Jacob's Guidebook
Food scene
A local business producing donuts for over 60 years, walking in is like walking in the past. Come for the best donuts in the area, come here for some delicious breakfast sandwiches too. Bring cash though!
255 locals recommend
Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop
727 Manhattan AveA local business producing donuts for over 60 years, walking in is like walking in the past. Come for the best donuts in the area, come here for some delicious breakfast sandwiches too. Bring cash though!
A nice local bar that serves locally brewed beer, from one of many popular Brooklyn breweries.
13 locals recommend
Threes Brewing Greenpoint
113 Franklin StA nice local bar that serves locally brewed beer, from one of many popular Brooklyn breweries.
The BEST local pizza, outside of downtown Brooklyn or Prince Street in SoHo. Highly recommended!
46 locals recommend
Paulie Gee's Slice Shop
110 Franklin StThe BEST local pizza, outside of downtown Brooklyn or Prince Street in SoHo. Highly recommended!
Come to do a brewery tour, go bowling, attend a music concert or just enjoy some locally produced beverages!
456 locals recommend
Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th StCome to do a brewery tour, go bowling, attend a music concert or just enjoy some locally produced beverages!
Come for the best locally fresh made bread and baked goods. Honestly, their breads are phenomenal! Any orders under $10 should be cash only. They speak English.
Old Polish Bakery
926 Manhattan AveCome for the best locally fresh made bread and baked goods. Honestly, their breads are phenomenal! Any orders under $10 should be cash only. They speak English.
For a nice family run local sushi restaurant, visit here. I can’t stress how delicious it is!
KanaHashi
981 Manhattan AveFor a nice family run local sushi restaurant, visit here. I can’t stress how delicious it is!
Come for another delicious locally produced microbrewery experience or just some delicious food.
17 locals recommend
Keg & Lantern Brewing Company
97 Nassau AveCome for another delicious locally produced microbrewery experience or just some delicious food.
Come to this floating seasonal bar & grill on a barge, perfect views of Manhattan skyline.
94 locals recommend
The Brooklyn Barge
79 West StCome to this floating seasonal bar & grill on a barge, perfect views of Manhattan skyline.
Highly recommend visiting this local Mexican eatery offering wood-fired dishes plus ample tequila & mezcal cocktails & a patio
60 locals recommend
Oxomoco
128 Greenpoint AveHighly recommend visiting this local Mexican eatery offering wood-fired dishes plus ample tequila & mezcal cocktails & a patio
Neighborhoods
A stylish hipster neighborhood with plenty of stores, restaurants, bars, and funky activities
997 locals recommend
Williamsburg
A stylish hipster neighborhood with plenty of stores, restaurants, bars, and funky activities
A redeveloped industrial area along the East River in Queens, Long Island City is known for its gleaming high-rises with sweeping views of Manhattan. Innovative art galleries and performance spaces, as well as pockets of trendy bars and restaurants, appeal to local artists and young professionals
100 locals recommend
Long Island City
A redeveloped industrial area along the East River in Queens, Long Island City is known for its gleaming high-rises with sweeping views of Manhattan. Innovative art galleries and performance spaces, as well as pockets of trendy bars and restaurants, appeal to local artists and young professionals
Take a trip to this large nearby park to lounge on the expansive greenery, partake in Tennis, baseball, soccer, or any other sport, or just take a walk.
798 locals recommend
McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StTake a trip to this large nearby park to lounge on the expansive greenery, partake in Tennis, baseball, soccer, or any other sport, or just take a walk.
Sightseeing
Come to this rooftop bar to get epic skyline views and enjoy a nice drink, or snack. Admission is free but you may wait in line to get up.
145 locals recommend
The William Vale
111 N 12th StCome to this rooftop bar to get epic skyline views and enjoy a nice drink, or snack. Admission is free but you may wait in line to get up.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Take a Ferry to Manhattan, Queens, or South Brooklyn
Walk to India street to take the Ferry. It’s very reliable, download the NYC Ferry app to buy tickets and check times. Make sure you are boarding the ferry in the right direction, ask a local if unsure.
Getting around
Greenpoint Subway G train can get you around
Walk to Greenpoint Ave and Manhattan Avenue (2 blocks) to take the nearest subway stop. One direction goes to Long Island City where you can switch to a multitude of other trains at Court Square, the other travels deeper into Brooklyn. Download the NYC Subway app to check train paths, stops, and time estimates (not very accurate).
Ways to save
Pay as You Wish Museum list
American Museum of Natural History, Bronx Museum, Brooklyn Museum, The Cloisters, Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art.
Ways to save
Free Days at Museums
Wednesday: Bronx Zoo (pay as you wish), New York Botanical Garden, Tuesdays: 9/11 Museum 5-8pm, Brooklyn Botanical Garden, Saturday: Guggenheim (pay as you wish) 5:45-7:45pm, Friday: Whitney Museum 7-9:30pm.
Ways to save
Citi Bike
Take a Citi Bike to travel around the city. Download the app and pay $15/day or $3/30 min ride. Can pay upfront for an annual membership but that costs $180.
Customs and culture
Taxi v Uber/Lyft
If looking for a taxi be aware the Yellow Cabs are only available if the yellow number up top is lit. Green cabs can only operate north of a certain street range in Manhattan. Taxi will be quicker but more expensive, Uber will allow ride share opportunity but often employ drivers reliant on outdated GPS systems unaware of gridlock traffic.
Book before you go
Book before Going
If you plan to visit the tourist sites: Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island then book well in advance. If you want to see a Broadway show and get good seats book in advance or if you want to save some money and don’t care about the view of the show go to a TKTS discount booth (up to 50%).