Guidebook for Brooklyn
Essentials
This is a great place to buy grocery and deli items as well as fabulous craft beers.
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Eastern District
1053 Manhattan AveThis is a great place to buy grocery and deli items as well as fabulous craft beers.
Franklin Grocers
208 Franklin StreetConvenient grocer.
If you're serious about tea, you need to stop by this beautiful shop.
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Bellocq
104 West StIf you're serious about tea, you need to stop by this beautiful shop.
Fabulous deli - If you see some scone-looking things on the counter, they are a dollar and they are delicious.
Cachaco
994 Manhattan AveFabulous deli - If you see some scone-looking things on the counter, they are a dollar and they are delicious.
Brouwerij Lane
78 Greenpoint AveGreat beer store!
The Garden
921 Manhattan AveBig and well-stocked market.
Sweet Poland
Polish bakery.
Polam Meat Market Inc
952 Manhattan AvePolish Meat Market.
Dandelion Wine
153 Franklin StWine shop.
GREAT liquor store. Owner is very knowledgeable and there are tastings a few times a week.
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Duke's Liquor Box
114 Franklin StGREAT liquor store. Owner is very knowledgeable and there are tastings a few times a week.
The Tasting Room
108 Dobbin StDelicious olive oil.
Food Scene
Great coffee, sandwiches, and salads. Opens at 7AM. Closes early.
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Eagle Trading Company
258 Franklin StGreat coffee, sandwiches, and salads. Opens at 7AM. Closes early.
Glasserie
95 Commercial StThis is my favorite restaurant in New York City.
Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory
14 Old Fulton StMmm... Ice Cream!
River Styx
21 Greenpoint AvenueThe best nachos in Greenpoint!
Bakeri
150 Wythe AveBest brownie I've ever had.
Alameda
195 Franklin StBeautiful atmosphere and amazing cheeseburgers.
Lobster Joint
1073 Manhattan AveLobster claw bloody mary!
Lovely backyard. Food tends to be on the rich and meaty side.
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Anella
222 Franklin StLovely backyard. Food tends to be on the rich and meaty side.
Le Fanfare
1103 Manhattan AveThis is a restaurant often has live music.
Milk & Roses
35 Manhattan AveItalian food in a very romantic setting.
Ashbox
1154 Manhattan AveJapanese coffee shop!
Early
967 Manhattan AveMore coffee!
Because doughnuts! Come for simple, glazed doughnuts or a red velvet doughnut ice cream sandwich. Stay for the conversation with the old timers.
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Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop
727 Manhattan AveBecause doughnuts! Come for simple, glazed doughnuts or a red velvet doughnut ice cream sandwich. Stay for the conversation with the old timers.
Habitat
988 Manhattan AvenueComfort food in a cozy atmosphere.
Brooklyn Label
180 Franklin StSolid breakfast. Great veggie burger.
Authentic Mexican food with particularly good mole and margaritas!
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Vamos Al Tequila
162 Franklin StAuthentic Mexican food with particularly good mole and margaritas!
Ovenly
31 Greenpoint AveGreat pastries, cookies, coffee, and Belloqc tea.
Jungle Cafe
131 Greenpoint AveCasual and delicious vegan food.
Cafecito Bogota
1015 Manhattan AvenueGreat Colombian food.
The only Indian food in the neighborhood.
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Agra Taj Mahal Restaurant
1005 Manhattan AveThe only Indian food in the neighborhood.
Esme
999 Manhattan AveSchmancy new restaurant. I've not tried it yet.
Budin
Have you ever had a $14 cup of coffee? Now you can!
Karczma
136 Greenpoint AveIt's like Polish Medieval Times. Try the bacon!
The Bounty
131 Greenpoint AveAnother nice restaurant.
Hook & Cleaver
68 Greenpoint AveSteakhouse with responsibly sourced meat. Open only on weekends.
Paulie Gee's
60 Greenpoint AveBrick oven pizza.
Franklin Pizza
109 Franklin StTraditional NY-Style pizza by the slice.
Homecoming
116 Franklin StGorgeous flower arrangements, ceramics, objects.
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
620 Manhattan AveDelicious artisanal ice cream.
Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveGreat brunch.
Cookie Road
94 Franklin StreetGorgeous cookies and other snacks.
Sightseeing
Eagle Street Rooftop Farm
44 Eagle StOpen Sundays 1-4!
Kickstarter
58 Kent StKickstarter's Headquarters.
Brooklyn Bazaar
150 Greenpoint AveLocal craft market open weekend nights.
Drinks & Nightlife
Achilles Heel
180 West StCozy little bar with a great cheese plate.
The Springs
224 Franklin StGreat backyard and ping pong table.
Excellent whiskey-based cocktails, homemade bitters, great bartenders.
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The Moonlight Mile
200 Franklin StExcellent whiskey-based cocktails, homemade bitters, great bartenders.
Troost
1011 Manhattan AveMusic events a few times a week.
The only dive bar around. Before I looked this up, I called it "Murder Bar." Not for any specific reason. Great place.
Tommy's Tavern
1041 Manhattan AveThe only dive bar around. Before I looked this up, I called it "Murder Bar." Not for any specific reason. Great place.
With Darts, Pool, and Skeeball, this wins for most available bar games.
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Mark Bar
1025 Manhattan AvenueWith Darts, Pool, and Skeeball, this wins for most available bar games.
Pencil Factory
Greenpoint AvenueLovely bar with sidewalk seating.
Beer and wine bar with shuffleboard and a great backyard.
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The Diamond
43 Franklin StBeer and wine bar with shuffleboard and a great backyard.
Black Rabbit
91 Greenpoint AveBar with a great backyard and trivia night Tuesday.
Piano bar. Go Tuesday night at about 11pm for Live Piano Karaoke!
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Manhattan Inn
632 Manhattan AvenuePiano bar. Go Tuesday night at about 11pm for Live Piano Karaoke!
Coco
68 Greenpoint AveLive music.
Ramona
113 Franklin StFancy bar.
Greenpoint Beer and Ale
1150 Manhattan AveFancy pierogi.
Northern Territory
12 Franklin StGreat roof top.
Spritzenhaus33
33 Nassau AveBeer Garden
Oak & Iron
147 Franklin StSolid neighborhood bar.
Berry Park
4 Berry StGreat roof top.
Shopping
Record Grouch
986 Manhattan AveAwesome record store.
Mens and ladies clothing and accessories. Very well curated.
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Wolves Within
174 Franklin StMens and ladies clothing and accessories. Very well curated.
From the people who brought you Wolves Within, just as lovely but for the home.
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Home of the Brave
146 Franklin StFrom the people who brought you Wolves Within, just as lovely but for the home.
67 West St
E3 Motorcycles, From the Source, and Archive NY all live in this artistic loft building.
WORD
29 Newark AveTrusty neighborhood book store.
Everything Else
Brooklyn EXPO Center
72 Noble StIn case you're in town for a convention!
Alter
140 Franklin StMen's and Women's Boutique.
Greenpoint Yoga
172 Norman AveLovely yoga studio near to apartment.
Arts & Culture
The Gutter
200 N 14th StBowling Alley and Bar.