Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Cute little Cafe with EXCELLENT coffee and free Wireless internet during the week (not on weekends). Awesome backyard and great little pastries and sandwiches.
1011 Manhattan Ave
1011 Manhattan AvenueCute little Cafe with EXCELLENT coffee and free Wireless internet during the week (not on weekends). Awesome backyard and great little pastries and sandwiches.
Great for casual breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Cute atmosphere and wireless internet. Looks like someone's living room.
1110 Manhattan Ave
1110 Manhattan AvenueGreat for casual breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Cute atmosphere and wireless internet. Looks like someone's living room.
This is pretty decent mexican at a good price. I would highly suggest the fish tacos. They make a mean fish taco, and the rest is just sort of average. The guacamole is great.
1025 Manhattan Ave
1025 Manhattan AvenueThis is pretty decent mexican at a good price. I would highly suggest the fish tacos. They make a mean fish taco, and the rest is just sort of average. The guacamole is great.
Fantastic food. Great bar, great service, beautiful atomosphere. Good choice for date night.
http://www.anellabrooklyn.com/
222 Franklin St
110 Green StreetFantastic food. Great bar, great service, beautiful atomosphere. Good choice for date night.
http://www.anellabrooklyn.com/
Just go here. You won't be dissapointed. It's a greenpoint must. http://www.pauliegee.com/home.php
60 Greenpoint Ave
60 Greenpoint AvenueJust go here. You won't be dissapointed. It's a greenpoint must. http://www.pauliegee.com/home.php
This is a cool Piano Bar. Get ready to hear some old timey tunes on their baby grand while you eat. Great food at a decent price.
632 Manhattan Ave
632 Manhattan AvenueThis is a cool Piano Bar. Get ready to hear some old timey tunes on their baby grand while you eat. Great food at a decent price.
You definitely want a breakfast biscuit from here, and if you can afford it - dinner.
419 recommandé par les habitants
Marlow & Sons
81 BroadwayYou definitely want a breakfast biscuit from here, and if you can afford it - dinner.
Famous little place in South Williamsburg, but large enough so the wait isnt usually too bad. The menu changes every day, and its always delicious.
85 Broadway
85 BroadwayFamous little place in South Williamsburg, but large enough so the wait isnt usually too bad. The menu changes every day, and its always delicious.
This restaurant celebrates pork, shellfish, and globally inspiried soul food. Traif means not-kosher in Hebrew - hence the name. It's incredible.
188 recommandé par les habitants
Traif
229 S 4th StThis restaurant celebrates pork, shellfish, and globally inspiried soul food. Traif means not-kosher in Hebrew - hence the name. It's incredible.
Basic all american menu at a reasonable price and an intimate setting. A great back patio in the summer. Can't go wrong here.
105 N 6th St
105 North 6th StreetBasic all american menu at a reasonable price and an intimate setting. A great back patio in the summer. Can't go wrong here.
236 N 12th St
236 North 12th StreetIf you want a gourmet Deli Sandwich to eat in the park - this is your place.
Great little coffee shop, recently made famous by the HBO show 'Girls' http://www.cafegrumpy.com/locations/cafe-grumpy-greenpoint/
193 Meserole Ave
193 Meserole AvenueGreat little coffee shop, recently made famous by the HBO show 'Girls' http://www.cafegrumpy.com/locations/cafe-grumpy-greenpoint/
727 Manhattan Ave
727 Manhattan AvenueBEST. DONUTS. IN. THE. WORLD.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/peter-pan-bakery-brooklyn
This is the best taco truck in Brooklyn (in my opinion). Highly worth waiting the 10 minutes for a fish taco.
252 Bedford Ave
252 Bedford AvenueThis is the best taco truck in Brooklyn (in my opinion). Highly worth waiting the 10 minutes for a fish taco.
166 S 4th St
166 South 4th Street$%^&E*!@#$%^&* YES. GO HERE.
http://news.piesnthighs.com/
Hands down the worst, most rude service in the neighborhood - but it's sort of part of the experience. It's like going to the Soup Nazi. The mexican is just too good.
