Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Super close by, cozy and comfortable, doesn't feel like you're on Bedford Ave in there!
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Black Brick Coffee
300 Bedford AveSuper close by, cozy and comfortable, doesn't feel like you're on Bedford Ave in there!
My go-to for brunch, lunch and dinner. Something for everyone and always so good. Their deviled eggs are a favorite, amazing wedge salad, at lunch they've got a chicken salad I can't get enough of! Always a good special, oysters, cocktails, everything. And at brunch they bring you mini blueberry muffins hot from the oven while you wait!
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Walter Foods
253 Grand StMy go-to for brunch, lunch and dinner. Something for everyone and always so good. Their deviled eggs are a favorite, amazing wedge salad, at lunch they've got a chicken salad I can't get enough of! Always a good special, oysters, cocktails, everything. And at brunch they bring you mini blueberry muffins hot from the oven while you wait!
Stop on the way to Grand Ferry park where you can sit with coffee and watch the river. The atmosphere in there is incredible - like a secret getaway with a huge skylight and wall of plants. And their cold brew is super good.
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Devoción
69 Grand StStop on the way to Grand Ferry park where you can sit with coffee and watch the river. The atmosphere in there is incredible - like a secret getaway with a huge skylight and wall of plants. And their cold brew is super good.
I love Vietnamese and this place is super casual and delicious. They do have sports on TV at the bar, but you don't even notice when you're sitting to eat.
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Bia
67 S 6th StI love Vietnamese and this place is super casual and delicious. They do have sports on TV at the bar, but you don't even notice when you're sitting to eat.
Go here on an empty stomach and spend some extra $$ for the Chef's menu. Reserve in advance!
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Traif
229 S 4th StGo here on an empty stomach and spend some extra $$ for the Chef's menu. Reserve in advance!
Amazing pastries and coffee, plus small but ridiculously good breakfast, lunch and dinner. (Get the biscuit with egg and cheese!)
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Marlow & Sons
81 BroadwayAmazing pastries and coffee, plus small but ridiculously good breakfast, lunch and dinner. (Get the biscuit with egg and cheese!)
The best burger in the neighborhood and a seasonal rotating menu of other amazing stuff. Reserve in advance!
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Diner
85 BroadwayThe best burger in the neighborhood and a seasonal rotating menu of other amazing stuff. Reserve in advance!
Delicious everything from iced tea to bread pudding, veggie tarts, shortbread cookies, amazing lattes, and other treats. They also have a location in Greenpoint if you're up for a longer walk.
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Bakeri
150 Wythe AveDelicious everything from iced tea to bread pudding, veggie tarts, shortbread cookies, amazing lattes, and other treats. They also have a location in Greenpoint if you're up for a longer walk.
This has something for everyone - you can go simple with steamed kale and grits, or a messy roasted veggie breakfast bowl or stack of huge pancakes, or waffles with toppings. They also have paper on the table and crayons, which I love! It can get a little crowded after 12pm (the case with most brunch places) but the wait isn't usually longer than 20 minutes.
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Egg
109 N 3rd StThis has something for everyone - you can go simple with steamed kale and grits, or a messy roasted veggie breakfast bowl or stack of huge pancakes, or waffles with toppings. They also have paper on the table and crayons, which I love! It can get a little crowded after 12pm (the case with most brunch places) but the wait isn't usually longer than 20 minutes.
Seasonal Indonesian with traditional dishes and modern twists. So delicious and tons of veggie options. They serve dinner every night but brunch only on the weekends - if you get a chance to go for brunch I recommend it!
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Selamat Pagi
152 Driggs AveSeasonal Indonesian with traditional dishes and modern twists. So delicious and tons of veggie options. They serve dinner every night but brunch only on the weekends - if you get a chance to go for brunch I recommend it!
Brunch served everyday until late afternoon, plus a back patio w/ umbrellas. Can't go wrong, usually a short wait if you're there during peak brunch times.
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Rabbithole
352 Bedford AveBrunch served everyday until late afternoon, plus a back patio w/ umbrellas. Can't go wrong, usually a short wait if you're there during peak brunch times.
mmmm Moroccan! Delicious brunch, lunch and dinner! The wait is usually crazy for brunch but you can grab coffee across the street at Bakeri while you wait or just people watch on the street!
