Dillon’s Neighborhood Guidebook
Bars
Cozy little Canadian themed dive-bar with cheap drinks, a pool table, air hockey, and some games.
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Ontario Bar LLC
559 Grand StCozy little Canadian themed dive-bar with cheap drinks, a pool table, air hockey, and some games.
A step above a dive-bar, this little Irish pub has cozy-vibes, good (but a bit expensive) eats, and a very friendly staff.
The Clonard
506 Grand StreetA step above a dive-bar, this little Irish pub has cozy-vibes, good (but a bit expensive) eats, and a very friendly staff.
Solid little spot that’s relatively new in the neighborhood. They have great prices on cocktails and beers. Get a 20-24oz Kirin Lager for $6
H&H Reserve
Solid little spot that’s relatively new in the neighborhood. They have great prices on cocktails and beers. Get a 20-24oz Kirin Lager for $6
The vibe is Millennial/GenZ cusp. The spot is always super friendly, close by, and very LGBTQ+ friendly.
Blinky's
The vibe is Millennial/GenZ cusp. The spot is always super friendly, close by, and very LGBTQ+ friendly.
Food scene
This Japanese fusion restaurant is perfect for dates or a chill night out and alone. The wooden interiors creates a warm atmosphere, and its the perfect place to cozy up with a hot bowl of ramen and a cold beer.
163 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Suzume
545 Lorimer StThis Japanese fusion restaurant is perfect for dates or a chill night out and alone. The wooden interiors creates a warm atmosphere, and its the perfect place to cozy up with a hot bowl of ramen and a cold beer.
A block and a half away, this hole in the wall bakery is a neighborhood staple. Freshly bakers croissants, tarts, breads, this spot is perfect for a quick morning pastry and cup of coffee. Just get here before 10:30 AM if you want to be able to choose from the full menu (people love this place and its pastries sell out quick!)
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nick + Sons Bakery
205 Leonard StA block and a half away, this hole in the wall bakery is a neighborhood staple. Freshly bakers croissants, tarts, breads, this spot is perfect for a quick morning pastry and cup of coffee. Just get here before 10:30 AM if you want to be able to choose from the full menu (people love this place and its pastries sell out quick!)
Looking for a real New York slice of pizza? This is it.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sal's Pizzería
544 Lorimer StLooking for a real New York slice of pizza? This is it.
1 block away, this taco spot is great for quick eats, late night eats, and a last-minute dependable bite.
La Taqueria
572 Grand Street1 block away, this taco spot is great for quick eats, late night eats, and a last-minute dependable bite.
Come on by and sit down at Mcondo Los Tacos. Some decent Taco Tuesday specials, and a nice spot for some Mexican food and drinks before a night out.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mcondo Los Tacos
502 Grand StCome on by and sit down at Mcondo Los Tacos. Some decent Taco Tuesday specials, and a nice spot for some Mexican food and drinks before a night out.
Looking for a classic New York bagel? From a bagel with regular cream cheese to a hot breakfast bagel with the works, Bagelsmith is a local breakfast staple. If you want the real Williamsburg experience, head over there and get on line. If you're looking to not wait around too long, consider calling your order in ahead.
117 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bagelsmith
566 Lorimer StLooking for a classic New York bagel? From a bagel with regular cream cheese to a hot breakfast bagel with the works, Bagelsmith is a local breakfast staple. If you want the real Williamsburg experience, head over there and get on line. If you're looking to not wait around too long, consider calling your order in ahead.
A classy little shop just 2-3 blocks from the apartment. Head on over here to pick up so delicious mozzarella cheese and other Italian goods, or head on over in the morning or afternoon for a solid cup of coffee and one of their delicious to-go breakfasts.
127 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Campbell Cheese Grocery & Catering
502 Lorimer StA classy little shop just 2-3 blocks from the apartment. Head on over here to pick up so delicious mozzarella cheese and other Italian goods, or head on over in the morning or afternoon for a solid cup of coffee and one of their delicious to-go breakfasts.
From pop-up to brick and mortar in a single year. Ediths is known for their house-made bagels and Israeli fusion fare. Personally, I am a big fan of their Chickpea Schwarma.
Edith’s Sandwich Counter
495 Lorimer StreetFrom pop-up to brick and mortar in a single year. Ediths is known for their house-made bagels and Israeli fusion fare. Personally, I am a big fan of their Chickpea Schwarma.
A modern twist on a classic Jewish Deli. Gertie is a hip, clean spot (and one of my favorites) to grab a solid breakfast, cup of coffee, and maybe a piece of ruggalah or two. Looking to journal, plan out your day, or write in the morning for a bit? This is a nice spot to do it where the staff is always friendly.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gertie
357 Grand StA modern twist on a classic Jewish Deli. Gertie is a hip, clean spot (and one of my favorites) to grab a solid breakfast, cup of coffee, and maybe a piece of ruggalah or two. Looking to journal, plan out your day, or write in the morning for a bit? This is a nice spot to do it where the staff is always friendly.
A cozy wood-aesthetic coffee shop that turns into a bar at night. Great for working and for dates (though sometimes the music can get a bit loud!). The backyard is a great place to work and enjoy some coffee on nicer days, and on certain days of the weeks they have movie nights, open mics, and more.
157 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The West Brooklyn
379 Union AveA cozy wood-aesthetic coffee shop that turns into a bar at night. Great for working and for dates (though sometimes the music can get a bit loud!). The backyard is a great place to work and enjoy some coffee on nicer days, and on certain days of the weeks they have movie nights, open mics, and more.
