IF YOU’RE NEW TO THE AREA, WE UNDERSTAND HOW TOUGH THAT CAN BE. WE HAVE MEMBERS COMING FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD AND MANY OF THEM AT THE START DIDN’T KNOW MUCH ABOUT AMERICA, LET ALONE THE EXCITING NEIGHBORHOOD OF EAST WILLIAMSBURG! LET US HELP YOU WITH SOME OF THE BASICS, SO YOU CAN START EXPLORING THE NEIGHBORHOOD ALMOST IMMEDIATELY.

 

Subway

It's really up to you, but here are the main ways to get to Manhattan!

 

THE L TRAIN - GRAHAM AV. Maps

Distance from the East Williamsburg House - walk: 11 minutes; bike: 4 minutes

THE M TRAIN - NASSAU AV. Maps

Distance from the East Williamsburg House - walk: 15 minutes; bike: 5 minutes

 

 

GYM

Having a tough time finding a gym that suits your physical need? Here are some nearby our East Williamsburg House that you can check out.

 

CROSSFIT OUTBREAK EAST WILLIAMSBURG 

208 Frost St, Brooklyn. Maps

CrossFit is a movement and a lifestyle, promising to get all its members (even the recovering couch potatoes) doing everything they once thought was impossible.

Distance from the East Williamsburg House - walk: 5 minutes; bike: 1 minute

 

BROOKLYN ZOO NY

230 Bogart St, Brooklyn. Maps

Brooklyn Zoo is a sprawling, industrial fitness space that caters to those interested in parkour training, aerial arts, tumbling and even trampoline. Its monthly membership starts at just $150.

Distance from the East Williamsburg House - bus: 12 minutes; walk: 17 minutes; bike: 5 minutes

 

THE SCULPTED BODY NYC 

354 Graham Ave, Brooklyn. Maps

The Sculpted Body NYC was founded with the goal to help others improve their lives and well being through proper fitness and nutrition.It uses traditional and non-traditional fitness and nutrition models to create programs that are molded to each client.

Distance from the East Williamsburg House - bus: 6 minutes; walk: 11 minutes; bike: 4 minutes

 

 

GROCERIES

Looking to grab quick groceries? There are plenty of options you can pick from, but we have narrowed them down to a few that suit your every need.

CTOWN SUPERMARKETS 

330 Graham Ave, Brooklyn. Maps

Distance from the East Williamsburg House - walk: 12 minutes; bike: 4 minutes

 

KEY FOOD SUPERMARKET 

57 Kingsland Ave, Brooklyn. Maps

Distance from the East Williamsburg House - walk: 4 minutes; bike: 1 minute

 

MR. GRAHAM'S MARKET 

344 Graham Ave, Brooklyn. Maps

Distance from the East Williamsburg House - walk: 11 minutes; bike: 4 min 

 

AMIR DELI GROCERY

49 Kingsland Ave, Brooklyn. Maps

Distance from the East Williamsburg House - walk: 4 minutes; bike: 1 minute

 

HARVEST DELI

31 Kingsland Ave, Brooklyn. Maps

Distance from the East Williamsburg House - walk: 5 minutes; bike: 1 minute

 

 

COFFEE SHOPS

Need your morning fix? Check out these places, hand-picked just for you.

TAR PIT COFFEE SHOP

135 Woodpoint Rd, Brooklyn. Maps

Start your morning at Tar Pit, just a few minutes’ walk from the House. The layout is incredibly cute and the wide window at the front is perfect for people-watching. Be sure to try out their Kyoto style iced coffee!

Distance from the East Williamsburg House - walk: 5 minutes; bike: 1 minute

 

 

CHARTER COFFEE HOUSE

309 Graham Ave #1, Brooklyn. Maps

You can get all sorts of roasters here. From Counter Culture, Ceremony, and Middle State, they have it all, prepared through a wide array of brewing methods. Ask the baristas about the coffee and tea served here. There’s a story to each of them!

Distance from the East Williamsburg House - walk: 13 minutes; bike: 4 minutes

 

 

VARIETY COFFEE ROASTERS 

368 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn. Maps

This is your quintessential Brooklyn cafe that serves more than just beverages that appeal to your taste and smell senses. It is also frequented by Brooklyn’s eclectic crowd that appeals to your sight.

Grubstreet.com listed Variety Coffee Roster as one of the "absolute best lattes in New York". This cafe is also listed as one of the 10 Best Places to Drink Coffee in NYC.

Distance from the East Williamsburg House - bus: 5 minutes; walk: 10 minutes; bike: 3 minutes

 

THE BAGEL STORE 

754 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn. Maps

The Bagel Store is located right off the Graham Avenue stop. It is well known for its rainbow bagel which also makes for a perfect Instagram picture! Its other delicacies are also perfect for those with sweet tooth. Just note that it accepts cash only.

Distance from the East Williamsburg House - bus: 5 minutes; walk: 11 minutes; bike: 3 minutes

RINGOLEVIO 

490 Humboldt St, Brooklyn. Maps

Head here if you’re in a mood for brunch classics on the weekend.They also have vintage records stacked behind the bar, which gives it a very Brooklyn-hip type of feel.

