Guidebook for Brooklyn
Essentials
Standard-issue chain pharmacy with some groceries and other products. Noted mostly for its long hours and convenience.
302 locals recommend
Walgreens
210 Union AveStandard-issue chain pharmacy with some groceries and other products. Noted mostly for its long hours and convenience.
24-hour specialty supermarket with great prices on fresh produce. Order smoothies and juices that are made fresh to order, but require some patience.
92 locals recommend
Mr. Piña
219 Havemeyer St24-hour specialty supermarket with great prices on fresh produce. Order smoothies and juices that are made fresh to order, but require some patience.
If you're staying for more than a few days, you'll want to stop here for a good variety of groceries and dry goods. Technically called Billy's Market.
663 locals recommend
CTown Supermarkets
330 Graham AveIf you're staying for more than a few days, you'll want to stop here for a good variety of groceries and dry goods. Technically called Billy's Market.
Community staple for many years. Located conveniently near the stairs to the Queens-bound JMZ train at Marcy Avenue station. Lots of fruits and vegetables, but also tasty snacks and beer.
8 locals recommend
Greenhouse
282 BroadwayCommunity staple for many years. Located conveniently near the stairs to the Queens-bound JMZ train at Marcy Avenue station. Lots of fruits and vegetables, but also tasty snacks and beer.
Shopping
Convenient pharmacy / drug store with a huge variety of products squeezed into its relatively small footprint. Surprisingly stocked with organic / healthy food too. Closed on Saturdays.
7 locals recommend
Echo Drugs
260 BroadwayConvenient pharmacy / drug store with a huge variety of products squeezed into its relatively small footprint. Surprisingly stocked with organic / healthy food too. Closed on Saturdays.
Take the J to Fulton and walk over for some great deals on clothes, accessories, shoes, and home goods.
260 locals recommend
Century21 Stores
32 Church StTake the J to Fulton and walk over for some great deals on clothes, accessories, shoes, and home goods.
Sightseeing
The High Line is one of the best new things to come to New York in years. Take your time and enjoy this repurposed abandoned freight line's new role as a trendy, elevated linear park.
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
The High Line is one of the best new things to come to New York in years. Take your time and enjoy this repurposed abandoned freight line's new role as a trendy, elevated linear park.
While Memorial site access is free, the museum costs money. Be prepared to wait in a long security line. The experience is both somber and beautiful, which is very apt considering what happened there.
567 locals recommend
9/11 Memorial South Pool
180 Greenwich StWhile Memorial site access is free, the museum costs money. Be prepared to wait in a long security line. The experience is both somber and beautiful, which is very apt considering what happened there.
Walk on the pedestrian path of this bridge for great views of both sides of the East River. Be sure to make a few stops along the way to see some very creative and colorful graffiti art.
387 locals recommend
Williamsburg Bridge
70 Williamsburg Bridge Bicycle PathWalk on the pedestrian path of this bridge for great views of both sides of the East River. Be sure to make a few stops along the way to see some very creative and colorful graffiti art.
East River State Park is a seven-acre waterfront park located along the East River. It offers an amazing view of the Manhattan skyline and it's a great place to hang out.
451 locals recommend
East River State Park
90 Kent AveEast River State Park is a seven-acre waterfront park located along the East River. It offers an amazing view of the Manhattan skyline and it's a great place to hang out.
Go north to North Williamsburg, Long Island City, and midtown Manhattan, or south to DUMBO and Wall Street. Either way, you'll get great views of the city without emptying your wallet. $4 M-F. $6 Wknd
65 locals recommend
East River Ferry
Go north to North Williamsburg, Long Island City, and midtown Manhattan, or south to DUMBO and Wall Street. Either way, you'll get great views of the city without emptying your wallet. $4 M-F. $6 Wknd
This hidden gem of public space feels private and intimate. The movement of the East River drowns out the sounds of the city and allows you to relax on benches with other locals and visitors.
81 locals recommend
Grand Ferry Park
River StreetThis hidden gem of public space feels private and intimate. The movement of the East River drowns out the sounds of the city and allows you to relax on benches with other locals and visitors.
