Guidebook for Brooklyn

Alana
Guidebook for Brooklyn

Food Scene

BBQ by the pound!! We love the beef brisket.
441 recommandé par les habitants
Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan Ave
441 recommandé par les habitants
BBQ by the pound!! We love the beef brisket.
Seasonal food market (make sure to check to make sure it's open). It's a bit of a scene-- tons of people, but tons of good food if you feel like braving the crowds.
777 recommandé par les habitants
Smorgasburg
90 Kent Ave
777 recommandé par les habitants
Seasonal food market (make sure to check to make sure it's open). It's a bit of a scene-- tons of people, but tons of good food if you feel like braving the crowds.
A roaster and coffee shop out of Colombia, they describe themselves as “farm to table.” The space itself is gorgeous, with a massive skylight and a huge living plant wall.
180 recommandé par les habitants
Devoción
69 Grand St
180 recommandé par les habitants
A roaster and coffee shop out of Colombia, they describe themselves as “farm to table.” The space itself is gorgeous, with a massive skylight and a huge living plant wall.
An Aussie coffee shop with some unique drinks. We love the tonic & lime cold brew.
40 recommandé par les habitants
Sweatshop
232 Metropolitan Ave
40 recommandé par les habitants
An Aussie coffee shop with some unique drinks. We love the tonic & lime cold brew.
This is just a half block away. One of the earliest coffee shops in Williamsburg, it’s our local go-to. Originally out of Ithaca, NY.
296 recommandé par les habitants
Gimme Coffee
495 Lorimer St
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This is just a half block away. One of the earliest coffee shops in Williamsburg, it’s our local go-to. Originally out of Ithaca, NY.
The Greenpoint neighborhood is historically a Polish neighborhood. If you’re in the mood for Polish food, this is a great place to get pierogis, potato pancakes, borscht, and bigos stew.
83 recommandé par les habitants
Karczma
136 Greenpoint Ave
83 recommandé par les habitants
The Greenpoint neighborhood is historically a Polish neighborhood. If you’re in the mood for Polish food, this is a great place to get pierogis, potato pancakes, borscht, and bigos stew.
Our area of Williamsburg is actually an old Italian neighborhood. Bamonte’s is a classic, mafia-esque, old-school Italian American restaurant. Sinatra dined here. It’s the real deal. The food is pretty good, but it’s really the atmosphere you’re going for. You can also sit at the bar and have a martini and skip dinner.
44 recommandé par les habitants
Bamonte's
32 Withers St
44 recommandé par les habitants
Our area of Williamsburg is actually an old Italian neighborhood. Bamonte’s is a classic, mafia-esque, old-school Italian American restaurant. Sinatra dined here. It’s the real deal. The food is pretty good, but it’s really the atmosphere you’re going for. You can also sit at the bar and have a martini and skip dinner.
This upscale Middle Eastern restaurant in located on the Greenpoint waterfront. If you’re up for a walk and a little exploring, this is a great spot to visit. And the food is amazing. Along the way you can get a drink at Achilles heel or a coffee and treat at Ovenly bakery.
170 recommandé par les habitants
Glasserie
95 Commercial St
170 recommandé par les habitants
This upscale Middle Eastern restaurant in located on the Greenpoint waterfront. If you’re up for a walk and a little exploring, this is a great spot to visit. And the food is amazing. Along the way you can get a drink at Achilles heel or a coffee and treat at Ovenly bakery.
One of the few hidden spots left in Greenpoint. This spot feels to us like the old Williamsburg 20 years ago :) Before it blew up! Great service. Dependable food. Just feels good to be there.
126 recommandé par les habitants
Achilles Heel
180 West St
126 recommandé par les habitants
One of the few hidden spots left in Greenpoint. This spot feels to us like the old Williamsburg 20 years ago :) Before it blew up! Great service. Dependable food. Just feels good to be there.
Great natural wine bar & restaurant. Very hard to get into, but if you go early you can at least sit at the bar. Make sure you get the bread. Oh the bread. Owned by the frontman of LCD Sound System. so the restaurant soundtrack is good!
89 recommandé par les habitants
The Four Horsemen
295 Grand St
89 recommandé par les habitants
Great natural wine bar & restaurant. Very hard to get into, but if you go early you can at least sit at the bar. Make sure you get the bread. Oh the bread. Owned by the frontman of LCD Sound System. so the restaurant soundtrack is good!