295 Berry St
295 Berry StreetHands down the worst, most rude service in the neighborhood - but it's sort of part of the experience. It's like going to the Soup Nazi. The mexican is just too good.
Pretty Great option for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a cup of tea. Rumor has it Bill Murray's son works (or worked) here. http://roeblingtearoom.com/
143 Roebling St
143 Roebling StreetPretty Great option for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a cup of tea. Rumor has it Bill Murray's son works (or worked) here. http://roeblingtearoom.com/
coffee and sweet treats.
the birthday cake truffles are insane.
http://milkbarstore.com/main/
1621 recommandé par les habitants
Roberta's
261 Moore Stcoffee and sweet treats.
the birthday cake truffles are insane.
http://milkbarstore.com/main/
Venezuelan amazingness. Try it. I could live on it for days and not get bored.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/caracas-arepa-bar-brooklyn#query:caracas%20brooklyn
355 recommandé par les habitants
Caracas Arepa Bar
291 Grand StVenezuelan amazingness. Try it. I could live on it for days and not get bored.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/caracas-arepa-bar-brooklyn#query:caracas%20brooklyn
Bozu
296 Grand StSushi deliciousness
This is my fav. restaurant in NYC. It can be a bit noisy so I wouldn't suggest it for elderly or anyone with hearing trouble. But its a culinary adventure for sure.
/momofuku.com/new-york/noodle-bar/
271 recommandé par les habitants
Momofuku Noodle Bar
171 1st Ave.This is my fav. restaurant in NYC. It can be a bit noisy so I wouldn't suggest it for elderly or anyone with hearing trouble. But its a culinary adventure for sure.
/momofuku.com/new-york/noodle-bar/
If you're in the area this is a great place to grab a drink or a bite to eat. The prices have gone up in recent years, but its still a very cozy atmosphere and the food is quite good.
280 recommandé par les habitants
Northeast Kingdom
18 Wyckoff AvenueIf you're in the area this is a great place to grab a drink or a bite to eat. The prices have gone up in recent years, but its still a very cozy atmosphere and the food is quite good.
This restaurant is a bit pricey, but for a romantic date or a special occasion, its something really special. The alley itself is cool to check out even if youre not eating www.freemansrestaurant.com
60 recommandé par les habitants
Freeman Alley
Freeman AlleyThis restaurant is a bit pricey, but for a romantic date or a special occasion, its something really special. The alley itself is cool to check out even if youre not eating www.freemansrestaurant.com
415 Graham Ave
415 Graham AvenueAdorable coffee bar, with the most amazing baked goods and pies.
Second Stop Cafe
524 Lorimer Sta very "Brooklyn" Coffee shop
This is an excellent italian joint. Don't let the fact that its next to a gas station deter you. It's DELICIOUS, adorable, and very reasonably priced for those traveling on a budget.
122 recommandé par les habitants
Il Passatore
14 Bushwick AveThis is an excellent italian joint. Don't let the fact that its next to a gas station deter you. It's DELICIOUS, adorable, and very reasonably priced for those traveling on a budget.
754 Metropolitan Ave
754 Metropolitan AvenueClassic NYC bagels at its finest.
Everything Else
If there's a game on the Habitat is playing it. They do your basic bar food classics very well but they also have some specialties. The salad with strawberry's is unusual and light and delicious.
988 Manhattan Ave
176 Huron StreetIf there's a game on the Habitat is playing it. They do your basic bar food classics very well but they also have some specialties. The salad with strawberry's is unusual and light and delicious.
645 Manhattan Ave
645 Manhattan AvenueIt's not necessarily authentic or california style, but its great none the less.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is my favorite bar in the neighborhood. They allow dogs, they have a great juke box, there's always a table, and they dont serve food but don't mind if you order delivery.
