Rob’s Guidebook
Food scene
Bozu
296 Grand StBest sushi around. Get the sushi "bombs" and let them change your life.
You're in Brooklyn, right? Well you aren't allowed to leave without getting one of our bagels. Get an everything bagel lightly toasted with cream cheese (and add lox if you want it to be more amazing). I just made your trip worth it!
Black Seed Bagels
You're in Brooklyn, right? Well you aren't allowed to leave without getting one of our bagels. Get an everything bagel lightly toasted with cream cheese (and add lox if you want it to be more amazing). I just made your trip worth it!
Old-school donut joint with soda-fountain-type counter seating. Get an Old Fashioned Plain and another one of your choice.
255 locals recommend
Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop
727 Manhattan AveOld-school donut joint with soda-fountain-type counter seating. Get an Old Fashioned Plain and another one of your choice.
I mean.. you're in NYC. It's not in Brooklyn but if you're from out of town, you probably don't see a lot of Jewish deli. Katz's legendary pastrami and corned beef will be served to you as a mile high sandwich on rye. Have one with mustard and the other with Russian dressing. Every celeb has been there so you can be a celeb too!
690 locals recommend
Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston StI mean.. you're in NYC. It's not in Brooklyn but if you're from out of town, you probably don't see a lot of Jewish deli. Katz's legendary pastrami and corned beef will be served to you as a mile high sandwich on rye. Have one with mustard and the other with Russian dressing. Every celeb has been there so you can be a celeb too!
Smorgasburg started in Williamsburg and influenced the rest of the USA. This is a gigantic seasonal outdoor foodie market on Saturdays, offering tons of local favorite vendors & city skyline views.
It's actually the largest weekly open-air food market in America ... It's been called, “The Woodstock of Eating.”
777 locals recommend
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveSmorgasburg started in Williamsburg and influenced the rest of the USA. This is a gigantic seasonal outdoor foodie market on Saturdays, offering tons of local favorite vendors & city skyline views.
It's actually the largest weekly open-air food market in America ... It's been called, “The Woodstock of Eating.”
Home to an amazing Cheeseburger. It's on the ground level of the Pod hotel in Williamsburg.
6 locals recommend
Clinton Hall Williamsburg
247 Metropolitan AveHome to an amazing Cheeseburger. It's on the ground level of the Pod hotel in Williamsburg.
Solid bagel - get the everything lightly toasted with cream cheese!
69 locals recommend
Bagelsmith Bedford
189 Bedford AveSolid bagel - get the everything lightly toasted with cream cheese!
Get ready to be blown away when you step into this absolutely delicious Italian joint. The moment you walk in, you'll be happy. The place is grand and welcoming, with this wooden bar, cute garden, sleek dining tables, and penny-tiled floor. They keep it real with minimal decor. They keep it fresh and seasonal, but you gotta start with their legendary sea trout tartare. That joint's been on point since day one, trust me. Then, you can't go wrong with their killer pasta dishes.
14 locals recommend
Ammazzacaffè
702 Grand StGet ready to be blown away when you step into this absolutely delicious Italian joint. The moment you walk in, you'll be happy. The place is grand and welcoming, with this wooden bar, cute garden, sleek dining tables, and penny-tiled floor. They keep it real with minimal decor. They keep it fresh and seasonal, but you gotta start with their legendary sea trout tartare. That joint's been on point since day one, trust me. Then, you can't go wrong with their killer pasta dishes.
You gotta check out this spot on Court Street in Cobble Hill for some amazing bagels. They're the real deal, with just the right amount of air pockets and a perfectly crisp exterior. Keep it classic with their "Member Of The Tribe" bagel, stacked with nova and your choice of plain or scallion cream cheese (go for the scallion, trust me). But let me tell you, their pastrami smoked salmon is also a game-changer. And if you're closer to Park Slope or Gowanus, they've got a second location there at Shelsky's. Don't miss out!
20 locals recommend
Shelsky's of Brooklyn: Appetizing & Delicatessen
141 Court StYou gotta check out this spot on Court Street in Cobble Hill for some amazing bagels. They're the real deal, with just the right amount of air pockets and a perfectly crisp exterior. Keep it classic with their "Member Of The Tribe" bagel, stacked with nova and your choice of plain or scallion cream cheese (go for the scallion, trust me). But let me tell you, their pastrami smoked salmon is also a game-changer. And if you're closer to Park Slope or Gowanus, they've got a second location there at Shelsky's. Don't miss out!
Taqueria Ramirez is all about that Mexico City vibe. This place pays homage to the legendary spots over there. And even though there might be some lines, the wait won't be more than 15 minutes, tops. Trust me, it's worth it. These cooks whip up some next-level tacos that'll have you coming back for seconds and thirds. It's a taco experience you don't wanna miss out on!
Taqueria Ramirez
Taqueria Ramirez is all about that Mexico City vibe. This place pays homage to the legendary spots over there. And even though there might be some lines, the wait won't be more than 15 minutes, tops. Trust me, it's worth it. These cooks whip up some next-level tacos that'll have you coming back for seconds and thirds. It's a taco experience you don't wanna miss out on!
