Our Crown Heights Guidebook
Coffee & Cafes
Our favorite local spot for coffee and bagels on the weekend or a pickup sandwich during the week. Try the #7 sandwich or bagel with all the fixing under the sun. Order at the window and sit outside on Nostrand or sit inside on a chilly day.
129 recommandé par les habitants
Lula Bagel
816 Nostrand Ave.Our favorite local spot for coffee and bagels on the weekend or a pickup sandwich during the week. Try the #7 sandwich or bagel with all the fixing under the sun. Order at the window and sit outside on Nostrand or sit inside on a chilly day.
Lovely Park Slope based coffee shop for espresso drinks and fresh pastries if you find yourself in Prospect Park in need of a pick me up.
Winner in the Park
40 West DriveLovely Park Slope based coffee shop for espresso drinks and fresh pastries if you find yourself in Prospect Park in need of a pick me up.
Great local cafe for coffee and breakfast fixings or lunch, lovely outdoor seating on Nostrand.
89 recommandé par les habitants
Colina Cuervo
759 Nostrand Ave.Great local cafe for coffee and breakfast fixings or lunch, lovely outdoor seating on Nostrand.
The best local bakery for bread and pastries. Also great for a quick lunch sandwich or coffee.
Bien Cuit
The best local bakery for bread and pastries. Also great for a quick lunch sandwich or coffee.
Great local shop for amazing sandwiches, coffee, pastry and bread. Order ahead for the best butchered meats in the neighborhood.
Winner on Franklin
Great local shop for amazing sandwiches, coffee, pastry and bread. Order ahead for the best butchered meats in the neighborhood.
One of our favorite neighborhood spots for coffee and unbelievable sandwiches, beer and wine. Great place to pickup lunch and head to the park.
107 recommandé par les habitants
Lincoln Station
409 Lincoln PlOne of our favorite neighborhood spots for coffee and unbelievable sandwiches, beer and wine. Great place to pickup lunch and head to the park.
Their reviews say it all! A friendly inclusive place that pairs delicious coffee with a great book selection. This black owned feminist cafe book store is wonderful weekend or weekday stop. The staff are friendly and engaging. The pastries are tasty and fresh.
18 recommandé par les habitants
Cafe con Libros
724 Prospect PlTheir reviews say it all! A friendly inclusive place that pairs delicious coffee with a great book selection. This black owned feminist cafe book store is wonderful weekend or weekday stop. The staff are friendly and engaging. The pastries are tasty and fresh.
Grocery Stores
The best (and most expensive) local grocery store that just opened in May of 2022. It has everything you need from breads to fresh fish, meats, pasta, etc. A perfect market if you are looking for speciality ingredients or high quality food.
Union Market
1535 Bedford AvenueThe best (and most expensive) local grocery store that just opened in May of 2022. It has everything you need from breads to fresh fish, meats, pasta, etc. A perfect market if you are looking for speciality ingredients or high quality food.
A basic local grocery store with all the staples you'll need during your stay – not the most impressive shop but will get the job done in a pinch!
Royal Market
739 Nostrand AvenueA basic local grocery store with all the staples you'll need during your stay – not the most impressive shop but will get the job done in a pinch!
The best way to shop in the neighborhood every Saturday from roughly 8AM-3PM. Just the best that the area has to offer in local foods from kimchee to artisan breads and handmade cheese to cider donuts in the fall. Very much worth the Saturday morning stroll!
206 recommandé par les habitants
Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Flatbush AvenueThe best way to shop in the neighborhood every Saturday from roughly 8AM-3PM. Just the best that the area has to offer in local foods from kimchee to artisan breads and handmade cheese to cider donuts in the fall. Very much worth the Saturday morning stroll!
The closest bodega/fruit stand for supplies in a pinch with a decent selection of fruits, milk, eggs, drinks, etc.
cj fruit market
840 Nostrand Ave.The closest bodega/fruit stand for supplies in a pinch with a decent selection of fruits, milk, eggs, drinks, etc.
Restaurants, Bars and Delivery
An excellent rotisserie chicken restaurant with a daily rotation of delicious sides. Our favorite local spot for a quick and relatively inexpensive dinner to bring back home or have delivered. The sister restaurant to Lula Bean.
16 recommandé par les habitants
Lula Bird
814 Nostrand Ave.An excellent rotisserie chicken restaurant with a daily rotation of delicious sides. Our favorite local spot for a quick and relatively inexpensive dinner to bring back home or have delivered. The sister restaurant to Lula Bean.
