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This is farm fresh cooking at its best. By far, some of the tastiest eggs for breakfast, sausages, biscuits galore. For later meals, the fried chicken is outstanding.
251 locals recommend
Egg
109 N 3rd StThis is farm fresh cooking at its best. By far, some of the tastiest eggs for breakfast, sausages, biscuits galore. For later meals, the fried chicken is outstanding.
High tech pour over coffee with awesome looking coffee making paraphenalia. Roasting coffee in the background completes the beautiful interior. Try regular espresso drinks too.
467 locals recommend
Blue Bottle Coffee
76 N 4th StHigh tech pour over coffee with awesome looking coffee making paraphenalia. Roasting coffee in the background completes the beautiful interior. Try regular espresso drinks too.
Really great vibe. One of our regular hangouts for the classic burger, french onion soup (hangover heaven) and laid back drinking at the bar. Soccer fans usually found near the telly.
93 locals recommend
Sweetwater
105 N 6th StReally great vibe. One of our regular hangouts for the classic burger, french onion soup (hangover heaven) and laid back drinking at the bar. Soccer fans usually found near the telly.
A go to coffee bar for high octane java - super close to the apt. Try the excellent americano if you want hot, and the rocket fuel (a little chicory and a little sweet) for an iced pick me up
15 locals recommend
Sweetleaf
135 Kent AvenueA go to coffee bar for high octane java - super close to the apt. Try the excellent americano if you want hot, and the rocket fuel (a little chicory and a little sweet) for an iced pick me up
The original hipster outpost restaurant when Williamsburg was still an industrial wasteland. Classic diner look, food is way elevated beyond diner food - don't be fooled by the name
482 locals recommend
Diner
85 BroadwayThe original hipster outpost restaurant when Williamsburg was still an industrial wasteland. Classic diner look, food is way elevated beyond diner food - don't be fooled by the name
Interesting smoothies, and coffee concoctions. Small foods and nice wines. The closest of the close in terms of location. On the way back from Soulcycle, you can grab a green juice!
12 locals recommend
Pudge Knuckles
184 Kent AveInteresting smoothies, and coffee concoctions. Small foods and nice wines. The closest of the close in terms of location. On the way back from Soulcycle, you can grab a green juice!
Very decent cuban food, drinks, killer coffee. Sometimes live music or vintage movies playing above the intimate stage.
36 locals recommend
Cubana Social
70 North 6th StreetVery decent cuban food, drinks, killer coffee. Sometimes live music or vintage movies playing above the intimate stage.
Ceviche, raw bar, cerveza and margaritas consumed in a popular and somewhat sceney atmosphere. Still a lot of fun.
71 locals recommend
Rosarito Fish Shack
168-170 Wythe AveCeviche, raw bar, cerveza and margaritas consumed in a popular and somewhat sceney atmosphere. Still a lot of fun.
Highly recommended. The original sister restaurant is still kicking in Italy. This one is also very authentic and delish
44 locals recommend
Antica Pesa
115 Berry StHighly recommended. The original sister restaurant is still kicking in Italy. This one is also very authentic and delish
If you're this close to the grand daddy of all steak houses, you should go. The dining room is not that pretty, the staff is slightly surly, but it's a historic and delicious experience.
503 locals recommend
Peter Luger Steak House
178 BroadwayIf you're this close to the grand daddy of all steak houses, you should go. The dining room is not that pretty, the staff is slightly surly, but it's a historic and delicious experience.
The restaurant in the Wythe hotel probably needs a rezzie for you to get a table, but the scene is worth witnessing! The food also happens to be dynamite.
65 locals recommend
Reynard
80 Wythe AveThe restaurant in the Wythe hotel probably needs a rezzie for you to get a table, but the scene is worth witnessing! The food also happens to be dynamite.
Aussies - thank you creating the "Flat White". Who needs all that foam when the steamed milk is the perfect temperature? Pretty dining room, pretty people, and more aussie food stuffs.
284 locals recommend
Partners Coffee
125 N 6th StAussies - thank you creating the "Flat White". Who needs all that foam when the steamed milk is the perfect temperature? Pretty dining room, pretty people, and more aussie food stuffs.