One of the earliest farm-to-table Brooklyn restaurants, this one is classic new Williamsburg. You can’t really go wrong. The brick chicken is fabulous.
419 recommandé par les habitants
Marlow & Sons
81 Broadway
419 recommandé par les habitants
One of the earliest farm-to-table Brooklyn restaurants, this one is classic new Williamsburg. You can’t really go wrong. The brick chicken is fabulous.
Southern comfort food at its best (and this coming from a true Southerner!). Make sure to get their fried chicken, the hot chicken biscuit, a slice of pie and a donut! If you go during brunch prime time, expect a long wait.
357 recommandé par les habitants
Pies 'n' Thighs
166 S 4th St
357 recommandé par les habitants
Southern comfort food at its best (and this coming from a true Southerner!). Make sure to get their fried chicken, the hot chicken biscuit, a slice of pie and a donut! If you go during brunch prime time, expect a long wait.
Breakfast all day! Their biscuit and sausage gravy is one of our favorites. Heads up there’s often a wait for brunch hours.
251 recommandé par les habitants
Egg
109 N 3rd St
251 recommandé par les habitants
Breakfast all day! Their biscuit and sausage gravy is one of our favorites. Heads up there’s often a wait for brunch hours.
Just a block away, this sushi & ramen restaurant has a Hawaiian influence. A few of our favorites: the tuna poke and the salmon poke; Sid’s salad; yao yao pork ramen; fried chicken rice bowl.
163 recommandé par les habitants
Suzume
545 Lorimer St
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Just a block away, this sushi & ramen restaurant has a Hawaiian influence. A few of our favorites: the tuna poke and the salmon poke; Sid’s salad; yao yao pork ramen; fried chicken rice bowl.
Sal’s pizza is classic old-school, Italian Brooklyn. Great for a late-night slice. And their pasta is really good. (We recommend eggplant rollatini, shrimp & pesto, meat sauce.) Tell Mimmo you're staying in Alana & Ryan's airbnb.
37 recommandé par les habitants
Sal's Pizzería
544 Lorimer St
37 recommandé par les habitants
Sal’s pizza is classic old-school, Italian Brooklyn. Great for a late-night slice. And their pasta is really good. (We recommend eggplant rollatini, shrimp & pesto, meat sauce.) Tell Mimmo you're staying in Alana & Ryan's airbnb.
This is literally right across the street from us. If you love fish, their simple Japanese breakfast is like no other. They focus on local, sustainable seafood. In the evenings, they have some of the best ramen around. If uni is in season, get the uni ramen! They don’t take reservations, so best to go early.
131 recommandé par les habitants
OKONOMI // YUJI Ramen
150 Ainslie St
131 recommandé par les habitants
This is literally right across the street from us. If you love fish, their simple Japanese breakfast is like no other. They focus on local, sustainable seafood. In the evenings, they have some of the best ramen around. If uni is in season, get the uni ramen! They don’t take reservations, so best to go early.
This is our family’s cheese and sandwich shop! It's located just across the street. We sell beer & cider, cheese, produce and groceries, as well as breakfast biscuits, salads, sandwiches and espresso. If you tell the cashier that you’re staying in our AirBnb space, you’ll receive 20% off your purchase.
127 recommandé par les habitants
Campbell Cheese Grocery & Catering
502 Lorimer St
127 recommandé par les habitants
This is our family’s cheese and sandwich shop! It's located just across the street. We sell beer & cider, cheese, produce and groceries, as well as breakfast biscuits, salads, sandwiches and espresso. If you tell the cashier that you’re staying in our AirBnb space, you’ll receive 20% off your purchase.
We firmly believe this this the best steakhouse on the PLANET. Truly. YOU must get the axe handle ribeye. It is expensive, but worth it. (Also get the grilled octopus, the halloumi salad, grilled shisitos, truffled mashed potatoes, and the pot de creme). If you go, they do not take reservations. Arrive right when they open, or be prepared to wait 1-2 hours. They have a great beer bar next door, Spuyten Duyvil, where you can drink away the wait.
269 recommandé par les habitants
St. Anselm
355 Metropolitan Ave
269 recommandé par les habitants
We firmly believe this this the best steakhouse on the PLANET. Truly. YOU must get the axe handle ribeye. It is expensive, but worth it. (Also get the grilled octopus, the halloumi salad, grilled shisitos, truffled mashed potatoes, and the pot de creme). If you go, they do not take reservations. Arrive right when they open, or be prepared to wait 1-2 hours. They have a great beer bar next door, Spuyten Duyvil, where you can drink away the wait.

