Guidebook for Brooklyn

James & Lisa
Guidebook for Brooklyn

Food Scene

Casual kitchen offering small & large plates of Southern comfort food, plus mason jar cocktails.
604 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Peaches HotHouse
415 Tompkins Ave
604 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casual kitchen offering small & large plates of Southern comfort food, plus mason jar cocktails.
The shop is right across the street from Herbert Von King Park. They have great coffee and fresh pastries.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Roy Coffee Co.
571 Greene Ave
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The shop is right across the street from Herbert Von King Park. They have great coffee and fresh pastries.
This brick-walled French restaurant serves high-end, traditional dishes with new- & old-world wines.
350 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
L'Antagoniste
238 Malcolm X Blvd
350 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This brick-walled French restaurant serves high-end, traditional dishes with new- & old-world wines.
Amazing Cuban food and a very cool scence. Great brunch too.
253 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pilar Cuban Eatery
397 Greene Ave
253 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amazing Cuban food and a very cool scence. Great brunch too.
Unique Japanese fusion
201 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Samurai Papa
594 Lafayette Ave
201 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Unique Japanese fusion
Relaxed corner tavern featuring a menu of sandwiches, bar bites & cocktails, plus sidewalk seating.
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cpt. Dan's Good Time Tavern
497 Greene Ave
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Relaxed corner tavern featuring a menu of sandwiches, bar bites & cocktails, plus sidewalk seating.
This restaurant is one of the coolest places in the neighbourhood. Enjoy brick oven pizza, awesome brunch and more.
1260 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Saraghina
350 Lewis Ave
1260 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This restaurant is one of the coolest places in the neighbourhood. Enjoy brick oven pizza, awesome brunch and more.
Modern coffeehouse with local art serving espresso & lattes alongside baked goods & doughnuts.
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Burly Coffee
356 Throop Ave
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Modern coffeehouse with local art serving espresso & lattes alongside baked goods & doughnuts.
Modern-rustic nook offering choice coffee & juices, plus salads, sandwiches & other light bites.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Crocus Cafe Juice Bar & Grill
328 Tompkins Ave
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Modern-rustic nook offering choice coffee & juices, plus salads, sandwiches & other light bites.
"Food is delicious and interesting, good beer options, nice staff... great place!"
Po' Mi
561 Gates Ave
"Food is delicious and interesting, good beer options, nice staff... great place!"
Venezuelan restaurant
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Guacuco Bed-Stuy
360 Throop Ave
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Venezuelan restaurant
"Amazing new japanese restaurant with rice bowls, salads, dumplings and tacos."
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
WARUDE
385 Tompkins Ave
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
"Amazing new japanese restaurant with rice bowls, salads, dumplings and tacos."
Lively corner shop for housemade donuts with inventive glazes & fillings plus French-press coffee.
638 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dough Doughnuts
5th Avenue
638 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lively corner shop for housemade donuts with inventive glazes & fillings plus French-press coffee.
Juices, shakes & gourmet sandwiches offered in a chill, rustic-chic space with free WiFi.
Brooklyn Blend
194 Tompkins Avenue
Juices, shakes & gourmet sandwiches offered in a chill, rustic-chic space with free WiFi.
"Hip nouveau American restaurant."
361 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Do or Dive Bar
1108 Bedford Ave
361 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
"Hip nouveau American restaurant."
"Excellent southern style food."
756 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Peaches
393 Lewis Ave
756 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
"Excellent southern style food."
Best Mexican food in the neighbourhood. Great for a quick bite to eat.
155 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oaxaca Taqueria
1116 Bedford Ave
155 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Best Mexican food in the neighbourhood. Great for a quick bite to eat.
Very cool new cafe.
207 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stonefruit Espresso + Kitchen
1058 Bedford Ave
207 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Very cool new cafe.
Hidden gem of the neighborhood. Jazz every night of the week with great food.
394 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
LunÀtico
486 Halsey St
394 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hidden gem of the neighborhood. Jazz every night of the week with great food.
Storefront outpost for international comfort foods all day in a comfy space with an espresso bar.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maya Congee Cafe