Great local Mexican restaurant always popping with a wide variety of people and good energy – go for a fresh Margarita in the evening or brunch on the weekend.
566 recommandé par les habitants
Chavela's
736 Franklin AveGreat local Mexican restaurant always popping with a wide variety of people and good energy – go for a fresh Margarita in the evening or brunch on the weekend.
A favorite local delivery for classic NYC style pizza. Our order is the Grandma's Cup and Char, square slices with pepperoni, delicious.
27 recommandé par les habitants
Brooklyn Pizza Crew
758 Nostrand Ave.A favorite local delivery for classic NYC style pizza. Our order is the Grandma's Cup and Char, square slices with pepperoni, delicious.
One of the best restaurants in Brooklyn and classic farm to table fare. Definitely need reservations in advance.
124 recommandé par les habitants
Olmsted
659 Vanderbilt AveOne of the best restaurants in Brooklyn and classic farm to table fare. Definitely need reservations in advance.
Stellar local restaurant, upscale food and ambiance but not too fussy. Classic American fare with full bar and beer on draft.
327 recommandé par les habitants
Mayfield
688 Franklin AveStellar local restaurant, upscale food and ambiance but not too fussy. Classic American fare with full bar and beer on draft.
The best sushi in the neighborhood. Pickup and bring back home or sit outside at picnic table in the fair weather.
171 recommandé par les habitants
Silver Rice
638 Park PlThe best sushi in the neighborhood. Pickup and bring back home or sit outside at picnic table in the fair weather.
Lovely place in the most beautiful part of Bed Stuy – amazing bread and baked goods or fresh pasta and sauces. A neighborhood icon.
126 recommandé par les habitants
Saraghina Bakery
433 Halsey StLovely place in the most beautiful part of Bed Stuy – amazing bread and baked goods or fresh pasta and sauces. A neighborhood icon.
Delicious wood fired pizza and wine on Franklin Ave.
522 recommandé par les habitants
Barboncino Pizza
781 Franklin AveDelicious wood fired pizza and wine on Franklin Ave.
A favorite neighborhood bar for cocktails or food, never too crowded and a classy vibe.
122 recommandé par les habitants
Two Saints
753 Nostrand Ave.A favorite neighborhood bar for cocktails or food, never too crowded and a classy vibe.
Killer local shop for Banh Mi, pick up a sandwich to bring back home or have a picnic out at the park or Botanic Gardens.
16 recommandé par les habitants
Banh Mi Place
824b Washington AveKiller local shop for Banh Mi, pick up a sandwich to bring back home or have a picnic out at the park or Botanic Gardens.
A true neighborhood gem serving up delicious Senegalese food (fusion between West African and French cuisines). Great cocktails and indoor/outdoor seating.
156 recommandé par les habitants
Cafe Rue Dix
1451 Bedford AveA true neighborhood gem serving up delicious Senegalese food (fusion between West African and French cuisines). Great cocktails and indoor/outdoor seating.
A perfect bar for beer lovers – 16+ taps, refrigerators full of hundreds of canned microbrews and soft pretzels.
97 recommandé par les habitants
Covenhoven
730 Classon AveA perfect bar for beer lovers – 16+ taps, refrigerators full of hundreds of canned microbrews and soft pretzels.
A local corner restaurant serving roti, oxtail stew & other Trinidadian & Caribbean classics!
107 recommandé par les habitants
Gloria's In & Out
987 Nostrand Ave.A local corner restaurant serving roti, oxtail stew & other Trinidadian & Caribbean classics!
Agi's Counter
Hip local spot for lunch or brunch on the weekend! Can be busy at times.
Mellow local Italian restaurant for pasta dishes, etc. Unpretentious and good for kids.
163 recommandé par les habitants
Cent'Anni
742 Franklin AveMellow local Italian restaurant for pasta dishes, etc. Unpretentious and good for kids.
The best tacos we've had in the neighborhood, maybe even in NYC? Great nachos and fresh made margaritas, hole in the wall vibe with outdoor seating. Perfect delivery option too!
194 recommandé par les habitants
Gueros
605 Prospect PlThe best tacos we've had in the neighborhood, maybe even in NYC? Great nachos and fresh made margaritas, hole in the wall vibe with outdoor seating. Perfect delivery option too!
Best Middle Eastern we've found in the area and on our rotation of delivery, order 60-90 minutes ahead of time though!
36 recommandé par les habitants
Kulushkat
1137 Washington AveBest Middle Eastern we've found in the area and on our rotation of delivery, order 60-90 minutes ahead of time though!