Sightseeing
Rejoice in the sweet smell of fragrant flowers. So many unique flowers and plants ...established in 1914.
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveRejoice in the sweet smell of fragrant flowers. So many unique flowers and plants ...established in 1914.
Bar with Taco Truck
A bar with a really fun vibe. Amazing taco truck in the yard for some great authentic Mexican food. You're in town from outside the USA? You need to get your Mexican food game on before you leave. This bar does not have pool tables.. it's called Union Pool because it's in a former pool supply shop.
521 locals recommend
Union Pool
484 Union AveA bar with a really fun vibe. Amazing taco truck in the yard for some great authentic Mexican food. You're in town from outside the USA? You need to get your Mexican food game on before you leave. This bar does not have pool tables.. it's called Union Pool because it's in a former pool supply shop.
PIZZA PIZZA PIZZA
You're in Brooklyn so obviously you're gonna be eating pizza. Right? Right? I hope so. There are many top-notch pizza destinations nearby. This is just ONE of them. This place has mouth-watering slices.
30 locals recommend
L'industrie pizzeria
254 S 2nd StYou're in Brooklyn so obviously you're gonna be eating pizza. Right? Right? I hope so. There are many top-notch pizza destinations nearby. This is just ONE of them. This place has mouth-watering slices.
You're in Brooklyn so add this wood-fired pizza spot to your pizza tour. They never disappoint.
106 locals recommend
Best Pizza
33 Havemeyer StYou're in Brooklyn so add this wood-fired pizza spot to your pizza tour. They never disappoint.
There's Paulie Gee's Neapolitan and there's Paulie's Slice Shop. Looking for a great local favorite slice? He's the man. Get a regular slice and a "Mootz" slice. So good!
46 locals recommend
Paulie Gee's Slice Shop
110 Franklin StThere's Paulie Gee's Neapolitan and there's Paulie's Slice Shop. Looking for a great local favorite slice? He's the man. Get a regular slice and a "Mootz" slice. So good!
I would say Roberta's Pizza pioneered the trend of exceptional Neapolitan pizza in NYC and beyond. Over time, it has evolved into an internationally recognized brand. This particular Roberta's location is the original, known for its unique blend of a garden and gastro-commune. Don't be put off by its unassuming exterior, as inside you'll discover some of the finest dinner pizza in NYC. Additionally, they cultivate their own ingredients right in the backyard.
1621 locals recommend
Roberta's
261 Moore StI would say Roberta's Pizza pioneered the trend of exceptional Neapolitan pizza in NYC and beyond. Over time, it has evolved into an internationally recognized brand. This particular Roberta's location is the original, known for its unique blend of a garden and gastro-commune. Don't be put off by its unassuming exterior, as inside you'll discover some of the finest dinner pizza in NYC. Additionally, they cultivate their own ingredients right in the backyard.
Fun Times
Live music, bowling, southern food.... this place can get crowded, but it's tons of fun.
825 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveLive music, bowling, southern food.... this place can get crowded, but it's tons of fun.
Movie with Table Service! Dinner / craft cocktails... and I must say my favorite tater tots in the world (comes with a cheese dip). Book ahead of time - especially on weekends.
941 locals recommend
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveMovie with Table Service! Dinner / craft cocktails... and I must say my favorite tater tots in the world (comes with a cheese dip). Book ahead of time - especially on weekends.
This Williamsburg bar is also an arcade with Vintage video games (Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, etc.). Always a fun time.
587 locals recommend
Barcade
388 Union AveThis Williamsburg bar is also an arcade with Vintage video games (Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, etc.). Always a fun time.
Ever heard of a Skee-Ball bar? No? That's because it's a rare find. Here's the skeeball capital of the East Coast. $5 for all-you-can play skeeball and there's a cool bar with local beer & Prosecco on tap.
31 locals recommend
Full Circle Bar
318 Grand StEver heard of a Skee-Ball bar? No? That's because it's a rare find. Here's the skeeball capital of the East Coast. $5 for all-you-can play skeeball and there's a cool bar with local beer & Prosecco on tap.
One of the last remaining art-house cinemas in NYC. Offering a lineup of independent & classic films. Always nice to see them on a bigger screen.
9 locals recommend
Film Noir Cinema
122 Meserole AveOne of the last remaining art-house cinemas in NYC. Offering a lineup of independent & classic films. Always nice to see them on a bigger screen.
Brunch
Situated close to the Williamsburg Bridge and Peter Luger, Meadowsweet is a chic and delightful restaurant that offers a delectable Mediterranean-inspired brunch. With an elevated menu that exudes charm and accompanied by friendly service, it's no wonder they have earned a Michelin Star. What's even more remarkable is that Meadowsweet manages to maintain affordability without compromising on portion sizes.
64 locals recommend
Meadowsweet
149 BroadwaySituated close to the Williamsburg Bridge and Peter Luger, Meadowsweet is a chic and delightful restaurant that offers a delectable Mediterranean-inspired brunch. With an elevated menu that exudes charm and accompanied by friendly service, it's no wonder they have earned a Michelin Star. What's even more remarkable is that Meadowsweet manages to maintain affordability without compromising on portion sizes.