Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Great coffee, European-style pastries, and the cutest little garden in the back transport you. Perfect place for some quiet time, reading or conversation as there is no wifi. Some gluten-free options.
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Bakeri
150 Wythe AveGreat coffee, European-style pastries, and the cutest little garden in the back transport you. Perfect place for some quiet time, reading or conversation as there is no wifi. Some gluten-free options.
Excellent Moroccan food with a lovely enclosed garden/courtyard. Perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner. Ridiculously good hummus with homemade fluffy pita bread, and the tagines are fantastic!
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Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveExcellent Moroccan food with a lovely enclosed garden/courtyard. Perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner. Ridiculously good hummus with homemade fluffy pita bread, and the tagines are fantastic!
One of my favorite restaurants in the neighborhood. The food is great, super chill and warm atmosphere, friendly service, and the best dessert you'll ever have (Food of the Gods!!). Great brunch too.
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Sweetwater
105 N 6th StOne of my favorite restaurants in the neighborhood. The food is great, super chill and warm atmosphere, friendly service, and the best dessert you'll ever have (Food of the Gods!!). Great brunch too.
If you like steak, do yourself a favor and order their parrillada or braised short ribs (which they slow cook for 9 hours so you don't even need a knife). Trust me, I'm from Argentina.
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El Almacén
557 Driggs AveIf you like steak, do yourself a favor and order their parrillada or braised short ribs (which they slow cook for 9 hours so you don't even need a knife). Trust me, I'm from Argentina.
Same owners as El Almacen. Great mexican food. Love their fish tacos!
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Rosarito Fish Shack
168-170 Wythe AveSame owners as El Almacen. Great mexican food. Love their fish tacos!
What happens if you mix Sex & the City and Las Vegas, and make it into a Japanese restaurant? Despite the over-the-top decor, they do have great sushi.
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Fushimi
475 Driggs AveWhat happens if you mix Sex & the City and Las Vegas, and make it into a Japanese restaurant? Despite the over-the-top decor, they do have great sushi.
Really good coffee. They serve flat whites, which are like a cappuccino but with more velvety foam. Can get crowded in the afternoon, so go early!
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Partners Coffee
125 N 6th StReally good coffee. They serve flat whites, which are like a cappuccino but with more velvety foam. Can get crowded in the afternoon, so go early!
If tea is your thing, this place has a great selection in a homey environment. They also serve food.
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Roebling Tea Room
143 Roebling StreetIf tea is your thing, this place has a great selection in a homey environment. They also serve food.
Fantastic Asian/French (sort of) inspired food in a beautiful whimsical setting that feels like you teleported elsewhere for a delicious meal, only to be spit back out to the Brooklyn streets.
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House of Small Wonder
77 N 6th StFantastic Asian/French (sort of) inspired food in a beautiful whimsical setting that feels like you teleported elsewhere for a delicious meal, only to be spit back out to the Brooklyn streets.
Really fantastic chocolate that's roasted right on the premises. Try a variety of single-source or blended chocolate, all of them delicious!
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MAST
111 N 3rd StReally fantastic chocolate that's roasted right on the premises. Try a variety of single-source or blended chocolate, all of them delicious!
Affordable thai food in a sultry loungey atmosphere, complete with a reflection pool and buddha statue. Come early or during the week as it's one of those trendy places with long waits.
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SEA
114 N 6th StAffordable thai food in a sultry loungey atmosphere, complete with a reflection pool and buddha statue. Come early or during the week as it's one of those trendy places with long waits.
Really really great brunch, with a view of McCarren Park. Perfect for when it's a nice day out.
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Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveReally really great brunch, with a view of McCarren Park. Perfect for when it's a nice day out.
Great little simple place with great food. They have a brunch buffet during the weekends with eggs, bacon, potatoes gratin, roasted veggies, granola, salad, yogurt, fruit and cold cuts.
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Simple
346 Bedford AveGreat little simple place with great food. They have a brunch buffet during the weekends with eggs, bacon, potatoes gratin, roasted veggies, granola, salad, yogurt, fruit and cold cuts.
Delicious and interesting ice cream flavors made on premises. My favorite are Thai Iced Cream, Olive Oil, Miso Cherry and the Raspberry/Pink Pepper sorbet. They have other non-dairy options as well.
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OddFellows Ice Cream Co. The Parlor
Delicious and interesting ice cream flavors made on premises. My favorite are Thai Iced Cream, Olive Oil, Miso Cherry and the Raspberry/Pink Pepper sorbet. They have other non-dairy options as well.
Asides from the extensive selection of beer, they have excellent gourmet food as well as all kinds of grilled sausage (chorizo, bratwurst, currywurst, and others from around the world).
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Radegast Hall & Biergarten
113 N 3rd StAsides from the extensive selection of beer, they have excellent gourmet food as well as all kinds of grilled sausage (chorizo, bratwurst, currywurst, and others from around the world).
Excellent Italian food. I LOVE their Violette di Parma, which are these delicious red beet gnocchi with spinach and cream sauce. But honestly, all their food is great!
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Baci & Abbracci
204 Grand StExcellent Italian food. I LOVE their Violette di Parma, which are these delicious red beet gnocchi with spinach and cream sauce. But honestly, all their food is great!
Hmm... Bibimbap! This is your spot for fantastic Korean food.
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Little Dokebi
85 Driggs AveHmm... Bibimbap! This is your spot for fantastic Korean food.
Want cheap food and you want it fast? This falafel and Middle Eastern food place has your back. Plus, it's right next to the subway.
