Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
serves toby's estate coffee, never a crowd and a friendly staff. Also, DIRECTLY across the street!
35 locals recommend
C.Lo Café
39 Bushwick Aveserves toby's estate coffee, never a crowd and a friendly staff. Also, DIRECTLY across the street!
Grass Roots Juicery
336a Graham AveAmazing smoothies and fresh juices.
Though it's cash-only, the best italian food in the area, at great prices.
122 locals recommend
Il Passatore
14 Bushwick AveThough it's cash-only, the best italian food in the area, at great prices.
Full disclosure, I have not actually been to this place yet, but I've only heard amazing reviews of their dim sum brunch. Super small restaurant, and right next to Blind Barber if there's a wait.
131 locals recommend
OKONOMI // YUJI Ramen
150 Ainslie StFull disclosure, I have not actually been to this place yet, but I've only heard amazing reviews of their dim sum brunch. Super small restaurant, and right next to Blind Barber if there's a wait.
Best Israeli/Mediterranean food in the city. The owner, Nama, is always there and if you do go, introduce yourself - she'll be your friend for life.
135 locals recommend
Lighthouse
145 Borinquen PlBest Israeli/Mediterranean food in the city. The owner, Nama, is always there and if you do go, introduce yourself - she'll be your friend for life.
If you're looking for an incredible meal, Blanca is the place. It's in the garden of the Roberta's compound, 21-course tasting menu, wine pairing is on point. Reservations are impossible - but Allegra (who gave you the keys) is the head reservationist there and will get you a spot!
30 locals recommend
Blanca
261 Moore StIf you're looking for an incredible meal, Blanca is the place. It's in the garden of the Roberta's compound, 21-course tasting menu, wine pairing is on point. Reservations are impossible - but Allegra (who gave you the keys) is the head reservationist there and will get you a spot!
Stolen from the diary of Nancy Meyers, this place has a great vibe and overwhelming delicious Italian. Five-star people watching, as well.
190 locals recommend
Lilia
567 Union AveStolen from the diary of Nancy Meyers, this place has a great vibe and overwhelming delicious Italian. Five-star people watching, as well.
If you're craving southern comfort food - think cornbread and whiskey iced-teas on tap - this is your jam.
166 locals recommend
The Brooklyn Star
593 Lorimer StreetIf you're craving southern comfort food - think cornbread and whiskey iced-teas on tap - this is your jam.
Drinks & Nightlife
There's no door, just a projection on the sidewalk in front of an open entrance. But just go, it's the best cocktail you'll ever have in the most intimate setting in Williamsburg. It's the cash-only bar i'd ever recommend because it's just that fantastic. Also, first Tuesday of every month is Tiki Tuesday.
126 locals recommend
Featherweight
135 Graham AveThere's no door, just a projection on the sidewalk in front of an open entrance. But just go, it's the best cocktail you'll ever have in the most intimate setting in Williamsburg. It's the cash-only bar i'd ever recommend because it's just that fantastic. Also, first Tuesday of every month is Tiki Tuesday.
Garden bar is great in the Fall/Winter. Perfect combination of indoor and outdoor vibes - plus there's a daily slushie that runs you about 7 bucks, and an evening full of dancing.
1621 locals recommend
Roberta's
261 Moore StGarden bar is great in the Fall/Winter. Perfect combination of indoor and outdoor vibes - plus there's a daily slushie that runs you about 7 bucks, and an evening full of dancing.
Same owner as Commodore (near Roebling) and Tutu's (stone's throw from Roberta's), but entirely different. Great pina coladas and margaritas galore. After 9pm, the roof is super packed and the dancefloor is on fire.
69 locals recommend
El Cortez
17 Ingraham StSame owner as Commodore (near Roebling) and Tutu's (stone's throw from Roberta's), but entirely different. Great pina coladas and margaritas galore. After 9pm, the roof is super packed and the dancefloor is on fire.
