The Williamsburg + NYC Guidebook
Food Scene
Bozu
296 Grand StSushi/Japanese. Great food + nice interior, modestly priced.
Local, farm to table, seasonal menu. This is probably one of the best restaurants in Williamsburg..highly recommended. On the slightly pricier side but always worth it.
419 locals recommend
Marlow & Sons
81 BroadwayLocal, farm to table, seasonal menu. This is probably one of the best restaurants in Williamsburg..highly recommended. On the slightly pricier side but always worth it.
Same owners as Marlow + Sons and just as good if not better! You must eat here or at Marlow before you go home..trust me.
482 locals recommend
Diner
85 BroadwaySame owners as Marlow + Sons and just as good if not better! You must eat here or at Marlow before you go home..trust me.
Good italian food, great wine. They also have a nice outdoor seating area when it is warm out.
179 locals recommend
Aurora
70 Grand StGood italian food, great wine. They also have a nice outdoor seating area when it is warm out.
Korean BBQ without having to go all the way to Korea Town in Manhattan! Also puts a twist on traditional Korean dishes.
163 locals recommend
Little Dokebi
85 Driggs AveKorean BBQ without having to go all the way to Korea Town in Manhattan! Also puts a twist on traditional Korean dishes.
Great breakfast, coffee, brunch, lunch, dinner. Best margarita ever. Pancakes, burger, kale salad and truffle fries not to be missed.
800 locals recommend
Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveGreat breakfast, coffee, brunch, lunch, dinner. Best margarita ever. Pancakes, burger, kale salad and truffle fries not to be missed.
They have coffee but it is really about the bagels here. Every kind you could think of plus tons of different cream cheeses..even tofu varieties. Go for the bacon-scallion!
117 locals recommend
Bagelsmith
566 Lorimer StThey have coffee but it is really about the bagels here. Every kind you could think of plus tons of different cream cheeses..even tofu varieties. Go for the bacon-scallion!
The line moves fast, don't worry. The go-to spot for hand drip coffee.
467 locals recommend
Blue Bottle Coffee
76 N 4th StThe line moves fast, don't worry. The go-to spot for hand drip coffee.
Great coffee, amazing bakery with pastries + baked goods. Charming little interior and the girls have the cutest uniforms! Lovely little spot to grab a coffee at before heading to the flea market.
279 locals recommend
Bakeri
150 Wythe AveGreat coffee, amazing bakery with pastries + baked goods. Charming little interior and the girls have the cutest uniforms! Lovely little spot to grab a coffee at before heading to the flea market.
Great bakery but where they shine is their PIES.. You can even buy small individual sized ones if you can't decide one on flavor (constant problem for me). They also have coffee if you need that too.
145 locals recommend
The Blue Stove
415 Graham AveGreat bakery but where they shine is their PIES.. You can even buy small individual sized ones if you can't decide one on flavor (constant problem for me). They also have coffee if you need that too.
Lil Charlie's NYC
19 Kenmare StOld haunt. Good pizza, italian food. Loud music, fun staff.
Same owners as L'il Frankies. Leans less on pizza and more on Italian fare. Just as good!
78 locals recommend
Frank
88 2nd AveSame owners as L'il Frankies. Leans less on pizza and more on Italian fare. Just as good!
My favorite Mexican. There is almost always a wait but I do it every time for those tacos + margaritas. The ceviche is also killer and they make their own tortilla chips in house..the best hands down.
222 locals recommend
Barrio Chino
253 Broome StMy favorite Mexican. There is almost always a wait but I do it every time for those tacos + margaritas. The ceviche is also killer and they make their own tortilla chips in house..the best hands down.
Lovely Day
196 Elizabeth StYummy home cooked Thai-ish.
Blue Ribbon Brasserie
97 Sullivan StExpensive. Nice for a special occasion.
EN Japanese Brasserie
435 Hudson StExpensive...but AMAZING. Melt in your mouth everything.
Joe's Shanghai
46 BoweryFamous soup dumplings!
French restaurant. Good for dinner or brunch. I recommend the mussels!
297 locals recommend
Le Barricou
533 Grand StFrench restaurant. Good for dinner or brunch. I recommend the mussels!
Mama Pho (on Grand St.)
