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1. Pies 'n' Thighs

8.9
166 S 4th St (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Williamsburg · 554 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: After a two-year hiatus, this much-loved southern-inspired Williamsburg restaurant has returned in a new, bigger location to serve arguably the city’s best fried chicken.

2. Brooklyn Bowl

8.6
61 Wythe Ave (btwn N 11th & N 12th St), Brooklyn, NY
Bowling Alley · Williamsburg · 536 tips and reviews

Concert Ticket AgencyConcert Ticket Agency: 16-lane bowling alley, 600-capacity performance venue with live music 7 nights a week. The food is by Blue Ribbon and the fried chicken is NOT to be missed! Home of Lebowski fest! The Dude Abides.

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3. St. Anselm

9.1
355 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Havemeyer & Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 318 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the flame-kissed grilled sardines, prepared with a slick of citrusy ponzu sauce, a quick char over smoky fire & a bit of olive oil & Maldon salt. They’re one of our #100best dishes & drinks 2011. Read more.

4. Fette Sau

8.9
354 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Havemeyer & Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
BBQ Joint · Williamsburg · 561 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: No question, it's the best barbecue in the city. The best part is the casual & playful atmosphere: beer served in mason jars, buffet style line-up & huge communal tables. Read more.

5. Brooklyn Brewery

8.9
79 N 11th St (at Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Brewery · Williamsburg · 370 tips and reviews

Patrick D.Patrick DePuydt: Go to happy hour at Brookly Brewery early to get a table, then order pizza and play cards with your friends enjoying Brooklyn's finest brews.

6. Blue Bottle Coffee

160 Berry St (btwn N 4th & N 5th St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Williamsburg · 403 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: A New York branch of the famed San Francisco coffee roaster. In addition to the typical coffee options, try the New Orleans-style iced coffee brewed with chicory.

7. Radegast Hall & Biergarten

9.0
113 N 3rd St (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Garden · Williamsburg · 481 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: A retractable roof, 13 Central European beers on tap (try Czech Krusovice Imperial), and great food. What's not to love about this spacious beer garden named for the West Slavic god of hospitality? Read more.

8. Five Leaves

9.0
18 Bedford Ave (at Lorimer St), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Greenpoint · 535 tips and reviews

Jaime B.Jaime B: Best brunch in Williamsburg/Greenpoint. Recommendations: Sage Scramble Sandwich, BLAT, Truffle Fries, Big Brekkie, Bloody Mary, ok anything and everything. The host Granville RULES THE PLANET

9. East River Ferry - North Williamsburg Terminal

22 N 6th St (Kent Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Boat or Ferry · Williamsburg · 24 tips and reviews

Tina J.Tina Jain: $4 ferry to Manhattan. Great for when the L train decides to not run. Like this weekend.

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10. Partners Coffee

8.8
125 N 6th St (btwn Bedford Ave & Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Williamsburg · 408 tips and reviews

Cooper S.Cooper Smith: Williamsburg's best coffee shop serves a mean cold brew coffee and is laptop friendly w/ free wifi. There are no power outlets, so come with a fully charged battery.

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11. Mast Brothers Chocolate Factory

111 N 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY
Chocolate Store · Williamsburg · 103 tips and reviews

Luis M.Luis Mendoza: Do yourself a favor and experience the wonderful smells and scents if fresh roasted cacao beans! Dark chocolate almond sea salt bars are heaven.

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12. Dépanneur

8.9
242 Wythe Ave (at N 3rd), Brooklyn, NY
Deli · Williamsburg · 103 tips and reviews

Cooper S.Cooper Smith: Awesome little Williamsburg bodega of local products. The #4 turkey sandwich, with peppadews, Manchego, arugula, and a spicy Harissa mayo is one of the best sandwiches in the hood.

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13. OddFellows Ice Cream Co.

175 Kent Ave (btwn N 3rd & N 4th St), Brooklyn, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Williamsburg · 231 tips and reviews

Cooper S.Cooper Smith: Maple Bacon Pecan, Cornbread, Chorizo Caramel Swirl, & Buttermilk Honey Blueberry are just a few of the amazing flavors you'll find. Come hungry, the staff encourages you to sample them all

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14. Citi Bike Station

Wythe Ave (Metropilitan), Brooklyn, NY
Bike Rental · Williamsburg · No tips or reviews
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15. Donna

27 Broadway (at Dunham Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Williamsburg · 91 tips and reviews

16. Diner

8.9
85 Broadway (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Diner · Williamsburg · 286 tips and reviews

Mike B.Mike Bodge: The best burger in the city, and the best brunch in the neighborhood. There really isn't a menu, so just sit down and let them tell you what's in store that day.

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17. Marlow & Sons

8.9
81 Broadway (btwn Berry & Wythe St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 254 tips and reviews

Cooper S.Cooper Smith: The bacon, egg, and cheese on a biscuit is the best breakfast sandwich in NYC

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18. MTA Subway - Bedford Ave (L)

Bedford Ave. (at N 7th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Metro Station · Williamsburg · 32 tips and reviews
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19. Paulie Gee’s

9.3
60 Greenpoint Ave (btwn Franklin & West St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Greenpoint · 401 tips and reviews

20. Wythe Hotel

8.9
80 Wythe Ave (at N 11th St), Brooklyn, NY
Hotel · Williamsburg · 160 tips and reviews

Ashley S.Ashley Simon: The rooftop bar is on the 6th floor and has a beautiful view of the city. Go early, catch the sunset, and then jet to a dive bar before the meatpacking-esque crowd arrives.

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21. Smorgasburg Williamsburg

90 Kent Ave (at N 7th St), Brooklyn, NY
Street Food Gathering · Williamsburg · 412 tips and reviews

City of New YorkCity of New York: "Foodie heaven! 100+ vendors with diff. cuisines trying to feed you within a block radius. Bring an appetite, do tapas-style tastings, and relax with a view of the Manhattan skyline in the background"

22. Marsha P. Johnson State Park

9.1
90 Kent Ave (btwn N 7th & N 9th St), Brooklyn, NY
State or Provincial Park · Williamsburg · 78 tips and reviews

Jacqueline L.Jacqueline Lombard: Bring a blanket and don't walk barefoot....goose poop central! Perfect place for a picnic, wine store on the corner of Kent & N6th 2 blocks away, stock up on munchies @ Bedford Cheese Shop on N5th.

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23. Maison Premiere

9.1
298 Bedford Ave (btwn S 1st & Grand St), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Williamsburg · 447 tips and reviews

7th.List7th.List: Hands down, this is one of the most beautiful places to get a drink in North Brooklyn and it's packed most night. Don't leave without trying some oysters. Read more.

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24. Brooklyn Flea - Williamsburg

50 Kent Ave (btwn N 11th & N 12th St), Brooklyn, NY
Flea Market · Williamsburg · 103 tips and reviews

25. Walter Sports

253 Grand St (at Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 249 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Definitely contenders for the best fries in the city. The French dip is also pretty amazing.