Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Brunch on weekends are busy but weekdays for Take-away coffee / brunch / lunch / dinner
800 locals recommend
Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveBrunch on weekends are busy but weekdays for Take-away coffee / brunch / lunch / dinner
Kestane Kebab
208 Franklin StreetGreat delivery service for Turkish food
Best Sandwiches in New York, storied history involving the owner and the cast of characters from Donnie Brascoe
22 locals recommend
Graham Avenue Meats & Deli
445 Graham AveBest Sandwiches in New York, storied history involving the owner and the cast of characters from Donnie Brascoe
Peter's
168 Bedford AvenueComfort Food
Classic Italian Steakhouse, been around from before your Grandmother heard of Brooklyn
27 locals recommend
DeStefano's Steakhouse
593 Lorimer StClassic Italian Steakhouse, been around from before your Grandmother heard of Brooklyn
Selamat Pagi
152 Driggs AveIndonesian Restaurant
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
620 Manhattan AveBest Ice Cream in Brooklyn
Tar Pit
135 Woodpoint RdSmall Spot, Best Coffee in the neighborhood
Hands down best secret Italian food spot, we would put this up against any italian food in the world, romantic little garden in the back
122 locals recommend
Il Passatore
14 Bushwick AveHands down best secret Italian food spot, we would put this up against any italian food in the world, romantic little garden in the back
A nicer upscale mexican restaurant, chef has secret family recipes in his apron pocket
277 locals recommend
Mesa Coyoacan
372 Graham AveA nicer upscale mexican restaurant, chef has secret family recipes in his apron pocket
Sel De Mer
374 Graham AvenueRomantic french SeaFood restaurant
Roberta's
261 Moore StPizza and Jay and Bey sitings
The Blue Stove
415 Graham AveAmazing pies and quiches
Entertainment & Activities
Great Park in the centre of Williamburgh. Baseball diamonds, track, outdoor workout, people watching, public swimming pool. Farmers Market Saturdays 10-3pm
798 locals recommend
McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StGreat Park in the centre of Williamburgh. Baseball diamonds, track, outdoor workout, people watching, public swimming pool. Farmers Market Saturdays 10-3pm
Great Park in the local hood, community gardens, Greenpoint landmarks. Farmers Market from 10am-4pm on Sundays
188 locals recommend
Msgr. McGolrick Park
Nassau AvenueGreat Park in the local hood, community gardens, Greenpoint landmarks. Farmers Market from 10am-4pm on Sundays
Everything Else
Brooklyn Flea - Williamsburg
50 Kent AvenueBest Flea Market in the area
Yoga To The People
115 W 27th StHot and Vinyasa yoga
Fortunato Brothers
289 Manhattan AveDessert, Cannoli's are legendary
Arts & Culture
Coolest Films and order gourmet dinner right to your seats, great date night
941 locals recommend
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveCoolest Films and order gourmet dinner right to your seats, great date night
Drinks & Nightlife
Kiki's
130 Division StreetGreat for Brunch and super lively at night
Matchless
557 Manhattan AvenueAcross the street from Enid, makes for a great hang
Great local bar across from Five Leaves
They also do a mexi-brunch
101 locals recommend
Nights and Weekends
1 Bedford AvenueGreat local bar across from Five Leaves
They also do a mexi-brunch
Daddy's
437 Graham AvenueLocal Bar
Essentials
Met Foodmarkets
131 Driggs AveGet your basic staples here
CTown Supermarkets
330 Graham AveAnother grocery store close to the L Train Graham Ave Stop
Variety Coffee Roasters
368 Graham AveGood spot to get some work done
Lorimer Street Station
Gourmet Artisen Market