Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
They are more than a cafe, they have the most amazing croissants, pain au chocolates, cinnamon buns, etc. In the afternoon its all about the sweet stuff to go with your coffee. A great place, but limited seating.
54 recommandé par les habitants
Colson Patisserie
374 9th StThey are more than a cafe, they have the most amazing croissants, pain au chocolates, cinnamon buns, etc. In the afternoon its all about the sweet stuff to go with your coffee. A great place, but limited seating.
A great little spot, good lunch and great coffee. Usually packed with freelancers on their macs.
14 recommandé par les habitants
Muse Cafe and Tea
497 6th AveA great little spot, good lunch and great coffee. Usually packed with freelancers on their macs.
This does the greatest 'proper' bagels. With lox and schmear please
39 recommandé par les habitants
Bagel Hole
400 7th AveThis does the greatest 'proper' bagels. With lox and schmear please
Love our local diner. The menu is vast. Something for everyone. Great breakfast spot. The staff are so friendly. Don’t forget to order the silver dollar pancakes (any time of the day)
Purity Diner
289 7th AveLove our local diner. The menu is vast. Something for everyone. Great breakfast spot. The staff are so friendly. Don’t forget to order the silver dollar pancakes (any time of the day)
Love this little cafe. Very chill vibe. Great salads and coffee.
17 recommandé par les habitants
Gather
Love this little cafe. Very chill vibe. Great salads and coffee.
This is the best sushi in nyc (IMO but also Brooklyn’s opinion too). Sit down at counter for a chef’s tasting or just enjoy your favorites with a friend.
31 recommandé par les habitants
Sushi Katsuei
210 7th AveThis is the best sushi in nyc (IMO but also Brooklyn’s opinion too). Sit down at counter for a chef’s tasting or just enjoy your favorites with a friend.
This is a traditional Italian restaurant New York style (red sauce). Tasty wholesome food and always a nice glass of wine to go with it.
SottoVoce
225 7th AveThis is a traditional Italian restaurant New York style (red sauce). Tasty wholesome food and always a nice glass of wine to go with it.
Vanderbilt Avenue
Vanderbilt AvenueGreat restaurants and fun vibe. Many to choose from.
Parks & Nature
Great park, in my opinion better than central park. We have a zoo, Botanic gardens, playgrounds, picnic house, bands and local am drams frequently perform. Look out for listings.
3418 recommandé par les habitants
Prospect Park
Great park, in my opinion better than central park. We have a zoo, Botanic gardens, playgrounds, picnic house, bands and local am drams frequently perform. Look out for listings.
The Japanese garden with pond and koi fish is so beautiful. Be sure to explore the whole botanical gardens and lunch is good their too in the atrium.
396 recommandé par les habitants
Botanic Garden station
The Japanese garden with pond and koi fish is so beautiful. Be sure to explore the whole botanical gardens and lunch is good their too in the atrium.
Prospect Park
Brooklyn’s back yard.
Essentials
Great food, always fresh always good. Great selection on the deli too.
522 recommandé par les habitants
Union Market
240 E Houston StGreat food, always fresh always good. Great selection on the deli too.
Not an eat in place. But a proper Italian Deli. Get your meats freshly sliced, cheeses, pasta etc, or just let them make up a fantastic sandwich for you
27 recommandé par les habitants
Russo's Mozzarella & Pasta
363 7th AveNot an eat in place. But a proper Italian Deli. Get your meats freshly sliced, cheeses, pasta etc, or just let them make up a fantastic sandwich for you
CTown Supermarkets
330 Graham Avea bigger grocery store
This is a good well stocked grocery store. Prices are a little higher than c town. But good for essentials. Has a good selection of craft beers
12 recommandé par les habitants
Mr. Lime Fruit & Vegetables
313 7th AveThis is a good well stocked grocery store. Prices are a little higher than c town. But good for essentials. Has a good selection of craft beers
Just a short walk to pick up basic supplies. Owners are lovely. And the store cat is extremely fat!
8 Street Mini Market
484 8th StJust a short walk to pick up basic supplies. Owners are lovely. And the store cat is extremely fat!
Entertainment & Activities
A great indie cinema with good beer.
266 recommandé par les habitants
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Downtown Brooklyn
445 Albee Square WA great indie cinema with good beer.
Fabulous Independent movie theatre with 2 bars and in theatre food and drinks. Get there early to get a good seat and watch the film specific curated trailer.
48 recommandé par les habitants
Nitehawk Prospect Park
188 Prospect Park WestFabulous Independent movie theatre with 2 bars and in theatre food and drinks. Get there early to get a good seat and watch the film specific curated trailer.
Check the website for upcoming shows. Mainly low key comedy or podcast live shows. They do dance parties too. Fun venue.
132 recommandé par les habitants
The Bell House
149 7th StCheck the website for upcoming shows. Mainly low key comedy or podcast live shows. They do dance parties too. Fun venue.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice little low key bar. Does good bar food, also a great cheese and charcuterie selection too.
56 recommandé par les habitants
Brookvin
381 7th AveNice little low key bar. Does good bar food, also a great cheese and charcuterie selection too.
I love this local cocktail bar. Great drinks with no pretentiousness. Great cheese board too
14 recommandé par les habitants
Parish Cocktail Bar
223 7th AveI love this local cocktail bar. Great drinks with no pretentiousness. Great cheese board too
Getting Around
Zipcar
1360 Fulton StNearest is one block away on 8th ave and 4th street
Arts & Culture
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyGreat little locally owned book store. Prices reflect that. But very helpful staff and great selections.
21 recommandé par les habitants
Community Bookstore
143 7th AveGreat little locally owned book store. Prices reflect that. But very helpful staff and great selections.