563 Gates Ave
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Storefront outpost for international comfort foods all day in a comfy space with an espresso bar.
Contemporary, seafood-focused Mexican bites & inventive cocktails in a stylish, intimate space.
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Calaca
139 Putnam Ave
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Contemporary, seafood-focused Mexican bites & inventive cocktails in a stylish, intimate space.
"Roman Bar & Restaurant in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn with beer and wines on tap, negroni, spritzes, whiskeys, vermouth and amari. The food menu features a wide selection of Roman pizza (pinsa), pasta (baked cacio e pepe!) and other regional specialties. Come for a full meal, just drinks, or anything in-between. Open late. Backyard dining. Private event space."
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar Camillo
333 Tompkins Ave
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
"Roman Bar & Restaurant in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn with beer and wines on tap, negroni, spritzes, whiskeys, vermouth and amari. The food menu features a wide selection of Roman pizza (pinsa), pasta (baked cacio e pepe!) and other regional specialties. Come for a full meal, just drinks, or anything in-between. Open late. Backyard dining. Private event space."
Slurp up some reliably tasty ramen and soba at this compact Japanese restaurant, which previously had a location in Bushwick. Noodles come served in an ultra-flavorful broth that’s served with a side of dashi made from either bonito or seaweed stock for even more piquancy. In line with other noodle shops in the borough, ramen and soba are priced at $12 to $15 per bowl with the option to add on sliced pork, egg, and extra noodles.
201 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Samurai Papa
594 Lafayette Ave
201 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Slurp up some reliably tasty ramen and soba at this compact Japanese restaurant, which previously had a location in Bushwick. Noodles come served in an ultra-flavorful broth that’s served with a side of dashi made from either bonito or seaweed stock for even more piquancy. In line with other noodle shops in the borough, ramen and soba are priced at $12 to $15 per bowl with the option to add on sliced pork, egg, and extra noodles.
Casual Italian spot with great lunch and brunch!
165 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aita
132 Greene Ave
165 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casual Italian spot with great lunch and brunch!
ST is a Bed Stuy staple. They have been here for a long time. It’s a trendsetting boutique as well as a coffee shop and hub for the community
122 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sincerely, Tommy
343 Tompkins Ave
122 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
ST is a Bed Stuy staple. They have been here for a long time. It’s a trendsetting boutique as well as a coffee shop and hub for the community
Excellent local Italian coffee and sandwiches. Our favorite coffee shop in the neighborhood that comes with an Italian twist. Awesome drinks, pastries and sandwiches. Nice courtyard to relax or catch up with a friend.
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Corto
507 Palisade Ave
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Excellent local Italian coffee and sandwiches. Our favorite coffee shop in the neighborhood that comes with an Italian twist. Awesome drinks, pastries and sandwiches. Nice courtyard to relax or catch up with a friend.
Fresh local bagel shop. Great sandwiches for breakfast and lunch.
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nagle’s Bagels
378 Tompkins Ave
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fresh local bagel shop. Great sandwiches for breakfast and lunch.
Perfect place for fresh bread, baked goods, coffee, and more!
126 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Saraghina Bakery
433 Halsey St
126 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Perfect place for fresh bread, baked goods, coffee, and more!
Great spot for brunch, dinner, and happy hour. Cute and laid-back with a definitively 90s nostalgia vibe.
86 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fancy Nancy
1038 Bedford Ave
86 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great spot for brunch, dinner, and happy hour. Cute and laid-back with a definitively 90s nostalgia vibe.
"Delicious authentic Italian homemade pasta, friendly service, and great ambiance." Closed Mondays & Tuesdays
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Macosa Trattoria
310 Tompkins Avenue
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
"Delicious authentic Italian homemade pasta, friendly service, and great ambiance." Closed Mondays & Tuesdays
Charming little shop for great coffee and pastries! Le Petit Monster offers fantastically delicious vegan pastries, cakes, tarts, pies, and donuts handmade daily and served alongside savory plates du jour, fresh coffee, and curated provisions.
Le Petit Monstre
309 Tompkins Avenue
Charming little shop for great coffee and pastries! Le Petit Monster offers fantastically delicious vegan pastries, cakes, tarts, pies, and donuts handmade daily and served alongside savory plates du jour, fresh coffee, and curated provisions.

