Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Some of the best Mexican in the city, just around the corner. Try the shrimp tacos and the strawberry-jalapeno margarita!
277 locals recommend
Mesa Coyoacan
372 Graham AveSome of the best Mexican in the city, just around the corner. Try the shrimp tacos and the strawberry-jalapeno margarita!
Amazing coffee and great wifi. A great spot to get work done, although it tends to get crowded quickly.
460 locals recommend
Variety Coffee Roasters
368 Graham AveAmazing coffee and great wifi. A great spot to get work done, although it tends to get crowded quickly.
Awesome Thai food, best in the neighborhood. Try the Sage Fried Rice or the Drunken Noodles!
244 locals recommend
Sage
299-301 Graham AveAwesome Thai food, best in the neighborhood. Try the Sage Fried Rice or the Drunken Noodles!
Super authentic, unbelievably delicious, old-school Italian pastries, open late. They have tables and chairs for you to enjoy a coffee and a pastry or you can take your treat to go. Highly recommend.
86 locals recommend
Fortunato Brothers
289 Manhattan AveSuper authentic, unbelievably delicious, old-school Italian pastries, open late. They have tables and chairs for you to enjoy a coffee and a pastry or you can take your treat to go. Highly recommend.
Great Northern-Italian food for a great price. Super authentic, quiet, and romantic.
122 locals recommend
Il Passatore
14 Bushwick AveGreat Northern-Italian food for a great price. Super authentic, quiet, and romantic.
Lovely bistro, beautiful space, delicious cocktails (best Old Fashioned in Brooklyn), great food. Awesome for brunch, but it gets crowded.
800 locals recommend
Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveLovely bistro, beautiful space, delicious cocktails (best Old Fashioned in Brooklyn), great food. Awesome for brunch, but it gets crowded.
Carmine's Pizzeria
358 Graham AveDelicious pizza
If you go anywhere on this list, go here. Life-changing, salted chocolate chip cookies that will blow your mind.
87 locals recommend
Ovenly
31 Greenpoint AveIf you go anywhere on this list, go here. Life-changing, salted chocolate chip cookies that will blow your mind.
Amazing polish donut shop, donuts for a dollar each. Delicious.
255 locals recommend
Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop
727 Manhattan AveAmazing polish donut shop, donuts for a dollar each. Delicious.
Probably one of the best steakhouses in the country. It's a pricey meal, but if you're a steak fanatic, check it out.
503 locals recommend
Peter Luger Steak House
178 BroadwayProbably one of the best steakhouses in the country. It's a pricey meal, but if you're a steak fanatic, check it out.
Amazing, gourmet Mexican, tapas-style. Really unique wine list, characterized by famous actresses or characters (i.e. Scarlett O'Hara, Marilyn Monroe).
57 locals recommend
Xixa
241 S 4th StAmazing, gourmet Mexican, tapas-style. Really unique wine list, characterized by famous actresses or characters (i.e. Scarlett O'Hara, Marilyn Monroe).
Lovely Italian food, beautiful wine list. Also great for brunch, especially in their beautiful outdoor space.
179 locals recommend
Aurora
70 Grand StLovely Italian food, beautiful wine list. Also great for brunch, especially in their beautiful outdoor space.
La Superior
295 Berry StBest cheap Mexican in the neighborhood. Get the tacos!
If you're vegetarian or vegan, this is the place to visit. The food is supposed to be absolutely delicious.
213 locals recommend
Champs Diner
197 Meserole StIf you're vegetarian or vegan, this is the place to visit. The food is supposed to be absolutely delicious.
Roberta's
261 Moore StOne of the most popular gourmet pizza places in NYC. Delicious.
Everything Else
Amazing outdoor flea market, where you can find vintage clothes, furniture, jewelry, dinnerware, home decor, and much, much more. Runs every Saturday.
104 locals recommend
Brooklyn Flea - Williamsburg
50 Kent AvenueAmazing outdoor flea market, where you can find vintage clothes, furniture, jewelry, dinnerware, home decor, and much, much more. Runs every Saturday.
Foodies delight! An outdoor food market with the best of the best. Every food item under the sun, from all the hottest restaurants and vendors. Definitely check it out. Delicious!
777 locals recommend
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveFoodies delight! An outdoor food market with the best of the best. Every food item under the sun, from all the hottest restaurants and vendors. Definitely check it out. Delicious!
