Brooklyn Bridge Park Smorgasburg – Sunday

Edit: Yes, it’s closed. Not a big loss, it’ll be in Prospect Park now.
Smorgasburg has done a great job encapsulating the current feel of New York City. It’s overcrowded, overpriced, and people are convinced it’s trendy to be there without really knowing why.
On the busy days (which is most days), it’s not even worth the effort and if you do come, show up in the first 2 hours. Vendors do run out, and the place starts to look like the ruins of a music festival at closing time. The amount of food options is staggering (70+), and the lines depend on how «in» at the moment a particular gimmick is; the lines don’t dictate quality, I’ve found. The lines typically just indicate where the moths see light (or in this case, other moths waiting).
Bring cash. That’s another negative, but I can’t hate on them for this. With what these vendors are paying to be a part of the circus, the least they can save on is paying taxes.
Overall, good way to sample some cool food choices around the city in one spot but overly hyped for what the experience actually is. Would recommend showing up early (very, very early) or going on a day where the weather is questionable, especially if you have a bigger group.

Smorgasburg is a go-​to Brooklyn destination for all. They feature more than a 100 local regional food vendors who love to feed many hungry New Yorkers like me.
Here are a few vendors you will find & I think you’ll enjoy:
Home Frite — offers tasty fresh cuts fries with a great selection of dipping sauces like Herbacado, Lemon Garlic Aioli, Spicy Pepper, & Chipotle Ranch
Milk Truck — offers savory grilled cheese sandwiches like the Classic with a Twist, which includes aged Wisconsin Gruyère cheese, champagne pickled onions, & Dijon mustard on Jewish rye bread
Noodle Lane — offers a delicious bowl of Dan Dan Noodles that consists of eggs noodles served with savory sauce, pork, sprouts, scallions, Sichuan veggies, & chili oil
Mighty Quinns — offers a juicy Lil’ Brisket sandwich that is served on a soft sweet bun. It’s a decent size so you can still have room to continue your eating journey
People’s Pops — offers refreshing ice pops & shaved ice that are made with sustainably-​farmed grown fruits & herbs so for those who only eat organic, you can treat yourself here
Gooey & Co Butter Cake (FAVORITE) — offers amazing mini bite size St. Louis cakes, which are crispy on the outside & gooey on the inside. They also come in seasonal flavors like Key-​Lime, Maple Carrot, & Banana Cake. Buy them by the dozen because once you have one, you will think twice about sharing
My only disappointment was the Ramen Burger. I don’t know what happened but I think they have changed their recipe. When I first experienced a Ramen Burger, I recall it being this delicious Asian pork/​beef patty served with greens & topped with a semi-​sweet sauce but now it tastes totally different, especially with the cheese. If you are curious to try it or still not sure, I sugguest you share one with a friend & see if you like it.
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Happy Happy Joy Joy!!! Before I can review the entire event I have to say that Big Mozz is on fire!!! This place I happen to stumble upon while resting in the hot sun. They were making fresh mozzarella by hand omg it was so orgasmic! They guy making the cheese let me taste it and I was sold!!! I ordered the mozza bomb which was a mozzarella ball infused with pesto sauce on a bed of tomatoes and spring mix… can we AWWWESOME! I put some balsamic vinegar on it just becuz I like it. You know when you eat something and you just want to dance that was me! Hands down #1 in my book and I took some to go (they have containers).
Lumpia — this was the first place I went to and the pork belly with garlic rice was so flavorful crispy and ummm good! The garlic rice as wrapped in a spring roll. I tried the Filipino limonade was refreshing and sweet but not to sweet to make you feel like u need insulin. The service was quick and lines not exceptionally long. They also had chicken and pork as well. I prefer the pork belly. If you go u should try them out.
Bolivian Party — awesome fries and triple pork burger with bacon was juicy and flavorful with oil running down your face and hand… all you could want on a lovely Sunday afternoon. Had the large French fries which had shredded Parmesan cheese, cilantro and a vinegar and side sauce!
–sandwich $ 11, large fries $ 7, small fries $ 5 but if u order a sandwich the small fries are $ 3. Unfortunately the girl didn’t explain it correctly so I paid 18 before I knew the pricing but it was worth it.
–hibiscus ginger juice was so refreshing but if u don’t like ginger u might like but I believe it wasn’t overpowering but some people I went with thought so but u taste all the drinks before u purchase.
Handsome Hank — fish was whiting and I love some fried fish but this one was ok. The flavor was alright but it wasn’t fried crispy which was a turnoff. I ordered all fish it was $ 12 and honestly u can share and order between 2 – 3 people depending on how much u eat or ate prior! Prices are reasonable and portion size is good.
The Good Batch — now this ice cream sandwich was melt in your mouth good. It was $ 7 and big. It was shared between 3 people cuz I couldn’t finish by myself. I tried the toffee vanilla. As soon as you taste it’s heaven. They also had Nutella as well which looked good too. Worth the long ass wait!
Mamak– beef was good didn’t like anything else.
Donuts– sold out by end of the afternoon. Cousin was able to get the passion fruit donut which she said was sweet. But what donuts aren’t sweet.
I wanted grilled corn and mango but $ 4 for grilled corn absolutely not that just highway robbery. I could go to Manhattan and get it $ 1 – 2. I got off the line immediately. But I guess it’s a nice addition to event.
Overall had a good time but it was hot as balls out there. You sunscreen, a hat or umbrella to feel somewhat cool. Thank good there was some clouds. You will find it hard to find somewhere to sit and eat so put on your most comfortable sandals or sneakers and be prepared to walk. Garage parking is $ 25 and I declined… parked on Atlantic near hospital and it was a walk but free.

