Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
The BEST! Dinner, coffee in the morning, locally made goods. The owners also run the restaurant next door, Diner. These places are like the neighborhood hubs. Iconic Williamsburg. Highly recommended.
419 locals recommend
Marlow & Sons
81 BroadwayThe BEST! Dinner, coffee in the morning, locally made goods. The owners also run the restaurant next door, Diner. These places are like the neighborhood hubs. Iconic Williamsburg. Highly recommended.
I've been completely spoiled by their Americano preparation. I almost can't go anywhere else.
237 locals recommend
Oslo Coffee Roasters
328 Bedford AveI've been completely spoiled by their Americano preparation. I almost can't go anywhere else.
Mmmmm.... a farther walk than Oslo, but worth the trip. Perfection.
467 locals recommend
Blue Bottle Coffee
76 N 4th StMmmmm.... a farther walk than Oslo, but worth the trip. Perfection.
Tabaré
221 S 1st StSuch cute Uruguayan Mid-Century Modern decor. Great food. Muy romantico.
Great if you want delivery. I've actually never been to the restaurant, but their food is awesome!
30 locals recommend
Taco Chulo
318 Grand StGreat if you want delivery. I've actually never been to the restaurant, but their food is awesome!
Roebling Tea Room
143 Roebling StreetSo Good! One of my favorite restaurants in the neighborhood.
Super Cool spot. I haven't eaten here yet, but it's a great place for people watching.
90 locals recommend
Extra Fancy
Super Cool spot. I haven't eaten here yet, but it's a great place for people watching.
Old East Village staple that opened a spot in Williamsburg. Such charming ambiance and great Middle Eastern style food.
856 locals recommend
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveOld East Village staple that opened a spot in Williamsburg. Such charming ambiance and great Middle Eastern style food.
Cariño Restaurant and Cantina
Best authentic Mexican food! So good!
You have to come here while you are in Brooklyn. Beautiful food.
And definitely go up to the 6th floor bar to check out the gorgeous views of Manhattan!
65 locals recommend
Reynard
80 Wythe AveYou have to come here while you are in Brooklyn. Beautiful food.
And definitely go up to the 6th floor bar to check out the gorgeous views of Manhattan!
Allswell
124 Bedford AveComplete Deliciousness.
Usually really crowded, but a fun spot. They grill up sausages in the back and the crowd is lively.
339 locals recommend
Radegast Hall & Biergarten
113 N 3rd StUsually really crowded, but a fun spot. They grill up sausages in the back and the crowd is lively.
Famous pizza place, take the East River Ferry here from my neighborhood, then walk over the Brooklyn Bridge into Manhattan!
180 locals recommend
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
1 Front StFamous pizza place, take the East River Ferry here from my neighborhood, then walk over the Brooklyn Bridge into Manhattan!
Outdoor market featuring the best local foods and purveyors. On Saturdays.
777 locals recommend
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveOutdoor market featuring the best local foods and purveyors. On Saturdays.
Incredible Italian food. Also in a really great neighborhood called Fort Greene. The Cosby Show was filmed here! Easy trip on the G train- Clinton-Washington Stop.
261 locals recommend
Roman's
243 Dekalb AveIncredible Italian food. Also in a really great neighborhood called Fort Greene. The Cosby Show was filmed here! Easy trip on the G train- Clinton-Washington Stop.
Pies 'n' Thighs
166 S 4th StFried Chicken. Need I say more?
Outdoor market featuring incredible prepared food from tons of Brooklyn and NYC restaurants. Make sure you go with an appetite.
777 locals recommend
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveOutdoor market featuring incredible prepared food from tons of Brooklyn and NYC restaurants. Make sure you go with an appetite.
Essentials
If you are going to cook while you are in town, or you want to take home locally made foods, don't go anywhere else. The sustainability model that this place has developed is second to none.
87 locals recommend
Marlow & Daughters
95 BroadwayIf you are going to cook while you are in town, or you want to take home locally made foods, don't go anywhere else. The sustainability model that this place has developed is second to none.
