This year foodies learned what those of us with decidedly thin pockets have always known: less is more. Although this year’s New York Magazine Cheap Eats issue is lined with a few unpredictable fusion spots, the real stars this year are the old-school American classics. Brooklyn stars as well, getting a bump to 18 spots in this year’s list, as opposed to 15 last year. Donuts, burgers, big-ass sandwiches, and barbeque have always had a special place in our hearts, and people are on the fact that you can find ’em here for cheap. Of course, no list is perfect, what do you think they missed?
East River Bread
Smorgasburg on N. 7th St., Williamsburg; no phone
Glasserie
95 Commerical St., Greenpoint; 718-389-0640
Cafetería La Mejor
191 Suydam St., Bushwick; no phone
Mama Joy’s
1084 Flushing Ave., East Williamsburg; 347-295-2227
Ganso
25 Bond St., Downtown Brooklyn; 718-403-0900
Nightingale 9
345 Smith St., Carroll Gardens; 347-689-4699
Glady’s
788 Franklin Ave., Crown Heights; 718-622-0249
Zizi Limona
129 Havemeyer St., Williamsburg; 347-763-1463
Court St. Grocers
485 Court St., Carroll Gardens., 718-722-7229
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BURGERS
White Burger
650 Manhattan Ave., Greenpoint; 718-383-3334
Alameda
195 Franklin St., Greenpoint; 347-227-7296
Fritzl’s Lunchbox
173 Irving Ave., Bushwick; 929-210-9531
Blue Collar
160 Havemeyer St., Williamsburg; 347-725-3837
DONUTS
Dough
305 Franklin Ave., Bed Stuy; 347-533-7544
Leske’s Bakery
588 5th Ave., Park Slope; 718-369-0404
Du Jour Bakery
365 5th Ave., Park Slope; 347-227-8953
BARBEQUE
Fletcher’s Brooklyn Barbeque
433 3rd Ave., Gowanus; 347-763-2680
BrisketTown
359 Bedford Ave., Williamsburg; 718-701-8909