580 Grand StDecent Pho and Bahn Mi in this low key spot.
SO delicious! Their specialty is the udon but everything else on the menu is also delicious. Definitely one of my go-to spots.
220 locals recommend
Samurai Mama
205 Grand StSO delicious! Their specialty is the udon but everything else on the menu is also delicious. Definitely one of my go-to spots.
Zenkichi
77 N 6th StGreat Japanese restaurant with killer atmosphere.
For a special night out, kind of pricey but farm to table and always fresh.
65 locals recommend
Reynard
80 Wythe AveFor a special night out, kind of pricey but farm to table and always fresh.
Blind Barber
Bar + restaurant. Good for a grilled cheese and a beer or a wine.
Suzume
545 Lorimer StCozy ramen + Japanese small plates.
Mountain Province
9 Meserole StLocal coffee spot with a good brew.
This is a coffee spot that also has beer and wine on tap, plus baked goods and breakfast burritos.
157 locals recommend
The West Brooklyn
379 Union AveThis is a coffee spot that also has beer and wine on tap, plus baked goods and breakfast burritos.
Pizza, but so much more! Sometimes there are all day dance parties. All around good time and great food + atmosphere, very 'Brooklyn'.
1621 locals recommend
Roberta's
261 Moore StPizza, but so much more! Sometimes there are all day dance parties. All around good time and great food + atmosphere, very 'Brooklyn'.
Mexico 2000 Restaurant
369 BroadwayCheap Mexican
Taco Santana
301 Keap StCheap and delicious tacos!
My favorite local pizza joint. You can go in and grab a slice or order a pie for delivery.
173 locals recommend
Williamsburg Pizza
265 Union AveMy favorite local pizza joint. You can go in and grab a slice or order a pie for delivery.
This historical landmark has been in the LES from I don't even know when. This is likely the best new york bagel + lox you will find.
251 locals recommend
Russ & Daughters
179 E Houston StThis historical landmark has been in the LES from I don't even know when. This is likely the best new york bagel + lox you will find.
Once in a lifetime Jewish delicatessen from old New York...they have been in operation since 1888! It is famous for a reason.
690 locals recommend
Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston StOnce in a lifetime Jewish delicatessen from old New York...they have been in operation since 1888! It is famous for a reason.
Everything Else
My preferred yoga studio if you need to get a little zen during your stay.
26 locals recommend
Kula Brooklyn
101 N 3rd StMy preferred yoga studio if you need to get a little zen during your stay.
If you need to sweat it out there is a local Soul Cycle.
30 locals recommend
SoulCycle BURG - Williamsburg
196 Kent AveIf you need to sweat it out there is a local Soul Cycle.
Modo Yoga NYC
109 Metropolitan AveHot yoga in a gorgeous studio. Great classes and instructors.
Essentials
Pachamama Laundromat II
352 Hooper StWash + Fold and dry cleaning.
Sunac Natural Food
440 Union AveNatural foods store.
Walgreens
210 Union AveClosest pharmacy to the apartment.
Brooklyn Harvest Market Union Ave
204 Union AveDrinks & Nightlife
Outdoor area, frozen drinks if you;re into that. Also has food..try the 'hot breast'.
229 locals recommend
The Commodore
366 Metropolitan AveOutdoor area, frozen drinks if you;re into that. Also has food..try the 'hot breast'.
Union Pool
484 Union AveTaco truck in the back, big outdoor area. Packed on weekends.
Lady Jay's
633 Grand StreetGood local dive.
Ontario Bar LLC
559 Grand StAnother local dive.
Night of Joy
667 Lorimer StAnother bar. Good for groups.
This is a bar but they also have a great schedule of bands play. Good for a night out.
289 locals recommend
This n' That
108 N 6th StThis is a bar but they also have a great schedule of bands play. Good for a night out.
Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe AveCute + sceney rooftop bar.
The Drink
228 Manhattan AvenueCozy bar
Black Flamingo
168 Borinquen PlShopping
Great men's + women's ready to wear. Accessories, Comme des Garcons fragrances, etc.
106 locals recommend
L.A.B Brooklyn
144 Driggs AveGreat men's + women's ready to wear. Accessories, Comme des Garcons fragrances, etc.
Beautiful little jewelry store. All price points. Great for gifts from birthdays to engagement rings.
