Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Delicious Brazilian food- good for coffee, brunch, lunch, dinner, cocktails... seriously everything. Open til 11pm.
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Beco
45 Richardson StDelicious Brazilian food- good for coffee, brunch, lunch, dinner, cocktails... seriously everything. Open til 11pm.
Juliette
135 N 5th StCute French bistro, great food, rooftop bar!
Hip coffee bar on Bedford. Used to be cash only, not sure if that's changed...
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café Beit
158 Bedford AveHip coffee bar on Bedford. Used to be cash only, not sure if that's changed...
Great brunch and coffee- get the sage eggs! This place is hip, there is usually a wait.
800 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveGreat brunch and coffee- get the sage eggs! This place is hip, there is usually a wait.
Great brunch. Note they serve coffee in personal french presses, but they don't have espresso drinks (if you care...)
320 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kiki's
130 Division StreetGreat brunch. Note they serve coffee in personal french presses, but they don't have espresso drinks (if you care...)
Oyster happy hour and delicious small plates
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Saint Austere
Oyster happy hour and delicious small plates
Great food and atmosphere, highly recommend. You might want to call ahead for a reservation.
169 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rye
247 South 1st StreetGreat food and atmosphere, highly recommend. You might want to call ahead for a reservation.
World Famous Peter Lugar steakhouse. No frills brooklyn experience and it's not cheap but if you're into steak it could be fun to check out! (make a reservation)
503 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Peter Luger Steak House
178 BroadwayWorld Famous Peter Lugar steakhouse. No frills brooklyn experience and it's not cheap but if you're into steak it could be fun to check out! (make a reservation)
Calexico
645 Manhattan AveGood Mexican food still with the Brooklyn Vibe
If you're looking for an "insider" spot, this is delicious polish food in a quirky setting. Super cheap and hearty and a fun change from all the super hip BK spots we recommend!
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Krolewskie Jadlo
694 Manhattan AveIf you're looking for an "insider" spot, this is delicious polish food in a quirky setting. Super cheap and hearty and a fun change from all the super hip BK spots we recommend!
Sexy Argentinian spot. Paella and the steak are amazing, as are the cocktails.
120 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Almacén
557 Driggs AveSexy Argentinian spot. Paella and the steak are amazing, as are the cocktails.
Thoughtfully prepared raw fish dishes and fancy cocktails in an intimate setting. Small place so you might want to make a reservation or try to get there early.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Desnuda
221 S 1st StThoughtfully prepared raw fish dishes and fancy cocktails in an intimate setting. Small place so you might want to make a reservation or try to get there early.
A must for foodies, they have incredible small plates & fabulous cocktails and a great wine menu to match. Tip: the tasting menu seems fun at $50/per person but we found that to be way too much food!
188 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Traif
229 S 4th StA must for foodies, they have incredible small plates & fabulous cocktails and a great wine menu to match. Tip: the tasting menu seems fun at $50/per person but we found that to be way too much food!
If you walk across the bridge & want something different, Ping's is a fun dim sum spot. No need to speak Chinese, they come around with different plates & you point to whatever you want. Super cheap!
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ping
22 Mott StIf you walk across the bridge & want something different, Ping's is a fun dim sum spot. No need to speak Chinese, they come around with different plates & you point to whatever you want. Super cheap!
Great coffee, amazing iced almond milk latte if you're into that sort of thing
284 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Partners Coffee
125 N 6th StGreat coffee, amazing iced almond milk latte if you're into that sort of thing
Gimme Coffee
495 Lorimer StAnother good coffee house in the hood.
Lovely little bakeshop with macaroons, baked treats, and great sandwiches.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pops
Lovely little bakeshop with macaroons, baked treats, and great sandwiches.
Cute Brooklyn atmosphere, everything we're had here is great.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Bedford
110 Bedford AveCute Brooklyn atmosphere, everything we're had here is great.
Another classic Brooklyn scene with delicious foodie food
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Allswell
124 Bedford AveAnother classic Brooklyn scene with delicious foodie food
Artisanal ice cream-try the black sesame! Also check out the Van Leewan ice cream truck that hangs out on Beford between 7th and 8th- try the Early Grey or Ginger ice cream- outta control!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Davey's Ice Cream
201 Bedford AveArtisanal ice cream-try the black sesame! Also check out the Van Leewan ice cream truck that hangs out on Beford between 7th and 8th- try the Early Grey or Ginger ice cream- outta control!
Shopping
Famous Meatball Shop- reasonably priced and a fun experience. Very of the neighborhood. Fancy ice cream sandwiches for dessert ;)
580 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich AveFamous Meatball Shop- reasonably priced and a fun experience. Very of the neighborhood. Fancy ice cream sandwiches for dessert ;)
Drinks & Nightlife
Great French restaurant. Cash only but there is an ATM in the back.. Good for brunch too.
297 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Le Barricou
533 Grand StGreat French restaurant. Cash only but there is an ATM in the back.. Good for brunch too.
Good for a drink on your way out or home since it's right next door!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bellwether
47-25 Vernon BlvdGood for a drink on your way out or home since it's right next door!
Cocktails on the roof with a view of the city- a little pricey but worth it. This is where a lot of the celebrities stay in the neighborhood!
539 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe AveCocktails on the roof with a view of the city- a little pricey but worth it. This is where a lot of the celebrities stay in the neighborhood!
Great for oysters and another beautiful atmosphere!
419 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marlow & Sons
81 BroadwayGreat for oysters and another beautiful atmosphere!
Hotel Delmano
82 Berry StGreat cocktail bar, mixology level drinks
Everything Else
Very close take out or eat in- has breakfast burritos, smoothies, coffee drinks, snacks, etc...
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Urban Rustic
Very close take out or eat in- has breakfast burritos, smoothies, coffee drinks, snacks, etc...
Fantastic outdoor food market with every artisanal treat you can imagine. Every Saturday April-November, a must see if possible. They say it's open 11-6pm but in our experience food ends around 3pm.
777 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveFantastic outdoor food market with every artisanal treat you can imagine. Every Saturday April-November, a must see if possible. They say it's open 11-6pm but in our experience food ends around 3pm.
It's 2 miles to the end of the Williamsburg bridge in Manhattan; a great Sunday morning stroll. Take a right on Clinton to Houston and grab brunch at Clinton Street Baking Company.
387 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Puente Williamsburg
70 Williamsburg Bridge Bicycle PathIt's 2 miles to the end of the Williamsburg bridge in Manhattan; a great Sunday morning stroll. Take a right on Clinton to Houston and grab brunch at Clinton Street Baking Company.
Best second hand design shopping- can be pricey (this is NOT a thrift shop) but there are definitely treasures to be found here
454 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beacon's Closet
74 Guernsey StBest second hand design shopping- can be pricey (this is NOT a thrift shop) but there are definitely treasures to be found here
Essentials
Supermarket about 10 minute walk- much cheaper than Khim's
583 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Key Food Supermarket
55 Fulton StSupermarket about 10 minute walk- much cheaper than Khim's
supermarket with everything a block away (a little pricey but so convenient
141 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Khim's Millennium Market
260 Bushwick Avesupermarket with everything a block away (a little pricey but so convenient