A delicious neighborhood Ramen place with a nice selection of Sake.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ryujin
513 Grand StA delicious neighborhood Ramen place with a nice selection of Sake.
Just a short 10 minute walk from the apartment. This hip-Brooklyn diner is famous for its delicious all vegan-junk-food menu and delicious shakes. It's a great spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Ro's Diner
Just a short 10 minute walk from the apartment. This hip-Brooklyn diner is famous for its delicious all vegan-junk-food menu and delicious shakes. It's a great spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Groceries
Ever been to an NYC Bodega? J.C. Deli is right across the street and the exact place you need when its 1AM and you're hankering for some snacks, drinks, or last minute toiletries.
J.C. Deli & Grill
442 Lorimer StEver been to an NYC Bodega? J.C. Deli is right across the street and the exact place you need when its 1AM and you're hankering for some snacks, drinks, or last minute toiletries.
A grocery store that's just 3 blocks away.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ozzie's Fresh Market
639 Grand StA grocery store that's just 3 blocks away.
Pretty self explanatory. A convenience store that's just a 5 minute walk away in case you needed to pick up any toiletries, medicine, etc.
Walgreens
285 BroadwayPretty self explanatory. A convenience store that's just a 5 minute walk away in case you needed to pick up any toiletries, medicine, etc.
About a 15-20 minute walk, but worth it. This is where I (Dillon) do my grocery shopping before generally riding my bike back home.
Trader Joe's
About a 15-20 minute walk, but worth it. This is where I (Dillon) do my grocery shopping before generally riding my bike back home.
LGBTQ+
A gay bar and dance club with some great Drag nights and more.
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Metropolitan
559 Lorimer StA gay bar and dance club with some great Drag nights and more.
A fun gay bar and club with close-contact dancing and a large backyard.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Rosemont
63 Montrose AveA fun gay bar and club with close-contact dancing and a large backyard.
Laid-back, dimly lit LGBTQ+ friendly watering hole with a cozy interior and big backyard.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Macri Park
462 Union AveLaid-back, dimly lit LGBTQ+ friendly watering hole with a cozy interior and big backyard.
Shopping
A small vintage clothing store with some decent finds.
231 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
L Train Vintage
1377 Dekalb AveA small vintage clothing store with some decent finds.
A large vintage clothing store with a really great curated selection. The back of the store is curated into a bit more expensive and rare finds.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stella Dallas
A large vintage clothing store with a really great curated selection. The back of the store is curated into a bit more expensive and rare finds.
Complete with a cool bookstore, the Mini Mall was the first real spot to put Williamsburg on the map back in the early 2000s. While the stores inside are ok, the few blocks radius it is in on Bedford has tons of stores, shopping, cafes, restaurants, etc. When you think of Williamsburg, this is it.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Mini Mall
218 Bedford AveComplete with a cool bookstore, the Mini Mall was the first real spot to put Williamsburg on the map back in the early 2000s. While the stores inside are ok, the few blocks radius it is in on Bedford has tons of stores, shopping, cafes, restaurants, etc. When you think of Williamsburg, this is it.
Home Necessities
From hand soap to electric fuses, this affordable hardware shop carries anything you may need, or didn't know you need, to fix up your home. This is also a go-to spot for plants and pots.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Crest Hardware & Urban Garden Center
558 Metropolitan AveFrom hand soap to electric fuses, this affordable hardware shop carries anything you may need, or didn't know you need, to fix up your home. This is also a go-to spot for plants and pots.
Big landromat just 1 block from the apartment. This laundromat uses a card services that you put money on and scan to use the machines (ask Dillon for his card) I usually spend about $5-10 a load, depending on how large of a machine I need. They also do drop off service.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Laundry Taxi
578 Grand StBig landromat just 1 block from the apartment. This laundromat uses a card services that you put money on and scan to use the machines (ask Dillon for his card) I usually spend about $5-10 a load, depending on how large of a machine I need. They also do drop off service.
Big laundromat 1 block from the apartment. They have a 7-day-a-week drop-off with wash and fold. But you can also do your own laundry. They use quarters and they have a machine where you can exchange for quarters.
Yong Xin Tan Laundromat
543 Grand StBig laundromat 1 block from the apartment. They have a 7-day-a-week drop-off with wash and fold. But you can also do your own laundry. They use quarters and they have a machine where you can exchange for quarters.
Entertainment
An independently owned and operated movie theater that serves movie themed food and drinks to you while you enjoy a flick. Check their website for special events like Spoon, Toons, and Booze––a Saturday morning cartoon brunch with full cereal bar––or local film festivals.
941 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveAn independently owned and operated movie theater that serves movie themed food and drinks to you while you enjoy a flick. Check their website for special events like Spoon, Toons, and Booze––a Saturday morning cartoon brunch with full cereal bar––or local film festivals.
A short 5-10 minute walk away. This place is amazing for some great underground comedy and Improv.
Brooklyn Comedy Collective
167 Graham AvenueA short 5-10 minute walk away. This place is amazing for some great underground comedy and Improv.
A bit bougie now, but definitely worth it if there is a band playing there you want to see.
825 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveA bit bougie now, but definitely worth it if there is a band playing there you want to see.
A solid spot to see your favorite band when they come through NYC.
84 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brooklyn Steel
319 Frost StA solid spot to see your favorite band when they come through NYC.
A more traditional movie theater experience. Buy your tickets ahead of time!
468 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Williamsburg Cinemas
217 Grand StA more traditional movie theater experience. Buy your tickets ahead of time!
This spot plays the weirdest most underground films. It’s amazing. It’s a little hole in the wall room that sits about 20 people. It plays independent stuff mainly and sometimes has the directors or writers there to speak. Very silly/fun experience. Very Brooklyn.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Spectacle Theater
124 S 3rd StThis spot plays the weirdest most underground films. It’s amazing. It’s a little hole in the wall room that sits about 20 people. It plays independent stuff mainly and sometimes has the directors or writers there to speak. Very silly/fun experience. Very Brooklyn.