Guidebook for Brooklyn
Drinks & Nightlife
Boat
175 Smith StCheap, divey, awesome. They have a great jukebox.
Amazing cocktails, food and atmosphere—the fireplace in back is especially cozy in winter. Good for brunch, too.
143 locals recommend
Clover Club
210 Smith StAmazing cocktails, food and atmosphere—the fireplace in back is especially cozy in winter. Good for brunch, too.
Bar Great Harry
280 Smith StA must if you're a craft beer geek.
All-in-one cafe/bar/hangout. As the name implies, everything's local—beer, wine, coffee, food.
60 locals recommend
61 Local
61 Bergen StAll-in-one cafe/bar/hangout. As the name implies, everything's local—beer, wine, coffee, food.
Inviting cocktail bar with great drinks and food. I can only vouch for the turkey-leg sandwich (amazing) because I can't bring myself to order anything else...
86 locals recommend
Henry Public
329 Henry StInviting cocktail bar with great drinks and food. I can only vouch for the turkey-leg sandwich (amazing) because I can't bring myself to order anything else...
Food Scene
Montreal-style Jewish deli. The smoked meat sandwich is life-changing!
78 locals recommend
Mile End Delicatessen
97 Hoyt StMontreal-style Jewish deli. The smoked meat sandwich is life-changing!
Sottocasa
298 Atlantic AveCharming pizzeria that makes Neapolitan-style pies.
Perfectly executed American comfort food. Get the french toast and the fried chicken!
159 locals recommend
Buttermilk Channel
524 Court StPerfectly executed American comfort food. Get the french toast and the fried chicken!
Prime Meats
465 Court StGreat place for carnivores. The burger is phenomenal!
Incredible Thai food. The place is insanely popular, so expect a two-hour wait (there are bars nearby to grab a drink).
97 locals recommend
Pok Pok NY
117 Columbia StreetIncredible Thai food. The place is insanely popular, so expect a two-hour wait (there are bars nearby to grab a drink).
Delightful, quirky place that feels very Brooklyn. The cobb salad and the Black Friday sandwich are my favorites.
82 locals recommend
Building On Bond
112 Bond StDelightful, quirky place that feels very Brooklyn. The cobb salad and the Black Friday sandwich are my favorites.
Beer-focused gastropub with great food. Get the fried chickpeas and the rosemary fries.
11 locals recommend
Strong Place
270 Court StBeer-focused gastropub with great food. Get the fried chickpeas and the rosemary fries.
Ramen! The best in the neighborhood and probably Brooklyn. The wings, gyoza, and short-rib ramen are excellent.
38 locals recommend
Ganso Ramen
339 Greenwich StreetRamen! The best in the neighborhood and probably Brooklyn. The wings, gyoza, and short-rib ramen are excellent.
The nearest outpost of the super-popular NYC burger chain. Shackburgers and concretes (frozen custard with mix-ins) live up to the hype!
993 locals recommend
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueThe nearest outpost of the super-popular NYC burger chain. Shackburgers and concretes (frozen custard with mix-ins) live up to the hype!
Cozy, rustic-Italian spot with a focus on vegetables. I love the broccoli rabe with a fried egg.
148 locals recommend
Rucola
190 Dean StCozy, rustic-Italian spot with a focus on vegetables. I love the broccoli rabe with a fried egg.
Some of the best pizza in New York. Beyonce and Jay Z are fans! Unfortunately, so are a lot of people, so go early or plan on an hour wait.
168 locals recommend
Lucali
575 Henry StSome of the best pizza in New York. Beyonce and Jay Z are fans! Unfortunately, so are a lot of people, so go early or plan on an hour wait.
Essentials
I joke that this place is my Cheers. It's a cheese shop with all kinds of delicious provisions: craft beer, charcuterie, fancy chocolates. Great spot to pick stuff up for a picnic or dinner party.
47 locals recommend
Stinky Bklyn LLC
215 Smith StI joke that this place is my Cheers. It's a cheese shop with all kinds of delicious provisions: craft beer, charcuterie, fancy chocolates. Great spot to pick stuff up for a picnic or dinner party.
Trader Joe's
130 Court StThe best inexpensive groceries around.
Fancier and pricier than Trader Joe's, but they have a great produce section. Sort of like a mini Whole Foods.
522 locals recommend
Union Market
240 E Houston StFancier and pricier than Trader Joe's, but they have a great produce section. Sort of like a mini Whole Foods.
Everything Else
Really good banh mi—not a bad way to spend $6! (Note: it's moved around the corner to 134 Smith Street.)
90 locals recommend
Hanco's
134 Smith StReally good banh mi—not a bad way to spend $6! (Note: it's moved around the corner to 134 Smith Street.)
Top-notch artisanal bakery. I'm a big fan of the artichoke & goat cheese croissant.
105 locals recommend
Bien Cuit
120 Smith StTop-notch artisanal bakery. I'm a big fan of the artichoke & goat cheese croissant.
One Girl Cookies
33 Main StCute, kid-friendly place to sate your sweet tooth.
I know nothing about wine, but this place is legit. It's the sister store to Stinky Bklyn.
26 locals recommend
Smith & Vine
317 Smith StI know nothing about wine, but this place is legit. It's the sister store to Stinky Bklyn.
The legendary mad-genius dessert shop and bakery. Crack pie, cereal milk soft serve, corn and compost cookies...I could go on all day!
37 locals recommend
Milk Bar Carroll Gardens
The legendary mad-genius dessert shop and bakery. Crack pie, cereal milk soft serve, corn and compost cookies...I could go on all day!