Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Restaurants, take out, cafes and bakeries.
Ample Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt AveOrganic ice creamer maker from Brooklyn.
Kimchi Grill
766 Washington AveKorean tacos! Need I say more.
Great bagels and all the fixins. Authentic bagel place.
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Olde Brooklyn Bagel Shoppe
645 Vanderbilt AveGreat bagels and all the fixins. Authentic bagel place.
Chuko
565 Vanderbilt AveAmazing ramen and steamed buns. Cash only.
Saturdays only. Get there early for seasonal local veggies, baked goods, meat, cheese and seafood.
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Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Flatbush AvenueSaturdays only. Get there early for seasonal local veggies, baked goods, meat, cheese and seafood.
Superb pizza. Always long waits though. So either show up early or be prepared to wait.
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Emily
919 Fulton StSuperb pizza. Always long waits though. So either show up early or be prepared to wait.
Cheap and fast bahn mi or pho. Limited table space and basic decor but delicious food.
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Banh Mi Place
824b Washington AveCheap and fast bahn mi or pho. Limited table space and basic decor but delicious food.
If you're looking to splurge on a fancy meal with impeccable service. Has an outdoor space in the back.
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Olmsted
659 Vanderbilt AveIf you're looking to splurge on a fancy meal with impeccable service. Has an outdoor space in the back.
Lincoln Station
409 Lincoln PlGood coffee with some outdoor seating.
Puerto Viejo
564 Grand AveDominican food with a Brooklyn twist.
Little Cupcake Bakeshop
30 Prince StDelicious layer cakes and decent coffee.
A Michelin starred restaurant close by. Make reservations well ahead.
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The Finch
212 Greene AveA Michelin starred restaurant close by. Make reservations well ahead.
LuAnne's Wild Ginger
380 Broome StExcellent asian inspired vegan restaurant. Great value!
Vegan cheeses & dairy-free foods, plus made-to-order sandwiches, pastries & coffee.
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Riverdel
820 Washington AveVegan cheeses & dairy-free foods, plus made-to-order sandwiches, pastries & coffee.
Blue Marble Ice Cream
186 Underhill AveGreat coffee, ice cream and pastries.
Locanda Vini & Olii
129 Gates AveThe best Florentine Italian you will ever eat.
Geido
331 Flatbush AveGreat sushi!
Ovenly Park Slope
210 Flatbush AveExcellent American inspired baked goods.
Ogliastro Pizza Bar
784 Washington AveExcellent Italian style thin crust pizzas.
Hungry Ghost
253 Flatbush AveSmall coffee shop with great coffee and limited pastry.
In my opinion the BEST donuts in the world. But try for yourself.
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Dough Doughnuts
5th AvenueIn my opinion the BEST donuts in the world. But try for yourself.
Doughnut Plant
379 Grand StGood selection of donuts. Slightly on the pricey side.
Chavela's
736 Franklin AveExcellent Mexican food.
MeMe's Diner
657 Washington AvenueA fun spin on diner classics in an intimate space.
Good coffee. Quiet sit down place full of people working on their laptops.
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Konditori
114 Smith StGood coffee. Quiet sit down place full of people working on their laptops.
Banh Mi Place
824b Washington AveGreat cheap bahn mi.
Sweet Chick
178 Ludlow StIf you need fried chicken and waffles ASAP.
Great sandwiches, coffee and pastries with a nod to southern Italian cooking.
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Ciao, Gloria
550 Vanderbilt AveGreat sandwiches, coffee and pastries with a nod to southern Italian cooking.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bearded Lady
686A Washington AveGreat drinks and oysters.
Gold Star Beer Counter
176 Underhill AvePlenty of great beers on tap.
Butter & Scotch
53 Rockaway AvenuePie and cocktails. What's not to love about that.
Wolf and Deer
74 5th AveWine bar.
If you need a fancy cocktail served by a hipster bartender. Pretty good actually.
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Weather Up
589 Vanderbilt AveIf you need a fancy cocktail served by a hipster bartender. Pretty good actually.
Arts & Culture
ბრუკლინის მუზეუმი
200 Eastern PkwyBrooklyn Public Library
Beautiful building from the inside and out.
Check out concerts in the park. For the schedule: http://www.bricartsmedia.org/events-performances/bric-celebrate-brooklyn-festival
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Prospect Park Bandshell
141 Prospect Park WestCheck out concerts in the park. For the schedule: http://www.bricartsmedia.org/events-performances/bric-celebrate-brooklyn-festival
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveMuseum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts
80 Hanson Plhttp://mocada.org/
Parks & Nature
Not to be missed. You can wander around, explore, picnic or just people watch.
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პროსპექტ პარკი
Not to be missed. You can wander around, explore, picnic or just people watch.
Simply gorgeous outdoor gardens and various glass conservancy buildings.
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ბრუკლინის ბოტანიკური ბაღები
990 Washington AveSimply gorgeous outdoor gardens and various glass conservancy buildings.
Shopping & Other
Fermented Grapes
651 Vanderbilt AveGreat wine shop. Also carries spirits.
Unnameable Books
615 Vanderbilt AveLove Liquors & Wines
797 Washington AveLiquor store staples.
Little out of the way but one of the best selections of wine in Brooklyn.
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Smith & Vine
317 Smith StLittle out of the way but one of the best selections of wine in Brooklyn.
Leon & Son Wine and Spirits
995 Fulton StAnother stand out wine shop.
Washington Laundromat
795 Washington AveCoin operated laundromat. Clean with good machines.
Grocery Stores
Supermarkets and grocery stores.
Foodtown of Prospect Heights
632 Vanderbilt AveBest grocery store within walking distance.
St John's Natural Food
323 St Johns PlSmall bodega for essentials. Closes at 10pm.
R&D Foods
602 Vanderbilt AveCheese and charcuterie shop.
The cheese shop to go to for artisanal cheese, charcuterie and other accompaniments.
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Bklyn Larder
228 Flatbush AveThe cheese shop to go to for artisanal cheese, charcuterie and other accompaniments.
Entertainment & Activities
Music, sports and entertainment. Drinks are super expensive so hit bars nearby beforehand. http://www.barclayscenter.com/
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ბარკლეისის ცენტრი
620 Atlantic AveMusic, sports and entertainment. Drinks are super expensive so hit bars nearby beforehand. http://www.barclayscenter.com/
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveGood movies and art house cinema.
Murmrr
17 Eastern PkwyMusic venue at the synagogue.