Guidebook for Brooklyn
Essentials
Closest big supermarket. Nothing fancy, but a decent selection for basic stuff, and inexpensive.
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Pioneer Supermarkets
191-199 Parkside AveClosest big supermarket. Nothing fancy, but a decent selection for basic stuff, and inexpensive.
Good pastries, sweets, breads and higher-end provisions like cheese, olives, etc.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cortelyou Craft Beer
1211 Cortelyou RdGood pastries, sweets, breads and higher-end provisions like cheese, olives, etc.
65 Fen
65 Fenimore StLocal wine shop
Big farmers market on Saturdays.
378 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plaza del Gran Ejército
Flatbush AvenueBig farmers market on Saturdays.
Organic food and groceries, with a juice/smoothie bar.
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Downtown Natural Market
1701 Church AveOrganic food and groceries, with a juice/smoothie bar.
Park Fruit Farm
1824 Church AveFresh (not organic) fruits + veggies 24 hours a day!
Food Scene
Great brunch and dinners. Pioneered "farm to table" eating in the neighborhood.
229 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Farm on Adderley
1108 Cortelyou RdGreat brunch and dinners. Pioneered "farm to table" eating in the neighborhood.
Delicious brunch, lunch and dinners, in a charming space. $1 oyster happy hour Saturdays 2-8, and great, local live music from time to time.
118 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Castello Plan
1213 Cortelyou RdDelicious brunch, lunch and dinners, in a charming space. $1 oyster happy hour Saturdays 2-8, and great, local live music from time to time.
Great Filipino restaurant for brunch, lunch or dinner. Great decor and nice garden area too. The White House Exec and Pastry Chefs brunched here!
96 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Purple Yam
1314 Cortelyou RdGreat Filipino restaurant for brunch, lunch or dinner. Great decor and nice garden area too. The White House Exec and Pastry Chefs brunched here!
Mimi's Hummus
1209 Cortelyou RdYummy Middle Eastern food.
Great for sitting outside at a cafe table on the boardwalk, drinking some vodka or coffee, and watching the people and waves.
Volna
3145 Brighton 4th StGreat for sitting outside at a cafe table on the boardwalk, drinking some vodka or coffee, and watching the people and waves.
Taco truck outside of Downtown Natural Market
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Downtown Natural Market
1701 Church AveTaco truck outside of Downtown Natural Market
Closest sit-down Thai restaurant
http://ditmasparkblog.com/food-drink/am-thai-bistro-opens-on-church-ave-with-a-monks-blessing-and-a-wedding
1003 Church Ave
1003 Church AvenueClosest sit-down Thai restaurant
http://ditmasparkblog.com/food-drink/am-thai-bistro-opens-on-church-ave-with-a-monks-blessing-and-a-wedding
Welcoming coffeshop with plenty of tables and a garden out back, wifi, and good coffee/snacks.
88 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Qathra Cafe
1112 Cortelyou RdWelcoming coffeshop with plenty of tables and a garden out back, wifi, and good coffee/snacks.
We order delivery Indian food from here. Nothing mind-blowing, but solid, if typical, primarily Northern Indian dishes.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gandhi
34-14 30th AveWe order delivery Indian food from here. Nothing mind-blowing, but solid, if typical, primarily Northern Indian dishes.
59 Church Ave
59 Church AvenueSit down Mexican restaurant.
Free wifi, good music, plenty of space to sit amongst the laptop workers.
160 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Breukelen Coffee House
764 Franklin AveFree wifi, good music, plenty of space to sit amongst the laptop workers.
A walk through the park to our favorite coffeeshop. Brooklyn Roasting Company coffee, baked goods from Balthazar, Dough Doughnuts, Trois Pommes, Amy's Bread...
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Steeplechase Coffee
3013 Fort Hamilton PkwyA walk through the park to our favorite coffeeshop. Brooklyn Roasting Company coffee, baked goods from Balthazar, Dough Doughnuts, Trois Pommes, Amy's Bread...
