Guidebook for Brooklyn

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Guidebook for Brooklyn

Food Scene

Williamsburg Kitchen recently opened, I went with some friends for brunch, you should try their eggs benedict. Great little place right off the Grand Street train station and reasonably priced.
Williamsburg Kitchen
804 Grand St
Williamsburg Kitchen recently opened, I went with some friends for brunch, you should try their eggs benedict. Great little place right off the Grand Street train station and reasonably priced.
This place is so Yummy, My partner and I usually order 3 dishes and share, if you order from them, you definitely should try the Seoul Mixed Rice, the Pork Belly Burrito or the BK Seoul Wings.
11 locals recommend
Brooklyn Seoul
749 Metropolitan Ave
11 locals recommend
This place is so Yummy, My partner and I usually order 3 dishes and share, if you order from them, you definitely should try the Seoul Mixed Rice, the Pork Belly Burrito or the BK Seoul Wings.
Carmines, Is a great reasonably priced pizzeria, they have an extensive menu and the cheapest hot wings in town.
106 locals recommend
Carmine's Pizzeria
358 Graham Ave
106 locals recommend
Carmines, Is a great reasonably priced pizzeria, they have an extensive menu and the cheapest hot wings in town.
This is a small coffee shop located on Grand Street just off the L train stop. Has great coffee and pastries. I sometimes sit there for hours working on my computer.
72 locals recommend
Lula Bean
797 Grand St
72 locals recommend
This is a small coffee shop located on Grand Street just off the L train stop. Has great coffee and pastries. I sometimes sit there for hours working on my computer.
Gimme Coffee is a little further away but also has great coffee and is a good place to sit back.
296 locals recommend
Gimme Coffee
495 Lorimer St
296 locals recommend
Gimme Coffee is a little further away but also has great coffee and is a good place to sit back.
This is the best take-out Chinese I've had in the neighborhood and they usually deliver in less than 30 minutes. Try their soups, they actually have flavor compared to others.
Family Garden
636 Metropolitan Ave
This is the best take-out Chinese I've had in the neighborhood and they usually deliver in less than 30 minutes. Try their soups, they actually have flavor compared to others.
Amazing French restaurant in Williamsburg. I don't even know where to begin with suggestions since it's all good.
297 locals recommend
Le Barricou
533 Grand St
297 locals recommend
Amazing French restaurant in Williamsburg. I don't even know where to begin with suggestions since it's all good.
Sel De Mer is a cute hipster seafood cafe in Williamsburg. They have a great menu, but you must try the Mussels.
46 locals recommend
Sel De Mer
374 Graham Avenue
46 locals recommend
Sel De Mer is a cute hipster seafood cafe in Williamsburg. They have a great menu, but you must try the Mussels.
This all American fare restaurant has a delicious and varied menu. Amazing place for a date night. The staff is friendly and ambiance is great. My partner and I shared the Chefs Tasting Menu.
19 locals recommend
Lachlan Gastropub
312 Graham Avenue
19 locals recommend
This all American fare restaurant has a delicious and varied menu. Amazing place for a date night. The staff is friendly and ambiance is great. My partner and I shared the Chefs Tasting Menu.
Italy meets Williamsburg, best Italian restaurant in the neighborhood, and it's just up the block. I can honestly say the entire menu is good since I tried almost everything.
122 locals recommend
Il Passatore
14 Bushwick Ave
122 locals recommend
Italy meets Williamsburg, best Italian restaurant in the neighborhood, and it's just up the block. I can honestly say the entire menu is good since I tried almost everything.
I haven't had the chance to try this Vegan Diner/Bakery, but my friend swears by it. She's always ordering something from here.
213 locals recommend
Champs Diner
197 Meserole St
213 locals recommend
I haven't had the chance to try this Vegan Diner/Bakery, but my friend swears by it. She's always ordering something from here.
Pagoda just a few blocks away and offers a delicious traditional menu.
16 locals recommend
Hi Noodle Thai
333 Graham Ave
16 locals recommend
Pagoda just a few blocks away and offers a delicious traditional menu.
Great little Thai restaurant, the menu is varied and overall delicious. You should try their Thai Chili Wings.
18 locals recommend
Cheers
568 Metropolitan Ave
18 locals recommend
Great little Thai restaurant, the menu is varied and overall delicious. You should try their Thai Chili Wings.
Sri Thai Cafe will make you feel like you're on the River Kwai enjoying your meal in your own boat at the river market in Thailand. The menu is tasty and the service is amazing.
21 locals recommend
Thip Osha
795 Grand St
21 locals recommend
Sri Thai Cafe will make you feel like you're on the River Kwai enjoying your meal in your own boat at the river market in Thailand. The menu is tasty and the service is amazing.

