Guidebook for Brooklyn

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Guidebook for Brooklyn

Food Scene

Oh my god I love this spot so much- it's cheap, casual, and filling. An extremely authentic taste of the Caribbean two blocks away. Get the jerk chicken platter or the beef patty.
14 recommandé par les habitants
Chris
613 Nostrand Ave.
14 recommandé par les habitants
Oh my god I love this spot so much- it's cheap, casual, and filling. An extremely authentic taste of the Caribbean two blocks away. Get the jerk chicken platter or the beef patty.
A fancy spot on Franklin avenue. Great for a nice, sit-down dinner with extremely well cooked American fare. Go, you won't regret it.
327 recommandé par les habitants
Mayfield
688 Franklin Ave
327 recommandé par les habitants
A fancy spot on Franklin avenue. Great for a nice, sit-down dinner with extremely well cooked American fare. Go, you won't regret it.
This Mexican staple is at the center of Franklin Ave- Crown Heights' most happening street. You can find tons of really delicious bars and restaurants. I love Chavela's for their tasty margaritas and large portions.
566 recommandé par les habitants
Chavela's
736 Franklin Ave
566 recommandé par les habitants
This Mexican staple is at the center of Franklin Ave- Crown Heights' most happening street. You can find tons of really delicious bars and restaurants. I love Chavela's for their tasty margaritas and large portions.
Berg'n is a huge beer garden in crown heights. Join Tuesdays for trivia nights. There is a large outdoor seating area so feel free to bring Fido. Bartenders are really great. Food stands are DELICIOUS- try Landhaus or the BBQ joint for a quick hot meal. Also there's free WiFi so it's an awesome spot to work from home.
262 recommandé par les habitants
BERG'N
899 Bergen St
262 recommandé par les habitants
Berg'n is a huge beer garden in crown heights. Join Tuesdays for trivia nights. There is a large outdoor seating area so feel free to bring Fido. Bartenders are really great. Food stands are DELICIOUS- try Landhaus or the BBQ joint for a quick hot meal. Also there's free WiFi so it's an awesome spot to work from home.
You need a caffeine fix and don't feel like using the Chemex? Try Furmans. Your bougie coffee without the pretentiousness. Just a good cup of joe to start the day off right. Also love their ham and cheese croissants.
14 recommandé par les habitants
Furman's Coffee
547 Nostrand Ave.
14 recommandé par les habitants
You need a caffeine fix and don't feel like using the Chemex? Try Furmans. Your bougie coffee without the pretentiousness. Just a good cup of joe to start the day off right. Also love their ham and cheese croissants.
Insider Tip- Go Here! Senegalese cuisine. Try the Branzino! Authentic African meals in a quiet, dark spot. Great wines and cocktails too.
156 recommandé par les habitants
Cafe Rue Dix
1451 Bedford Ave
156 recommandé par les habitants
Insider Tip- Go Here! Senegalese cuisine. Try the Branzino! Authentic African meals in a quiet, dark spot. Great wines and cocktails too.
A local Louisiana themed haunt. Delicious Cocktails (Try the Blood and Sand), Jambalaya, Devilled eggs. A taste of the Bayou right here in Crown Heights. Chill vibe- good date spot.
199 recommandé par les habitants
Catfish
1433 Bedford Ave
199 recommandé par les habitants
A local Louisiana themed haunt. Delicious Cocktails (Try the Blood and Sand), Jambalaya, Devilled eggs. A taste of the Bayou right here in Crown Heights. Chill vibe- good date spot.
Newly moved to Prospect Park, enjoy the best food trucks New York has to offer. Enjoy ice cream, tacos, Bahn Mi, all in the beautiful green landscape of Brooklyn's largest park. A great spot for People Watching.
38 recommandé par les habitants
Smorgasburg Winter Market
625 Atlantic Ave
38 recommandé par les habitants
Newly moved to Prospect Park, enjoy the best food trucks New York has to offer. Enjoy ice cream, tacos, Bahn Mi, all in the beautiful green landscape of Brooklyn's largest park. A great spot for People Watching.
Fancy little Korean Spot on Franklin. Get Spam filled buns and crispy brussels sprouts. It's really just good. Tasty Soju cocktails too- try the Pineapple.
53 recommandé par les habitants
Bunsmith
789 Franklin Ave
53 recommandé par les habitants
Fancy little Korean Spot on Franklin. Get Spam filled buns and crispy brussels sprouts. It's really just good. Tasty Soju cocktails too- try the Pineapple.
Healthy sushi joint. I love their avocado and salmon cups. You can get flax seed rice or white rice or a mix!
171 recommandé par les habitants
Silver Rice
638 Park Pl
171 recommandé par les habitants
Healthy sushi joint. I love their avocado and salmon cups. You can get flax seed rice or white rice or a mix!
oh my gosh. They have pie, sundaes, boozy shakes, cake, and champagne. Run by two feminists in BK, this spot is literally to die for. I mean it, I'd go here every day and clog all my arteries and have no regrets.
95 recommandé par les habitants
Butter & Scotch
53 Rockaway Avenue
95 recommandé par les habitants
oh my gosh. They have pie, sundaes, boozy shakes, cake, and champagne. Run by two feminists in BK, this spot is literally to die for. I mean it, I'd go here every day and clog all my arteries and have no regrets.

