Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Variety Coffee Roasters
368 Graham AveMy favorite coffee to go.
Forcella
485 Lorimer StGreat sit down pizza restaurant for ordering whole pies.
Carmines and Tonys across the street are two of my favorite pizza by the slice places.
106 locals recommend
Carmine's Pizzeria
358 Graham AveCarmines and Tonys across the street are two of my favorite pizza by the slice places.
Not a fan of the brunch because of the crowds and long waits, but this brunch is worth waiting for.
856 locals recommend
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveNot a fan of the brunch because of the crowds and long waits, but this brunch is worth waiting for.
Another great small little sandwich joint, from the brilliant team behind the meathook butcher shop.
158 locals recommend
The Meat Hook
397 Graham AveAnother great small little sandwich joint, from the brilliant team behind the meathook butcher shop.
Beco
45 Richardson StGreat little Brazilian cafe.
Everything Else
Vine Wine
619 Lorimer StGreat wine shop close to the apt great selection.
Essentials
Key Food Supermarket
55 Fulton StClose grocery store inexpensive large selection.
I think the best of the inexpensive grocery stores but a bit further from the apt. Biggest selection and best prices.
237 locals recommend
Foodtown of Williamsburg
159 N 3rd StI think the best of the inexpensive grocery stores but a bit further from the apt. Biggest selection and best prices.
CTown Supermarkets
330 Graham AveGrocery store inexpensive and large selection.
The staff here are exceptional. Their sandwich combo's are all so tasty and huge - big enough for two. Excellent prepared foods as well if you don't want to cook.
97 locals recommend
Lorimer Street Station
The staff here are exceptional. Their sandwich combo's are all so tasty and huge - big enough for two. Excellent prepared foods as well if you don't want to cook.
Butcher shop/ kitchen store. The butcher shop is expensive but worth it for sure.
158 locals recommend
The Meat Hook
397 Graham AveButcher shop/ kitchen store. The butcher shop is expensive but worth it for sure.
Arts & Culture
Great small movie theater that serves food and drinks in the movies. Excellent movie curation.
468 locals recommend
Williamsburg Cinemas
217 Grand StGreat small movie theater that serves food and drinks in the movies. Excellent movie curation.
This is a great public pool in the summer and also has a decent gym that charges $50 for a 6 month membership!
798 locals recommend
McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StThis is a great public pool in the summer and also has a decent gym that charges $50 for a 6 month membership!
Great little movie theater that serves food and drinks in the theater.
941 locals recommend
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveGreat little movie theater that serves food and drinks in the theater.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bit of a divey bar but its close, they have a pool table and they server a free personal pizza with every beer. The pizza is really good!
84 locals recommend
Alligator Lounge
600 Metropolitan AveBit of a divey bar but its close, they have a pool table and they server a free personal pizza with every beer. The pizza is really good!
Neighborhoods
Greenpoint
Great restaurants next door to Williamsburg.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Subways are the fastest way to get around.
The L train is a stones throw from our apt and will get you to the city in 4 mins. Runs 24 hours.