Home is where the heart is and The Smorgasburg is where the food izzz at! Parking sucks, there’s no shade from the sun and quite frankly it’s pretty expensive for street food. Only in NYC baby! Once you get past those issues… This Place is FOOD LOVERS HEAVEN! The fam and I had a blast. We rolled like 8 – 10 deep and shared everything! Best experience to maximize your Smorgasburg experience.
Mi lady and I planned on checking out the Smorgasburg a few weeks ago. Then my cuzos caught wind of the event and the rest is history! Family and Friends Pier Day!
The Skinny on Food:
— Lumpia Shack — Pork belly with Garlic rice spring rolls and cucumber with hoisin sauce. Every was amazing! For $ 8-​$ 10 bucks it was one of the best meals today!
— Mamak — Thai street food was ok. Everything on plates was blah, but the Beef was great! For $ 10 bucks one would expect a lot more!
— Bolivian llama party — Pork brisket sandwich with fries and Hibiscus ginger soda. Dope stop! Worth every penny, food was packed with flavor and textures. For $ 18 bucks this was another best meal!
— Ramen burger with cheese. Such a let down. Long line ain’t worth standing in, so much other talent and awesome foods especially since it sets you back $ 10 bucks. Skip this and try something else folks!
— Handsome hanks whiting fried fish. It was good but not great. The fish needed more fry time so it could be nice and crispy. This one will set ya back $ 12 bucks.
— Maroon –Pineapple habanero jerked sausage. I can take spicy and heat but this was a bit overkill! It was so jerky that you couldn’t taste the sausage. I downed a bottle of water only trying ¹⁄₃ of it. $ 8 for a wicked insane jerk peppa trip!
— Dan and wings — Buffalo wing bites and honey buffalo wings. Full of flavor and good chicken. For $ 8-​$ 10 bucks it was good.
Beef nachos California style with fries. My cousins enjoyed this and loved the fact it wasn’t served with rice. I forgot to ask how much lol.
— The good batch — Toffee vanilla ice cream sandwich. Ahhh this was heaven sent. These puppies held up well under HoT sun! The sweet flavors were loved and the creamy ice cream was dope! Well worth the $ 7 bucks! Wanted to try the Nutella but another day another Smorgasburg!
— Big mozz — the Mozz Bomb! Wow that’s all I can say! This was the best in show today folks! Niki devoured it and even ordered again to get some to go! Best $ 8 bucks sent on cheese. The mozzarella was fresh and had a nice hint of salt! OMG it was soooo phenomenal. Niki disappeared in a corner to finish hers ha ha!
So that’s all folks. Come and enjoy the vendors and get your experience of the Smorgasburg! The best part is taking in the views of Lower Manhhattan, helicopters, boats and everything else in the river. Stay cool, stay dry, wear comfy clothing and walking shoes and be safe!

