Guidebook for Brooklyn
Drinks & Nightlife
Chilo's
323 Franklin AvePicnic tables in the backyard + the best tacos!
Splitty
415 Myrtle AveGo for happy hour and you may have the backyard to yourself!
Everything Else
There's no better place to be on a Saturday! Go early to avoid crowds and the heat.
266 recommandé par les habitants
Brooklyn Flea
51 North 6th StreetThere's no better place to be on a Saturday! Go early to avoid crowds and the heat.
This little annex of the General Greene sells homemade ice cream, coffee, and pastries.
94 recommandé par les habitants
The General Greene
229 Dekalb AvenueThis little annex of the General Greene sells homemade ice cream, coffee, and pastries.
Dough Doughnuts
5th AvenueDoughnuts + coffee, duh!
Vegan baked treats, gluten free options, and tasty coffee.
192 recommandé par les habitants
Clementine Bakery
395 Classon AveVegan baked treats, gluten free options, and tasty coffee.
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveTheatre, film, dance, opera...yes!
Pick up some snacks, bring a blanket and have a picnic. Farmer's market is on Saturdays here.
791 recommandé par les habitants
Fort Greene Park
South Portland AvenuePick up some snacks, bring a blanket and have a picnic. Farmer's market is on Saturdays here.
Prospect Park
There's no better way to spend a sunny Saturday.
Food Scene
Our local cafe serves Kitten coffee, has a hidden backyard, and just started serving wine and beer until late.
86 recommandé par les habitants
Primrose Cafe
147 Greene AveOur local cafe serves Kitten coffee, has a hidden backyard, and just started serving wine and beer until late.
Best backyard, perfect brunch spot. Try the chilaquiles and homemade donuts.
92 recommandé par les habitants
Colonia Verde
219 Dekalb AveBest backyard, perfect brunch spot. Try the chilaquiles and homemade donuts.
My favorite for brunch, dinner, drinks. Mediterranean tapas and a great atmosphere.
304 recommandé par les habitants
Olea
171 Lafayette AveMy favorite for brunch, dinner, drinks. Mediterranean tapas and a great atmosphere.
One of our favorites in Manhattan. Fresh, spicy Thai food, rose on tap, and friendly waiters.
68 recommandé par les habitants
Uncle Boons
186 Mott StOne of our favorites in Manhattan. Fresh, spicy Thai food, rose on tap, and friendly waiters.
My favorite place for a quick lunch in SoHo. Their chai is the best I've had in Manhattan, and the dosas are tops!
26 recommandé par les habitants
Hampton Chutney Co.
143 Grand StMy favorite place for a quick lunch in SoHo. Their chai is the best I've had in Manhattan, and the dosas are tops!
Go early or put your name in, then go to the bar to wait it out.
283 recommandé par les habitants
Chuko
565 Vanderbilt AveGo early or put your name in, then go to the bar to wait it out.
Worth the venture for a weekend afternoon of mini golfing, seafood, and people watching while overlooking the Manhattan skyline.
82 recommandé par les habitants
Brooklyn Crab
24 Reed StWorth the venture for a weekend afternoon of mini golfing, seafood, and people watching while overlooking the Manhattan skyline.
Atmosphere is tops, and they have a tasty oat/chia pudding with fresh fruit that makes a perfect breakfast.
207 recommandé par les habitants
Stonefruit Espresso + Kitchen
1058 Bedford AveAtmosphere is tops, and they have a tasty oat/chia pudding with fresh fruit that makes a perfect breakfast.
Shopping
The best bookstore in Brooklyn! Great for gifts.
170 recommandé par les habitants
Greenlight Bookstore (Fulton Street)
686 Fulton StThe best bookstore in Brooklyn! Great for gifts.
Ample Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt AveThe best ice cream in Brooklyn, hands down.
Essentials
Best butcher + fancy groceries + prepared foods
214 recommandé par les habitants
Greene Grape Wine & Spirits
765 Fulton StBest butcher + fancy groceries + prepared foods
Greene Grape Annex
767 Fulton StWine and spirits
Sightseeing
Their rooftop bar is a must if you're new to Brooklyn. Go in the afternoon to get a spot to watch the sunset over Manhattan.
539 recommandé par les habitants
Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe AveTheir rooftop bar is a must if you're new to Brooklyn. Go in the afternoon to get a spot to watch the sunset over Manhattan.
Take the ferry from Brooklyn on Saturdays & Sundays. Pack a picnic or get lunch from one of the food trucks, and prepare to spend a few hours wandering the island, napping in a hammock, and cycling.
249 recommandé par les habitants
Governors Island
Take the ferry from Brooklyn on Saturdays & Sundays. Pack a picnic or get lunch from one of the food trucks, and prepare to spend a few hours wandering the island, napping in a hammock, and cycling.
Go in the evening! Look for La Newyorkina popsicles around 18th St.
2323 recommandé par les habitants
The High Line Park
Go in the evening! Look for La Newyorkina popsicles around 18th St.
Arts & Culture
A grounding and groundbreaking art installation, and a perfect remedy for SoHo shopping overload.
13 recommandé par les habitants
The Earth Room
141 Wooster StA grounding and groundbreaking art installation, and a perfect remedy for SoHo shopping overload.