The Nigerian street food version of Sweet Green or Digg – inexpensive and delicious meal bowls of rice, kale, proteins and other yummy accouterments. Great delivery option but can take some time!
8 recommandé par les habitants
Brooklyn Suya
717 Franklin AveThe Nigerian street food version of Sweet Green or Digg – inexpensive and delicious meal bowls of rice, kale, proteins and other yummy accouterments. Great delivery option but can take some time!
Wine Shop
The best wine and spirits in the area hands down! Great staff and a wide variety of contemporary natural wines.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Simple Syrup Wine and Spirits
810 Nostrand Ave.The best wine and spirits in the area hands down! Great staff and a wide variety of contemporary natural wines.
A great wine shop 2-blocks away with a larger selection of wines and spirits.
Fiasco! Wine and Spirits
A great wine shop 2-blocks away with a larger selection of wines and spirits.
Sightseeing
Large museum and a cultural institution of Brooklyn with work spanning from ancient times to contemporary exhibitions. Great to visit anytime but especially on a rainy day. The museum also has a cafe, restaurant and weekly special events like concerts, artists talks, etc. Visit on Sunday from Spring to Fall and peruse a bunch of local home goods and clothing vendors out front.
3011 recommandé par les habitants
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyLarge museum and a cultural institution of Brooklyn with work spanning from ancient times to contemporary exhibitions. Great to visit anytime but especially on a rainy day. The museum also has a cafe, restaurant and weekly special events like concerts, artists talks, etc. Visit on Sunday from Spring to Fall and peruse a bunch of local home goods and clothing vendors out front.
A must visit! Our favorite local attraction in Crown Heights. Visit in the spring for new blooms or in the fall to watch the turning of the seasons. We particularly love the open spaces that transport you out of the city or kids area for some family fun. Bring a snack or drinks to have an impromptu picnic but note the gardens do not allow chairs or blankets on the grass.
2030 recommandé par les habitants
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveA must visit! Our favorite local attraction in Crown Heights. Visit in the spring for new blooms or in the fall to watch the turning of the seasons. We particularly love the open spaces that transport you out of the city or kids area for some family fun. Bring a snack or drinks to have an impromptu picnic but note the gardens do not allow chairs or blankets on the grass.
A great place for kids and their families to visit, especially on a rainy or cold day. Check out the nature areas with small animals, art activities or water play area. Free hours are every Thursday from 2PM–5PM.
489 recommandé par les habitants
Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn AveA great place for kids and their families to visit, especially on a rainy or cold day. Check out the nature areas with small animals, art activities or water play area. Free hours are every Thursday from 2PM–5PM.
A lovely local zoo for a half-day family trip. The Prospect Park Zoo is smaller in comparison to Central Park or the Bronx which makes it perfect for young kids and avoiding summer crowds!
540 recommandé par les habitants
Prospect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush AveA lovely local zoo for a half-day family trip. The Prospect Park Zoo is smaller in comparison to Central Park or the Bronx which makes it perfect for young kids and avoiding summer crowds!
The central hub of the Brooklyn Public Library system and a stunning local building – feel free to walk in to check it out and use the public restrooms.
Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch
10 Grand Army PlazaThe central hub of the Brooklyn Public Library system and a stunning local building – feel free to walk in to check it out and use the public restrooms.
Local Parks / Playgrounds
Our beloved local park for hanging on the grass, watching pick up basketball, walking a dog or playing on the playground.
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Brower Park
Prospect PlaceOur beloved local park for hanging on the grass, watching pick up basketball, walking a dog or playing on the playground.
A hidden gem tucked away behind the Botanic Garden. A great park for kids in the summer or an impromptu picnic on the grass nearby.
Mt Prospect Park Playground
140 East PkwyA hidden gem tucked away behind the Botanic Garden. A great park for kids in the summer or an impromptu picnic on the grass nearby.
Gyms
An amazing new athletic facility just opened in 2022 – complete with indoor basketball court, soccer field, gym and swimming pool.
Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center
1561 Bedford AvenueAn amazing new athletic facility just opened in 2022 – complete with indoor basketball court, soccer field, gym and swimming pool.
Arise Yoga on Franklin Ave is our favorite yoga studio in the neighborhood. The name above is wrong but the address correct so disregard Jewel City Yoga :)
15 recommandé par les habitants
Jewel City Yoga
730 Franklin AveArise Yoga on Franklin Ave is our favorite yoga studio in the neighborhood. The name above is wrong but the address correct so disregard Jewel City Yoga :)