So after years of promising myself to come out to Smorgasborg, I finally made it out. My friends and I arrived a little before 4 PM. It was pretty hot that day but it was pouring minutes before so we were happy at the time that we got there.
Of course there were tons of people but we didn’t let that intimidate us and we went straight for our favorite eats. My friend opted for the boneless buffalo wings from Dan and John’s I think the name was and I got the Vietnamese brisket sandwich which was so delicious!!! And cost $ 9.
The line for the popular Ramen burger wasn’t too bad so we decided to hop on. I decided not to get my own but I had a bite out of my friends serving and the Ramen burger wasn’t bad. At first she liked it but then realized that the greasiness of it all turned her off so she offered me the rest which I didn’t even finish. It has a good flavor an amazing creativity but it was just a little too greasy and the noodles could’ve used a little more spice.
I purchased a cup of pink lemonade from the wing stand but the lemonade at three dollars turned out to taste like flavored lemon water.
I only had the opportunity to sample about three things out of the events entirety. But the event itself is well organized and has so much variety and so many eats to choose from I can’t wait to go back and sample different things.

I am so glad we went here twice before they are moving to the new location. It is hot, crowded and somewhat pricey but it is also one of the equissential things to do in New York.
Come prepared and come early. Bring a hat, water (so you don’t have to pay $ 2 for water), sunscreen and cash.
Don’t worry about the line. They move fast. And they are certainly a good way to figure out what you should eat. I’ve had the ramen burger (interesting but so so), goa taco (awesome especially with the super spicy sauce), mighty Quinn brisket sandwich (better than porchetta I think), shisito peppers (believe me it’s not spicy and it’s better than the truffle fries).
Every counter offer their version of lemonade. The view ice coffee is a great way to start the day while you are getting grounded. And then you can start feasting.
We ended up chilling at the benches by the water. Great food, view and company.

Si el día está lindo es un excelente plan para ir a almorzar con una vista INMEJORABLE.
Smorgasburg es una suerte de mercado al aire libre con comidas americanas y del mundo que se arma los fines de semana. Los sábados está en Williamsburg y los domingos en Dumbo.
Especialmente en Dumbo está muy bueno porque se tienen las vistas más lindas al skyline de NY. A demás del contexto, la comida es buenísima. Nosotros aprovechamos y probamos varios platos que fuimos compartiendo:
lobster sandwich, buenísimo! me sorprendió mucho que sea frío, no se porqué lo esperaba tibio, nas bolitas de masa y cangrejo, una salchicha rebozada que te sirven con un palito, fried chicken y un ice cream sandwich. Todo era genial.
Lo que sí, como toda feria, todos los pagos son en efectivo.
Si estás por la ciudad en verano y primavera es algo que no te podés perder.

We finally got a chance to check out Smorgasburg at Brooklyn Bridge Park. The park itself is awesome – there are public restrooms, benches everywhere, and great views of the Statue of Liberty, Manhattan, and the Brooklyn Bridge. There is plenty of open space if you’d like to take a picnic there as well.
We stopped by Smorgasburg just to grab a snack because we had late dinner reservations. The food seemed reasonably priced, and there were tons of different options. The air smelled heavenly with the aroma of so many delicious foods! We tried spicy cheese curds, and they were awesome!
I would highly recommend checking out Smorgasburg if you haven’t – you will not be disappointed!

