Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Delicious, New York produced coffee. Also, Maggie's sister works there.
296 locals recommend
Gimme Coffee
495 Lorimer StDelicious, New York produced coffee. Also, Maggie's sister works there.
Amazing food in general, but especially at breakfast. Try to go early to avoid crowds!
251 locals recommend
Egg
109 N 3rd StAmazing food in general, but especially at breakfast. Try to go early to avoid crowds!
Jimmy's Diner
Down the street from us.
The Brooklyn Star
593 Lorimer StreetRoebling Tea Room
143 Roebling StreetThe best biscuit sandwich ever (vegetarian ones are delicious too).
145 locals recommend
The Blue Stove
415 Graham AveThe best biscuit sandwich ever (vegetarian ones are delicious too).
Dos Toros Taqueria
137 4th AveFrankel's Delicatessen & Appetizing
631 Manhattan AveGreenpoint Fish & Lobster Co.
114 Nassau AveCheap, authentic tacos. Bring your own beer/wine spot.
289 locals recommend
Tortilleria Mexicanas Los Hermanos
271 Starr StCheap, authentic tacos. Bring your own beer/wine spot.
Oasis
168 Bedford AveCrif Dogs
113 St Marks Pl
Lilia
567 Union Ave
Llama Inn
50 Withers StNew and tasty!
Park Luncheonette
332 Driggs AveBest Pizza
33 Havemeyer StBehind our apartment building.
Concord Hill
374 Graham AveRoberta's
261 Moore StSwanky Chinese food. Good place to share many plates and taste many of dishes.
96 locals recommend
Kings Co Imperial
20 Skillman AveSwanky Chinese food. Good place to share many plates and taste many of dishes.
M Noodle Shop
549 Metropolitan AvenueCheap, 24-hour food. They deliver.
Yes this is a bar, but go to the Taco truck in the back if you're hungry. Great outside patio area.
521 locals recommend
Union Pool
484 Union AveYes this is a bar, but go to the Taco truck in the back if you're hungry. Great outside patio area.
Drinks & Nightlife
Games, dancing, outside/picnic table area, ton of different rooms and spots to choose from inside. Attached coffee shop open during the day.
210 locals recommend
Freehold
45 S 3rd StGames, dancing, outside/picnic table area, ton of different rooms and spots to choose from inside. Attached coffee shop open during the day.
Night of Joy
667 Lorimer StGreat rooftop area.
Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe AveHotel with good drinks and a great rooftop.
Over the Eight
594 Union AvenueThe Exley
1 Jackson StSmall place across the street from our apartment.
Parks & Nature
McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StReally well kept park, tons of fun things to do!
Williamsburg Bridge
70 Williamsburg Bridge Bicycle PathFun to walk, get some exercise and see a nice view.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveArts & Culture
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyShopping
Bedford Avenue
Bedford AvenueEssentials
Whole Foods Market
214 3rd StOur neighborhood hang out! It's a bar by night and a yummy coffee shop by day. If you need to do some computer-type work, they have tons of table space and outlets ready for you.
47 locals recommend
Sugarburg
519 Metropolitan AveOur neighborhood hang out! It's a bar by night and a yummy coffee shop by day. If you need to do some computer-type work, they have tons of table space and outlets ready for you.
Entertainment & Activities
McCarren Hotel & Pool
160 N 12th StRooftop pool in Brooklyn!