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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aurora
70 Grand StLovely Italian food, beautiful wine list. Also great for brunch, especially in their beautiful outdoor space.
Best cheap Mexican in the neighborhood. Get the tacos!
206 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Champs Diner
197 Meserole StIf you're vegetarian or vegan, this is the place to visit. The food is supposed to be absolutely delicious.
One of the most popular gourmet pizza places in NYC. Delicious.
1621 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th StTake a tour of or get a beer at the Brewery where the great Brooklyn Brewery beer is made!
Best manicure in Brooklyn. Call in advance to make an appointment.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
Beautiful gifts, jewlery, toiletries, and home decor.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Commune at KRASI
185 Roebling StBeautiful gifts, jewlery, toiletries, and home decor.
Incredible fashion, if you have money to spend.
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sprout Home
59 Grand StA beautiful plant and home decor store. Their flower shop next door has a beautiful collection that lasts.
Great, affordable wine. Friendly staff, and close to our place!
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vine Wine
619 Lorimer StGreat, affordable wine. Friendly staff, and close to our place!
Best wine store in the neighborhood. Excellent selection.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
The major chain option for toiletries and pharmacy.
311 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Campbell Cheese Grocery & Catering
502 Lorimer StFor specialty foods and gourmet snacks. Great bread, baked goods, and cheese cheese cheese.
Good quality groceries, great sandwiches
157 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sunac Natural Food
440 Union AveGood quality groceries, great sandwiches