We came here on a Sunday when it was in the 90s and it was one of the hottest days ever! Most of the tables were occupied and anything that had metal was super hot! We ended up eating our food in a shaded area (on the padded, foam floor) that was also had a jungle-​gym type of playground. The padded foam floor had raised patterns so our palm hands had temporary marks.
Other than the hot weather and lack of shaded seats/​tables, the food and drinks were amazing! The line for the ramen burger was long but went by very fast! It was great to try it for the first time, but honestly not one of my favorite foods.
The lumpia from Lumpia Shack were good along with the calamansi juice (super refreshing!). The icecream sandwiches are a must-​have (from The Good Batch) along with the lobster rolls from Red Hook Lobster Pound. We also enjoyed various drinks and snacks/​desserts such as the mango on the stick, watermelon drink and caramel & strawberry icecream on a cone. Perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon!

Good lord, I’d be totally not doing my duty if I didn’t tell all my fellow Unilocalers back home that they must, simply must visit the Brooklyn bridge park Smorgasburg if they come to the nyc area
3 different kinds of red hook lobster rolls, oysters on the half shell, ramen burgers, bourbon barrel aged Vermont maple syrup, cheese curds (what is this, Wisconsin or something?), nut based ice cream (there’s a TWSS joke somewhere in here, I know it) roti, beef patties, grilled cheese, Thai noodles, truffle fries, bubble tea, wings, sushi, cake, Dough doughnuts, some sort of crazy asian slushy beverage, jerk chicken, etc
i could go on, but you get the idea!
I tried to write as many of the 100 vendors down as I could before they escape my memory.
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i probably would not have found it on my own, app or not, had friends who live here not recommended it the night before. As many others mentioned, they didn’t officially open until 11:15 am (sign said 11!) and the ramen burger line was the first to fill up. (its a burger between two patties that look like squished together ramen noodles– i didn’t try it but that was my impression.)
it was like the six flags of food with people lining up in turnaisles like they were waiting for a carnival ride. But instead, food. Taking a ride on your GI tract.
Many of the vendors I recognized from their brick and mortar outfits (Beehive Oven and Dough Donuts come to mind.) I ended up with a lobster roll and the truffle fries which were good but greasy and unfinished because they give u a ton of them! (if for some strange reason you came here looking to load up on carbohydrates, the frites are a good value and would totally serve you well!)
It was swelteringly hot today, and although some stands were busy, im guessing if you go on a more temperate day (and not first thing in the morning) it might get super duper busy.
There’s not a ton of seating right there but there were some set up.
It appears to be cash only but two ATM machines are set up at the front

Variety of food, but a little sad we didn’t arrive early enough to get a taste of everything. We tried the ramen burger which, IMO, looks better than it tastes. By the time we got out of line for it, everything else was running out of supply. Oh! I got to try the grilled corn… Doesn’t come anywhere close to tasting like the elote corn we have here out in Cali. Thumbs down.
Arrive as early as you can! Grab your food and try to grab a table or bench so you can chow down while looking at the beautiful view!

I can’t say enough about this place. Coming from out of town I wanted a little taste of a bunch of different things and this fit the bill. It’s in a perfect location right on the bay so you get great views of Manhattan Brooklyn and all the traffic in the bay.
Once you get inside it might take a lap to figure out what you’re going to eat. There’s gotta be almost 100 vendors. Not only do you need to pick your food but seemingly each stall has its own version of lemonade on sale as well.
Some of the hits that I was able to check out. Ramen Burger was a must visit. You might need to wait in line until the next batch of burgers comes off the grill but worth it if you’ve never had one. Home Frite was next door and had some of the absolute best cooked fries I’ve had in a long time. For dessert, Dough had some great pastries. If you don’t like those there are so many cuisines from Filipino to Jamaican to bbq to Bolivian. If I find myself in Brooklyn again I’m coming back.

