Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Roberta's
261 Moore StBest. Pizza. Ever.
One of our most frequented spots in the neighborhood! This is an Italian bar/restaurant, featuring yummy small plates that are meant to be shared. Great for just drinking, or just eating, or both.
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Saint Austere
One of our most frequented spots in the neighborhood! This is an Italian bar/restaurant, featuring yummy small plates that are meant to be shared. Great for just drinking, or just eating, or both.
Great Asian food. Cheap, casual, fast, open late.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
M Noodle Shop
549 Metropolitan AvenueGreat Asian food. Cheap, casual, fast, open late.
Hip Japanese spot. Ramen, sushi, and people watching. Small and busy, but worth the wait!
163 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Suzume
545 Lorimer StHip Japanese spot. Ramen, sushi, and people watching. Small and busy, but worth the wait!
A cute Italian spot we visit at least once a month! Very affordable, delicious homemade pastas, big backyard.
122 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Il Passatore
14 Bushwick AveA cute Italian spot we visit at least once a month! Very affordable, delicious homemade pastas, big backyard.
One of our favorite coffee shops in the area. They serve great pastries, muffins etc. Wi-Fi. People watching!
460 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Variety Coffee Roasters
368 Graham AveOne of our favorite coffee shops in the area. They serve great pastries, muffins etc. Wi-Fi. People watching!
Cute little coffee shop with about 5 tables. Also serves baked goods and breakfast foods like bagels, sandwiches and quiches. Wi-Fi.
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lula Bean
797 Grand StCute little coffee shop with about 5 tables. Also serves baked goods and breakfast foods like bagels, sandwiches and quiches. Wi-Fi.
One of the best breakfasts in the entire city, no joke. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Don't let the wait scare you.
251 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Egg
109 N 3rd StOne of the best breakfasts in the entire city, no joke. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Don't let the wait scare you.
What this place lacks in ambiance (and alcohol) it makes up for in really delicious, affordable Thai food.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Thip Osha
795 Grand StWhat this place lacks in ambiance (and alcohol) it makes up for in really delicious, affordable Thai food.
The best sandwiches this side of the city. Expect weird and absolutely yummy. Small counter to eat in, or take out.
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Saltie
378 Metropolitan AvenueThe best sandwiches this side of the city. Expect weird and absolutely yummy. Small counter to eat in, or take out.
Great NY bagels, coffee, general breakfast spot. There are a few seats to eat in, but mostly this place is for take away.
130 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Bagel Store Original Rainbow Bagel
69 5th AvenueGreat NY bagels, coffee, general breakfast spot. There are a few seats to eat in, but mostly this place is for take away.
Cocktails and proper pots of tea. Interesting, healthy and satisfying menu. Great place to hang out on couches or at tables.
108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Roebling Tea Room
143 Roebling StreetCocktails and proper pots of tea. Interesting, healthy and satisfying menu. Great place to hang out on couches or at tables.
In the snobby coffee world, this place is a big deal :)
467 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blue Bottle Coffee
76 N 4th StIn the snobby coffee world, this place is a big deal :)
Extremely high quality, tiny Japanese restaurant. "We offer a traditional Ichiju Sansai set meal for breakfast and lunch." = one of the best breakfasts we have ever had. Go during the day, not dinner!
131 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
OKONOMI // YUJI Ramen
150 Ainslie StExtremely high quality, tiny Japanese restaurant. "We offer a traditional Ichiju Sansai set meal for breakfast and lunch." = one of the best breakfasts we have ever had. Go during the day, not dinner!
Simple and relaxed cafe atmosphere. Great coffee, wi-fi. Breakfast, lunch, dinner too. Delicious!
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
C.Lo Café
39 Bushwick AveSimple and relaxed cafe atmosphere. Great coffee, wi-fi. Breakfast, lunch, dinner too. Delicious!
Great coffee shop with an extensive menu. Daytime is wi-fi and laptop vibes, nighttime is beer and wine (cheap happy hour too!). People watching mecca.
