrgent care and COVID-19 testing
Free and quick COVID-19 testing (rapid antigen and PCR).
CityMD Williamsburg Urgent Care - Brooklyn
154 N 7th StShopping
Stella Dallas
Great vintage clothing and home goods — a must!!
Dobbin Street Vintage Co-op
39 Norman AveThrifting for home goods.
FENG SWAY
41 Norman AveCatbird
108 Bedford AveBrooklyn based jewelry, full of treasures!
Beacon's Closet
74 Guernsey StThrift store in which you can get lost for hours, in a good way.
The Great Eros
135 Wythe AveBrooklyn based lingerie and lounge wear also showcasing some great jewelry.
Fox Fodder Farm
45 S 4th StThe cutest plant store around.
Atelier Mira
193 Grand StEyewear galore!
Kai D. Utility
230 Grand StMinimalist Japanese clothing store.