Smorgasburg ou mon endroit préféré dans tout NY !!
J’ai eu la chance d’y aller lors d’un évènement spécial à Central Park et au Brooklyn Pier le dimanche.
A cause de certaines festivités, il n’y avait pas 100 vendeurs mais plutôt une trentaine.
Les produits proposés vont d’une simplicité déconcertante (un cornet de frites) à des créations très orginales comme le ramen burger ou les rouleaux de printemps au phở et on a vraiment envie de tout goûter.
*Le ramen burger: l’attente est longue mais on est bien récompensé à la fin même si le burger n’est pas transcendant. C’est surtout la sauce qui apporte le côté asiatique, beaucoup plus que le bun aux ramens.
*Ice cream sandwich de The Goodbatch: je dis OUI. Un cookie moelleux et tendre qui accompagne parfaitement la glacé. J’ai pris celui au caramel beurre salé et il était délicieux.
* Le lobster roll le sandwich au homard de Red Hook: le homard est en quantité et le prix (16 $) est plus que correct quand on sait qu’on l’a pour au moins 22 € en France et en plus petit format. Le homard est frais et bien assaisonné.
* Chicken & Waffle de Buttermilk Channel: Pas le meilleur accueil du monde mais définitivement le meilleur poulet frit de toute ma vie, croustillant, ni très gras ni sec. En revanche la gauffre fourrée au cheddar qui l’accompagnait était sans intérêt et sans goût. J’ai appris par la suite que l’enseigne était souvent fréquenté par Beyoncé et Jay Z haha
Les prix restent assez élevé pour du street food mais vous né retrouverez pas forcément les mêmes produits dans les restaurants physiques des vendeurs. Et puis j’aime beaucoup l’ambiance et la location, vous pouvez vous poser au bord de l’eau ou à l’espace picnic avec des tables en bois avec en prime une magnifique vue de la skyline de Manhattan.
J’ai tellement aimé l’endroit que j’y suis retournée 3 fois la même journée. Oui c’est l’amour fou.

My experience at Smorgasburg was everything I expected and more.
Arrived at the Brooklyn Bridge Park around noon and it was pretty crowded, but not nearly as bad as when I left around 3. It was a zoo at that point and I was so relieved that I got there when I did. Some places had extremely long lines (ramen burger, red hook lobster, home frite), but there were sooo many vendors that you could easily find a place where the food looked delicious and the line was minimal. The set up was great — every stand was placed perfectly, so you could easily see what they offered and you weren’t running into people. The view was also amazing — by the water and overlooking the city and Brooklyn bridge. There was plenty of seating available, but just be aware that people set up picnics/bbqs.which does take up a lot of the benches/​tables. My sister and I never had a problem finding somewhere to sit down and eat though.
Now for the food. Oh my goodness. Just about everything looked amazing and I wanted to try it all. I love how innovative some of the vendors were and just the variety of food available.
My sister and I tried the following:
Dough: Green tea sugar, Café Au Lait, Hibiscus, and Lemon — We took these to go, so I’ve only tried the Lemon so far. I love how huge these donuts are and they’re light and fluffy! Not too sweet either! However. the lemon was a bit too tangy for me. I’m anxious to try the café au lait though! ($ 3 per donut)
La Newyorkina: MANGO CHAMOYADA. Oh my goodness. SO GOOD. If you love Mexican candy then you will love this concoction. Mango and chili pair together perfectly. put that into a slushie form and you have Mexican heaven in the form of a drink. The tamarind candy straw made me feel like a kid again. Definitely worth the $ 7.
Lumpia Shack: Mushroom lumpia & Pork lumpia. If you aren’t familiar with what a lumpia is. it’s similar to a Vietnamese eggroll except smaller (which I actually like the small size). I enjoyed the mushroom lumpia over the pork because the truffle chili aioli just went so perfectly with it. Delicious. $ 7.50 for 6 pieces.
Mamak: Beef Rendang! Yummm! So full of flavor — it’s Malaysian, but reminded me of Indian cuisine. Loved all the toppings (cucumbers, hard boiled egg, veggies). The beef was juicy and tender. A bit small for the price of $ 10 a bowl, but tasty indeed.
Palenque Homemade Columbia Food: Arepa Arepa! I love me some arepas and these did not disappoint. Got the pork chorizo arepa which was topped with cotija cheese, arugula, and chipotle mayo. They come in two sizes. 4″ for $ 8 and 7″ for $ 12. A little pricey, but the portion size was pretty solid. They didn’t skimp on the chorizo pieces at all. Also, instead of being served similar to a fold over sandwich (think — open bao).it’s served kind of like a pizza or open face sandwich.
My sister got a carnitas taco from the taco stand next to Mamak… I can’t remember the name, but I didn’t like it at all. Wish I could remember, so I advise you to skip it! You can easily find yummier tacos elsewhere.
I can’t wait to come back and try more places! Some people may complain about the crowd or the prices. Yes, it’s crowded. Yes, some places are pricey. But I think it’s a great experience and both of those factors aren’t extreme. The crowds are bearable and I love having all these food vendors available at the same place, so I don’t mind paying the price either. It’s a great experience that everyone should check out! The view is the added bonus! Brings lots of CASH with you! Also, places don’t really offer a «to-​go» option, which is a bummer because I wanted to take stuff with me for later!