South Williamsburg station
440 Kent AveOther access to the East River Ferry.
Take the tram from Manhattan and walk down to this hidden gem. Very photogenic.
50 locals recommend
Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park
1 FDR Four Freedoms ParkTake the tram from Manhattan and walk down to this hidden gem. Very photogenic.
Everything Else
This is the closest hospital to the apartment. Let's hope you never have to see it.
24 locals recommend
NYC Health + Hospitals Woodhull
760 BroadwayThis is the closest hospital to the apartment. Let's hope you never have to see it.
Food Scene
Sugar Beets Thai
227 Roebling StreetBest Thai food around. Order easily via Seamless.
It's your standard chain coffee store. It tastes like every other Dunkin. Sometimes you need that.
272 Broadway
272 BroadwayIt's your standard chain coffee store. It tastes like every other Dunkin. Sometimes you need that.
They have very good coffee here and excellent food. Unlike a lot of small shops in NYC, they actually accept credit cards and have adequate seating with WiFi. Try it out. You'll probably go back.
131 locals recommend
Daily Press Coffee
505 Franklin AveThey have very good coffee here and excellent food. Unlike a lot of small shops in NYC, they actually accept credit cards and have adequate seating with WiFi. Try it out. You'll probably go back.
This is as close as you can get to a hole in the wall that is actually a functioning restaurant. So, obviously, you need to order it as take out / to go. Do yourself a favor and try it out.
32 locals recommend
Knife
330 South 3rd StreetThis is as close as you can get to a hole in the wall that is actually a functioning restaurant. So, obviously, you need to order it as take out / to go. Do yourself a favor and try it out.
Cucina Di Pesce
87 E 4th StI have been eating at this restaurant since I'm a teenager. Great value. Great food.
When you visit the East Village, stop in here for a coffee and pastry. Don't get it to go, as the line is usually so long that it would be quicker to order in anyway.
93 locals recommend
Veniero's
342 E 11th StWhen you visit the East Village, stop in here for a coffee and pastry. Don't get it to go, as the line is usually so long that it would be quicker to order in anyway.
This legendary steakhouse is only a 5 minute walk away. If you check it out, know that you'll need a reservation... and cash.
503 locals recommend
Peter Luger Steak House
178 BroadwayThis legendary steakhouse is only a 5 minute walk away. If you check it out, know that you'll need a reservation... and cash.
This diner isn't like what you see on "2 Broke Girls." Nestled in an interesting looking building, come here for brunch or dinner. No menus. Your server writes the selections in front of you on paper.
482 locals recommend
Diner
85 BroadwayThis diner isn't like what you see on "2 Broke Girls." Nestled in an interesting looking building, come here for brunch or dinner. No menus. Your server writes the selections in front of you on paper.
This hybrid grocery store / restaurant offers fabulous Mexican food at great prices. Don't speak Spanish? They are used to people just pointing at the menu.
39 locals recommend
Mexico 2000 Restaurant
369 BroadwayThis hybrid grocery store / restaurant offers fabulous Mexican food at great prices. Don't speak Spanish? They are used to people just pointing at the menu.
Great cafe with good atmosphere and moderate prices. Live music at night. Friendly wait staff and tasty food.
158 locals recommend
Cafe Moto
Great cafe with good atmosphere and moderate prices. Live music at night. Friendly wait staff and tasty food.
Arts & Culture
We know you didn't come all the way here to watch movies. That said, this is within walking distance and cheaper than going to one in Manhattan.
468 locals recommend
Williamsburg Cinemas
217 Grand StWe know you didn't come all the way here to watch movies. That said, this is within walking distance and cheaper than going to one in Manhattan.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great bar with DJs and jukebox, open back garden, smoking section and great happy hour deals on food and drinks. Overall good vibe. Best grilled cheese in Williamsburg.
114 locals recommend
Trophy Bar
Great bar with DJs and jukebox, open back garden, smoking section and great happy hour deals on food and drinks. Overall good vibe. Best grilled cheese in Williamsburg.