Essentials

Just a block away the deli is open until 11pm every night, you can easily grab some groceries or your morning breakfast sandwich on the go. This is our go to deli in the neighborhood.
11 locals recommend
Latenight Deli Inc
905 Metropolitan Ave
11 locals recommend
Just a block away the deli is open until 11pm every night, you can easily grab some groceries or your morning breakfast sandwich on the go. This is our go to deli in the neighborhood.
C-Town is a supermarket that only 3 blocks from the apartment. This is where we do our weekly grocery shop.
663 locals recommend
CTown Supermarkets
330 Graham Ave
663 locals recommend
C-Town is a supermarket that only 3 blocks from the apartment. This is where we do our weekly grocery shop.
If you want Organic & Green, Khims is the place to go around here. This is a mostly organic supermarket ust a few block from the apt.
39 locals recommend
Khims Millennim Market
294 Graham Avenue
39 locals recommend
If you want Organic & Green, Khims is the place to go around here. This is a mostly organic supermarket ust a few block from the apt.

Everything Else

The women at Bean & Clean are really great and will chat you up while you do your laundry, it make the time go by pretty fast. Just a block away, this will be the place to do your laundry.
24 locals recommend
Bean & Clean
909 Metropolitan Ave
24 locals recommend
The women at Bean & Clean are really great and will chat you up while you do your laundry, it make the time go by pretty fast. Just a block away, this will be the place to do your laundry.
I personally haven't shopped here, but evertime i pass it i feel like i should stop in and buy something. This place has hand made children clothing and toys.
Cute Attack
770 Metropolitan Ave
I personally haven't shopped here, but evertime i pass it i feel like i should stop in and buy something. This place has hand made children clothing and toys.
The Bagel Store has been featured on the FoodNetwork for their Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel, Literally, these guys manage to make a bagel with bacon, eggs and cheese baked right into the bagel.
130 locals recommend
The Bagel Store Original Rainbow Bagel
69 5th Avenue
130 locals recommend
The Bagel Store has been featured on the FoodNetwork for their Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel, Literally, these guys manage to make a bagel with bacon, eggs and cheese baked right into the bagel.
BEST CUPCAKES EVER! Opened shop about 2 yrs ago and they been featured everywhere, FoodNetwork, NBC Today, NY Times & more. You must try Tres Leches, Flan, Guava, basically all the Latin flavors.
21 locals recommend
Brooklyn Cupcake
335 Union Ave
21 locals recommend
BEST CUPCAKES EVER! Opened shop about 2 yrs ago and they been featured everywhere, FoodNetwork, NBC Today, NY Times & more. You must try Tres Leches, Flan, Guava, basically all the Latin flavors.
This is a kitchen one stop shop. Buy a skillet, spatula and maybe even a grill and you might as well pick up the meat to cook too. These guys share this space with the Meat Hook.
59 locals recommend
The Brooklyn Kitchen
100 Frost St
59 locals recommend
This is a kitchen one stop shop. Buy a skillet, spatula and maybe even a grill and you might as well pick up the meat to cook too. These guys share this space with the Meat Hook.

Drinks & Nightlife

This bar opened up about 3 years ago and quickly became my favorite local bar. The bartenders always welcome you as if they know you. It also does hurt that its just up the block from the apartment.
52 locals recommend
Matt Torrey's
46 Bushwick Ave
52 locals recommend
This bar opened up about 3 years ago and quickly became my favorite local bar. The bartenders always welcome you as if they know you. It also does hurt that its just up the block from the apartment.
Legion is just 3 blocks away and is a great place to grab a drink and catch a band playing on most nights
38 locals recommend
Legion
790 Metropolitan Avenue
38 locals recommend
Legion is just 3 blocks away and is a great place to grab a drink and catch a band playing on most nights
This is one a Williamsburg's oldest Gay bars, located just a 10 min walk. Saturdays try Kraft Magic, let your creativity come out while having a drink, hosted by Hank Hivnor
61 locals recommend
Metropolitan
559 Lorimer St
61 locals recommend
This is one a Williamsburg's oldest Gay bars, located just a 10 min walk. Saturdays try Kraft Magic, let your creativity come out while having a drink, hosted by Hank Hivnor
This bar is a little bit Manahattan without actually going into the city. They offer a great little food menu with plenty to chose from.
151 locals recommend
Huckleberry Bar
588 Grand St
151 locals recommend
This bar is a little bit Manahattan without actually going into the city. They offer a great little food menu with plenty to chose from.
Great local bar, They have Pool and Poker Tournaments.
683 Grand St
683 Grand Street
Great local bar, They have Pool and Poker Tournaments.
Sister bar to Matt Torrey's this place shares the same friendly bartenders so you always feel welcomed. They have a great out door space where you can drink, chat and smoke.
125 locals recommend
Harefield Road
769 Metropolitan Ave
125 locals recommend
Sister bar to Matt Torrey's this place shares the same friendly bartenders so you always feel welcomed. They have a great out door space where you can drink, chat and smoke.

Shopping

You'll find just about anything you need in this variety store.
340 Graham Ave
340 Graham Avenue
You'll find just about anything you need in this variety store.
The Wburg hipster didn't a anything, this butcher shop shares its space with Brooklyn Kitchen. I usually buy my BBQ meats here along with some other necessities.
158 locals recommend
The Meat Hook
397 Graham Ave
158 locals recommend
The Wburg hipster didn't a anything, this butcher shop shares its space with Brooklyn Kitchen. I usually buy my BBQ meats here along with some other necessities.