Guidebook for Brooklyn
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
214 3rd StShopping
Stella Dallas
Amazing Thrift/Vintage
Great small indoor flea market with lots of locally made items.
197 locals recommend
Artists & Fleas Williamsburg
70 N 7th StGreat small indoor flea market with lots of locally made items.
Men’s high quality clothing modeled after artisans, made in small batches, made to last.
9 locals recommend
Kai D. Utility
230 Grand StMen’s high quality clothing modeled after artisans, made in small batches, made to last.
Metaphysical and Bohemian supply store specializing in high quality one of a kind jewelry, candles, dream catchers, Sage/incense , crystals, and other such items.
10 locals recommend
ESP
171 S 4th StMetaphysical and Bohemian supply store specializing in high quality one of a kind jewelry, candles, dream catchers, Sage/incense , crystals, and other such items.
Great Thrift shop for men and women. This has been a Williamsburg staple for years
454 locals recommend
Beacon's Closet
74 Guernsey StGreat Thrift shop for men and women. This has been a Williamsburg staple for years
Hand selected vintage in excellent condition. Designer and no name for men and women.
40 locals recommend
Amarcord Vintage Fashion
223 Bedford AveHand selected vintage in excellent condition. Designer and no name for men and women.
Monk Vintage
500 Driggs AveAffordable vintage for men and women.
Bars/Nightlife
Great local place to catch a show or have drinks with your friends.
234 locals recommend
Knitting Factory Brooklyn
361 Metropolitan AveGreat local place to catch a show or have drinks with your friends.
One of my favorite low key bars with a pool table and jukebox. During the warm months there’s a nice back patio that’s open.
152 locals recommend
The Ides Bar
80 Wythe AveOne of my favorite low key bars with a pool table and jukebox. During the warm months there’s a nice back patio that’s open.
The "bad-boy uncle basement bar" aesthetic.
A deluxe new neighborhood dive bar with something for everyone.
A well-curated jukebox covers all your hits from 1975-85. And in a back corner peeking out from behind the horseshoe bar, there's shuffleboard, pinball
In the back patio, the original Endless Summer Taco Truck has been carved up and transformed into a small grill, where a stomach-girding menu of sliders and bratwurst and fries are served.
70 locals recommend
Rocka Rolla
486 Metropolitan AveThe "bad-boy uncle basement bar" aesthetic.
A deluxe new neighborhood dive bar with something for everyone.
A well-curated jukebox covers all your hits from 1975-85. And in a back corner peeking out from behind the horseshoe bar, there's shuffleboard, pinball
In the back patio, the original Endless Summer Taco Truck has been carved up and transformed into a small grill, where a stomach-girding menu of sliders and bratwurst and fries are served.
The vibe is vaguely Victorian, complete with ottomans, throw pillows and antique-looking tchotchkes. Well-priced, simple cocktails—like a citrusy orange-blossom lemonade with rum—feature herbs and house-infused spirits.
While the ground-floor bar also stocks beers (including Sixpoint and Kronenbourg) and organic French wines, the real draw is upstairs—scale the steps in the back to find a roof deck with a frozen-margarita station.
141 locals recommend
Night of Joy
667 Lorimer StThe vibe is vaguely Victorian, complete with ottomans, throw pillows and antique-looking tchotchkes. Well-priced, simple cocktails—like a citrusy orange-blossom lemonade with rum—feature herbs and house-infused spirits.
While the ground-floor bar also stocks beers (including Sixpoint and Kronenbourg) and organic French wines, the real draw is upstairs—scale the steps in the back to find a roof deck with a frozen-margarita station.
This down-home-stylish bar was formerly a local luncheonette for the neighborhood’s Italian old timers — as well as a one-time, well, candy store. It’s transitioned to a bar and performance space, and the owner is a set designer, so the back room has cleverly been made to look like a train car. The main attraction, though, is the stage — which accommodates the full range of Billyburg’s sonic underground, from rockabilly to ska. Chinese newspapers laminated on the table-tops give the place a kitschy feel, but the bar staff take their job seriously, expertly executing martinis and Manhattans for the nightly throngs of neighborhood hotties who soak it up with the only food on the menu: a grilled-cheese sandwich.
157 locals recommend
Pete's Candy Store
709 Lorimer StThis down-home-stylish bar was formerly a local luncheonette for the neighborhood’s Italian old timers — as well as a one-time, well, candy store. It’s transitioned to a bar and performance space, and the owner is a set designer, so the back room has cleverly been made to look like a train car. The main attraction, though, is the stage — which accommodates the full range of Billyburg’s sonic underground, from rockabilly to ska. Chinese newspapers laminated on the table-tops give the place a kitschy feel, but the bar staff take their job seriously, expertly executing martinis and Manhattans for the nightly throngs of neighborhood hotties who soak it up with the only food on the menu: a grilled-cheese sandwich.
This n' That
108 N 6th StGreat local music venue….great drinks, casual dining.
Entertainment & Activities
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveIndie Theater that serves dinner and drinks during your movie.
Williamsburg Cinemas
217 Grand StFood Scene
A local affordable steak house and more!
Simple but carefully executed food with a gracefully tousled Brooklyn Vibe. Weekends may have long wait time.
