2. Broken Land
9.0
105 Franklin St (btwn Milton St & Greenpoint Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Greenpoint · 51 tips and reviews
Martika Finch: This place is the best because the bartender made me a drink: gin, st Germain, lemon and grapefruit juice. I told her they should name it 'The Martika'
Abner Aceves: Super cozy. Nice and low key to just hang out, Good beers and cocktail selection. Great for groups
Evan: People of Greenpoint, drink here! There's a lovely back patio and the choose-your-own spirit Old Fashioned is to die for with mezcal. I want this place to be around for a long time.
3. Clover Club
9.2
210 Smith St (btwn Baltic & Butler St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Boerum Hill · 369 tips and reviews
Nicholas Beck: Try fetching combo of gin, raspberry syrup, grapefruit juice &cantaloupe juice in the Pecos County Fizz for myself / gin and champagne-fueled Boathouse Punch. Save room for the brioche bread pudding!
Cooper Smith: The Royal Tenenbaum is the perfect blend of bourbon, grapefruit juice, honey, and pine. Perfect for a cold evening. Speaking of which, try to get a table behind the host stand to protect from the cold
M K: You think it's just a fancy cocktail bar, but the brunch is excellent. Skip the lines at Cafe Luluc and get the chorizo naked eggs. Good Bloody Mary too.
5. Wythe Hotel
8.9
80 Wythe Ave (at N 11th St), Brooklyn, NY
Hotel · Williamsburg · 160 tips and reviews
Anne Taillandier: Go for the view at sunset and a Salty dog with fresh squeezed grapefruit juice...so refreshing!
Ashley Reardon: The eggs with mayonnaise (a side) are amazing. Like deviled eggs.
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.
9. Pies 'n' Thighs
8.7
166 S 4th St (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Williamsburg · 553 tips and reviews
Lynn Truong: The spicy grapefruit juice is incredible as a mimosa alongside some amazing fried chicken with killer key lime pie for dessert.
Eva Drago: The greatest chichen biscuit in New York City. Order two with extra butter, hot sauce, and honey and save room for a piece of pie for dessert.
Serious Eats: Crisp fried chicken, warm, fluffy biscuits, and tender doughnuts all at reasonable prices. Good for breakfast, too.
12. Pete's Candy Store
8.7
709 Lorimer St (at Richardson St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 106 tips and reviews
shea: One of my few regular spots. Don't go for the live music, do go for the super rad backyard, good drinks, & bartenders. Order a stella w/lemonade in the summer & a cider with whiskey in the winter.
Time Out New York: At the weekly Quizz-Off (Wed 7:30pm), teams battle through six rounds of questions with hopes of scoring a bar tab (first place $75, second $40, third $15). Read more.
Seth T: I'll be here every Thursday in January to see the Chapin Sisters. Join me!
14. Simple Cafe
7.9
346 Bedford Ave (S. 3rd St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 60 tips and reviews
Angelique Houtveen: So cute with a lovely staff and great breakfast/lunch. Great tea also.
IFC: Ask about the free Portlandia cozies, while supplies last, in celebration of the season 3 premiere on 1/4 at 10/9c!
Cliktrips (Jen Amadio): This place turns into a pop up Vietnamese cafe called Bep on Mondays and Fridays.
15. Clark's Restaurant
8.1
80 Clark St (at Henry St), Brooklyn, NY
Diner · Brooklyn Heights · 95 tips and reviews
loran jonak: Very good breakfast menu and overall a large menu selection. The breakfast wraps are delicious!
Kim Navarre: Caesar is the best waiter. We have been sitting in his section for over 20 years. We moved to Cobble Hill but still come here for the delicious breakfast and perfectly cooked eggs.
Katherine D: Awesome neighborhood diner. Good service, great omelets and delicious challah French toast! Don't forget to get the fresh squeezed OJ!!