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The Meat Hook is the reason I moved to Williamsburg. This is the best butcher shop in all NYC. The meat is all from local farms. Make sure to try the sausages - we love the Long Dong Bud.
158 locals recommend
The Meat Hook
397 Graham AveThe Meat Hook is the reason I moved to Williamsburg. This is the best butcher shop in all NYC. The meat is all from local farms. Make sure to try the sausages - we love the Long Dong Bud.
The Natural Wine Company
211 N 11th StCute wine shop with a lot of interesting wines.
This is our local spot for groceries. It has most of what you need. We do NOT buy our meat here, but everything else is fine, although expensive.
141 locals recommend
Khim's Millennium Market
260 Bushwick AveThis is our local spot for groceries. It has most of what you need. We do NOT buy our meat here, but everything else is fine, although expensive.
During the day on Saturday only, check out our local farmer's market. It has the basics covered, but does not compare to the Union Square greenmarket.
35 locals recommend
McCarren Park Greenmarket
North 12th StreetDuring the day on Saturday only, check out our local farmer's market. It has the basics covered, but does not compare to the Union Square greenmarket.
Hop on the L Train Union Square to check out the best farmers market in NYC. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
987 locals recommend
Union Square
Hop on the L Train Union Square to check out the best farmers market in NYC. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
Until Whole Foods opens in Williamsburg, we still pick up our groceries at the Union Square location, and then hop on the L train. Trader Joe's is also down the block on 3rd Ave.
1895 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StUntil Whole Foods opens in Williamsburg, we still pick up our groceries at the Union Square location, and then hop on the L train. Trader Joe's is also down the block on 3rd Ave.
We rarely go here, but it is a nearby grocery store. Typically we get our meat/veggies at Meat Hook, and our other groceries from Whole Foods or Khim's, but decent quality here.
237 locals recommend
Foodtown of Williamsburg
159 N 3rd StWe rarely go here, but it is a nearby grocery store. Typically we get our meat/veggies at Meat Hook, and our other groceries from Whole Foods or Khim's, but decent quality here.
Food Scene
One of the best restaurants in Williamsburg. Be prepared for some long waits.
This is also our secret weekend brunch spot. Despite being so popular for dinner, Sunday brunch is quiet, and the steak and eggs is perfect.
269 locals recommend
St. Anselm
355 Metropolitan AveOne of the best restaurants in Williamsburg. Be prepared for some long waits.
This is also our secret weekend brunch spot. Despite being so popular for dinner, Sunday brunch is quiet, and the steak and eggs is perfect.
Everyone's favorite brunch spot. We love it too. Super casual with something on the menu for everyone. Val loves the Moroccan scramble and Nick always gets a side of $6 steak - the best deal in NYC
800 locals recommend
Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveEveryone's favorite brunch spot. We love it too. Super casual with something on the menu for everyone. Val loves the Moroccan scramble and Nick always gets a side of $6 steak - the best deal in NYC
Every Saturday while the weather is warm, New Yorkers flock to Smorgasburg for easy access to NYC's best food. Be prepared for long lines. The ramen burger line is the longest.
777 locals recommend
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveEvery Saturday while the weather is warm, New Yorkers flock to Smorgasburg for easy access to NYC's best food. Be prepared for long lines. The ramen burger line is the longest.
Our favorite BBQ spot. All the meat is local and pasture raised. A fun spot with a great bar and outdoor seating. Lines can get long. We love the pork belly and ribs.
441 locals recommend
Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan AveOur favorite BBQ spot. All the meat is local and pasture raised. A fun spot with a great bar and outdoor seating. Lines can get long. We love the pork belly and ribs.
A++ pizza. We love Paulie Gee's. Get there 15 minutes before it opens (4:45 on weekends or 5:45 on weekdsays) and you will get a seat right away and be so happy you did.
352 locals recommend
Paulie Gee's
60 Greenpoint AveA++ pizza. We love Paulie Gee's. Get there 15 minutes before it opens (4:45 on weekends or 5:45 on weekdsays) and you will get a seat right away and be so happy you did.
If you are feeling adventurous, you can go check out Bushwick. Roberta's is one of the best restaurants in NYC, but Paulie Gee's pizza is just as good and closer.
1621 locals recommend
Roberta's
261 Moore StIf you are feeling adventurous, you can go check out Bushwick. Roberta's is one of the best restaurants in NYC, but Paulie Gee's pizza is just as good and closer.
NYC's most famous steakhouse. If you go, get the porterhouse for two medium rare with german potatoes and creamed spinach. Start with a slice of bacon!
503 locals recommend
Peter Luger Steak House
178 BroadwayNYC's most famous steakhouse. If you go, get the porterhouse for two medium rare with german potatoes and creamed spinach. Start with a slice of bacon!
Worth a trip to the city, this is the bakery that invented the cronut.
157 locals recommend
Dominique Ansel Bakery
189 Spring StWorth a trip to the city, this is the bakery that invented the cronut.
Pies 'n' Thighs
166 S 4th StGreat fried chicken. Fun to try.
Our favorite Dim Sum spot. Also check out Chinatown - be prepared for some dirt and grime.