CTown Supermarkets
330 Graham AveNearby big grocery store
Mr. Piña
219 Havemeyer StGood grocery store nearby
Everything Else
The Bagel Store Original Rainbow Bagel
69 5th AvenueBest Bagels! Ask my dad- he's an expert!
If you need the post office, this one will do the trick.
133 locals recommend
United States Postal Service
4515 44th StIf you need the post office, this one will do the trick.
Crest Hardware & Urban Garden Center
558 Metropolitan AveHardware store and garden center
We have a huge park in Williamsburg! It's about a 10-15 minute walk. There is a farmers market on Saturday morning. Playground, tennis courts, pool. Pretty great.
35 locals recommend
McCarren Park Greenmarket
North 12th StreetWe have a huge park in Williamsburg! It's about a 10-15 minute walk. There is a farmers market on Saturday morning. Playground, tennis courts, pool. Pretty great.
Yoga studio and spa. I highly recommend this studio. And it's a great place to get a massage too. They also have a location on Driggs and South 4th.
36 locals recommend
Greenhouse Holistic
218 N 7th StYoga studio and spa. I highly recommend this studio. And it's a great place to get a massage too. They also have a location on Driggs and South 4th.
Brooklyn Flea
51 North 6th StreetWonderful Flea Market. In Fort Greene on Saturdays.
Flea market back in Wburg on Sundays in the Summer. New location is on 50 Kent Ave. Between N. 11th and 12th.
104 locals recommend
Brooklyn Flea - Williamsburg
50 Kent AvenueFlea market back in Wburg on Sundays in the Summer. New location is on 50 Kent Ave. Between N. 11th and 12th.
Drinks & Nightlife
In my opinion, the best bar in the neighborhood. Offers a little bit of everything.
114 locals recommend
Trophy Bar
In my opinion, the best bar in the neighborhood. Offers a little bit of everything.
The Woods
48 S 4th StDancing! fun bar. KInd of a zoo on the weekends.
Spuyten Duyvil
359 Metropolitan AveGreat beer bar. They have an incredible selection.
Union Pool
484 Union AveClassic Williamsburg bar. Photo booth, outdoor space, live music, DJ
Post Office Whiskey Bar
188 Havemeyer StreetExtensive whiskey selection. And it's 1/2 block away!
The Ides Bar
80 Wythe AveView of Manhattan from this 6th floor rooftop bar.
Arts & Culture
The Gutter
200 N 14th StCoolest place to go bowling
They actually pulled off the concept of dinner theatre. Have a glass of wine while watching a movie. It's so cool!
941 locals recommend
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveThey actually pulled off the concept of dinner theatre. Have a glass of wine while watching a movie. It's so cool!
Brooklyn Academy of Music presents opera, theater, dance and even has a cinema!
859 locals recommend
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveBrooklyn Academy of Music presents opera, theater, dance and even has a cinema!
Shopping
MAST
111 N 3rd StLocal Chocolatier! What?! So good.
IGWT NYC - Greenpoint
70 Greenpoint AveCutest boutique in Williamsburg/ Greenpoint
Spoonbill & Sugartown Books
218 Bedford AveOne of the best bookstores I've ever been to.
Horizons Vintage - Brooklyn
381 Metropolitan AveGreat vintage shop
Really great Vintage store. Also Stella Dallas Living next door has beautiful vintage textiles.
92 locals recommend
10 ft Single by Stella Dallas
285 N 6th StReally great Vintage store. Also Stella Dallas Living next door has beautiful vintage textiles.
Uva Wines & Spirits
237 Bedford AveGreatest wine store I've ever been to.
Nearby wine store. Not as good as Uva, but useful when you need something that's close by.
9 locals recommend
Nini's Wine Cellar
Nearby wine store. Not as good as Uva, but useful when you need something that's close by.
Kings Pharmacy
241 Bedford AveIt has everything you could ever need.
ESP
171 S 4th StVery cute boutique selling crystals, dreamcatchers, jewelry.