Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Budin
Pretty, modern space with good coffee, open super late.
The closest and friendliest coffee shop in the neighborhood. Best for takeout coffee--the seating inside is limited to two stools.
21 locals recommend
Upright Coffee
860 Manhattan AveThe closest and friendliest coffee shop in the neighborhood. Best for takeout coffee--the seating inside is limited to two stools.
Karczma
136 Greenpoint AveGood old-fashioned Polish fare.
Cafecito Bogota
1015 Manhattan AvenueYummy Colombian food in a cute little space.
Cozy bar and restaurant with excellent American comfort food. One of my favorite neighborhood spots.
18 locals recommend
Jimmy's
92 Calyer StreetCozy bar and restaurant with excellent American comfort food. One of my favorite neighborhood spots.
Drinks & Nightlife
Out of many great bars in Greenpoint, this is one of the nicer spaces. Homey and warm, with big booths with doors on them and a back patio.
33 locals recommend
Black Rabbit
91 Greenpoint AveOut of many great bars in Greenpoint, this is one of the nicer spaces. Homey and warm, with big booths with doors on them and a back patio.
Cool, low key, upscale-ish space on the edge of the action bordering Williamsburg. Hosts indie musical performances at times.
150 locals recommend
Manhattan Inn
632 Manhattan AvenueCool, low key, upscale-ish space on the edge of the action bordering Williamsburg. Hosts indie musical performances at times.
Arts & Culture
Good venue close to the house, worth checking out who's playing there any given week.
66 locals recommend
Good Room
98 Meserole AveGood venue close to the house, worth checking out who's playing there any given week.
Another good neighborhood venue. It's actually something like a Polish Eagles Lodge most of the time, but it plays host to some of the best and the biggest indie acts at night.
30 locals recommend
Warsaw
261 Driggs AveAnother good neighborhood venue. It's actually something like a Polish Eagles Lodge most of the time, but it plays host to some of the best and the biggest indie acts at night.
Shopping
Captured Tracks Shop
718 Calyer StGreat record store around the corner from the house.