1. Desert Island
9.3
540 Metropolitan Ave (btw Union and Lorimer), Brooklyn, NY
Comic Book Store · Williamsburg · 15 tips and reviews
Manish Melwani: awe-inspiring collection of eclectic, offbeat, random, and just plain off-the-chain comic books. plus the people who run it are super-chill
Ashley Simon: a carefully curated selection of the best in indie comics. if gabe (the owner) is in the house ask him for his recommends - he's on point 90% of the time.
Irene Feleo: Amazing collection of latest comic and graphic novel releases, plus indie zines and prints. An instant favourite!
2. Galaxy Comics
8.5
429 5th Ave (9th St), Brooklyn, NY
Comic Book Store · Central Slope · 14 tips and reviews
Carmen N: Steadfast providers of comics and graphic novels, love them for just sticking around.
P. D.: Dave is super helpful recommending good stories and art to get kids into comics. Former collecter here.
Ken Pierce: Park Slopes awesome comic book shop. There is something for everyone here for sure. Comics, cards, action figures and other assorted awesome. Bring some money, you'll find a place to use it.
3. Vinyl Fantasy
8.7
194 Knickerbocker Ave (at Jefferson St), Brooklyn, NY
Record Store · Bushwick · 5 tips and reviews
Gregory Gallagher: Really well curated selection of the best mainstream and indie comic books and graphic novels. Really friendly staff who are helpful and have great taste. Really good records as well. Tiny, but great.
Matthew Rappo: Comics and puppies, what more could ask for?
Mike Johnson: Nicely curated comics and vinyl.
5. Galaxy Comics 2
7.9
6823 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Comic Book Store · Bay Ridge · 6 tips and reviews
Gabriella Beltran: Great spot, tends to have comics you can't find to often in stores also in store discounts!!! Love this place <3
Roy Triguero: Comics, Graphic Novels, action figures. They got them all.
Ken Pierce: Wide selection of Funko Pops if you collect them. Nice staff and discounts based on amount of purchase.
8. Postmark
8.7
326 6th St (btwn 4th & 5th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Central Slope · 68 tips and reviews
B Zeids: free comedy show every other friday night at 8pm - fantastic comics and crowd
Hilary Mason: Coffee, great outdoor seating area, pastries, vegan cookies
Monique Lewis: There is a sunken lounge to your left when you walk in. It has books, a couch and chairs and more outlets. Very cozy!
9. Noodle Pudding
8.4
38 Henry St (btw Cranberry & Middagh Sts), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Brooklyn Heights · 90 tips and reviews
Mark Lee: Look down your nose at the Comic Sans font choice on the menu. Then order something tasty from said menu. Great good.
Sam Morrill: The menu here would be perfect if it weren't printed in comic sans.
KE: Warm, romantic lighting and a homey, vintage Italian vibe. Clearly a loved spot by locals. Good for dates - I saw a few families during dinner too. The spaghetti bolognese was just right.
10. Hana Food
8.6
534 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Union Ave & Lorimer St), Brooklyn, NY
Deli · East Williamsburg · 79 tips and reviews
Drew Christien: It's all about the comically named late night sandwiches and proximity to the train ride home.
Barrie Cohn: Shrek sandwich is my favorite: tofu cutlet, avocado, hummus and spinach on a roll.
PETA: A 24-hour deli with awesome vegan options? Check! Try the Shrek sandwich! Yum!
Joanna Flamm: Great bookstore with helpful staff. It's everything you want a bookstore to be!
HuffPost: Greenlight is a newcomer to the Brooklyn indie bookstore scene. Great staff, great selection, and make sure to check out their excellent author readings. Check out other great indie bookstores here: Read more.
nymag: This indie spot boasts a tremendous fiction section, a roomy children’s nook, and lots of coffee-table books on hand-built bicycles and other Brooklyn preoccupations. Great author readings, too! Read more.
15. Bamonte's
7.6
32 Withers St (btwn Lorimer St & Union Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Williamsburg · 69 tips and reviews
BrooklynBoyO: If you're a comic book nerd & fan of the new Batman/Bruce Wayne Origin story on Fox, #Gotham, you'll recognize this place as gangster Maroni's restaurant & lair...
Nikki Wegner: Amazing old school Italian. Great food. Chicken parm, veal parm, eggplant rolatini
Serious Eats: A New York Italian-American institution, still strong after 100 years.