Horizon Organic & Natural

Best bodega in Williamsburg. So friendly, hot food is great and an awesome variety of snacks.

Being born-​and-​raised in the NYC area, I’ve visited countless bodegas. Horizon Organic & Natural has the nicest décor I’ve ever seen in a bodega in my entire life. I wouldn’t be surprised if they hired some sort of low-​level interior decorator for the spot. Somebody said «I don’t want it looking like a grimey mental institution cafeteria in here. Give me some Earth tones!» It’s well-​lit and nicely-​spaced. I happen to live right down Leonard Street so this is my go-​to bodega. This is practically my second home.
The beverage selection is always up-​to-​par. I’m usually heading straight to the beer case when I walk in (sometimes in my pajama pants with the skiing penguins on them if you’re lucky to catch me). They keep it nicely-​stocked with a number of domestic and imported brands and the occasional seasonal brew. And the employees are nice. One time, I was 25 cents short on some eggs and they let me slide. I guess it’s because I’m always in there. I don’t know any of their names and that’s okay.
I can’t offer any insight into the deli counter because I rarely buy bodega sandwiches. Bagelsmith and Hana are right up the block so I’ll head there if I want something between some bread. Otherwise, it’s a great bodega. A fine place to pick up quick staples and whatever-​the-​hell for your apartment. Now who do I talk to about ice cream inventory? I’d give them five stars if they kept Chippy Chips in stock on a regular basis.

The guy who works here is really friendly and actually gave me a penny back when I bought Arizona Iced Tea. That NEVER HAPPENS!
That’s why my review is so high, despite the high prices. But I like the selection of products and the metal playing in the bodega.

I would of gave this place 4 stars if they haven’t gotten so cheap with their breakfast sandwiches. I usually get their sausage, egg, and cheese on a hero over here because it’s only $ 3.50. It’s a nice size hero and it use to come with 3 breakfast sausages. Now they only put 2 and for a hero, I’m biting into too much bread. They added a beer section. When they first opened, they only had soda, milk and juices. They also carry a 6 pack of Porkslap Pale Ale ($ 10). I’ve only read about that pale ale online, haven’t tried it yet and was surprised to see it in this store of all places.
As for the deli, their cold cut counter is really small. It’s not like a butcher shop counter or ones you see in a supermarket. There’s only a few types of boars head meats, cheeses, and some of their homemade salads and wraps. They sell a few organic stuff but there’s still a lot of other little junk. It’s a very clean and organized deli. I just wished they didn’t cheap out on their breakfast sandwiches.