Outstanding Italian food. Beautiful enclosed courtyard. Great wine. Outstanding Italian food. Did we say that twice? One of our favorite Italian restaurants in the 5 boroughs
179 locals recommend
Aurora
70 Grand StOutstanding Italian food. Beautiful enclosed courtyard. Great wine. Outstanding Italian food. Did we say that twice? One of our favorite Italian restaurants in the 5 boroughs
Chai Thai Kitchen
124 N 6th StReally really good Thai food. (they deliver)
Yebisu
Really really good ramen (they don't deliver)
Good sushi in some extremely moody dining cubbies. There is no sign, just a hidden door in a wood wall
84 locals recommend
Zenkichi
77 N 6th StGood sushi in some extremely moody dining cubbies. There is no sign, just a hidden door in a wood wall
Critically acclaimed dining...we like it but not as much as we were supposed to. It's good to know that it's there though. Pricey
62 locals recommend
Isa
348 Wythe AvenueCritically acclaimed dining...we like it but not as much as we were supposed to. It's good to know that it's there though. Pricey
Written up in a lot of foodie press, Scandinavian cuisine taken to new heights. Pricey and slightly weird. We are meaning to try some day. If you go, let us know how it is.
22 locals recommend
Aska
47 S 5th StWritten up in a lot of foodie press, Scandinavian cuisine taken to new heights. Pricey and slightly weird. We are meaning to try some day. If you go, let us know how it is.
They say something like the art and science of pizza in their logo. We just know that it is DELICIOUS. They deliver (once a week to us)
105 locals recommend
Fornino
291 Kent AveThey say something like the art and science of pizza in their logo. We just know that it is DELICIOUS. They deliver (once a week to us)
Real Mexican street food served in an overly hip dining room. If you can get over the crowd, you'll love the food. (watermelon agua fresca worth the trip alone)
206 locals recommend
La Superior
295 Berry StReal Mexican street food served in an overly hip dining room. If you can get over the crowd, you'll love the food. (watermelon agua fresca worth the trip alone)
ok. We haven't tried this yet, but Hawaiian food with spam - praised by the NY Times sounds interesting, no?
12 locals recommend
Onomea
84 Havemeyer Stok. We haven't tried this yet, but Hawaiian food with spam - praised by the NY Times sounds interesting, no?
Oysters, Pate, Beer, Wine? We have never had tastier versions...yet
419 locals recommend
Marlow & Sons
81 BroadwayOysters, Pate, Beer, Wine? We have never had tastier versions...yet
Korean food (sometimes fused as tacos) that is sometimes authentic, always hearty
163 locals recommend
Little Dokebi
85 Driggs AveKorean food (sometimes fused as tacos) that is sometimes authentic, always hearty
I think the Udon here is so amazing because it's homemade? Whatever, Udon here is crazy good.
220 locals recommend
Samurai Mama
205 Grand StI think the Udon here is so amazing because it's homemade? Whatever, Udon here is crazy good.
No frills Locavore joint - American Nouveau as described by critics. We like the food and vibe.
101 locals recommend
Allswell
124 Bedford AveNo frills Locavore joint - American Nouveau as described by critics. We like the food and vibe.
Not too expensive and fantastic food. Try the steak...seafood equally good
269 locals recommend
St. Anselm
355 Metropolitan AveNot too expensive and fantastic food. Try the steak...seafood equally good
A jack of all trades, this is a restaurant (Italian), bar, coffee shop, sandwich shop, gelato in the summer, macarons in the spring. Nice for a close bite and drink
18 locals recommend
Fabbrica | The Factory
44 N 6th StA jack of all trades, this is a restaurant (Italian), bar, coffee shop, sandwich shop, gelato in the summer, macarons in the spring. Nice for a close bite and drink
Great for sitting outdoors in the summertime courtyard. Good Mexican food...if a little spotty
75 locals recommend
Café de la Esquina
Great for sitting outdoors in the summertime courtyard. Good Mexican food...if a little spotty
Brussels Sprout pizza and other amazing pizzas. Puffy crusts, great dining room, cool wait staff.
125 locals recommend
Motorino Pizzeria
139 BroadwayBrussels Sprout pizza and other amazing pizzas. Puffy crusts, great dining room, cool wait staff.
Shopping
Hop across the street for the best and oddest flavor combos in ice cream. They know how to the do the safer vanillas and chocolates too.
