Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
This is the best bet for espresso in the neighborhood, and a great excuse for a stroll through the park. They also sell muffins baked fresh and delivered daily from south Brooklyn.
145 Driggs Ave
145 Driggs AvenueThis is the best bet for espresso in the neighborhood, and a great excuse for a stroll through the park. They also sell muffins baked fresh and delivered daily from south Brooklyn.
Café Grumpy - Greenpoint
193 Meserole AveGreat coffee and baked goods.
Good atmosphere, good food. It can be very crowded at times, but can be worth the wait. Ideal for breakfast or lunch on a weekday.
18 Bedford Ave
18 Bedford AvenueGood atmosphere, good food. It can be very crowded at times, but can be worth the wait. Ideal for breakfast or lunch on a weekday.
Great Tacos and Burritos. Also very fast for take out, and will deliver to the apartment as well. Vegan options.
253 preporuka/e lokalaca
Calexico
645 Manhattan AveGreat Tacos and Burritos. Also very fast for take out, and will deliver to the apartment as well. Vegan options.
This is hands down THE BEST restaurant in Brooklyn. Local, seasonal menu changes daily. Well worth a trip to south Williamsburg.
419 preporuka/e lokalaca
Marlow & Sons
81 BroadwayThis is hands down THE BEST restaurant in Brooklyn. Local, seasonal menu changes daily. Well worth a trip to south Williamsburg.
88 Calyer St
92 Calyer StreetWine bar with tasty food, cozy atmosphere.
Delicious Japanese food, focusing on Udon. Warm atmosphere. Vegan options.
220 preporuka/e lokalaca
Samurai Mama
205 Grand StDelicious Japanese food, focusing on Udon. Warm atmosphere. Vegan options.
A good place for espresso if you're wandering and shopping along Bedford.
28 preporuka/e lokalaca
Café Beit
158 Bedford AveA good place for espresso if you're wandering and shopping along Bedford.
Cafe Colette
79 Berry StGood atmosphere, good food, friendly staff.
New to the neighborhood! Good Malaysian food in a cozy atmosphere, very close to home. A very pleasant meal!
115 preporuka/e lokalaca
Selamat Pagi
152 Driggs AveNew to the neighborhood! Good Malaysian food in a cozy atmosphere, very close to home. A very pleasant meal!
Paulie Gee's
60 Greenpoint AveDelicious wood-fired pizza
Everything Else
244 Nassau Ave
244 Nassau AvenueClosest laundromat. Open late, accepts drop-offs.
Essentials
192 Nassau Ave
192 Nassau AvenueA produce market, very close to the house.
131 Driggs Ave
131 Driggs AvenueOne of the more comprehensive grocery stores in the neighborhood
There is a Farmer's market here every Sunday until November 18th, 11AM - 4PM. I highly recommend it for fresh, local produce, bread, and other treats.
108 Russell St
108 Russell StreetThere is a Farmer's market here every Sunday until November 18th, 11AM - 4PM. I highly recommend it for fresh, local produce, bread, and other treats.
The best butcher in north brooklyn. It's not cheap, but you can get great local, organic, grass fed meat, cut the way you want it. They also carry local produce and other goods.
158 preporuka/e lokalaca
The Meat Hook
397 Graham AveThe best butcher in north brooklyn. It's not cheap, but you can get great local, organic, grass fed meat, cut the way you want it. They also carry local produce and other goods.
Drinks & Nightlife
This bar is located at the heart of the North Williamsburg / Greenpoint nightlife area. Good cocktails, wine selection, and the food is tasty as well. Will deliver food to the apartment as well.
101 preporuka/e lokalaca
Nights and Weekends
1 Bedford AvenueThis bar is located at the heart of the North Williamsburg / Greenpoint nightlife area. Good cocktails, wine selection, and the food is tasty as well. Will deliver food to the apartment as well.
The Richardson
451 Graham AvenueGood cocktails, wine list, and outdoor seating.
Good cocktails, but it can be expensive and a bit scene-heavy. Get there early to avoid long waits.
369 preporuka/e lokalaca
Hotel Delmano
82 Berry StGood cocktails, but it can be expensive and a bit scene-heavy. Get there early to avoid long waits.
Good atmosphere, and great Thai food made downstairs. They also have a good backyard.
88 preporuka/e lokalaca
No Name Bar
Good atmosphere, and great Thai food made downstairs. They also have a good backyard.
Live music in the back room most nights, a backyard, and a very good Taco Truck. It can get insanely crowded on the weekends, but is a good place to take in the "scene."
521 preporuka/e lokalaca
Union Pool
484 Union AveLive music in the back room most nights, a backyard, and a very good Taco Truck. It can get insanely crowded on the weekends, but is a good place to take in the "scene."
Shopping
Bedford Cheese Shop
265 Bedford AveFantastic selection of cheeses from around the world.
Best wine selection in Willimiasburg, helpful friendly staff.
42 preporuka/e lokalaca
Uva Wines & Spirits
237 Bedford AveBest wine selection in Willimiasburg, helpful friendly staff.
Great bookstore with an excellent selection of art books, great magazines, and a sizable used section.
84 preporuka/e lokalaca
Spoonbill & Sugartown Books
218 Bedford AveGreat bookstore with an excellent selection of art books, great magazines, and a sizable used section.
Vine Box Wines
178 Nassau AveBest wine store in the neighborhood!
Sightseeing
A nice spot to sit and take in the view of Manhattan and the East River.
451 preporuka/e lokalaca
Državni park East River
90 Kent AveA nice spot to sit and take in the view of Manhattan and the East River.
Arts & Culture
Music Hall of Williamsburg
66 N 6th StA good place to see shows.
Dinner and a movie at the same time. Servers quietly bring you food and drink in the theater throughout the show. A fun evening.
8 preporuka/e lokalaca
136 Metropolitan Ave
136 Metropolitan AvenueDinner and a movie at the same time. Servers quietly bring you food and drink in the theater throughout the show. A fun evening.
MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson AveFantastic museum of contemporary art run by the MoMA