Drinks & Nightlife

Gorgeous little place by the Williamsburg Bridge. Nice spot to go to before or after a walk over the bridge (which we highly recommend for the views!).
109 recommandé par les habitants
Donna
7 Broadway
109 recommandé par les habitants
Gorgeous little place by the Williamsburg Bridge. Nice spot to go to before or after a walk over the bridge (which we highly recommend for the views!).
This is the rooftop bar on top of the Wythe hotel. It has one of the best views of the city. Late it’s a bit of a scene and there’s actually a velvet rope to go in (especially on Thur/Fri/Sat). So best to go early and then stay for sunset.
152 recommandé par les habitants
The Ides Bar
80 Wythe Ave
152 recommandé par les habitants
This is the rooftop bar on top of the Wythe hotel. It has one of the best views of the city. Late it’s a bit of a scene and there’s actually a velvet rope to go in (especially on Thur/Fri/Sat). So best to go early and then stay for sunset.
Pete's is an old favorite and one of the original bars in the neighborhood. They have a great live music scene also.
157 recommandé par les habitants
Pete's Candy Store
709 Lorimer St
157 recommandé par les habitants
Pete's is an old favorite and one of the original bars in the neighborhood. They have a great live music scene also.
The original Barcade location....video games and beer! Just a block away.
587 recommandé par les habitants
Barcade
388 Union Ave
587 recommandé par les habitants
The original Barcade location....video games and beer! Just a block away.
Gorgeous beer bar owned by man behind Evil Twin beer. If you love beer, this is must.
154 recommandé par les habitants
Tørst
615 Manhattan Ave
154 recommandé par les habitants
Gorgeous beer bar owned by man behind Evil Twin beer. If you love beer, this is must.
One of the first good beer bars in the neighborhood. Best and most unique selection around. Lots of sours. Quirky space. Nice backyard.
125 recommandé par les habitants
Spuyten Duyvil
359 Metropolitan Ave
125 recommandé par les habitants
One of the first good beer bars in the neighborhood. Best and most unique selection around. Lots of sours. Quirky space. Nice backyard.

Sightseeing

You really must walk over the bridge at sunset. Then you can go out for a drink or dinner on the Lower East Side. And take the JMZ subway line home later.
387 recommandé par les habitants
Pont de Williamsburg
70 Williamsburg Bridge Bicycle Path
387 recommandé par les habitants
You really must walk over the bridge at sunset. Then you can go out for a drink or dinner on the Lower East Side. And take the JMZ subway line home later.

Parks & Nature

This park is a secret gem in Greenpoint. A quiet, beautiful place for a picnic. And they have a great Farmer's Market.
188 recommandé par les habitants
Msgr. McGolrick Park
Nassau Avenue
188 recommandé par les habitants
This park is a secret gem in Greenpoint. A quiet, beautiful place for a picnic. And they have a great Farmer's Market.
McCarren is the closest park to us. It has a track, soccer field, playground, and an amazing outdoor pool in the summe
798 recommandé par les habitants
McCarren Park
776 Lorimer St
798 recommandé par les habitants
McCarren is the closest park to us. It has a track, soccer field, playground, and an amazing outdoor pool in the summe

Shopping

Higher-end vintage clothing. Great selection.
92 recommandé par les habitants
10 ft Single by Stella Dallas
285 N 6th St
92 recommandé par les habitants
Higher-end vintage clothing. Great selection.
Relatively-affordable vintage clothing. Huge shop.
146 recommandé par les habitants
Buffalo Exchange
504 Driggs Ave
146 recommandé par les habitants
Relatively-affordable vintage clothing. Huge shop.
Gorgeous nursery with incredible plants and gifts. Fun to browse even if you can't take one home with you.
37 recommandé par les habitants
Sprout Home
59 Grand St
37 recommandé par les habitants
Gorgeous nursery with incredible plants and gifts. Fun to browse even if you can't take one home with you.
Jewelry and unique gifts on Bedford Avenue.
142 recommandé par les habitants
Catbird
108 Bedford Ave
142 recommandé par les habitants
Jewelry and unique gifts on Bedford Avenue.

Essentials

Nearest pharmacy to us. 10-minute walk.
302 recommandé par les habitants
Walgreens
210 Union Ave
302 recommandé par les habitants
Nearest pharmacy to us. 10-minute walk.
Big grocery store for essentials.
583 recommandé par les habitants
Key Food Supermarket
55 Fulton St
583 recommandé par les habitants
Big grocery store for essentials.
Closest laundromat. Do it yourself or drop it off.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Metro Community Laundromat
561 Metropolitan Ave
13 recommandé par les habitants
Closest laundromat. Do it yourself or drop it off.
Great small pharmacy. (The chain pharmacies (Walgreens, etc.) are usually very busy and not always helpful.)
26 recommandé par les habitants
Northside Pharmacy
559 Driggs Ave
26 recommandé par les habitants
Great small pharmacy. (The chain pharmacies (Walgreens, etc.) are usually very busy and not always helpful.)

Entertainment & Activities

Terrific boutique movie theater with a great selection of films. Plus you can eat and drink there!
941 recommandé par les habitants
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan Ave
941 recommandé par les habitants
Terrific boutique movie theater with a great selection of films. Plus you can eat and drink there!
468 recommandé par les habitants
Williamsburg Cinemas
217 Grand St
468 recommandé par les habitants