269 locals recommend
St. Anselm
355 Metropolitan AveA local affordable steak house and more!
Simple but carefully executed food with a gracefully tousled Brooklyn Vibe. Weekends may have long wait time.
Popular dry-rub BBQ, beer & bourbon purveyor with an industrial, cafeteria-style decor & wall mural.
441 locals recommend
Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan AvePopular dry-rub BBQ, beer & bourbon purveyor with an industrial, cafeteria-style decor & wall mural.
French inspired, Brooklyn Neighborhood Bistro. We serve our own twist on classic Bistro fare.
People mob it for its atmosphere: part French bistro, part well-kept jungle. You’ll want to be eating on the roof if it’s warm, but the plant room (actually covered in vegetation) is a very good second-best if it’s not.
149 locals recommend
Juliette
135 N 5th StFrench inspired, Brooklyn Neighborhood Bistro. We serve our own twist on classic Bistro fare.
People mob it for its atmosphere: part French bistro, part well-kept jungle. You’ll want to be eating on the roof if it’s warm, but the plant room (actually covered in vegetation) is a very good second-best if it’s not.
The rustic warmth of Rabbithole's dining room (rough-hewn tables, brick walls mounted with antlers, a tailor's dummy and other eclectica) is matched by its kitchen (they cook their own pastries) and by the relaxed, attentive staff. Breakfast (to 5pm) is loved locally – the coffee's good and you can linger over eggs, fruit or granola in the rear garden.
168 locals recommend
Rabbithole
352 Bedford AveThe rustic warmth of Rabbithole's dining room (rough-hewn tables, brick walls mounted with antlers, a tailor's dummy and other eclectica) is matched by its kitchen (they cook their own pastries) and by the relaxed, attentive staff. Breakfast (to 5pm) is loved locally – the coffee's good and you can linger over eggs, fruit or granola in the rear garden.
The Butcher’s Daughter, a plant-based restaurant and juice bar.
The rustic, boho-chic spot is filled with plants and floor to ceiling glass windows. It offers signature dishes like a surfer’s breakfast burrito with avocado and green salsa, and a carrot bagel, lox and [vegan] cream cheese.
Diners can also request a hit of CBD — in anything you order, from food to smoothies and even coffee.
198 locals recommend
The Butcher's Daughter
19 Kenmare StThe Butcher’s Daughter, a plant-based restaurant and juice bar.
The rustic, boho-chic spot is filled with plants and floor to ceiling glass windows. It offers signature dishes like a surfer’s breakfast burrito with avocado and green salsa, and a carrot bagel, lox and [vegan] cream cheese.
Diners can also request a hit of CBD — in anything you order, from food to smoothies and even coffee.
Oslo Coffee Roasters
328 Bedford AveThe neighborhood local go to coffee shop.
Hipster spot and local favorite. There's a wait on the weekends.
Amazing fried chicken and comfort food classics that make you feel good inside. The chicken biscuit might be one of the most ridiculously unhealthy things we’ve ever seen on a plate, and it’s delicious. Breakfast specials like chicken and waffles and they have homemade pies.
357 locals recommend
Pies 'n' Thighs
166 S 4th StHipster spot and local favorite. There's a wait on the weekends.
Amazing fried chicken and comfort food classics that make you feel good inside. The chicken biscuit might be one of the most ridiculously unhealthy things we’ve ever seen on a plate, and it’s delicious. Breakfast specials like chicken and waffles and they have homemade pies.
A once infamous punk bar turned charming neighborhood restaurant located in an old building in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
French-American comfort food in a bistro setting with banquette seating & a summertime garden.
93 locals recommend
Sweetwater
105 N 6th StA once infamous punk bar turned charming neighborhood restaurant located in an old building in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
French-American comfort food in a bistro setting with banquette seating & a summertime garden.
Old New York lives on at this 1880s-era bar/eatery with stained-glass windows & a famed Bloody Mary. A landmark that serves brunch, lunch and dinner and also has music sometimes at night.
32 locals recommend
Teddy's Bar & Grill
96 Berry StOld New York lives on at this 1880s-era bar/eatery with stained-glass windows & a famed Bloody Mary. A landmark that serves brunch, lunch and dinner and also has music sometimes at night.
Cafe Colette
79 Berry St
Egg Shop
151 Elizabeth St
Diner
85 BroadwayLa Superior
295 Berry StGood authentic Mexican food
Small, casual locals favorite burger joint.
Really great mac n cheese!
128 locals recommend
DuMont Burger
314 Bedford AveSmall, casual locals favorite burger joint.
Really great mac n cheese!
Shipping/Printing/Luggage Storage/Business Services
The go-to resource for packing, mailing/shipping, printing, and business service needs. They have secure luggage storage for 5.99/bag per day.
15 locals recommend
Office 11211
223 Bedford AveThe go-to resource for packing, mailing/shipping, printing, and business service needs. They have secure luggage storage for 5.99/bag per day.
Medical
Excellent pharmacy with knowledgeable, helpful staff, if you need prescriptions, over the counter medicine, high quality beauty and health products and general advice.
26 locals recommend
Northside Pharmacy
559 Driggs AveExcellent pharmacy with knowledgeable, helpful staff, if you need prescriptions, over the counter medicine, high quality beauty and health products and general advice.