Guidebook for Brooklyn
Essentials
The Garden
921 Manhattan AveFresh organic produce, vegan pastries and desserts, friendly staff.
Best bodega in the hood. Reasonably priced, deep inventory, some organic produce options, polite staff.
14 locals recommend
Natural Garden
750 Manhattan AveBest bodega in the hood. Reasonably priced, deep inventory, some organic produce options, polite staff.
Shopping
Largest used vinyl collection in all of NYC, TONS of vintage and antique items from media, to dishware, to art, to books, to audio and stereo equipment, to clothes, the list goes on. Cheap, too!
25 locals recommend
The Thing
1001 Manhattan AveLargest used vinyl collection in all of NYC, TONS of vintage and antique items from media, to dishware, to art, to books, to audio and stereo equipment, to clothes, the list goes on. Cheap, too!
Rite Aid
50-15 Roosevelt AveDrugs
Academy Record Annex
242 Oak StTons of vinyl.
Rough Trade NYC
1250 W 50th StTONS OF VINYL.
Three Kings Tattoo
572 Manhattan AveBest tattoos in the northside of Brooklyn.
Sightseeing
Beautiful park. Great place for strolling, sunbathing, meeting locals, and playing games or sports. Also they have free outdoor movies in the Summer.
798 locals recommend
McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StBeautiful park. Great place for strolling, sunbathing, meeting locals, and playing games or sports. Also they have free outdoor movies in the Summer.
Great dog-walking park, filled with trees, perfect for escaping the sun and playing some games or lounging during hot days.
188 locals recommend
Msgr. McGolrick Park
Nassau AvenueGreat dog-walking park, filled with trees, perfect for escaping the sun and playing some games or lounging during hot days.
Food Scene
Konditori
114 Smith StSwedish coffee!
Brooklyn Standard Deli
188 Nassau AveDelicious sandwiches, carnivorous AND vegan options.
Brooklyn Safehouse
120 Franklin StCheap food, good bartenders, WIFI & coffee. What else do you need?
Champs Jr.
620 Manhattan AvenueDelicious vegan junk food.
Arts & Culture
Great local venue within walking distance. http://www.musichallofwilliamsburg.com/
303 locals recommend
Music Hall of Williamsburg
66 N 6th StGreat local venue within walking distance. http://www.musichallofwilliamsburg.com/
Great local record label who has their headquarters here, and they also sell used vinyl (not just the stuff they released themselves.)
7 locals recommend
Captured Tracks Shop
718 Calyer StGreat local record label who has their headquarters here, and they also sell used vinyl (not just the stuff they released themselves.)
Drinks & Nightlife
A free one-topping personal pizza is offered with every drink purchase. There are also punk shows on occasion, and a pool table for patrons.
24 locals recommend
Lulu's
113 Franklin StA free one-topping personal pizza is offered with every drink purchase. There are also punk shows on occasion, and a pool table for patrons.
The Gutter
200 N 14th StBOWLING
Broken Land
105 Franklin StCheapest old fashioned in the neighborhood.
Matchless
557 Manhattan AvenueCheap happy hour, good wings.