Take a tour of or get a beer at the Brewery where the great Brooklyn Brewery beer is made!
456 locals recommend
Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th StTake a tour of or get a beer at the Brewery where the great Brooklyn Brewery beer is made!
Freckle
81 Greenpoint AveBest manicure in Brooklyn. Call in advance to make an appointment.
Supermarket closest to us. Would definitely recommend Foodtown instead, but if you need something close, check it out.
663 locals recommend
CTown Supermarkets
330 Graham AveSupermarket closest to us. Would definitely recommend Foodtown instead, but if you need something close, check it out.
Drinks & Nightlife
Reclamation Bar
817 Metropolitan AveGreat bar, super vibe. Check it out!
A great, casual hangout with amazing burgers. Get a burger and a beer and relax.
85 locals recommend
Mother's
347 Graham AveA great, casual hangout with amazing burgers. Get a burger and a beer and relax.
Alexandra's favorite Italian in Williamsburg. Great food, excellent wine, lovely staff. Beautiful, romantic, and affordable.
36 locals recommend
PT
331 Bedford AveAlexandra's favorite Italian in Williamsburg. Great food, excellent wine, lovely staff. Beautiful, romantic, and affordable.
A beautiful spot for a lovely date night or an all-day excursion for the wine-enthusiast. Their small plates are delicious too. Get a bottle and some cheese and swoon.
85 locals recommend
Brooklyn Winery
61 N 8th StA beautiful spot for a lovely date night or an all-day excursion for the wine-enthusiast. Their small plates are delicious too. Get a bottle and some cheese and swoon.
High-end cocktails and an excellent raw bar. Avoid on the weekends, because it's tough to get in then.
522 locals recommend
Maison Premiere
298 Bedford AveHigh-end cocktails and an excellent raw bar. Avoid on the weekends, because it's tough to get in then.
Great neighborhood bar with live music and comedy on Sunday nights!
234 locals recommend
Knitting Factory Brooklyn
361 Metropolitan AveGreat neighborhood bar with live music and comedy on Sunday nights!
Shopping
Super funky, super special bookstore off the Bedford Stop on the L. Really unique finds, used books as well.
84 locals recommend
Spoonbill & Sugartown Books
218 Bedford AveSuper funky, super special bookstore off the Bedford Stop on the L. Really unique finds, used books as well.
One of the best bookstores in all of NYC. Located in Greenpoint, which is a great neighborhood and a nice walk from our place.
105 locals recommend
WORD
29 Newark AveOne of the best bookstores in all of NYC. Located in Greenpoint, which is a great neighborhood and a nice walk from our place.
Commune at KRASI
185 Roebling StBeautiful gifts, jewlery, toiletries, and home decor.
L.A.B Brooklyn
144 Driggs AveIncredible fashion, if you have money to spend.
A beautiful plant and home decor store. Their flower shop next door has a beautiful collection that lasts.
37 locals recommend
Sprout Home
59 Grand StA beautiful plant and home decor store. Their flower shop next door has a beautiful collection that lasts.
Vine Wine
619 Lorimer StGreat, affordable wine. Friendly staff, and close to our place!
Uva Wines & Spirits
237 Bedford AveBest wine store in the neighborhood. Excellent selection.
Their Godfather sandwich was voted the best in New York City. Mouthwatering Italian sandwiches and great selection of meats. Highly recommend.
22 locals recommend
Graham Avenue Meats & Deli
445 Graham AveTheir Godfather sandwich was voted the best in New York City. Mouthwatering Italian sandwiches and great selection of meats. Highly recommend.
Duane Reade
5411 Myrtle AveThe major chain option for toiletries and pharmacy.
Saldo Drugs
384 Graham AveA quick walk for toiletries.
Essentials
Great grocery store. A little far from our place, but it's the best in the neighborhood.
237 locals recommend
Foodtown of Williamsburg
159 N 3rd StGreat grocery store. A little far from our place, but it's the best in the neighborhood.
For specialty foods and gourmet snacks. Great bread, baked goods, and cheese cheese cheese.
127 locals recommend
Campbell Cheese Grocery & Catering
502 Lorimer StFor specialty foods and gourmet snacks. Great bread, baked goods, and cheese cheese cheese.
Sunac Natural Food
440 Union AveGood quality groceries, great sandwiches