Drinks & Nightlife

Pretty awesome local bar. Good music, friendly people, karaoke nights - no complaints here.
24 recommandé par les habitants
Sweet Brooklyn Bar
608 Nostrand Ave.
24 recommandé par les habitants
Pretty awesome local bar. Good music, friendly people, karaoke nights - no complaints here.
The neighborhood spot. No frills but good drinks and nice folks. Cute little outdoor seating area for nice weather. I usually stop by here while walking my dogs.
120 recommandé par les habitants
King Tai
1095 Bergen St
120 recommandé par les habitants
The neighborhood spot. No frills but good drinks and nice folks. Cute little outdoor seating area for nice weather. I usually stop by here while walking my dogs.
Crown Heights' Tiki Bar. Delicious Frozen drinks, large patio, and generally great vibe. Check it out, I love it. Laid back livin.
91 recommandé par les habitants
Super Power
722 Nostrand Ave.
91 recommandé par les habitants
Crown Heights' Tiki Bar. Delicious Frozen drinks, large patio, and generally great vibe. Check it out, I love it. Laid back livin.
Tiny little dancing cove. Get sweaty while DJ's play funky music in the dark. Tiny backyard for smoking and a guy selling hot dogs right outside.
139 recommandé par les habitants
Friends and Lovers
641 Classon Ave
139 recommandé par les habitants
Tiny little dancing cove. Get sweaty while DJ's play funky music in the dark. Tiny backyard for smoking and a guy selling hot dogs right outside.
Go dance here on weekend nights. I mean it. The DJ spins hip hop and R&B, sometimes the 90s music we all love. Shake it out!
437 recommandé par les habitants
Franklin Park
618 St Johns Pl
437 recommandé par les habitants
Go dance here on weekend nights. I mean it. The DJ spins hip hop and R&B, sometimes the 90s music we all love. Shake it out!

Entertainment & Activities

I haven't been here but I hear great things. It's close to the apartment. Bring your children!
489 recommandé par les habitants
Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn Ave
489 recommandé par les habitants
I haven't been here but I hear great things. It's close to the apartment. Bring your children!
Ice skate here in the winter and roller skate here in the summer! Fridays have roller discos here in the summer, it's amazing. Good grilled cheese too.
194 recommandé par les habitants
LeFrak Center at Lakeside Prospect Park Brooklyn
171 East Dr
194 recommandé par les habitants
Ice skate here in the winter and roller skate here in the summer! Fridays have roller discos here in the summer, it's amazing. Good grilled cheese too.
Go see a movie here. You can have dinner while you watch or enjoy a boozy shake. One stop away from the apartment on the A train!
266 recommandé par les habitants
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Downtown Brooklyn
445 Albee Square W
266 recommandé par les habitants
Go see a movie here. You can have dinner while you watch or enjoy a boozy shake. One stop away from the apartment on the A train!

Arts & Culture

3011 recommandé par les habitants
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Pkwy
3011 recommandé par les habitants
It's beautiful. Miles of flowers and plants. Cherry blossoms bloom here once a year and it's breathtaking.
396 recommandé par les habitants
Botanic Garden station
396 recommandé par les habitants
It's beautiful. Miles of flowers and plants. Cherry blossoms bloom here once a year and it's breathtaking.

Sightseeing

There's a big arch here!
378 recommandé par les habitants
Grand Army Plaza
Flatbush Avenue
378 recommandé par les habitants
There's a big arch here!

Parks & Nature

Big beautiful park. Concerts in the summer. Picnic here. Miles of woods right in the middle of Brooklyn.
3418 recommandé par les habitants
Prospect Park
3418 recommandé par les habitants
Big beautiful park. Concerts in the summer. Picnic here. Miles of woods right in the middle of Brooklyn.
Closest park to the apartment. Good to bring your doggies here. Off leash hours before 9 am!
86 recommandé par les habitants
Brower Park
Prospect Place
86 recommandé par les habitants
Closest park to the apartment. Good to bring your doggies here. Off leash hours before 9 am!

Getting Around

LIRR- go to Long Beach or Long Island. The stop is one block away from the apartment.
170 recommandé par les habitants
Nostrand Avenue Pub
658 Nostrand Ave.
170 recommandé par les habitants
LIRR- go to Long Beach or Long Island. The stop is one block away from the apartment.