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Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe Avemmmm Moroccan! Delicious brunch, lunch and dinner! The wait is usually crazy for brunch but you can grab coffee across the street at Bakeri while you wait or just people watch on the street!
I love Egg Shop in the city - I haven't been to this location yet but if it's anything like the Soho shop, it's incredible.
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Egg Shop
151 Elizabeth StI love Egg Shop in the city - I haven't been to this location yet but if it's anything like the Soho shop, it's incredible.
It's the best slice you'll get in NYC, and the staff is lovely.
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Best Pizza
33 Havemeyer StIt's the best slice you'll get in NYC, and the staff is lovely.
Drinks & Nightlife
Extremely see through ice cubes and "artisanal" cocktails. Drinks are so yummy and it feels intimate in here and the opposite of annoying. Favorite cocktail bar in the neighborhood.
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Fresh Kills Bar
161 Grand StExtremely see through ice cubes and "artisanal" cocktails. Drinks are so yummy and it feels intimate in here and the opposite of annoying. Favorite cocktail bar in the neighborhood.
Jackbar
143 Havemeyer StPINBALL + CHEAP DRINKS!
Patio in the back allows dogs, great place for smokers but also not super annoying for non-smokers. Casual neighborhood hangout.
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Lucky Dog
303 Bedford AvePatio in the back allows dogs, great place for smokers but also not super annoying for non-smokers. Casual neighborhood hangout.
Tiny wine bar with amazing food - might have a short wait but worth it.
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The Four Horsemen
295 Grand StTiny wine bar with amazing food - might have a short wait but worth it.
Iona
180 Grand StThere are ping pong tables outside in the back!
Baby's All Right is a bar and music venue, also open for brunch on weekends. There's always a good DJ or good show here, I love it.
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This n' That
108 N 6th StBaby's All Right is a bar and music venue, also open for brunch on weekends. There's always a good DJ or good show here, I love it.
Shopping
Store full of household item eyecandy - you'll want everything. From Tom Dixon Candles to stationary, gradient puzzles, brass keychains, pretty wastebins, glassware, etc, etc. Stop there on a walk toward the water
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BEAM
272 Kent AveStore full of household item eyecandy - you'll want everything. From Tom Dixon Candles to stationary, gradient puzzles, brass keychains, pretty wastebins, glassware, etc, etc. Stop there on a walk toward the water
Entertainment & Activities
You can order booze and food while you watch the movie - nothing's better
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Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveYou can order booze and food while you watch the movie - nothing's better
Not as cool as Nitehawk but they play different movies and it's blocks from the apartment.
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Williamsburg Cinemas
217 Grand StNot as cool as Nitehawk but they play different movies and it's blocks from the apartment.
Parks & Nature
This is a tiny little park, but right on the water and easy to get to. Great for sitting on a bench or the rocks and watching the water. From here you can easily walk up to N 5th and walk out on a nice boardwalk to fully immerse yourself in the view.
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Iphakamisa yaseGrand Ferry
River StreetThis is a tiny little park, but right on the water and easy to get to. Great for sitting on a bench or the rocks and watching the water. From here you can easily walk up to N 5th and walk out on a nice boardwalk to fully immerse yourself in the view.
Essentials
Everything you need for groceries, very close by
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Whole Foods Market
214 3rd StEverything you need for groceries, very close by
This is right across the street from Whole Foods - has shorter lines and a great grocery store selection.
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Foodtown of Williamsburg
159 N 3rd StThis is right across the street from Whole Foods - has shorter lines and a great grocery store selection.
Getting Around
This L train stop is just one stop away from the city and the closest to my apartment
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Bedford Av station
Bedford AvenueThis L train stop is just one stop away from the city and the closest to my apartment
The Marcy JMZ stop gets you just about anywhere. Slightly further than the L train, but it's above ground so you get a great view crossing the Williamsburg bridge!
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Marcy Avenue
The Marcy JMZ stop gets you just about anywhere. Slightly further than the L train, but it's above ground so you get a great view crossing the Williamsburg bridge!