Parks & Nature

fort Green
214 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Herbert Von King Park
670 Lafayette Ave
214 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
120 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk
120 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beautiful Botanical Gardens next to the Brooklyn Museum.
2030 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington Ave
2030 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beautiful Botanical Gardens next to the Brooklyn Museum.
Brooklyn's version of Central Park.
3418 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Prospect
3418 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brooklyn's version of Central Park.
Fort Greene Park
791 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Fort Greene
South Portland Avenue
791 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fort Greene Park

Essentials

98 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ideal Food Basket
631 Gates Ave
98 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fort Greene General Store
218 Dekalb Ave
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wine Store
160 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bed-Vyne Wine & Spirits
385 Tompkins Ave
160 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wine Store
GREEN PARK GOURMET & ORGANIC FOOD

Getting Around

Rent a citibike for the day at the corner of Greene ave & Throop ave.
Get the G train to the L train to Manhattan or The G train to the A train to Manhattan.
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bedford-Nostrand Avs Station
Nostrand Avenue
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Get the G train to the L train to Manhattan or The G train to the A train to Manhattan.

Drinks & Nightlife

Relaxed watering hole offering tropical drinks, plus live reggae music, dancing & a patio.
264 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lovers Rock
419 Tompkins Ave
264 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Relaxed watering hole offering tropical drinks, plus live reggae music, dancing & a patio.
Very cool bar.
329 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dynaco
1112 Bedford Ave
329 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Very cool bar.
Loads of beer sourced from local breweries. On weds there’s a small farmers market outside and sometimes there’s an outdoor music/bbq setup.
365 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bed-Vyne Brew
370 Tompkins Ave
365 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Loads of beer sourced from local breweries. On weds there’s a small farmers market outside and sometimes there’s an outdoor music/bbq setup.
Best cocktail bar in the neighborhood.
145 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bed-Vyne Cocktail
305 Halsey St
145 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Best cocktail bar in the neighborhood.
Westlight is a 22nd-floor rooftop bar from Chef Andrew Carmellini’s NoHo Hospitality Group featuring sweeping views of New York City from atop The William Vale in Williamsburg. The bar program presents a dynamic menu of original and classic cocktails alongside rare spirits, craft beer and wine, while Carmellini’s menu of small plates reflects inspiration from global street food.
128 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Westlight
111 N 12th St
128 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Westlight is a 22nd-floor rooftop bar from Chef Andrew Carmellini’s NoHo Hospitality Group featuring sweeping views of New York City from atop The William Vale in Williamsburg. The bar program presents a dynamic menu of original and classic cocktails alongside rare spirits, craft beer and wine, while Carmellini’s menu of small plates reflects inspiration from global street food.
Bar Camillo is a Roman bar and restaurant located in the heart of Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn with a menu focused on pinsa, an ancient style of Roman pizza.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar Camillo
333 Tompkins Ave
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bar Camillo is a Roman bar and restaurant located in the heart of Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn with a menu focused on pinsa, an ancient style of Roman pizza.
This place has great "vacay-vibes", with an excellent bar & outdoor seating. Fun for brunch, good people watching. Great local spot; outdoor seating and movie screenings on Mondays.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sally’s
151 Tompkins Ave
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This place has great "vacay-vibes", with an excellent bar & outdoor seating. Fun for brunch, good people watching. Great local spot; outdoor seating and movie screenings on Mondays.

Arts & Culture

521 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BAM Harvey Theater
651 Fulton St
521 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
3011 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Brooklyn
200 Eastern Pkwy
3011 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
489 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de los Niños de Brooklyn
145 Brooklyn Ave
489 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona

Entertainment & Activities

1418 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic Ave
1418 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Life Wellness Center
376 Tompkins Ave
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Go in the Spring to catch the cherry blossoms!
2030 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington Ave
2030 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Go in the Spring to catch the cherry blossoms!