Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
This is our go-to cafe. They have the best coffee around, and a lovely little outdoor spot to sit and watch passerby. Good folks.
85 localnici recomandă
Cafe Regular
318 11th StThis is our go-to cafe. They have the best coffee around, and a lovely little outdoor spot to sit and watch passerby. Good folks.
This is the place to go for brunch. Expect a wait, but the food's totally worth it.
58 localnici recomandă
Rose Water
787 Union StThis is the place to go for brunch. Expect a wait, but the food's totally worth it.
If you want to treat yourself to a super fancy, uber romantic dinner or rub elbows with the likes of Maggie Gyllenhaal and John Turturro then go here.
205 localnici recomandă
al di la Trattoria
248 5th AveIf you want to treat yourself to a super fancy, uber romantic dinner or rub elbows with the likes of Maggie Gyllenhaal and John Turturro then go here.
This is a great bakery and a good breakfast option. They have huge omelettes and tasty croissants.
40 localnici recomandă
Glenda's Restaurant
854 St Johns PlThis is a great bakery and a good breakfast option. They have huge omelettes and tasty croissants.
The best ramen around. But get there early or be prepared to wait in line.
283 localnici recomandă
Chuko
565 Vanderbilt AveThe best ramen around. But get there early or be prepared to wait in line.
Saul
200 Eastern ParkwayFine dining in the Brooklyn Museum. Great Zagat rating.
Bark Hot Dogs
474 Bergen StreetNice, fancy hot dogs. Kale salads, veggie options galore.
606 R&D
606 Vanderbilt AveTop-rated American-Nouveau fine dining.
Roma Pizza
85 7th AveGet the fresh mozzarella slice.
Delicious fish grotto-like restaurant. Make sure you request a table in the cellar.
33 localnici recomandă
Convivium Osteria
68 5th AveDelicious fish grotto-like restaurant. Make sure you request a table in the cellar.
Middle Eastern food. Super delicious. Also they have a wonderful brunch.
107 localnici recomandă
Miriam
79 5th AveMiddle Eastern food. Super delicious. Also they have a wonderful brunch.
French-Caribbean. A cozy, romantic little place with really interesting, tasty food.
20 localnici recomandă
Kaz an Nou
53 6th AveFrench-Caribbean. A cozy, romantic little place with really interesting, tasty food.
Applewood
501 11th StreetReally, really good food. Locally-sourced and made with love.
Bareburger
33-21 31st AveGood free-range burgers and local craft brews.
Everything Else
This is THE BEST park. Go jogging, walking, sunbathing, play frisbee or dog-watching here. Smuggle in some wine and have a picnic (but be careful doing that...stay discrete).
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Parcul Prospect
This is THE BEST park. Go jogging, walking, sunbathing, play frisbee or dog-watching here. Smuggle in some wine and have a picnic (but be careful doing that...stay discrete).
BAM is just about the greatest cultural resource Brooklyn has to offer and it's super close by. Go see fabulous plays, concerts and movies here.
859 localnici recomandă
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveBAM is just about the greatest cultural resource Brooklyn has to offer and it's super close by. Go see fabulous plays, concerts and movies here.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is the place in the neighborhood to go see live music and get a drink. They've got incredible jazz/world music happening there any night of the week. Google it. You gotta go there.
206 localnici recomandă
Barbès
376 9th StThis is the place in the neighborhood to go see live music and get a drink. They've got incredible jazz/world music happening there any night of the week. Google it. You gotta go there.
They've got a lot of great beers on tap and a courtyard. Nice spot to go on a warm night.
45 localnici recomandă
Mission Dolores
249 4th AveThey've got a lot of great beers on tap and a courtyard. Nice spot to go on a warm night.
This place has an incredible selection of brews and they make really good sandwiches too. They've got a little backyard space where you can sit and sip.
28 localnici recomandă
Bierkraft
191 5th AvenueThis place has an incredible selection of brews and they make really good sandwiches too. They've got a little backyard space where you can sit and sip.
Soda Bar
629 Vanderbilt AveA nice bar on Vanderbilt with good ambience and outdoor seating.
This is a classy little speakeasy with super tasty cocktails that are also super pricey. A good place to go and treat yourself to just one drink.
234 localnici recomandă
Weather Up
589 Vanderbilt AveThis is a classy little speakeasy with super tasty cocktails that are also super pricey. A good place to go and treat yourself to just one drink.
Perfect outdoor bar to spend a summer night by an outdoor fire. They've got a BBQ food truck in the yard there too.
152 localnici recomandă
Hot Bird
Perfect outdoor bar to spend a summer night by an outdoor fire. They've got a BBQ food truck in the yard there too.
Sharlene's
353 Flatbush AveNice, dark, neighborhood bar. Understated, with great pinball.
Small and intimate bar with a small and intimate outside area. Go here for a drink after checking out the Brooklyn Museum.
28 localnici recomandă
Bar Sepia
234 Underhill AvenueSmall and intimate bar with a small and intimate outside area. Go here for a drink after checking out the Brooklyn Museum.
The Way Station
683 Washington AveSteam-punk decor, good live music.
A classy bar with a lovely, large outdoor seating area. Also, they have a restaurant next door with good options.
67 localnici recomandă
Flatbush Farm
A classy bar with a lovely, large outdoor seating area. Also, they have a restaurant next door with good options.
Sightseeing
This is such a wonderful art museum, and it's super close by. Take advantage of the proximity.
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Muzeul Brooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyThis is such a wonderful art museum, and it's super close by. Take advantage of the proximity.
Entertainment & Activities
An amazing museum to take the kids to and spend the day exploring.
489 localnici recomandă
Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn AveAn amazing museum to take the kids to and spend the day exploring.
Essentials
Union Market
240 E Houston StGood place for both prepared foods and top-notch produce.
Basic neighborhood grocery store for all necessary items.
583 localnici recomandă
Key Food Supermarket
55 Fulton StBasic neighborhood grocery store for all necessary items.
Shopping
Classy and super stylish locally-made clothing for both sexes.
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Bird Brooklyn - Park Slope
Classy and super stylish locally-made clothing for both sexes.
Habit Inc
137 5th AveTrendy women's clothing store.