So much latin dancing. So much Cachaca. SO MUCH Cachaca. Great for groups, but once you're in, you're in and dancing all night long with your friends and several talented samba-strangers. Also, cash-only.
114 locals recommend
Miss Favela
57 S 5th StSo much latin dancing. So much Cachaca. SO MUCH Cachaca. Great for groups, but once you're in, you're in and dancing all night long with your friends and several talented samba-strangers. Also, cash-only.
Super small bar, great drinks, and their fried chicken sliders are violently delicious.
63 locals recommend
Loosie Rouge
93 S 6th StSuper small bar, great drinks, and their fried chicken sliders are violently delicious.
Best craft cocktails in Central Williamsburg. Five-star people watching. Great for dates, or a quiet solo drink at the bar before 7pm. Cafe Colette, same owners, is a great dinner spot to follow and diagonal from Delmano.
369 locals recommend
Hotel Delmano
82 Berry StBest craft cocktails in Central Williamsburg. Five-star people watching. Great for dates, or a quiet solo drink at the bar before 7pm. Cafe Colette, same owners, is a great dinner spot to follow and diagonal from Delmano.
Essentials
Khims Millennim Market
294 Graham AvenueCTown Supermarkets
330 Graham AveCity Chemist
335 Graham AvePharmacy with a secret stash of amazing beauty products.
Great Pharmacy, with a European assortment of beauty products (think Crealine)
26 locals recommend
Northside Pharmacy
559 Driggs AveGreat Pharmacy, with a European assortment of beauty products (think Crealine)
K & K Laundromat
63 Bushwick AveGreat for Laundry, drop-off or DIY.
slightly a hike, but they deliver, and the only dry cleaners i'll trust in all of New York City.
My Favorite Cleaners & Laundry
110 Kingsland Aveslightly a hike, but they deliver, and the only dry cleaners i'll trust in all of New York City.
Best shoe/handbag/belt/leather spa in the city. Prices are unbeatable, and the turnaround is sometimes same-day.
North 11th Shoe Repair
103 N 10th StBest shoe/handbag/belt/leather spa in the city. Prices are unbeatable, and the turnaround is sometimes same-day.
Gnostic Tattoo
1089 Flushing Aveif you're in need of a tattoo, this place is the best.
Shobha SoHo
594 Broadwaybest wax + threading
AIRE Ancient Baths New York
88 Franklin StJust go.
Shopping
The kind of vintage store you imagine when you think of a "brooklyn vintage shop." All of the items are priced well, if not a bit underpriced for what you're getting. Designer + kitsch, it's great.
30 locals recommend
Chess and the Sphinx
252 Knickerbocker AveThe kind of vintage store you imagine when you think of a "brooklyn vintage shop." All of the items are priced well, if not a bit underpriced for what you're getting. Designer + kitsch, it's great.
Impeccable assortment of designer-by-the-decade vintage pieces - many one-of-a-kind. Given it's right off bedford, prices are less of steal, but it won't really matter when you find a vintage piece from the 40s that you suddenly can't imagine life without it.
12 locals recommend
Le Grand Strip Vintage Fashion
197 Grand StImpeccable assortment of designer-by-the-decade vintage pieces - many one-of-a-kind. Given it's right off bedford, prices are less of steal, but it won't really matter when you find a vintage piece from the 40s that you suddenly can't imagine life without it.
Huge selection of kitsch vintage - military rags, every jersey you could ever imagine, and sundresses galore. However, the staff is SO rude, but the prices make it worth it. Sometimes, so venture with caution.
92 locals recommend
10 ft Single by Stella Dallas
285 N 6th StHuge selection of kitsch vintage - military rags, every jersey you could ever imagine, and sundresses galore. However, the staff is SO rude, but the prices make it worth it. Sometimes, so venture with caution.
Grand Bakery
295 Grand StNOT a bakery. Great vintage mixed with contemporary.
Arts & Culture
Salmagundi Museum of American Art
The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin Dr
Frick Collection
1 E 70th St
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Pkwy