67 locals recommend
OddFellows Ice Cream Co. The Parlor
Hop across the street for the best and oddest flavor combos in ice cream. They know how to the do the safer vanillas and chocolates too.
Bearded Brooklyn Brothers make delicious dark chocolates, artisanal, unusual, worth the short hike from the apartment.
98 locals recommend
MAST
111 N 3rd StBearded Brooklyn Brothers make delicious dark chocolates, artisanal, unusual, worth the short hike from the apartment.
Our favorite place to pick up beautifully simple sandwiches, coffee...a unique tony grocer for everything from McClure's pickles to candy from the UK
65 locals recommend
Dépanneur
242 Wythe AveOur favorite place to pick up beautifully simple sandwiches, coffee...a unique tony grocer for everything from McClure's pickles to candy from the UK
The epicenter of studied, self-conscious hipster garb. $$$$ heavy on the wallet
106 locals recommend
L.A.B Brooklyn
144 Driggs AveThe epicenter of studied, self-conscious hipster garb. $$$$ heavy on the wallet
For serious furniture collectors. These guys usually have pristine vintage pieces for sale. Not many bargains, but this is the real deal
Fresh Kills
68 34th StFor serious furniture collectors. These guys usually have pristine vintage pieces for sale. Not many bargains, but this is the real deal
When the outlet for Paul Smith has a sale, some killer bargains are to be found.
19 locals recommend
Paul Smith
280 Grand StreetWhen the outlet for Paul Smith has a sale, some killer bargains are to be found.
Very beautiful vintage looking home furnishings, interior finishes, light fixtures, toys, random, no? We love browsing through though
37 locals recommend
Sprout Home
59 Grand StVery beautiful vintage looking home furnishings, interior finishes, light fixtures, toys, random, no? We love browsing through though
Catbird
108 Bedford AveWomen's clothing - beautiful, simple
Mikey's Hook Up
407 N 6th StAll things tech related. Apple stuff mostly. Staff is awesome
Duane Reade
5411 Myrtle AveDrugstore in the base of the building below the apartment
BAGGU Brooklyn
Kent AvenueAll our fashiony friends love these bags.
I don't surf, but I love shopping here. Bags, non-surf clothes can be found on top of the expected boards and sex wax...
38 locals recommend
Pilgrim Surf + Supply
33 N 3rd StI don't surf, but I love shopping here. Bags, non-surf clothes can be found on top of the expected boards and sex wax...
Buffalo Exchange
504 Driggs AveLegendary consignment store
Soula Shoes
185 Smith Stcool shoes - men and women...and kids too!
Earwax Records
167 N 9th Stvinyl lovers - go here!
Earwax Records
167 N 9th Stvinyl lovers - go here!
Shoe Market
197 N 6th StGreat shoes
Moderately priced
some kids shoes too
DNA Footwear Williamsburg
133 N 7th StA huge range of shoes for men/women/kids
Good prices
A&G Merch
111 N 6th StHome Furnishings, nice and moderately priced...they ship
Everything Else
A conglomeration of the tastiest food from across the northeast region. Summer location is in the lot next door - winter is up the street on North 5th and Wythe (indoor)
777 locals recommend
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveA conglomeration of the tastiest food from across the northeast region. Summer location is in the lot next door - winter is up the street on North 5th and Wythe (indoor)
Pronounced -Bah-kerry- is basically a really beautiful little bakery with a back garden. Rosemary salted chocolate cookies kind of sum up the creative medley of pastries and small bites. Just go
279 locals recommend
Bakeri
150 Wythe AvePronounced -Bah-kerry- is basically a really beautiful little bakery with a back garden. Rosemary salted chocolate cookies kind of sum up the creative medley of pastries and small bites. Just go
Mixology as art...in a classic woody Brooklyn bar. Very mellow. Good if you like a little elbow room
14 locals recommend
The Counting Room
44 Berry StMixology as art...in a classic woody Brooklyn bar. Very mellow. Good if you like a little elbow room
Soulcycle - if you want to listen to someone who abhors exercise, but is addicted to Soulcycle, I would recommend going to the one next door. Ask us how to sign up (they give you shoes)
196 Kent Ave
196 Kent AvenueSoulcycle - if you want to listen to someone who abhors exercise, but is addicted to Soulcycle, I would recommend going to the one next door. Ask us how to sign up (they give you shoes)
Primp & Polish (on Grand Street, Northside)
189 Grand StNail art!
Primp & Polish (Storefront on Driggs Ave.)