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Oasis
168 Bedford AveWant cheap food and you want it fast? This falafel and Middle Eastern food place has your back. Plus, it's right next to the subway.
Swedish coffee shop with strong Americanos and pastries. Has gluten-free options and decaf espresso if that's your thing.
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Konditori
167 North 7th StreetSwedish coffee shop with strong Americanos and pastries. Has gluten-free options and decaf espresso if that's your thing.
Bliss Cafe
191 Bedford AvenueYummy vegetarian and vegan fare.
Homey hearty food for either takeout or eating there. It's pre-prepared, so it's on your plate within minutes. Rotisserie chicken, roasted root veggies, yellow rice, collard greens, spinach, corn, etc
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Peter's
168 Bedford AvenueHomey hearty food for either takeout or eating there. It's pre-prepared, so it's on your plate within minutes. Rotisserie chicken, roasted root veggies, yellow rice, collard greens, spinach, corn, etc
Parks & Nature
Our neighborhood park, full with a pool in the summer, ice skating in the winter, race track, tennis courts, baseball fields, and plenty of grass to picnic on.
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McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StOur neighborhood park, full with a pool in the summer, ice skating in the winter, race track, tennis courts, baseball fields, and plenty of grass to picnic on.
Only a block away, this waterfront park has views of the Manhattan skyline. There's also all sorts of food fairs and flea markets during the summer. A great spot to relax and take pictures.
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Park tal-East River
90 Kent AveOnly a block away, this waterfront park has views of the Manhattan skyline. There's also all sorts of food fairs and flea markets during the summer. A great spot to relax and take pictures.
Getting Around
Tired of taking the subway? Want to see the city on a boat? The East River Ferry is for you!
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East 34th Street station
East 34th StreetTired of taking the subway? Want to see the city on a boat? The East River Ferry is for you!
Closest stop to us, just 5 minutes to Union Square in Manhattan.
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Bedford Av station
Bedford AvenueClosest stop to us, just 5 minutes to Union Square in Manhattan.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you're a fan of live music, check out their schedule to catch some awesome shows.
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Music Hall of Williamsburg
66 N 6th StIf you're a fan of live music, check out their schedule to catch some awesome shows.
You don't even need to cross the street to get to this fantastic, laid-back bar. There's no sign outside, but it's the place at the corner. Fantastic cocktails, whiskey and small plates.
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Hotel Delmano
82 Berry StYou don't even need to cross the street to get to this fantastic, laid-back bar. There's no sign outside, but it's the place at the corner. Fantastic cocktails, whiskey and small plates.
Berry Park
4 Berry StRooftop bar for when you want your drinks outdoors.
Great kitschy bar with live music, bingo and trivia/board games.
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Pete's Candy Store
709 Lorimer StGreat kitschy bar with live music, bingo and trivia/board games.
Miss those old school arcades? Scratch that nostalgic itch at Barcade.
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Barcade
388 Union AveMiss those old school arcades? Scratch that nostalgic itch at Barcade.
Essentials
Lovely and quaint small pharmacy. If you have any prescription needs, or need to buy toiletries, this mom-and-pop place is a better place to put your money than the big chain stores.
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Northside Pharmacy
559 Driggs AveLovely and quaint small pharmacy. If you have any prescription needs, or need to buy toiletries, this mom-and-pop place is a better place to put your money than the big chain stores.
Can't leave your exercise routine? Chalk offers a month of membership for $80 (a day pass is $20, so it's worth it if you just use it 4 times!).
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Chalk Gyms
193 N 9th StCan't leave your exercise routine? Chalk offers a month of membership for $80 (a day pass is $20, so it's worth it if you just use it 4 times!).
This yoga and massage place has great teachers and practitioners. You can get a month of unlimited yoga for $30. For massage, ask for Shyama, Josh, Rachel or Anne.
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Greenhouse Holistic
218 N 7th StThis yoga and massage place has great teachers and practitioners. You can get a month of unlimited yoga for $30. For massage, ask for Shyama, Josh, Rachel or Anne.
Small store with plenty of organic and healthy options.
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Organic Planet
169 Bedford AvenueSmall store with plenty of organic and healthy options.
Going to Trader Joe's requires a subway ride, but the savings are worth it. Just keep in mind the lines are long, but they move pretty fast.
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Trader Joe's
130 Court StGoing to Trader Joe's requires a subway ride, but the savings are worth it. Just keep in mind the lines are long, but they move pretty fast.
A bit pricier than Trader Joe's, but no need to ride to subway to get to it.
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Brooklyn Harvest Market
25 N 5th StA bit pricier than Trader Joe's, but no need to ride to subway to get to it.
Shopping
ID Menswear
232 Bedford AveShopping for men? This is the place.
Catbird
108 Bedford AveCute and interesting jewelry
Buffalo Exchange
504 Driggs AveCurated vintage finds
Shoe Market
197 N 6th StShoes, shoes, shoes!
New and used clothing, accessories and shoes at affordable prices. They even have some designer stuff.
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Crossroads Trading
135 N 7th StNew and used clothing, accessories and shoes at affordable prices. They even have some designer stuff.
Sightseeing
Cross the bridge on foot on a nice day to get views of both Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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Ponta ta' Williamsburg
70 Williamsburg Bridge Bicycle PathCross the bridge on foot on a nice day to get views of both Manhattan and Brooklyn.