Guidebook for Greenpoint & Williamsburg
Food Scene
Authentic Italian, meticulously prepared. So much deliciousness. They have a $10 lunch special - crazy cheap!
17 locals recommend
SCALINO GP
659 Manhattan AveAuthentic Italian, meticulously prepared. So much deliciousness. They have a $10 lunch special - crazy cheap!
Mexican American street food. Started as an NYC food truck. Crack sauce.
253 locals recommend
Calexico
645 Manhattan AveMexican American street food. Started as an NYC food truck. Crack sauce.
Finds it way onto many "Best Dounuts in NYC" lists. Classic honeydip in an old-school establishment un-touched by time.
255 locals recommend
Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop
727 Manhattan AveFinds it way onto many "Best Dounuts in NYC" lists. Classic honeydip in an old-school establishment un-touched by time.
Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveVery popular destination, especially for brunch.
Wide variety of food vendors set up in the waterfront park. Open Saturdays from April through October.
777 locals recommend
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveWide variety of food vendors set up in the waterfront park. Open Saturdays from April through October.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lake Street Bar
706 Manhattan AveUnpretentious mid-western bar. With backyard.
JAW-DROPPING VIEWS!!! Rooftop bar & restaurant. Go at sunset. There can be a line so you might want to make a reservation.
145 locals recommend
The William Vale
111 N 12th StJAW-DROPPING VIEWS!!! Rooftop bar & restaurant. Go at sunset. There can be a line so you might want to make a reservation.
Spritzenhaus33
33 Nassau AveSuper fun beer hall with cozy fireplace and Jenga games to play.
Waterfront bar on a floating barge - amazing!! Laid back beerhall-style seating, cool views, bar food, rent kayaks. Kid friendly zone earlier in the day/evening.
94 locals recommend
The Brooklyn Barge
79 West StWaterfront bar on a floating barge - amazing!! Laid back beerhall-style seating, cool views, bar food, rent kayaks. Kid friendly zone earlier in the day/evening.
Parks & Nature
McCarren park! It's a big park with a larger-than-olympic pool, running track, skate park, playground with water feature, dog run, ball diamonds and a Saturday MARKET.
157 locals recommend
McCarren Hotel & Pool
160 N 12th StMcCarren park! It's a big park with a larger-than-olympic pool, running track, skate park, playground with water feature, dog run, ball diamonds and a Saturday MARKET.
Waterfront Park. Skyline views. Ferry terminal will take you to up to 34th st in Manhattan or down to DUMBO, South Street Seaport and more.
451 locals recommend
East River State Park
90 Kent AveWaterfront Park. Skyline views. Ferry terminal will take you to up to 34th st in Manhattan or down to DUMBO, South Street Seaport and more.
Sightseeing
Get the ferry at India St. OR from the East River State Park. Head South towards South Street Seaport. You'll experience amazing views and pass under three bridges. Get off in DUMBO to enjoy the waterfront park, cobblestone streets and shops. From here, walk over the Brooklyn Bridge.
77 locals recommend
Greenpoint station
Get the ferry at India St. OR from the East River State Park. Head South towards South Street Seaport. You'll experience amazing views and pass under three bridges. Get off in DUMBO to enjoy the waterfront park, cobblestone streets and shops. From here, walk over the Brooklyn Bridge.