Guidebook for Brooklyn

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Guidebook for Brooklyn

Food Scene

Blood Orange Donuts!! Lemon Meringue Donuts!! Any Donut!!
638 recommandé par les habitants
Dough Doughnuts
5th Avenue
638 recommandé par les habitants
Blood Orange Donuts!! Lemon Meringue Donuts!! Any Donut!!
Quick breakfast--great for grab and go. Pretty good coffee and choice of savory or sweet kolaches.
122 recommandé par les habitants
Brooklyn Kolache Co.
520 Dekalb Ave
122 recommandé par les habitants
Quick breakfast--great for grab and go. Pretty good coffee and choice of savory or sweet kolaches.
Brunch begins at 11:00. Get there early, it fills up quickly!
165 recommandé par les habitants
Aita
132 Greene Ave
165 recommandé par les habitants
Brunch begins at 11:00. Get there early, it fills up quickly!
Cozy little diner, great service, family friendly, Saturday morning breakfast spot
Clinton Park Cafe
274 Hall St
Cozy little diner, great service, family friendly, Saturday morning breakfast spot
Great way to cool off after riding your bike all day. I recommend the salted caramel crack ice cream if you like the salty sweet combo!
370 recommandé par les habitants
Ample Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt Ave
370 recommandé par les habitants
Great way to cool off after riding your bike all day. I recommend the salted caramel crack ice cream if you like the salty sweet combo!
Breakfast, decent coffee, really friendly staff
28 recommandé par les habitants
pillow cafe-lounge
505 Myrtle Ave
28 recommandé par les habitants
Breakfast, decent coffee, really friendly staff
Fast, cheap, pretty decent bagel. Don't let the line deter you...they move quickly.
39 recommandé par les habitants
Bergen Bagels On Myrtle
536 Myrtle Ave
39 recommandé par les habitants
Fast, cheap, pretty decent bagel. Don't let the line deter you...they move quickly.
Grab a pastry and coffee--enjoy the sunshine
243 recommandé par les habitants
Choice Market
318 Lafayette Ave
243 recommandé par les habitants
Grab a pastry and coffee--enjoy the sunshine
Good pizza, kind of a long wait. Fantastic weekend brunch.
590 recommandé par les habitants
Speedy Romeo
376 Classon Ave
590 recommandé par les habitants
Good pizza, kind of a long wait. Fantastic weekend brunch.
Quiet and comfortable neighborhood joint serving a small reliable menu. Open late.
201 recommandé par les habitants
South 4th Bar & Cafe
90 S 4th St
201 recommandé par les habitants
Quiet and comfortable neighborhood joint serving a small reliable menu. Open late.
Amazing for brunch, has a bit of Southern flare in sophisticated menu options.
150 recommandé par les habitants
Peaches Shrimp & Crab
285 Grand Ave
150 recommandé par les habitants
Amazing for brunch, has a bit of Southern flare in sophisticated menu options.
Upscale new American dining
108 recommandé par les habitants
The Finch
212 Greene Ave
108 recommandé par les habitants
Upscale new American dining
Casual atmosphere, food, and drinks
18 recommandé par les habitants
Brooklyn Eats
474 Myrtle Ave
18 recommandé par les habitants
Casual atmosphere, food, and drinks
Brunch is so nice here, and has a covered garden that lets in the light.
93 recommandé par les habitants
Soco
509 Myrtle Ave
93 recommandé par les habitants
Brunch is so nice here, and has a covered garden that lets in the light.
Southern style, good portion sizes, and a menu with a wide variety of options. $30 Boozy brunch!
20 recommandé par les habitants
Dekalb Restaurant
564 Dekalb Ave
20 recommandé par les habitants
Southern style, good portion sizes, and a menu with a wide variety of options. $30 Boozy brunch!
Authentic, delicious food - generous portions, hookah, and the restaurant is BYOB (there is a liquor store right next to it for easy pick up!)
88 recommandé par les habitants
Zaytoons
594 Vanderbilt Ave
88 recommandé par les habitants
Authentic, delicious food - generous portions, hookah, and the restaurant is BYOB (there is a liquor store right next to it for easy pick up!)
Really cute, laid back with excellent coffee
22 recommandé par les habitants
BKG Coffee Roasters
557 Myrtle Ave
22 recommandé par les habitants
Really cute, laid back with excellent coffee
A bit of a walk from our place, but some of the best southern fried chicken - especially if you like spicy chicken.
604 recommandé par les habitants
Peaches HotHouse
415 Tompkins Ave
604 recommandé par les habitants
A bit of a walk from our place, but some of the best southern fried chicken - especially if you like spicy chicken.
