Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Amazing environment with great brunch and dinner menus. We are regulars here and the staff is always kind and warm. Try their sparkling rose!
65 locals recommend
Reynard
80 Wythe AveAmazing environment with great brunch and dinner menus. We are regulars here and the staff is always kind and warm. Try their sparkling rose!
THE BEST sushi around. Sit at the sushi bar and get the omakase tasting menus. They also offer sake tastings. It is pricey but worth the experience of eating the freshest sushi around.
99 locals recommend
1 OR 8
229 Dekalb AvenueTHE BEST sushi around. Sit at the sushi bar and get the omakase tasting menus. They also offer sake tastings. It is pricey but worth the experience of eating the freshest sushi around.
Excellent coffee! They have a back garden area and free wifi so go when you want the sunshine and have a little internet action to take care of.
28 locals recommend
Café Beit
158 Bedford AveExcellent coffee! They have a back garden area and free wifi so go when you want the sunshine and have a little internet action to take care of.
Extra big coffee shop with great small plates. It's next to a bunch of stores so this would be a great pit stop to refuel from shopping.
284 locals recommend
Partners Coffee
125 N 6th StExtra big coffee shop with great small plates. It's next to a bunch of stores so this would be a great pit stop to refuel from shopping.
Go for their happy hour from 4pm-8pm and order a bunch of their small plates. Drinks are buy one get one free. The decor is a little much but you learn to appreciate it!
31 locals recommend
Fushimi
475 Driggs AveGo for their happy hour from 4pm-8pm and order a bunch of their small plates. Drinks are buy one get one free. The decor is a little much but you learn to appreciate it!
Great breakfast, coffee, and vibe. It's situated just on the north west corner of McCarren Park. It gets busy so go before noon on the weekends.
800 locals recommend
Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveGreat breakfast, coffee, and vibe. It's situated just on the north west corner of McCarren Park. It gets busy so go before noon on the weekends.
Sit in the back room where a white baby grand piano is the focus. Check out their schedule for piano karaoke!
150 locals recommend
Manhattan Inn
632 Manhattan AvenueSit in the back room where a white baby grand piano is the focus. Check out their schedule for piano karaoke!
This quirky and romantic restaurant has a small selection of items that are all excellent. Order a bottle of wine and go nuts!
419 locals recommend
Marlow & Sons
81 BroadwayThis quirky and romantic restaurant has a small selection of items that are all excellent. Order a bottle of wine and go nuts!
Japanese cuisine done right. Sit at the sushi bar and try their bozu bombs. Their sake selection is also great.
195 locals recommend
Bozu
296 Grand StJapanese cuisine done right. Sit at the sushi bar and try their bozu bombs. Their sake selection is also great.
Drinks & Nightlife
The artisanal cocktails here are some of the best in NY. They have an absinthe drip as well. Their food menu is mostly a raw bar. Go at 4pm for their oyster happy hour!
522 locals recommend
Maison Premiere
298 Bedford AveThe artisanal cocktails here are some of the best in NY. They have an absinthe drip as well. Their food menu is mostly a raw bar. Go at 4pm for their oyster happy hour!
Amazing selection of beers on tap and in bottle. Each tap beer has it's own CO2 mixture and pressure gauge to ensure they all pour as they are meant to. Great for beer geeks and design lovers!
154 locals recommend
Tørst
615 Manhattan AveAmazing selection of beers on tap and in bottle. Each tap beer has it's own CO2 mixture and pressure gauge to ensure they all pour as they are meant to. Great for beer geeks and design lovers!
Live music is what this place is about. On the plus side is that it's also a decent restaurant and bar. Go to their website and you may happen upon a great show!
289 locals recommend
This n' That
108 N 6th StLive music is what this place is about. On the plus side is that it's also a decent restaurant and bar. Go to their website and you may happen upon a great show!
Excellent cocktails and small plates. They have a social calendar chock full of DJs/hosts and hip parties. A bit out of the way but worth the trek.
109 locals recommend
Donna
7 BroadwayExcellent cocktails and small plates. They have a social calendar chock full of DJs/hosts and hip parties. A bit out of the way but worth the trek.
Hotel Delmano
82 Berry StAmazing cocktails and small plates in a cool and cozy environment.
Shopping
IGWT
129 Bedford AveUpscale Brooklyn fashion. Great accessories and quality made clothing.
Everything Else
THE POOL! There is an expensive day fee, but this pool has nice drinks, great people watching, and is a refreshing break from a hot summer day.
157 locals recommend
McCarren Hotel & Pool
160 N 12th StTHE POOL! There is an expensive day fee, but this pool has nice drinks, great people watching, and is a refreshing break from a hot summer day.
This open air market on the water is just steps away. From Spring to early fall, you can shop for handmade and vintage items as well as try some amazing local food vendors!
104 locals recommend
Brooklyn Flea - Williamsburg
50 Kent AvenueThis open air market on the water is just steps away. From Spring to early fall, you can shop for handmade and vintage items as well as try some amazing local food vendors!
If you LOVE food GO to this with an empty stomach. Food vendors of all varieties are available so pace yourself and share!
777 locals recommend
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveIf you LOVE food GO to this with an empty stomach. Food vendors of all varieties are available so pace yourself and share!
Women's vintage at it's finest. Ceci the shop owner is a joy to chat with and her shop is magical.
12 locals recommend
Le Grand Strip Vintage Fashion
197 Grand StWomen's vintage at it's finest. Ceci the shop owner is a joy to chat with and her shop is magical.