Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Oslo Coffee Roasters
328 Bedford AveSolid coffee shop at the end of the block.
Black Brick Coffee
300 Bedford Ave Beautiful antique style coffee shop
Instagram worthy & farm-to-cup Columbian coffee. Wall rainforest!
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Devoción
69 Grand StInstagram worthy & farm-to-cup Columbian coffee. Wall rainforest!
One of the best, if not THE BEST steakhouse in the city.
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Peter Luger Steak House
178 BroadwayOne of the best, if not THE BEST steakhouse in the city.
Great Italian restaurant and one of the best brunch spots.
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Aurora
70 Grand StGreat Italian restaurant and one of the best brunch spots.
Cool Aussie coffee shop. One of the best coffees in the hood.
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Sweatshop
232 Metropolitan AveCool Aussie coffee shop. One of the best coffees in the hood.
One of the top brunch spots. Worth the wait! Mediterranean french-Moroccan style.
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Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveOne of the top brunch spots. Worth the wait! Mediterranean french-Moroccan style.
Vanessa's Dumpling House
118A Eldridge StCheap and good dumplings!
Hipster hangout, fun and loud late-night taco spot a stones throw.
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La Superior
295 Berry StHipster hangout, fun and loud late-night taco spot a stones throw.
Allswell
124 Bedford AvePopular and stylish restaurant with good American eats.
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveFamous weekend food market down on the water
Trendy scene, good food, garden and waiters with bow-ties.
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Walter Foods
253 Grand StTrendy scene, good food, garden and waiters with bow-ties.
Samurai Mama
205 Grand StGreat udon noodles and sushi. Communal tables.
DuMont Burger
314 Bedford AveOne of the best burgers and street seating.
Saltie
378 Metropolitan AvenueAmazing sandwiches
Delicious Aussie food, street seating & people watching
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Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveDelicious Aussie food, street seating & people watching
Drinks & Nightlife
Laptop workers during the day and a full blown dance party on the weekend nights. Huge space with outdoor ping-pong, good food and good looking people.
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Freehold
45 S 3rd StLaptop workers during the day and a full blown dance party on the weekend nights. Huge space with outdoor ping-pong, good food and good looking people.
Donna
7 BroadwayClassy low-key cocktail bar
Videology
Fun and laid-back bar that plays retro videos.
Absinthe cocktails in a 1930's Parisian style bar.
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Maison Premiere
298 Bedford AveAbsinthe cocktails in a 1930's Parisian style bar.
Swanky rooftop bar in the Wythe Hotel. Great view of Manhattan.
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The Ides Bar
80 Wythe AveSwanky rooftop bar in the Wythe Hotel. Great view of Manhattan.
This n' That
108 N 6th StBeautiful bar that looks like the Orient Express. Live jazz and flamenco.
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St. Mazie Bar & Supper Club
345 Grand StBeautiful bar that looks like the Orient Express. Live jazz and flamenco.
Brasserie Witlof
292 Bedford AveClassy Belgian style bar and restaurant
Music Hall of Williamsburg
66 N 6th StMusic venue with popular indie bands
Huge boisterous German beer hall with a grill
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Radegast Hall & Biergarten
113 N 3rd StHuge boisterous German beer hall with a grill
Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th StSee where Brooklyn Larger is made.
The Four Horsemen
295 Grand StWine bar with great selection of wine and food.
Hip colourful locals bar with creative fusion food and cocktails
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Pokito Brooklyn
155 S 4th StHip colourful locals bar with creative fusion food and cocktails
Entertainment & Activities
Cool art-house flicks. Order themed food and drinks to your seat. Book tickets early as they sell out fast.
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Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveCool art-house flicks. Order themed food and drinks to your seat. Book tickets early as they sell out fast.
Williamsburg Cinemas
217 Grand StMainstream flicks.
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveBowling, live gigs and Blue Ribbon Restaurant
Parks & Nature
Nearby park open during the day with a great view of the Williamsburg Bridge, a bike park and a farm!
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North Brooklyn Farms
320 Kent AveNearby park open during the day with a great view of the Williamsburg Bridge, a bike park and a farm!
McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StHip and iconic park of Williamsburg
Small park with seats and a great view of the city
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Iphakamisa yaseGrand Ferry
River StreetSmall park with seats and a great view of the city
I-East River State Park
90 Kent AvePark with a beach and a view
Getting Around
Bedford Av station
Bedford AvenueTake to Wall St or Midtown. This is where Smorgasburg is located.
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East River Ferry
Take to Wall St or Midtown. This is where Smorgasburg is located.
Marcy Avenue
J/M/Z trains for downtown Manhattan
Essentials
Brooklyn Gourmet Deli Corporation
313 Bedford Ave24hr deli. Breakfast sandwiches!
Foodtown of Williamsburg
159 N 3rd St Supermarket
326 Bedford Avenue Cleaners
Cheap wash & fold
Duane Reade
5411 Myrtle AveDrug store
Bedford Cheese Shop
265 Bedford AveCheese and best baguette
Whole Foods Market
214 3rd StShopping
Rough Trade NYC
1250 W 50th StHuge record store that's also a music venue
Marlow & Sons
81 BroadwayHome goods + good coffee + pastries
Pilgrim Surf + Supply
33 N 3rd StHip surfer spot + home goods
Catbird
108 Bedford AveCraft goods
Pink Olive Williamsburg
370 Bedford AveBaby gifts
Apple Williamsburg
247 Bedford Ave