Fine, perfectly prepared food and nice wine list.
25 recommandé par les habitants
Gentleman Farmer
378 Myrtle Ave
25 recommandé par les habitants
Fine, perfectly prepared food and nice wine list.
Yummy upscale takes on Neapolitan style pizza.
228 recommandé par les habitants
Emily
919 Fulton St
228 recommandé par les habitants
Yummy upscale takes on Neapolitan style pizza.
Lovely subdued spot serving Italian and lovely brunch.
23 recommandé par les habitants
Belli Osteria
860 Fulton St
23 recommandé par les habitants
Lovely subdued spot serving Italian and lovely brunch.
One of the most talked about restaurants in Brooklyn - serving up house made Italian specialties in an old pharmacy on a residential Brooklyn street. Make a reservation as walking in is unlikely.
238 recommandé par les habitants
Locanda Vini & Olii
129 Gates Ave
238 recommandé par les habitants
One of the most talked about restaurants in Brooklyn - serving up house made Italian specialties in an old pharmacy on a residential Brooklyn street. Make a reservation as walking in is unlikely.
Hip neighborhood spot with locally sourced, daily changing New American small plates.
261 recommandé par les habitants
Roman's
243 Dekalb Ave
261 recommandé par les habitants
Hip neighborhood spot with locally sourced, daily changing New American small plates.
Latin American cooking in an airy, rustic space with a greenhouselike back room.
92 recommandé par les habitants
Colonia Verde
219 Dekalb Ave
92 recommandé par les habitants
Latin American cooking in an airy, rustic space with a greenhouselike back room.
Small BYOB spot for outstanding ramen - no seating available, and is standing room only!
201 recommandé par les habitants
Samurai Papa
594 Lafayette Ave
201 recommandé par les habitants
Small BYOB spot for outstanding ramen - no seating available, and is standing room only!
Exposed brick, marble bar, wood paneled. Very cool vibe with a small, satisfying menu. CASH ONLY.
94 recommandé par les habitants
Moloko
705 Myrtle Ave
94 recommandé par les habitants
Exposed brick, marble bar, wood paneled. Very cool vibe with a small, satisfying menu. CASH ONLY.
Rotating menu featuring seasonal ingredients with a casual atmosphere and great service.
32 recommandé par les habitants
750 Myrtle Diner
750 Myrtle Ave
32 recommandé par les habitants
Rotating menu featuring seasonal ingredients with a casual atmosphere and great service.
Pick Up/Standing Room only for creative spins on the humble sandwich.
34 recommandé par les habitants
Endless Summer
525 Dekalb Avenue
34 recommandé par les habitants
Pick Up/Standing Room only for creative spins on the humble sandwich.
Great spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner with plenty of space and a large menu - plus happy hour specials.
86 recommandé par les habitants
Colador Cafe
1000 Bedford Ave
86 recommandé par les habitants
Great spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner with plenty of space and a large menu - plus happy hour specials.
Coffee, light bites, and pastries.
114 recommandé par les habitants
The Civil Service Café
279 Nostrand Avenue
114 recommandé par les habitants
Coffee, light bites, and pastries.
Small neighborhood spot for breakfast and light lunch fare, plus beer and wine.
42 recommandé par les habitants
Nostrand Coffee Roaster
261 Nostrand Ave.
42 recommandé par les habitants
Small neighborhood spot for breakfast and light lunch fare, plus beer and wine.
Taco truck in the back, bar in the front.
236 recommandé par les habitants
Chilo's
323 Franklin Ave
236 recommandé par les habitants
Taco truck in the back, bar in the front.
New farm to table restaurant with reclaimed materials throughout and a solid brunch offering.
47 recommandé par les habitants
Eva Jean's
30 Kosciuszko Street
47 recommandé par les habitants
New farm to table restaurant with reclaimed materials throughout and a solid brunch offering.
Cozy spot for vegan & organic cakes, pies, cookies, cupcakes & sandwiches, with gluten-free options.
192 recommandé par les habitants
Clementine Bakery
395 Classon Ave
192 recommandé par les habitants
Cozy spot for vegan & organic cakes, pies, cookies, cupcakes & sandwiches, with gluten-free options.
Relaxed spot featuring craft beers & bites, plus an attached specialty food shop.
148 recommandé par les habitants
Mekelburg's
293 Grand Ave
148 recommandé par les habitants
Relaxed spot featuring craft beers & bites, plus an attached specialty food shop.