205 N 9th StNail Art!
Tiny Empire
142 North 6th StreetGo here if you want some serious and seriously pricey juice.
Juice Press
70 E 1st StCrazy about juicing? Here you go.
Incredible replica barber shop from the old west...or something. I think they have a good reputation for hair too. You should stop by just to see the cool interior
8 locals recommend
Ludlow Blunt
85 N 3rd StIncredible replica barber shop from the old west...or something. I think they have a good reputation for hair too. You should stop by just to see the cool interior
Our building's own spa. Get hair, nails, massages, facials, laser (eek), and other more medically advanced beautifying procedures done. steps from the front door.
N4 Med Spa + Salon
47 N 4th StOur building's own spa. Get hair, nails, massages, facials, laser (eek), and other more medically advanced beautifying procedures done. steps from the front door.
Am meaning to try this - pilates and yoga on steroids...and scary looking machines. Have heard that it makes you look awesome though.
6 locals recommend
Ovenly Williamsburg
43 N 5th StAm meaning to try this - pilates and yoga on steroids...and scary looking machines. Have heard that it makes you look awesome though.
McCarren Hotel & Pool
160 N 12th StYou can swim or ice skate in the appropriate seasons
Arts & Culture
New movie theater! low key though. See all the latest on the big screen
468 locals recommend
Williamsburg Cinemas
217 Grand StNew movie theater! low key though. See all the latest on the big screen
A unique experience, order deviled eggs and cocktails in the dark while you watch your movies. Fuller menu available for dinner too.
941 locals recommend
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveA unique experience, order deviled eggs and cocktails in the dark while you watch your movies. Fuller menu available for dinner too.
Catered by Blue Ribbon (meaning there is killer fried chicken to be had) while you bowl to some serious beats (there's a live music venue in front of the lanes) Super cool. Have fun
825 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveCatered by Blue Ribbon (meaning there is killer fried chicken to be had) while you bowl to some serious beats (there's a live music venue in front of the lanes) Super cool. Have fun
Big name bands and Indie upstarts. There's a line out the door most weekend nights
303 locals recommend
Music Hall of Williamsburg
66 N 6th StBig name bands and Indie upstarts. There's a line out the door most weekend nights
Sightseeing
Tour an active brewery. It's always a fun time. Drink some lager. Go next door and bowl.
456 locals recommend
Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th StTour an active brewery. It's always a fun time. Drink some lager. Go next door and bowl.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you like beer and brats, and large dramatic drinking halls with benches and camraderie, you should go here.
339 locals recommend
Radegast Hall & Biergarten
113 N 3rd StIf you like beer and brats, and large dramatic drinking halls with benches and camraderie, you should go here.
A little further away, but another beer and brats hall with a completely different vibe than radegast, but equally as cool.
170 locals recommend
Spritzenhaus33
33 Nassau AveA little further away, but another beer and brats hall with a completely different vibe than radegast, but equally as cool.
Brooklyn Winery
61 N 8th StVery chill, great wine tasting options
Zablozki's
107 N 6th StGreat bar
Donna
7 BroadwayThis bar is possibly too hip. But we go anyway
The dining room is a little rundown, but the summertime sidewalk drinking and dining is still worth it...it's in our building facing kent ave (map location is off)
63 locals recommend
Móle
57 Jane StThe dining room is a little rundown, but the summertime sidewalk drinking and dining is still worth it...it's in our building facing kent ave (map location is off)
Kent Ale House
51 Kent AveGreat Bar, close to home
Essentials
Very high end cheese, crackers, meats, drinks, so worth it...be prepared for slight sticker shock
132 locals recommend
Bedford Cheese Shop
265 Bedford AveVery high end cheese, crackers, meats, drinks, so worth it...be prepared for slight sticker shock
This is across the street from you! A great grocery store, real prices, they have most everything
85 locals recommend
Brooklyn Harvest Market
25 N 5th StThis is across the street from you! A great grocery store, real prices, they have most everything