Why Come Here? Light sandwiches and coffee in a relaxed setting
Telegraph
Rio and beaches. Amsterdam and pot. Williamsburg and coffee shops. Sometimes places and things just go together. And while it’s true the ‘burg has no shortage, many have become hang outs for people looking bang out code or discuss their next indie film which doesn’t make them particularly relaxing for those looking to chill and grab a bite. At the same time, many of the neighborhoods sandwich shops are focused on gargantuan, meat-centric fare. Sips N’ Bites provides a bit of an oasis with tables too small to conduct business and a full menu of light, tasty sandwiches.
Sips occupies a narrow space with room for only five tables, a counter and small kitchen in back. What decor they are able to squeeze in appears to the be lovechild of a kitchen and tool shed. The sandwich menu is up front with each listed on a different shaped iron serving tray. Further ahead, you’ll find condiments served in pales and what appears to be a tool board covered in old kitchen utensils. Yeah, you’re in Brooklyn.
Fairyland
The menu focuses on sandwiches which are served on either a fresh baguette or ciabatta. Both types of bread are almost good enough it doesn’t matter what you put on them. However, you need more than carbs to live so I recommend choosing a topping. Options run the global gambit with things like Morroccan lamb meatballs, beef banh mi and Korean style stir fry. They’re all moderate in size and generally on the lighter side. I haven’t had a bad one yet. There are also some decent soup and salad options and a cabinet of tempting baked goods. So far I’ve mainly stuck to the sandwiches though. My favorites are below:
Teatown 
My personal favorite comes with chicken, spinach, garlic aioli and a “Parmesan crunch” on ciabatta. It’s light, refreshing, tangy and at least pretends to have a reasonable veggie content.
Fairyland If you feel like going spicy or vegetarian, this is the one you want. An assortment of vegetables stir fried with Korean chili paste and capped with a fried egg.
Telegraph I generally like my salmon sandwiches of the smoked variety, but the blackened gives it a nice edge. Plus it’s basically topped (or bottomed) with guac, and that can never be a bad thing.
Sips & Bites
178 N 10th Street (Bedford & Driggs)
Brooklyn, NY