Yummy sandwiches, delicious prepared foods, and imported Italian sodas, pastas and canned goodies.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brancaccio's Food Shop
3011 Fort Hamilton PkwyYummy sandwiches, delicious prepared foods, and imported Italian sodas, pastas and canned goodies.
Perfectly executed Middle Eastern food, with a large variety of dishes. Worth the trip.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tanoreen
7523 3rd AvePerfectly executed Middle Eastern food, with a large variety of dishes. Worth the trip.
Eat cheap, delicious Venezuelan arepas and watch the waves. DJs or live music most summer evenings.
101-1 Shore Front Pkwy
New York 908LEat cheap, delicious Venezuelan arepas and watch the waves. DJs or live music most summer evenings.
The neighborhood's newest coffeeshop with Stumptown coffee, Dough donuts, wifi, lots of tables to sit, and (nicely separated from the seating area) kids activities like kids yoga and music.
1007 Church Ave
1007 Church AvenueThe neighborhood's newest coffeeshop with Stumptown coffee, Dough donuts, wifi, lots of tables to sit, and (nicely separated from the seating area) kids activities like kids yoga and music.
Beautiful space, good coffee, decent food seletion (but it's more of a coffee shop than a restaurant).
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cinco De Mayo
1202 Cortelyou RdBeautiful space, good coffee, decent food seletion (but it's more of a coffee shop than a restaurant).
It's famous. The wait's always quite long. The pizza is very delicious.
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Di Fara Pizza
1424 Avenue JIt's famous. The wait's always quite long. The pizza is very delicious.
New pizza place, really tasty. Thin crust pizza with creative toppings, good salads, and delicious whiskey/bourbon etc drinks and full bar. Fancy pizza that's sure to please, and kid-friendly.
905 Church Ave
905 Church AvenueNew pizza place, really tasty. Thin crust pizza with creative toppings, good salads, and delicious whiskey/bourbon etc drinks and full bar. Fancy pizza that's sure to please, and kid-friendly.
New place with great brunch and dinner, farm-to-table kind of fare and good bar food with options for vegetarians and a nice selection of beers on tap. Nice 1 mile walk through the park to get there.
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hunter's
213 Smith StNew place with great brunch and dinner, farm-to-table kind of fare and good bar food with options for vegetarians and a nice selection of beers on tap. Nice 1 mile walk through the park to get there.
Tea and coffee, things to nibble on for breakfast. A nice space to work, and not far from Botanic Garden
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tugboat
546 Flatbush AvenueTea and coffee, things to nibble on for breakfast. A nice space to work, and not far from Botanic Garden
Coffee, tea, good pastries, breakfast sandwiches and salads. Also sells plants and medicinal herbs!
663 Flatbush Ave
Coffee, tea, good pastries, breakfast sandwiches and salads. Also sells plants and medicinal herbs!
"Gastropub". http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20140129/prospect-lefferts-gardens/lobster-rolls-whiskey-coming-flatbush-avenue-gastropub
569 Flatbush Ave
569 Flatbush Avenue"Gastropub". http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20140129/prospect-lefferts-gardens/lobster-rolls-whiskey-coming-flatbush-avenue-gastropub
Bakery/coffeeshop/prepared foods.
http://theqatparkside.blogspot.com/search?q=bluebird
583 Flatbush Ave
583 Flatbush AvenueBakery/coffeeshop/prepared foods.
http://theqatparkside.blogspot.com/search?q=bluebird
1021 Church Ave
1021 Church Avenue"new American Asian"
http://instagram.com/hungerpangnyc
Mallenche
1621 Church AveClose by, good burritos and tacos and fresh juices. They deliver to us.
We don't get tired of eating the same things at Batata, the quality is so good. We love the chicken shwarma, eggplant sandwich, and sweet potato falafel. Unique juices. Yum. And not expensive.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Batata pita bar
3021 Fort Hamilton PkwyWe don't get tired of eating the same things at Batata, the quality is so good. We love the chicken shwarma, eggplant sandwich, and sweet potato falafel. Unique juices. Yum. And not expensive.
