Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Our Local Coffee Spot. Turns into a quiet bar in the evenings.
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Troost
1011 Manhattan AveOur Local Coffee Spot. Turns into a quiet bar in the evenings.
Another decent coffee shop - opens up early at 7:30am
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Propeller Coffee
984 Manhattan AvenueAnother decent coffee shop - opens up early at 7:30am
Milk & Roses
35 Manhattan AveNice and cosy cafe.
Nice Australian owned coffee shop in the heart of Williamsburg
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Partners Coffee
125 N 6th StNice Australian owned coffee shop in the heart of Williamsburg
Decent cup of coffee from the San Francisco based company, Blue Bottle
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Blue Bottle Coffee
76 N 4th StDecent cup of coffee from the San Francisco based company, Blue Bottle
Love this pizza spot! (I actually prefer it to over Paulie Gee's)
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Fornino
291 Kent AveLove this pizza spot! (I actually prefer it to over Paulie Gee's)
Delicious restaurant for dinner and now, brunch as well.
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Glasserie
95 Commercial StDelicious restaurant for dinner and now, brunch as well.
Nights and Weekends
1 Bedford AvenueGood food, good vibe
Probably the most popular brunch spot in the neighborhood - get there early!
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Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveProbably the most popular brunch spot in the neighborhood - get there early!
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveOutdoor Food Festival every Saturday from 11-4
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
620 Manhattan AveIce Cream
Teas and Japanese breakfast - only open weekdays and Saturday
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Ashbox
1154 Manhattan AveTeas and Japanese breakfast - only open weekdays and Saturday
Red Bowl
Best Chinese food!
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveBrunch!
Cantina Royal
58 N 3rd Stspicy foods, margaritas
Peter's
168 Bedford AvenueCheap and hearty American food
Starbucks
154 N 7th StSometimes you just want a chai latte...
Anella
222 Franklin StDelicious food!
Red Star
37 Greenpoint AvenueGreat pizza!
The Bounty
131 Greenpoint AveNew seafood restaurant / bar
Lobster Joint
1073 Manhattan Aveseafood, bloody mary
Café Grumpy - Greenpoint
193 Meserole AveAs seen on the show, GIRLS
Pie Corps
77 Driggs Avesavory and sweet pies
Calexico
645 Manhattan Aveamazing mexican food
Drinks & Nightlife
Achilles Heel
180 West StNice cocktails and a fun crowd
Pencil Factory
Greenpoint AvenueGreat, casual bar.
Habitat
988 Manhattan AvenueDecent bar / restaurant
Alameda
195 Franklin StGorgeous bar / restaurant - food prices are reasonable
Lake Street Bar
706 Manhattan AveLaid back bar, good beers
Tørst
615 Manhattan AveIf you love beer, this place is a must!
A must see - bar, bowling alley, restaurant and music venue all in one.
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Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveA must see - bar, bowling alley, restaurant and music venue all in one.
Check out this place - the tap room is open on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
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Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th StCheck out this place - the tap room is open on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
Berry Park
4 Berry StFun and casual rooftop bar
Radegast Hall & Biergarten
113 N 3rd StFun German Beer Hall
Spritzenhaus33
33 Nassau AveLively and fun beer hall
Hotel Delmano
82 Berry StCocktail bar
Amazing back patio for drinking...it's always empty indoors, but if it is a nice day, the patio is quite busy.
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The Springs
224 Franklin StAmazing back patio for drinking...it's always empty indoors, but if it is a nice day, the patio is quite busy.
Shayz Lounge Inc
130 Franklin StreetLocal Irish pub
Lulu's
113 Franklin StFree pizza!
Brouwerij Lane
78 Greenpoint AveGreat beer shop and tasting room.
Karczma
136 Greenpoint AveAuthentic Polish cuisine
Mark Bar
1025 Manhattan AvenueLocal dive bar
Skinny Dennis
152 Metropolitan AveBluegrass bar with live music
924 Manhattan Ave
924 Manhattan AvenueCozy bar serving local craft beers.
Shopping
Paulie Gee's
60 Greenpoint AveReclaimed wood furniture store
neat mini-mall with a great electronics shop and candy store
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Mini MiniMarket
neat mini-mall with a great electronics shop and candy store
Soula Shoes
185 Smith StShoes!
Dandelion Wine
153 Franklin StLocal Wine Store
Java Car Service
240 Kent AveCar Service
Eng Farm Market
1014 Manhattan AveLocal Bodega
Everything Else
No. 7 North
931 Manhattan AvenueBeers and sandwiches!
No Name Bar
Great bar behind an unmarked door.
Kiki's
130 Division StreetCasual but awesome - good brunch!
Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe AveBeautiful rooftop bar - the Ides
Ovenly
31 Greenpoint AveGreat bakery - try the salted chocolate chip cookies
The Gutter
200 N 14th StOld school bar / bowling alley
Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop
727 Manhattan Avethe BEST donuts!
CVS
156 Henry StPharmacy
CTown Supermarkets
330 Graham AveSupermarket
Sightseeing
Beautiful pocket park with views of the Manhattan Skyline
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Iphakamisa Park
Greenpoint AvenueBeautiful pocket park with views of the Manhattan Skyline
McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StHuge park to people watch
Ipharki yeMsgr. McGolrick
Nassau AvenueBeautiful park with a local flavor
Arts & Culture
Unique cinema that serves beer and delicious food during the film.
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Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveUnique cinema that serves beer and delicious food during the film.
Yes Gallery
147 India StLocal Art Gallery
Local Concert Venue with great acts year round
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Music Hall of Williamsburg
66 N 6th StLocal Concert Venue with great acts year round
Brooklyn Night Bazaar - night-time market, bar and food stalls in an indoor venue. Every Friday and Saturday from 6pm - Midnight
165 Banker St
165 Banker StreetBrooklyn Night Bazaar - night-time market, bar and food stalls in an indoor venue. Every Friday and Saturday from 6pm - Midnight
Essentials
MAST
111 N 3rd StAmazingly good dark chocolate.
Specialty grocers - meats, cheeses, spreads. Nice spot to buy local brooklyn foods for friends/family
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Eastern District
1053 Manhattan AveSpecialty grocers - meats, cheeses, spreads. Nice spot to buy local brooklyn foods for friends/family