Distance from the East Williamsburg House - walk: 5 minutes; bike: 3 minutes

THE END

522 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn. Maps

This is the spot for health-conscious individuals who are also coffee addicts. Their coffee will give you the kick you need to start the day, but healthy enough that you won't be worrying about calorie count all day.

Distance from the East Williamsburg House - bus: 6 minutes; walk: 16 minutes; bike: 6 minutes

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FOOD 

The neighborhood offers an unlimited variety of eateries at affordable prices. Here are a few that we recommend, based on the input provided by our former and current members.

 

HUMBOLDT AND JACKSON 

434 Humboldt Street, Brooklyn. Maps

Humboldt & Jackson is an American restaurant, bar and event space that serves a locally sourced menu, paired with made-in-USA drinks. It also play host to a variety of events that include film screenings.

Distance from the East Williamsburg House - walk: 7 minutes; bike: 2 minutes

FORCELLA LA PIZZA DE NAPOLI 

485 Lorimer St, Brooklyn. Maps

A night in doesn't mean compromising on quality. Forcella’s pizzas taste exactly like how pizzas should.. straight from Italy. Plan an Italian-themed night in with your housemates and make the pizza here the centrepiece.

Distance from the East Williamsburg House - bus: 16 minutes; walk: 19 minutes; bike: 6 minutes

DESTEFANO'S STEAKHOUSE 

89 Conselyea St, Brooklyn. Maps

The steak here will not disappoint. Pair it up with their selection of wine and voila, you'll have a perfect steak dinner to be remembered.

Distance from the East Williamsburg House - bus: 6 minutes; walk: 14 minutes; bike: 4 minutes

MOTHER'S 

347 Graham Ave, Brooklyn. Maps

Mother’s serves all types of burgers and a wide range of New York craft beers, all at a very reasonable price. They also have a nice patio you can enjoy your food at!

Distance from the East Williamsburg House - bus: 5 minutes; walk: 11 minutes; bike: 4 minutes

 

 

HAREFIELD ROAD 

769 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn. Maps

Harefield Road is famous for its weekend brunch, for good reasons. The food make for a great hangover cure, and they are cheap! Try out their much-raved about Bloody Mary too.

Distance from the East Williamsburg House - bus: 6 minutes; walk: 16 minutes; bike: 5 minutes

 

KELLOGG'S DINER

518 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn. Maps

This 24-hour diner offers everything from a breakfast menu to main meals that include seafood dishes. It also serves Greek and Italian specialties, and mouth-watering desserts such as banana cream pie and chocolate layer cake.

Distance from the East Williamsburg House - bus: 6 minutes; walk: 16 minutes; bike: 5 minutes

 

 

NIGHTLIFE 

Wind down after a busy day/week at work by visiting one of the spots listed with your Outpost friends. They’re also perfect if you’re looking to be outside on a nice sunny day, but don’t want to go too far just to relax.

 

BASIK 

323 Graham Ave, Brooklyn. Maps

Basik is a laid-back bar with a really nice backyard. They also organize different events every night. On Mondays, the happy hour lasts all night long!

Distance from the East Williamsburg House - bus: 5 minutes; walk: 12 minutes; bike: 4 minutes

 

ROCKA ROLLA

486 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn. Maps

Rocka Rolla is the place to go if you like rock n roll and people-watching. The crowd is always unpredictable, and so are the drinks. Our favorite part of the bar? It's their vintage jukebox!

Distance from the East Williamsburg House - bus: 7 minutes; walk: 17 minutes; bike: 6 minutes

 

BARCADE

388 Union Ave, Brooklyn. Maps
Pacman? Check. Daytona? Check. Barcade is basically a massive arcade located in East Williamsburg’s Union Avenue. Smack right in the middle of the arcade is a bar that serves all kind of drinks. Just make sure you eat before you go, as food is not on the menu.

Distance from the East Williamsburg House - bus: 9 minutes; walk: 19 minutes; bike: 6 minutes

DON PEDRO

90 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn. Maps

Don Pedro is a classic Mexican bar that features live music and really cheap drinks. They also serve the best burrito you can find in Brooklyn.

Distance from the East Williamsburg House - bus: 15 minutes; walk: 25 minutes; bike: 8 minutes

 

PARKS

COOPER PARK. Maps

Cooper Park is the hidden gem of East Williamsburg. It's massive and provides a beautiful space for those looking for a breath of fresh air and temporarily escape from city life.

Distance from the East Williamsburg House - walk: 9 minutes; bike: 3 minutes

 

POST OFFICE 

USPS

94 Nassau Ave, Brooklyn. Maps

Distance from the East Williamsburg House - bus: 9 minutes; walk: 15 minutes; bike: 6 minutes

 

UNITED STATES PORTAL SERVICE

263 S 4th St, Brooklyn. Maps

Distance from the East Williamsburg House - bus: 10 minutes; walk: 25 minutes; bike: 10 minutes

 

THAT'S ALL FOR NOW! WE CONSIDER THIS A LIVING DOCUMENT, SO IF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTION OF PLACES TO ADD, OR TIPS FOR THE PLACES ALREADY ON THE LIST, LET US KNOW! YOU CAN COMMENT BELOW OR EMAIL US AT [email protected].