“A reliable favorite for well-crafted coffee, Cafe Grumpy’s Greenpoint location has a neighborhood coffeehouse feel. Take your coffee to go, and stroll through McCarren Park for prime Williamsburg people watching.” — Hillary Dixler, Restaurant Editor

“Famed pizzaiolo Paulie Gee does the New York slice right at his retro slice shop in Greenpoint. Most people grab one to-go, but the there’s also a roomy back dining room to settle down with a quick beer. There’s also a location of iconic West Village slice shop Joe’s over on Bedford Avenue, and Best Pizza is a solid pick for slices, too.” — Serena Dai, Eater NY Editor

“Go for a glass of skin contact wine and any of the house-made meats, like the pig head terrine or the country pate, and the bright and light Caesar salad at this French-Canadian-style bistro. If there during the day, the charming pancakes are the to-go order; they’re among the best in the city.” — Serena Dai, Eater NY Editor

“The best chain in New York City, fight me!! Spicy cumin lamb with hand-pulled noodles and the cold-skin noodles are standouts, though it’s hard to go wrong on this menu of Xi’an street foods. The sleeper hit is the lamb pao mo, if you’re the kind of person who likes hot soup on hot days.” — Serena Dai, Eater NY Editor

“My favorite summer spot in Williamsburg is Mister Dips, home to towering soft-serve swirls and a great, casual menu of burgers, chicken, and fries. It’s fully outdoors in the William Vale hotel’s elevated park, so there’s plenty of space to lounge picnic-style or at cafe tables. Don’t miss the veggie burger, which is one of the best in town (the merch is pretty fun, too).” — Sonia Chopra, Editorial Director

“The quintessential Brooklyn dive, Turkey’s Nest has somehow survived the neighborhood’s gentrification and remains cash only. It’s best known for frozen absinthe margaritas, which are honestly kind of awful unless you’re a huge absinthe apologist. Order one for the crew anyway, or you’re a narc.” — Serena Dai, Eater NY Editor

“It’s the rare restaurant that can be both a relic and hyper relevant at the same time. But the over 100-year-old red sauce restaurant Bamonte’s is both a time capsule, serving the same large portions of cheesy lasagna and spicy mussels decade after decade, and a Williamsburg hot spot. It’s lively, it’s fun, it’s homey, and it’s super satisfying.” — Amanda Kludt, Editor in Chief

“I like the Four Horsemen and their super-French wine list full of dry bubbly and bodied whites. I still think about the red endive salad I had a while back with shaved sheep’s milk cheese, pistachios, pink peppercorns, and seasonal fruit. Their plates are simple but vivid, and I’m looking forward to going back.” — Osayi Endolyn, Young Guns Editor