147 Franklin St
147 Franklin StreetThis is my favorite bar in the neighborhood. They allow dogs, they have a great juke box, there's always a table, and they dont serve food but don't mind if you order delivery.
Cool little bar with great atmosphere and a nice backyard. Tuesday's are Nerd Trivia Night!
http://www.blackrabbitbarnyc.com/blackrabbitbarnyc/hme.html
91 Greenpoint Ave
91 Greenpoint AvenueCool little bar with great atmosphere and a nice backyard. Tuesday's are Nerd Trivia Night!
http://www.blackrabbitbarnyc.com/blackrabbitbarnyc/hme.html
Great cocktails, nice sized roof-deck bar. It looks like your grandmother's living room, only with a pool table.
667 Lorimer St
63 Withers StreetGreat cocktails, nice sized roof-deck bar. It looks like your grandmother's living room, only with a pool table.
This bar is only worth going to if its nice out because they have a massive roof with great views of manhattan in a casual atmosphere. Its a very popular summer spot.
4 Berry St
4 Berry StreetThis bar is only worth going to if its nice out because they have a massive roof with great views of manhattan in a casual atmosphere. Its a very popular summer spot.
769 Metropolitan Ave
769 Metropolitan AvenueLove this bar. Its casual with big wooden planks and nice bartenders.
If you're looking for a bit of a scene this is a good bar to go to late in the evening. There's also a taco truck in the back.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-woods-brooklyn
48 S 4th St
48 South 4th StreetIf you're looking for a bit of a scene this is a good bar to go to late in the evening. There's also a taco truck in the back.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-woods-brooklyn
Famous/popular bar in Brooklyn. It's a Bar/Arcade with some pretty classic games and an impressibly long list of craft beers. http://barcadebrooklyn.com/
388 Union Ave
388 Union AvenueFamous/popular bar in Brooklyn. It's a Bar/Arcade with some pretty classic games and an impressibly long list of craft beers. http://barcadebrooklyn.com/
Awesome whiskey bar, Awesome food.
http://www.postofficebk.com/
72 recommandé par les habitants
Post Office Whiskey Bar
188 Havemeyer StreetAwesome whiskey bar, Awesome food.
http://www.postofficebk.com/
This bar is a scene. Ideal when the weather is nice as the back yard is massive and beautiful. They also have a pretty excellent Roman noodle menu.
88 recommandé par les habitants
No Name Bar
This bar is a scene. Ideal when the weather is nice as the back yard is massive and beautiful. They also have a pretty excellent Roman noodle menu.
A williamsburg staple. Dance to some soul in the front, eat a taco by the fire pit in the backyard, then go hear a local band in the back room/bar. This place is massive. A bit of a "pick up" bar.
521 recommandé par les habitants
Union Pool
484 Union AveA williamsburg staple. Dance to some soul in the front, eat a taco by the fire pit in the backyard, then go hear a local band in the back room/bar. This place is massive. A bit of a "pick up" bar.
Pencil Factory
Greenpoint AvenueNice place.
The Anchored Inn
57 Waterbury StGreat heavy metal bar with FANTASTIC FOOD!
Donna
7 BroadwayCuteness. Excellent food and cocktails.
If you're in the area this is a great bar to pop into. They don't have food, but they allow you to order delivery.
http://duckduckbar.com/about.php
242 recommandé par les habitants
duckduck
153 Montrose AveIf you're in the area this is a great bar to pop into. They don't have food, but they allow you to order delivery.
http://duckduckbar.com/about.php
Its a bar/music venue that looks like a library with 2 bocce ball courts inside. Call ahead to make sure they aren't having a private party.
http://www.unionhallny.com/home.php
186 recommandé par les habitants
Union Hall
702 Union StIts a bar/music venue that looks like a library with 2 bocce ball courts inside. Call ahead to make sure they aren't having a private party.
http://www.unionhallny.com/home.php
Shopping
This is a great record store. Its been here for years and the guys that work there are really nice and not assholes.