105 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blind Barber
Great coffee shop with an extensive menu. Daytime is wi-fi and laptop vibes, nighttime is beer and wine (cheap happy hour too!). People watching mecca.
Our absolute favorite spot for 'modern Chinese' food. Grab two seats at the bar, and ask for the soup dumpling special!
96 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kings Co Imperial
20 Skillman AveOur absolute favorite spot for 'modern Chinese' food. Grab two seats at the bar, and ask for the soup dumpling special!
We are obsessed with Win Son! Its modern Taiwanese food, really affordable prices and a cool scene in general. If you like fried chicken sandwiches, look no further.
182 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Win Son
159 Graham AveWe are obsessed with Win Son! Its modern Taiwanese food, really affordable prices and a cool scene in general. If you like fried chicken sandwiches, look no further.
Denizen is a sweet neighborhood restaurant. We love to sit at the bar and enjoy their extensive wine list, cheese boards and amazing dishes. Get a bunch of small plates and share - the chef is talented and adventurous. Amazing brunch on weekends too.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
denizen
88 Roebling StDenizen is a sweet neighborhood restaurant. We love to sit at the bar and enjoy their extensive wine list, cheese boards and amazing dishes. Get a bunch of small plates and share - the chef is talented and adventurous. Amazing brunch on weekends too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local bar. Back room has live music (free or cheap) every night, and theres a magical backyard too!
157 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pete's Candy Store
709 Lorimer StGreat local bar. Back room has live music (free or cheap) every night, and theres a magical backyard too!
This is a laid back locals spot. Daytime its a coffee, sandwich sort of place where you can bring your laptop. Night time its a bar, cheese plate sort of place. Beautiful backyard with fireplace.
88 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tuffet
286 Graham AveThis is a laid back locals spot. Daytime its a coffee, sandwich sort of place where you can bring your laptop. Night time its a bar, cheese plate sort of place. Beautiful backyard with fireplace.
Fun little bar. Live Jazz on Sundays. Big backyard, good bar snacks (like warm chocolate chip cookies)!
108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Basik
323 Graham AveFun little bar. Live Jazz on Sundays. Big backyard, good bar snacks (like warm chocolate chip cookies)!
Great bar, nothing too fancy. Free bagels with cocktails during weekend days, also serve a few bar snacks during nighttime.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Matt Torrey's
46 Bushwick AveGreat bar, nothing too fancy. Free bagels with cocktails during weekend days, also serve a few bar snacks during nighttime.
Tiny and charming bar/restaurant serving only American beverages and food. Good for snacking and sharing plates (but probably not that great if you are very hungry!).
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Humboldt & Jackson
434 Humboldt StTiny and charming bar/restaurant serving only American beverages and food. Good for snacking and sharing plates (but probably not that great if you are very hungry!).
Free pizza with every drink! And theres a pool table. There is a slight sports bar feeling to the place, but seriously: a free pizza with every drink.
84 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alligator Lounge
600 Metropolitan AveFree pizza with every drink! And theres a pool table. There is a slight sports bar feeling to the place, but seriously: a free pizza with every drink.
Tiki cocktails, nachos, dancing late night!
229 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Commodore
366 Metropolitan AveTiki cocktails, nachos, dancing late night!
Reclamation Bar
817 Metropolitan AveFun local bar
This "Caribbean inspired" bar is one of our favorite spots in the area - big patio for drinks and food (try the frozen Dark n Stormy!) when its nice outside. Weekends this spot is usually a great dance party!
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Battery Harris
64 Frost StreetThis "Caribbean inspired" bar is one of our favorite spots in the area - big patio for drinks and food (try the frozen Dark n Stormy!) when its nice outside. Weekends this spot is usually a great dance party!
One of our favorite local bars - very low key and cool spot!