Drinks & Nightlife

Drinks are so so, but the sea bass or the burger is a must. Also, the chicken and waffles for brunch is killer with their bloody mary.
505 recommandé par les habitants
Black Swan
505 recommandé par les habitants
Drinks are so so, but the sea bass or the burger is a must. Also, the chicken and waffles for brunch is killer with their bloody mary.
Excellent for whisky and bourbon lovers. Good food, comfortable atmosphere, never rushed.
138 recommandé par les habitants
Putnam's Pub & Cooker
419 Myrtle Ave
138 recommandé par les habitants
Excellent for whisky and bourbon lovers. Good food, comfortable atmosphere, never rushed.
So many beers to choose from...can be a bit daunting at first, but it's a great place to grab a drink and watch a game.
87 recommandé par les habitants
Brooklyn Tap House
590 Myrtle Ave
87 recommandé par les habitants
So many beers to choose from...can be a bit daunting at first, but it's a great place to grab a drink and watch a game.
LGBT friendly bar and spot for dancing into the wee hours.
141 recommandé par les habitants
One Last Shag
348 Franklin Avenue
141 recommandé par les habitants
LGBT friendly bar and spot for dancing into the wee hours.
Really unique space with artists, writers, and film on display.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Art Cafe + Bar
884 Pacific St
7 recommandé par les habitants
Really unique space with artists, writers, and film on display.
New, small spot offering craft beers and ciders plus a few wines.
30 recommandé par les habitants
Cardiff Giant
415 Myrtle Ave
30 recommandé par les habitants
New, small spot offering craft beers and ciders plus a few wines.
Dimly lit, wood paneled spot whipping up cocktails with a working wood burning fire place in the back.
329 recommandé par les habitants
Dynaco
1112 Bedford Ave
329 recommandé par les habitants
Dimly lit, wood paneled spot whipping up cocktails with a working wood burning fire place in the back.
Huge space serving BBQ until 2 AM with a large selection of beers and whiskey, plus live music most weekends.
115 recommandé par les habitants
Beast of Bourbon
710 Myrtle Avenue
115 recommandé par les habitants
Huge space serving BBQ until 2 AM with a large selection of beers and whiskey, plus live music most weekends.
Seasonal cocktails, unpretentious atmosphere, and plenty of space to unwind from the day.
131 recommandé par les habitants
Project Parlor
742 Myrtle Ave
131 recommandé par les habitants
Seasonal cocktails, unpretentious atmosphere, and plenty of space to unwind from the day.
Burgers, wings & other classic bar foods are offered at this old-school stop with TVs & a backyard.
51 recommandé par les habitants
Brooklyn Stoops
748 Myrtle Avenue
51 recommandé par les habitants
Burgers, wings & other classic bar foods are offered at this old-school stop with TVs & a backyard.
Neighborhood spot for drinks, a small offering of food, and kooky nautical themed decor.
83 recommandé par les habitants
Cpt. Dan's Good Time Tavern
497 Greene Ave
83 recommandé par les habitants
Neighborhood spot for drinks, a small offering of food, and kooky nautical themed decor.

Parks & Nature

Running trails, picnics, dogs off leash until 9 AM every morning, and the farmer's market every Saturday.
791 recommandé par les habitants
Fort Greene Park
South Portland Avenue
791 recommandé par les habitants
Running trails, picnics, dogs off leash until 9 AM every morning, and the farmer's market every Saturday.
A short 10-15 minute bike ride from the apartment
3418 recommandé par les habitants
Prospect Park
3418 recommandé par les habitants
A short 10-15 minute bike ride from the apartment
One of the loveliest ways to pass an afternoon
2030 recommandé par les habitants
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington Ave
2030 recommandé par les habitants
One of the loveliest ways to pass an afternoon
Pratt Playground
233 Willoughby Ave
Jane Bailey Memorial Garden
327 Greene Ave
Cedar Tree Garden
305 Greene Ave

Arts & Culture

Thoughtful productions of several mediums (dance, art, theater, opera), movies, talks, lectures all without having to schlep to the city!
115 recommandé par les habitants
Bam Howard Gilman Opera House
30 Lafayette Ave
115 recommandé par les habitants
Thoughtful productions of several mediums (dance, art, theater, opera), movies, talks, lectures all without having to schlep to the city!
Spend a lazy, rainy day taking in some of the finest art. Less crowded than the Met, and just as awe inspiring.
3011 recommandé par les habitants
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Pkwy
3011 recommandé par les habitants
Spend a lazy, rainy day taking in some of the finest art. Less crowded than the Met, and just as awe inspiring.

Essentials

Grocery Store literally down the street from the apartment.
663 recommandé par les habitants
CTown Supermarkets
330 Graham Ave
663 recommandé par les habitants
Grocery Store literally down the street from the apartment.
Fantastic natural and organic grocery store
51 recommandé par les habitants
Khim's Millennium Market Viii
536 Myrtle Ave
51 recommandé par les habitants
Fantastic natural and organic grocery store
Well stocked and great prices for wine and spirits, plus they are incredibly nice.
D & M Pratt Liquor Inc
465 Washington Ave
Well stocked and great prices for wine and spirits, plus they are incredibly nice.

Everything Else

A short 10-15 minute bike ride from the apartment
951 recommandé par les habitants
Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman St
951 recommandé par les habitants
A short 10-15 minute bike ride from the apartment
Cute tiny shop offering wines and spirits off the beaten path. Frequent tastings! Weekender special every week - $30 for three bottles of their choice.
16 recommandé par les habitants
Tipsy
584 Myrtle Ave
16 recommandé par les habitants
Cute tiny shop offering wines and spirits off the beaten path. Frequent tastings! Weekender special every week - $30 for three bottles of their choice.

Sightseeing

A short walk (about a mile) and great views
1505 recommandé par les habitants
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge Promenade
1505 recommandé par les habitants
A short walk (about a mile) and great views