Guidebook for Brooklyn
Essentials
Freddy's Food Market
257 Driggs AveThis little grocery store is the closest to our place.
McCarren Park Greenmarket
North 12th StreetFarmer's Market every Saturday year round.
It's a little farther than Freddy's but it also has a few more things. It is on the way to the apartment from the Bedford Ave L train stop so it's a great place to pop in and grab a few snacks.
141 locals recommend
Khim's Millennium Market
260 Bushwick AveIt's a little farther than Freddy's but it also has a few more things. It is on the way to the apartment from the Bedford Ave L train stop so it's a great place to pop in and grab a few snacks.
Food Scene
Great coffee at the walk-up window, grab it on your way to the train or while you are waiting for your table at brunch.
800 locals recommend
Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveGreat coffee at the walk-up window, grab it on your way to the train or while you are waiting for your table at brunch.
Best vegan food in the neighborhood. They also have a smaller location closer to our apartment but it is not showing up in the search.
213 locals recommend
Champs Diner
197 Meserole StBest vegan food in the neighborhood. They also have a smaller location closer to our apartment but it is not showing up in the search.
Best bagel spot in the neighborhood and conveniently located next to the Bedford Ave L train stop.
69 locals recommend
Bagelsmith Bedford
189 Bedford AveBest bagel spot in the neighborhood and conveniently located next to the Bedford Ave L train stop.
Around the corner from the apartment, this spot has great pizza, a nice bar, and a walk-up coffee window serving Oslo coffee.
35 locals recommend
Park Luncheonette
332 Driggs AveAround the corner from the apartment, this spot has great pizza, a nice bar, and a walk-up coffee window serving Oslo coffee.
Delicious pizzas with creative topping combos. Worth the wait and it can, unfortunately, be a long wait.
352 locals recommend
Paulie Gee's
60 Greenpoint AveDelicious pizzas with creative topping combos. Worth the wait and it can, unfortunately, be a long wait.
Bakeri
150 Wythe AveBeautiful French-inspired bakery with great coffee. Worth the walk.
If you want to grab a slice that is beyond the usual find, try Vinnie's. Their creative specials board is impressive. Home of the T. Hanks garbage can.
52 locals recommend
Vinnie's Pizzeria
148 Bedford AveIf you want to grab a slice that is beyond the usual find, try Vinnie's. Their creative specials board is impressive. Home of the T. Hanks garbage can.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local nightlife, great drink specials, and occasionally a pretty good band in the backroom.
70 locals recommend
Matchless
557 Manhattan AvenueLocal nightlife, great drink specials, and occasionally a pretty good band in the backroom.
Saint Vitus Bar
1120 Manhattan AveAwesome bar with true dedication to metal.
If you are a beer lover, you have to check out Tørst. Owned and operated by one of the Danish twins featured in the NYT article: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/30/magazine/a-fight-is-brewing.html?_r=0
154 locals recommend
Tørst
615 Manhattan AveIf you are a beer lover, you have to check out Tørst. Owned and operated by one of the Danish twins featured in the NYT article: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/30/magazine/a-fight-is-brewing.html?_r=0
Everything Else
Yoga at a great price. Walk-in space available. The schedule is on the fridge.
133 locals recommend
Yoga To The People
115 W 27th StYoga at a great price. Walk-in space available. The schedule is on the fridge.
If you need to catch a Premier League match while you are in town this is the place. Right off the 3rd Ave L train stop.
8 locals recommend
Blind Pig Bar
If you need to catch a Premier League match while you are in town this is the place. Right off the 3rd Ave L train stop.
Shopping
One of the best shops in New York City. Get an appointment if you want a specific artist, but they also have a different highly-skilled artist working walk-ins each day.
6 locals recommend
Three Kings Tattoo
572 Manhattan AveOne of the best shops in New York City. Get an appointment if you want a specific artist, but they also have a different highly-skilled artist working walk-ins each day.
Greenpoint Tattoo Company
131 Meserole AveEveryone here is super talented and they are usually taking walk-ins.
Nice big space to browse all kinds of records; there is something for everyone to be found here.
23 locals recommend
Academy Record Annex
242 Oak StNice big space to browse all kinds of records; there is something for everyone to be found here.
Permanent Records
Smaller record store but their used bins are divine!
Just across this street, this store has vintage and used contemporary and designer styles at affordable prices. Can't tell you how many great gifts we have bought or received from here.
25 locals recommend
Fox & Fawn
599 Manhattan AveJust across this street, this store has vintage and used contemporary and designer styles at affordable prices. Can't tell you how many great gifts we have bought or received from here.
This fun dish shop is a great place to find a gift or souvenir. Many New York themed plates, cups, bowls, and platters - but also some that are just plain cute. Also non-breakables such as dishcloths.
29 locals recommend
Fishs Eddy
889 BroadwayThis fun dish shop is a great place to find a gift or souvenir. Many New York themed plates, cups, bowls, and platters - but also some that are just plain cute. Also non-breakables such as dishcloths.
Weekends near the waterfront, this spot hosts artisans and craftspeople from Brooklyn's many neighborhoods and the surrounding areas. Jewelry, clothes, and housewares - plus much more.
197 locals recommend
Artists & Fleas Williamsburg
70 N 7th StWeekends near the waterfront, this spot hosts artisans and craftspeople from Brooklyn's many neighborhoods and the surrounding areas. Jewelry, clothes, and housewares - plus much more.
Sightseeing
A museum for young and old alike, it's exhibits are great for people who want to know how the subways were built. Great gift shop!
222 locals recommend
New York Transit Museum
89 E 42nd StA museum for young and old alike, it's exhibits are great for people who want to know how the subways were built. Great gift shop!