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
ORE-BAR
277 Graham AveOne of our favorite local bars - very low key and cool spot!
Top notch beer bar for adventurous beer lovers! Great crowd, usually pretty low key.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beer Street
413 Graham AveTop notch beer bar for adventurous beer lovers! Great crowd, usually pretty low key.
Swanky hotel bar on the 22nd floor. Amazing views of the Manhattan skyline, a roof deck, and fabulous cocktails.
128 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Westlight
111 N 12th StSwanky hotel bar on the 22nd floor. Amazing views of the Manhattan skyline, a roof deck, and fabulous cocktails.
The bartenders at Featherweight have come from some of the fanciest bars in the city to work here. Its known for the delicious cocktail list, but its also a great date spot - intimate, dim interior and a speakeasy vibe. Look for the huge feather painted on the exterior of the building!
126 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Featherweight
135 Graham AveThe bartenders at Featherweight have come from some of the fanciest bars in the city to work here. Its known for the delicious cocktail list, but its also a great date spot - intimate, dim interior and a speakeasy vibe. Look for the huge feather painted on the exterior of the building!
Big bar in the front, great venue in the back. Its not tiny, but its not too big - you can always get a good view of the stage.
234 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Knitting Factory Brooklyn
361 Metropolitan AveBig bar in the front, great venue in the back. Its not tiny, but its not too big - you can always get a good view of the stage.
Really laid back bar with food, backyard and great cocktails. Its ski lodge themed... which is fun.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Drift
579 Meeker AveReally laid back bar with food, backyard and great cocktails. Its ski lodge themed... which is fun.
Everything Else
One of the classic old Italian bakeries of Brooklyn. They are known for their cannolis, but they do everything well - gelato, espressos, pastries, etc.
86 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fortunato Brothers
289 Manhattan AveOne of the classic old Italian bakeries of Brooklyn. They are known for their cannolis, but they do everything well - gelato, espressos, pastries, etc.
Shopping
European style meat and cheese shop. Sells many local provisions. Great sandwiches too!
127 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Campbell Cheese Grocery & Catering
502 Lorimer StEuropean style meat and cheese shop. Sells many local provisions. Great sandwiches too!
Visit the Farmers Market here Saturdays from 8:00am-3:00pm.
798 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StVisit the Farmers Market here Saturdays from 8:00am-3:00pm.
HEATONIST
121 Wythe AveNew Yorks only hot sauce tasting room. Surprisingly, way more fun than it sounds!
Beacon's Closet
74 Guernsey StTHE vintage store of Brooklyn
This is THE kitchen store to end all kitchen stores. Great for serious cooks, gifts, etc
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Brooklyn Kitchen
100 Frost StThis is THE kitchen store to end all kitchen stores. Great for serious cooks, gifts, etc
OAK
55 Nassau AveEssentials
24 hour laundry. Drop off or do yourself.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Laundry On Graham
425 Graham Ave24 hour laundry. Drop off or do yourself.
Sweet little shop selling wine and alcohol
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Bottle Shoppe
353 Graham AveSweet little shop selling wine and alcohol
Huge grocery store - large and varied selection. Good healthy and organic selections.
663 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CTown Supermarkets
330 Graham AveHuge grocery store - large and varied selection. Good healthy and organic selections.
Great place to pick up toiletries, prescriptions etc. (now called City Chemist)
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
City Chemist
335 Graham AveGreat place to pick up toiletries, prescriptions etc. (now called City Chemist)
Arts & Culture
Indie film house serving food and drinks - both in the theater and in a separate bar area
941 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveIndie film house serving food and drinks - both in the theater and in a separate bar area
Entertainment & Activities
Huge public pool, free to the public. It is operated by the city, so the rules are very strictly enforced, but its a great place to spend a hot summer day! Visit their website before you go.
157 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
McCarren Hotel & Pool
160 N 12th StHuge public pool, free to the public. It is operated by the city, so the rules are very strictly enforced, but its a great place to spend a hot summer day! Visit their website before you go.