What’s not to love about Smorgasburg? Seriously. I challenge anyone to tell me.
There’s something for everyone here. They have a seemingly endless number of delicious, unique food options to satisfy every taste and level of curiosity, from beer battered fried cheese curds to frozen mango lassi push pops. For the less adventurous, there is also a huge selection of more commonly recognized munchies, such as BBQ meats, doughnuts, sandwiches, and the now-​famous-​thanks-​to-​the-​Smorgasburg-​fanfare ramen burger!
A group of 5 of us came around 2pm, by which time the public eating frenzy was well underway. Even so, it never felt too crowded (i.e., no bumping into other people/​shoving, or waiting longer than 10 minutes at any food stand). Much to my surprise, there is actually a lot of seating right next to the water, but getting one of the picnic tables might be difficult during peak operation hours. We just stood around, happily noshing away on our goodies in the middle of all the gastronomical action.
I gave Smorgasburg 5 stars not because everything is delicious, but because it is a great concept executed impeccably. Food options up the wazoo, a summer breeze coming from the East River, with stunning views of Lower Manhattan; Smorgasburg reminds me of the very reason why I love NY.

My god, I’m in love with that place.
You can find anything from everywhere…
Delicious food from any corner of the world.
I tryed a couple of sausage and a pulled pork. Amazing. The line for some stands are long but they move fast and totally worth it. As dessert try a delicious and lovely don’t all the Dough stand. You’ll love it.

EVERYTHING ran in our favor today for the best FIRST smorgasburg I could ask for! it was a beautiful sunny 70 degrees, not too crowded, and because it was Sunday smorgasburg was at Pier 5 at Brooklyn Bridge Park where there are tables on tables for you to sit and enjoy your food!
i’ve heard stories of smorgasburg being a hot sweaty mess with huge crowds and no where to sit but i guess i must have gotten lucky
—Outer borough’s braised beef scallion pancake roll: the scallion pancake flaky to perfection! the braised beef could’ve been more flavorful though
—The Good Batch’s coffee caramel ice cream sammie: that creamy coffee ice cream with espresso beans was tasty but the brown butter salty cookies were too hard and crumbly. i like my cookies soft & chewy
—The Imperial Egg’s lamb scotch egg: NOW THAT’S how a scotch egg should be prepared, amazing deep fried crust with a runny yolk in the center!
—Carnal’s smoked rib: one finger licking good rib!
—Bolivian Llama Party’s Rose lemonade: refreshing carbonated lemonade but we didn’t taste the rose
—Parantha Alley’s Rose lemonade: good lemonade to quench our thirst!
def want to come back to try bolivian llama party’s sandwiches and get myself another scotch egg!

