Guidebook for Brooklyn

Janet
Guidebook for Brooklyn

Food Scene

Great, affordable, Latin cuisine cooked home-style. They have ready-to-eat buffet style menu options or made-to-order burritos, salads, and more.
Ortega's Grill Inc
1902 Church Ave
Great, affordable, Latin cuisine cooked home-style. They have ready-to-eat buffet style menu options or made-to-order burritos, salads, and more.
$5 foot longs. Note: this Subway is actually located on the north side of Church Ave between Ocean and E 21st St.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Subway Restaurants
1010 Nostrand Ave.
10 recommandé par les habitants
$5 foot longs. Note: this Subway is actually located on the north side of Church Ave between Ocean and E 21st St.
For a nice meal and a nice cocktail before making a night of it on Cortelyou. They also serve food late night for those long days that end past dinner time.
118 recommandé par les habitants
The Castello Plan
1213 Cortelyou Rd
118 recommandé par les habitants
For a nice meal and a nice cocktail before making a night of it on Cortelyou. They also serve food late night for those long days that end past dinner time.
When you're in need of a decent cup of joe or a latte, Lark delivers. They also have a variety of pastries and plenty of seating.
76 recommandé par les habitants
LARK
1007 Church Ave
76 recommandé par les habitants
When you're in need of a decent cup of joe or a latte, Lark delivers. They also have a variety of pastries and plenty of seating.
For the gluten tolerant, this is a nice sourdough pizza place that serves cocktails, wine, and draft beers.
90 recommandé par les habitants
Wheated
905 Church Ave
90 recommandé par les habitants
For the gluten tolerant, this is a nice sourdough pizza place that serves cocktails, wine, and draft beers.
Local and organic American fare serving brunch, lunch, and dinner.
229 recommandé par les habitants
The Farm on Adderley
1108 Cortelyou Rd
229 recommandé par les habitants
Local and organic American fare serving brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Essentials

This natural foods store has an excellent selection of health foods, supplements, groceries, and specialty items that cater to gluten-free and other dietary preferences. There's also a juice bar!
72 recommandé par les habitants
Downtown Natural Market
1701 Church Ave
72 recommandé par les habitants
This natural foods store has an excellent selection of health foods, supplements, groceries, and specialty items that cater to gluten-free and other dietary preferences. There's also a juice bar!
A recent and welcome addition to the neighborhood. Open 24/7.
845 Flatbush Ave
845 Flatbush Avenue
A recent and welcome addition to the neighborhood. Open 24/7.

Everything Else

Super convenient bodega attached to the B/Q train station. I believe it's open 24/7. At the very least, I've never seen it closed...
1818 Caton Ave
1818 Caton Avenue
Super convenient bodega attached to the B/Q train station. I believe it's open 24/7. At the very least, I've never seen it closed...

Parks & Nature

Prospect Park is where the landscape architects of Central Park got to do what they wanted. With so many amenities, it takes more than a day to explore. There's something for everyone!
3418 recommandé par les habitants
Prospect Park
3418 recommandé par les habitants
Prospect Park is where the landscape architects of Central Park got to do what they wanted. With so many amenities, it takes more than a day to explore. There's something for everyone!

Sightseeing

Founded in 1654, this historic church is a remnant of the Dutch colonists that originally populated the area. A NYC Landmark, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Flatbush Reformed Church
890 Flatbush Ave
6 recommandé par les habitants
Founded in 1654, this historic church is a remnant of the Dutch colonists that originally populated the area. A NYC Landmark, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
Founded in 1786 as a private institution, Erasmus Hall Academy was turned over to the public school system in 1896. The campus currently operates 5 specialized high schools within its walls.
Erasmus Hall High School
911 Flatbush Ave
Founded in 1786 as a private institution, Erasmus Hall Academy was turned over to the public school system in 1896. The campus currently operates 5 specialized high schools within its walls.

Shopping

Simply the best discount home goods store I've come across in recent years. They also have low cost toiletries and knick-knacks. It's like all of the best things about IKEA without the distance.
1628 Church Ave
1628 Church Avenue
Simply the best discount home goods store I've come across in recent years. They also have low cost toiletries and knick-knacks. It's like all of the best things about IKEA without the distance.

Drinks & Nightlife

Nice, quiet, but cash only. If you're looking to grab a pint without getting hassled, this is the place.
25 recommandé par les habitants
Highbury Pub
1002 Cortelyou Rd
25 recommandé par les habitants
Nice, quiet, but cash only. If you're looking to grab a pint without getting hassled, this is the place.
For a more raucous night out, Sycamore never disappoints.
244 recommandé par les habitants
Sycamore Bar + Flower Shop
1118 Cortelyou Rd
244 recommandé par les habitants
For a more raucous night out, Sycamore never disappoints.
Serves food and booze with a bar and restaurant areas (you can get both in both areas, though). A younger twenty-something set lingers here and they sometimes only take cash.
57 recommandé par les habitants
Lincoln Tavern
545 Flatbush Ave
57 recommandé par les habitants
Serves food and booze with a bar and restaurant areas (you can get both in both areas, though). A younger twenty-something set lingers here and they sometimes only take cash.