61 locals recommend
Golden Unicorn
18 E BroadwayOur favorite Dim Sum spot. Also check out Chinatown - be prepared for some dirt and grime.
New Wine bar and small plate restaurant from the lead singer of LCD Soundsystem.
89 locals recommend
The Four Horsemen
295 Grand StNew Wine bar and small plate restaurant from the lead singer of LCD Soundsystem.
Our favorite coffee spot. Also a great scene and a beautiful space.
284 locals recommend
Partners Coffee
125 N 6th StOur favorite coffee spot. Also a great scene and a beautiful space.
Always great coffee, but not the best place to grab a seat and hang out.
296 locals recommend
Gimme Coffee
495 Lorimer StAlways great coffee, but not the best place to grab a seat and hang out.
Right around the corner, this is a cool casual spot with decent coffee and some tasty brunch items.
85 locals recommend
Reunion
544 Union AveRight around the corner, this is a cool casual spot with decent coffee and some tasty brunch items.
Another top spot for brunch in Williamsburg. The eggs here are the best. We actually love coming here for weekday lunch when they serve NYC's best fried chicken.
251 locals recommend
Egg
109 N 3rd StAnother top spot for brunch in Williamsburg. The eggs here are the best. We actually love coming here for weekday lunch when they serve NYC's best fried chicken.
If you think you can handle spicy, check out Williamsburg's best Chinese restaurant. Just opened and we love it. Warning - very spicy.
96 locals recommend
Kings Co Imperial
20 Skillman AveIf you think you can handle spicy, check out Williamsburg's best Chinese restaurant. Just opened and we love it. Warning - very spicy.
New seafood restaurant in the neighborhood. Extremely fresh fish.
93 locals recommend
Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co.
114 Nassau AveNew seafood restaurant in the neighborhood. Extremely fresh fish.
Meat Hook's sister sandwich shop. Some of the best sandwiches in NYC. Funky hours - double check the website.
158 locals recommend
The Meat Hook
397 Graham AveMeat Hook's sister sandwich shop. Some of the best sandwiches in NYC. Funky hours - double check the website.
Our favorite dessert spot, we absolutely love Lady M's cakes. Famous for their crêpe cake, they now have a green tea matcha crêpe cake that is even better. Can't miss. Take it to go and then sit at Bryant Park and enjoy.
64 locals recommend
Lady M Cake Boutique
36 W 40th StOur favorite dessert spot, we absolutely love Lady M's cakes. Famous for their crêpe cake, they now have a green tea matcha crêpe cake that is even better. Can't miss. Take it to go and then sit at Bryant Park and enjoy.
This is a great Japanese dessert shop right around the corner. They have a tasting menu that is a lot of fun, and they have a matcha crêpe cake that is good and satisfies a craving when want something closer than Lady M's.
17 locals recommend
Patisserie Tomoko
568 Union AveThis is a great Japanese dessert shop right around the corner. They have a tasting menu that is a lot of fun, and they have a matcha crêpe cake that is good and satisfies a craving when want something closer than Lady M's.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great European beer bar. Always fun and crowded with open windows and outdoor space on a nice day. Jenga's top customer.
170 locals recommend
Spritzenhaus33
33 Nassau AveGreat European beer bar. Always fun and crowded with open windows and outdoor space on a nice day. Jenga's top customer.
Check out this trendy rooftop bar with a view of the Manhattan skyline.
539 locals recommend
Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe AveCheck out this trendy rooftop bar with a view of the Manhattan skyline.
Want to go bowling? They also frequently have live music and concerts. Check out their website for more information. Their fried chicken with honey is good.
825 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveWant to go bowling? They also frequently have live music and concerts. Check out their website for more information. Their fried chicken with honey is good.
Radegast Hall & Biergarten
113 N 3rd StWilliamsburg's most popular beer garden. Great space.
The Shanty
79 Richardson StGreat local bar for cocktails. Attached to a local gin distillery.
Casual local bar with live music every night. Grab a spot in the back room and enjoy.
157 locals recommend
Pete's Candy Store
709 Lorimer StCasual local bar with live music every night. Grab a spot in the back room and enjoy.
A dive bar with an active pickup scene. Great outdoor space with a taco truck, and lots of live music. Check out their website for tickets.
521 locals recommend
Union Pool
484 Union AveA dive bar with an active pickup scene. Great outdoor space with a taco truck, and lots of live music. Check out their website for tickets.
The Whiskey is at the heart of Williamsburg's bar scene. Head this way to find the drunk people.
42 locals recommend
The Whiskey Brooklyn
44 Berry StThe Whiskey is at the heart of Williamsburg's bar scene. Head this way to find the drunk people.
Love this bar. It has a hidden entrance and a cool scene. A lot of great spots on this strip. Check it out.
45 locals recommend
Larry Lawrence
295 Grand StreetLove this bar. It has a hidden entrance and a cool scene. A lot of great spots on this strip. Check it out.
Sightseeing
East River Ferry
Hop on for a ride to Manhattan and to enjoy the water.
Hop on a Citi Bike and tour Williamsburg. For more information:
citibikenyc.com
6 locals recommend
Citi Bike - Union Ave & Jackson St
Hop on a Citi Bike and tour Williamsburg. For more information:
citibikenyc.com
9/11 Memorial South Pool
180 Greenwich StMake sure to visit the 9/11 memorial.