This was my first time attending Smorgasburg so I couldn’t help myself. I definitely ate way too much food for my own well being.
I spotted the Ramen Burger line and ran over. the wait wasn’t too miserable. But every minute spent on that line was well worth it! The burger was delicious, especially with the sauce that they put on it. The burger alone probably made my trip worth it. ($ 10 Ramen Burger)
Next, I got a coconut… you cant go wrong with that, and the guy cutting open the coconut. well you can tell it wasn’t his first time with that knife haha. ($ 6 coconut)
Corn with butter, cheese and chili powder was amazing! I wish I asked for it to be more spicy :’(#regrets ($ 4 corn)
The same stand where I got the corn, I had mango juice as well. It tasted so fresh! I would definitely want to try the mango lemonade next time ($ 4 mango juice)
You gotta find the stand that has Thai Iced Tea popsicles. DANG I wish I would of paid attention to the name of the stand. I just saw the sign of that popsicle flavor and I knew it was true love at it’s purest form. Tasted just like the drink! It was awesome. (I believe it was $ 4 — not entirely sure)
Find the Dough stand. Their donuts were probably the same size of my face. I believe I got the mocha almond one… ‘believe’ only because I can’t remember the exact name of the donut but it had mocha chocolate and almond pieces sprinkled on top. ($ 3 donuts)
PS. I brought that puppy home with me… I’m pretty sure if I ate that whole donut in one sitting, I would:
A. get diabetes right that moment
B. Die
C. More realistically, get a food coma and fall asleep on a bench by the water
Great place to bring children, friends, family, etc. I definitely recommend the Brooklyn Bridge Park location, because after you eat, you can walk around and enjoy the view of Manhattan across the water. There are so many areas of BBP (brooklyn bridge park) for you to explore!
**Bathrooms** Are porta potties, located at the very end of the market. If I were you, make sure to bring hand sanitizer from home. I made the mistake of not brining one. Yuck.
Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory has a restroom, but that is located at Pier 1 and Smorgasburg is at Pier 5 (pretty far walk)
Bottom line, I would 100% recommend to friends, and come back again!

REALLY encourage you to try Sunday smorgasburg over Saturday.
Not only is Sunday far less crowded, BK Bridge Park is a gorgeous area that you may otherwise never venture to. Amazing views of FiDi, lots of green space and outdoor bars lining the shore. You can take the 34^th street ferry over and avoid the subway completely (as I prefer to do on the weekends :))
Not going to bother reviewing the food… because you know its all delicious… but PLEASE try and Kelvin slushie if you haven’t had one. I can’t wrap my head around how they manage to make slushies so damn good but gaaaaaaaah

The variety of vendors and location cannot be beat. The park is huge with playground, soccer field, volleyball area, picnic benches, and more all set in a backdrop of manhattan skyline. Absolutely, jaw-​droppingly gorgeous!
We arrived when they first opened on a Sunday and the lines were short, if any. If I had to rate the ones I tried, it would be something like the following:
My faves-​Scottish eggs (never had these before but the flavors and runny yolk were out of this world), mighty Quinn brisket sandwich, beef short rib from carnal (so tender) and ooey gooey butter cakes (thank goodness those cakes were bite sized!)
Not my fave but still pretty good-​ramen burger and truffle fries
Not bad but not great — takumi taco, lychee bubble tea
Disappointing-​maple lemonade was too cloyingly sweet and shaved ice flavors were too weak
Bring lots of cash! Eat lots and walk it off in the park afterwards. Probably overpriced but the event is well worth it to me.

FOOD VENDORS GALORE!!! There are tons of vendors to choose from. Everything from the ramen burger, lobster roll, Asian fusion, burgers, hot dogs, ice cream, desserts. Don’t come here on a diet. It’s just pure indulgent food sure to make a fat kid happy! :) located on pier 5, we had to walk for about 25 – 30 mins from the subway to get here. However I must say that it’s a beautiful walk with the most beautiful view of the Manhattan skyline. The skyline on a nice day is unbeatable. I visited Smorgasburg on a sunny afternoon and it was PACKED!!! My friends who live in NYC said they have never seen it so crowded before.
My advice is to divide and conquer the vendors that you want to try! Some of the lines can get long so I’d suggest having each of your friends line up at different vendors then meet at a table under the red umbrellas to reap the benefits of all your HARD WORK :) oh and Smorgasburg is dog friendly too!

Duck Season’s stand at Smorgasburg is bangin’! Duck confit, duck rinds, sliders, they got it all. Not to mention the fat potatoes.
Also really liked the prickly pear lemonade from Bee Hive oven. So refreshing!