Brooklyn has incredible food options, from old local pizzerias to cutting-edge modern eateries – take a tour to discover the best munches Brooklyn has to offer.
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From authentic New York pizza joints to Burmese pop-up restaurants, Brooklyn has been put on the world foodie map in recent years. It’s no secret that the New York borough has gone from gritty and urban to gentrified and glam (in some parts at least) quicker than you can say ‘fuhgeddaboudit’ but that doesn’t mean that Brooklyn has lost its authentic eateries – they just now mix it up with shinier, more modern offerings. With all this in mind, it can be tricky to find the best places to eat and a food tour is certainly recommended – here are five of the best in Brooklyn.
No Diet Club – Amazing street food in Brooklyn
The name says it all – this is about consuming calories rather than avoiding them. This tried and tested tour company is an excellent choice for anyone who loves indulging in local delicacies and not really caring. Guided by a local foodie, this four-hour exploration of NYC’s most iconic and historically relevant foods investigates the finest pizza slices, chopped cheese, authentic beef patties, fluffy doughnuts and plenty more. As well as food these is (thankfully) a decent bit of walking as well, with a stroll among the historical Brownstone townhomes in the culturally eclectic borough of Brooklyn. Along with the tastings, there are lots of silly jokes thrown in – this is certainly not a tour to be taken too seriously. From €55.
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Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO Neighborhood Food Tour
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This is a great mix of seeing the main sights of Brooklyn – including Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO, short for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass – as well as getting to know NYC’s most famous foods. It begins in picturesque Brooklyn Heights, with a leisurely pace taking in an range of multicultural and immigrant-owned bakeries and restaurants that are beloved by locals and visitors alike. Also on the agenda is the Time Out Market, a collection of restaurants and unique food spots, and then on to the DUMBO Archway, located under the Manhattan Bridge. Here the guide explains what makes the DUMBO food offerings famous across the city, with a scene that has thrived in the past few years. From €73.91.
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Brooklyn: 3-Hour Williamsburg Bites Food Tour
To get a feel for the varied gastronomy in the Brooklyn, this tour heads to Williamsburg, arguably the trendiest area in the Borough. The trip is three hours long and takes in everything from Mexican street food to traditional Polish cuisine at Northside Bakery, as well as Oklahoma-style BBQ at Mables Smokehouse, and, of course, an award-winning pizzeria. It’s great fun and the guides really try to make you feel like you are getting a local perspective on the food scene, with some really great tips to use on the rest of your trip. Highly recommended. From €71.98.
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Brooklyn Delicious Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour
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Calling all donut lovers – this tour gets to grips with NYC’s famous sticky snack. This two-hour tour of Brooklyn is designed for donut enthusiasts, sampling an array of traditional donut flavors such as glazed and cream-filled. It visits four famous donut hotspots like Doughnut Plant, Peter Pan, as well as two secret locations. Along the way there is not only some history of Brooklyn and its donuts but also some great tips on other places to eat in the city. This fun tour is also a great shout for bachelor or bachelorette parties too and a really novel way to see Brooklyn. From €69.21.
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Food, History and Culture of Brooklyn Tour
This tour is consistently top rated and for good reason. The range of different foods on offer is huge and the guides really know their stuff, making for a really quality three-hour experience. Touring Brooklyn’s food delights you’ll try New American, Middle Eastern, and Italian food including pastries, cheese, and bread. The history of the borough’s food scene is top notch and really well researched too plus there are some really cool secret locations like the little mom-and-pop businesses that make Brooklyn so unique. You’ll come back full too – there are seven unique stops along the way and seven food samples to try, equating to a full meal. From €84.55.
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