181 Franklin St
Franklin StreetThis is a great record store. Its been here for years and the guys that work there are really nice and not assholes.
WORD
29 Newark AveLocal bookstore.
Trendy clothing store for men and women. A bit expensive but they have good sales.
25 recommandé par les habitants
IGWT
129 Bedford AveTrendy clothing store for men and women. A bit expensive but they have good sales.
Very cool home goods store with interesting, creative things at different price points. A very cool store to window shop in even if you arent looking to buy.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Future Perfect
115 N 6th StVery cool home goods store with interesting, creative things at different price points. A very cool store to window shop in even if you arent looking to buy.
Spoonbill & Sugartown Books
218 Bedford AveExcellent bookshop.
Earwax Records
167 N 9th StBrooklyn famous record Store
Sound Fix
Excellent record store, and the employee's are a lot nicer than Earwax.
Brooklynski
351 Graham AveGreat litte gift shop
Arts & Culture
This is a Bar and also a music venue for great indie bands in the area. They also have excellent panini's and a decent sized backyard. A brooklyn love, for sure. www.petescandystore.com
593 Lorimer St
593 Lorimer StreetThis is a Bar and also a music venue for great indie bands in the area. They also have excellent panini's and a decent sized backyard. A brooklyn love, for sure. www.petescandystore.com
Music Hall of Williamsburg
66 N 6th Sthttp://www.musichallofwilliamsburg.com/
Awesome music venue
http://glasslands.blogspot.com/
56 recommandé par les habitants
Glasslands Gallery
289 Kent AvenueAwesome music venue
http://glasslands.blogspot.com/
Death By Audio
http://www.yelp.com/biz/death-by-audio-brooklyn
www.ohmyrockness.com
Great little music venue, record store, and bar on the lower east side. They also have cake.
http://cake-shop.com/
30 recommandé par les habitants
Cake Shop NYC
152 Ludlow StreetGreat little music venue, record store, and bar on the lower east side. They also have cake.
http://cake-shop.com/
BAM Harvey Theater
651 Fulton Sthttp://www.bam.org/
NY's leading movie house for independent cinema.
http://www.filmforum.org/
81 recommandé par les habitants
Film Forum
209 W Houston StNY's leading movie house for independent cinema.
http://www.filmforum.org/
Williamsburg's new cinema.
Great experience, with a lounge/bar and gourmet food in all 3 theaters. Arrive 30-45min early to get settled and order. http://www.nitehawkcinema.com/screenings.php
941 recommandé par les habitants
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveWilliamsburg's new cinema.
Great experience, with a lounge/bar and gourmet food in all 3 theaters. Arrive 30-45min early to get settled and order. http://www.nitehawkcinema.com/screenings.php
Sightseeing
Parc Grand Ferry
River StreetNice little Park, great views of Manhattan
The End
13 Greenpoint AveA Nice little park with views of Manhattan Skyline
This is the ferry to Manhattan. Its a great way to see the city! Even if you don't get on the ferry and just want to walk down the pier.
58 recommandé par les habitants
East 34th Street station
East 34th StreetThis is the ferry to Manhattan. Its a great way to see the city! Even if you don't get on the ferry and just want to walk down the pier.
If its nice out take a trip to the new high line! Its beautiful, fun, and the food carts are fantastic. Bring a book and sit down for a while.
http://www.thehighline.org/
2323 recommandé par les habitants
High Line Park
If its nice out take a trip to the new high line! Its beautiful, fun, and the food carts are fantastic. Bring a book and sit down for a while.
http://www.thehighline.org/
Pont de Brooklyn
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeIf it's nice out, take a walk over the BK bridge!
Essentials
A NYC culinary must-see, must eat. Its a grocery but has many restaurants within it.
http://eatalyny.com/
592 recommandé par les habitants
Eataly NYC Flatiron
200 5th AveA NYC culinary must-see, must eat. Its a grocery but has many restaurants within it.
http://eatalyny.com/