142 locals recommend
Catbird
108 Bedford AveBeautiful little jewelry store. All price points. Great for gifts from birthdays to engagement rings.
One stop shop for all cooking/baking needs. They also offer tons of great cooking classes and have a butcher in the back called The Meat Hook with the best fresh in house made sausage of your life.
59 locals recommend
The Brooklyn Kitchen
100 Frost StOne stop shop for all cooking/baking needs. They also offer tons of great cooking classes and have a butcher in the back called The Meat Hook with the best fresh in house made sausage of your life.
Malin Landaeus
157 N 6th StMy favorite local vintage spot.
Nice big vintage store, Men's + Women's. From the 40's - 90's.
92 locals recommend
10 ft Single by Stella Dallas
285 N 6th StNice big vintage store, Men's + Women's. From the 40's - 90's.
Spoonbill & Sugartown Books
218 Bedford AveBooks + magazines. Great selection.
Sprout Home
59 Grand StAmazing little florist/plant store.
Designer consignment store. Has a great selection of previously owned designer pieces. Good prices. Men's + Women's.
52 locals recommend
Tokio 7
83 E 7th StDesigner consignment store. Has a great selection of previously owned designer pieces. Good prices. Men's + Women's.
Beautiful NYC department store experience. Check it out if you are in the market for some designer shoes or if you are just strolling 5th Avenue.
149 locals recommend
Bergdorf Goodman
754 5th AveBeautiful NYC department store experience. Check it out if you are in the market for some designer shoes or if you are just strolling 5th Avenue.
Clic
255 Centre StGallery and great art/photography book store.
For shopping you can't get more convenient than Soho. Tons of designers and highstreet brands have locations here. There is an Apple Store too just in case.
909 locals recommend
SoHo
For shopping you can't get more convenient than Soho. Tons of designers and highstreet brands have locations here. There is an Apple Store too just in case.
A sweet little lingerie shop if you're in the mood for something special.
11 locals recommend
Brooklyn Fox Lingerie
200 Bedford AveA sweet little lingerie shop if you're in the mood for something special.
Great vintage shop thats been in the neighborhood for years.
40 locals recommend
Amarcord Vintage Fashion
223 Bedford AveGreat vintage shop thats been in the neighborhood for years.
In God We Trust carries both men's and women's apparel as well as jewelry and accessories for both sexes. It is a New York staple with multiple locations.
25 locals recommend
IGWT
129 Bedford AveIn God We Trust carries both men's and women's apparel as well as jewelry and accessories for both sexes. It is a New York staple with multiple locations.
My favorite local vintage..within walking distance of the house. Be ready to spend some quality time in the Japanese owned and edited vintage spot.
23 locals recommend
Stella Dallas
My favorite local vintage..within walking distance of the house. Be ready to spend some quality time in the Japanese owned and edited vintage spot.
Sightseeing
The Lower East Side has too many little stores, bars, galleries and restaurants to mention. Just take a stroll through the historic neighborhood for an afternoon.
214 locals recommend
Lower East Side
175 Eldridge StThe Lower East Side has too many little stores, bars, galleries and restaurants to mention. Just take a stroll through the historic neighborhood for an afternoon.
Take a tour with the LES Tenement Museum. Gives you a real up close and personal history of the neighborhood and maybe even your roots! Also has a nice bookstore.
603 locals recommend
Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StTake a tour with the LES Tenement Museum. Gives you a real up close and personal history of the neighborhood and maybe even your roots! Also has a nice bookstore.
Entertainment & Activities
Venue for live music. Constantly good roster of bands play here.
234 locals recommend
Knitting Factory Brooklyn
361 Metropolitan AveVenue for live music. Constantly good roster of bands play here.
Not just a movie theater! Blockbusters + independent films show here but the best part is that they have seat side food and drink service..with a full bar! Movie themed food + specials too.
941 locals recommend
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveNot just a movie theater! Blockbusters + independent films show here but the best part is that they have seat side food and drink service..with a full bar! Movie themed food + specials too.
Bowling + Blue Kitchen food + full bar + live music venue = a fun night out!
Not the cheapest but a good time.
825 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveBowling + Blue Kitchen food + full bar + live music venue = a fun night out!
Not the cheapest but a good time.