Guidebook for Brooklyn
Essentials
Paisanos Butcher Shop
162 Smith StAmazing old school Butcher
Union Market
240 E Houston StNice selection of local, healthy and fresh groceries
Nice small grocer carries a great variety of fruits, veggies and healthy snacks.
10 locals recommend
Pacific Green Gourmet
151 Court StreetNice small grocer carries a great variety of fruits, veggies and healthy snacks.
Best fresh seafood in the area. Inventory is picked up daily. Try the crab claw salad, it's amazing for sandwiches.
16 locals recommend
Fish Tales
191A Court StBest fresh seafood in the area. Inventory is picked up daily. Try the crab claw salad, it's amazing for sandwiches.
Food Scene
Brucie
234 Court StFantastic contemporary Italian
Mile End Delicatessen
97 Hoyt StAmazing smoked meat burgers and sandwiches
Van Horn
231 Court StExcellent southern style sandwiches and good beer selection
Strong Place
270 Court StAwesome beer selection and an amazing lamb burger.
Cafe Pedlar
210 Court StreetAmazing coffee joint and try the in house baked pretzels!
Hanco's
134 Smith StBest Bahn Mi in the city and try the bubble tea.
My favorite Italian in the city. Homemade pasta and meatballs to die for. Try the ricotta cheesecake, also my favorite dessert.
165 locals recommend
Frankies 457 Spuntino
457 Court StMy favorite Italian in the city. Homemade pasta and meatballs to die for. Try the ricotta cheesecake, also my favorite dessert.
Something a little classier, but still casual for the area. Lots of contemporary menu items, but they still keep it real with the fried chicken.
159 locals recommend
Buttermilk Channel
524 Court StSomething a little classier, but still casual for the area. Lots of contemporary menu items, but they still keep it real with the fried chicken.
Graba wonderful slice and don't be afraid to spread some fresh roasted garlic on there. They also make the best chocolate chip cookies in the pizza ovens!
South Brooklyn Pizza
451 Court StreetGraba wonderful slice and don't be afraid to spread some fresh roasted garlic on there. They also make the best chocolate chip cookies in the pizza ovens!
Awesome brunch option. They don't take reservations, but feel free to enjoy a delicious old school cocktail at the bar while you wait.
111 locals recommend
Prime Meats
465 Court StAwesome brunch option. They don't take reservations, but feel free to enjoy a delicious old school cocktail at the bar while you wait.
Sottocasa
298 Atlantic AveAmazing gourmet pizza selections. Try the nutella pizza for dessert.
Drinks & Nightlife
Best Place to get a drink in Cobble Hill... mixologists are extremely talented.
143 locals recommend
Clover Club
210 Smith StBest Place to get a drink in Cobble Hill... mixologists are extremely talented.
Stop in for a beer and enjoy the nice wide open industrial looking space.
60 locals recommend
61 Local
61 Bergen StStop in for a beer and enjoy the nice wide open industrial looking space.
Great brunch and a great place to sit around and have a few drinks on a Sunday afternoon. If you're lucky, you'll get entertained with a little spanish guitar.
113 locals recommend
Bar Tabac
128 Smith StGreat brunch and a great place to sit around and have a few drinks on a Sunday afternoon. If you're lucky, you'll get entertained with a little spanish guitar.
Everything Else
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
620 Manhattan AveFantastic Organic Ice Cream and also has great coffee.