Risbo
701 Flatbush Ave
Bonafini
663 Flatbush AveBonafini
663 Flatbush Ave
Honey Badger
67 Fenimore StIx Restaurant Food Coffee & Cacao
43 Lincoln RdDrinks & Nightlife
Flower shop by day, whiskey bar by night! Wonderful, cozy live music venue downstairs too.
244 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sycamore Bar + Flower Shop
1118 Cortelyou RdFlower shop by day, whiskey bar by night! Wonderful, cozy live music venue downstairs too.
Shenanigans Pub
802 Caton AveLocal dive bar, no frills.
Laid back, nicely designed local bar with flatbed Ms. Pacman to play, comedy shows and karaoke from time to time, and a restaurant with "Mexican" (American) food next door, which is good in a pinch.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lincoln Tavern
545 Flatbush AveLaid back, nicely designed local bar with flatbed Ms. Pacman to play, comedy shows and karaoke from time to time, and a restaurant with "Mexican" (American) food next door, which is good in a pinch.
Bar/restaurant. http://brooklynbased.com/blog/2014/09/15/top-10-brooklyn-restaurant-openings-this-fall/
504 Flatbush Ave
504 Flatbush AvenueBar/restaurant. http://brooklynbased.com/blog/2014/09/15/top-10-brooklyn-restaurant-openings-this-fall/
Man they have great drinks! Coffee shop by day, bar by night, Erv's reminds Brendan of tiny little bars in Tokyo that only fit a dozen people. Cozy.
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Erv's
2122 Beekman PlMan they have great drinks! Coffee shop by day, bar by night, Erv's reminds Brendan of tiny little bars in Tokyo that only fit a dozen people. Cozy.
Edie Jo’s
630 Flatbush AveArts & Culture
Russian bath with steam and sauna rooms, jacuzzis and delicious borscht, pierogies, etc. -- great for a rainy or cold day.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brooklyn Banya
602 Coney Island AveRussian bath with steam and sauna rooms, jacuzzis and delicious borscht, pierogies, etc. -- great for a rainy or cold day.
www.prospectpark.org - Tons of stuff always going on in the park... great for running, walking, biking, just hanging out and reading on the grass. $3 donation concerts summer nights at the Bandshell
East Lake Drive
East Lake Drivewww.prospectpark.org - Tons of stuff always going on in the park... great for running, walking, biking, just hanging out and reading on the grass. $3 donation concerts summer nights at the Bandshell
High quality art exhibits, and fun, free parties the 1st Saturday of each month.
3011 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Brooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyHigh quality art exhibits, and fun, free parties the 1st Saturday of each month.
Mainstream / Hollywood (mainly) movie theater
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Pavilion Theater
Mainstream / Hollywood (mainly) movie theater
Movies, concerts, and plays. A cafe/bar upstairs with frequent talks and free DJ nights.
221 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BAM Fisher
321 Ashland PlMovies, concerts, and plays. A cafe/bar upstairs with frequent talks and free DJ nights.
52 Caton Pl
52 Caton PlaceHorseback riding in Prospect Park
Call (718) 972-4588 for availabiity.
Brand new ice skating rinks (in the winter) and roller skating and water playground (in the summer). Cafe is open on weekends.
194 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
LeFrak Center at Lakeside Prospect Park Brooklyn
171 East DrBrand new ice skating rinks (in the winter) and roller skating and water playground (in the summer). Cafe is open on weekends.
Shopping
Our local dry cleaner. Tommy, the owner, is great. Tell him we sent you. They'll deliver/pick up too, if you need.
188 Parkside Ave
188 Parkside AvenueOur local dry cleaner. Tommy, the owner, is great. Tell him we sent you. They'll deliver/pick up too, if you need.
Bike rental and juice bar!
www.juicepedalernyc.com/Bike_Rentals.html
175 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Madeline
1603 Cortelyou RdBike rental and juice bar!
www.juicepedalernyc.com/Bike_Rentals.html
Hawthorne Hardware
660 Flatbush AveOur local hardware store. They also do bike repairs.
Play Kids
668A Flatbush AveNew York Magazine's 2012 Best Toy Store!
Greenlight Bookstore (Flatbush Avenue)
632 Flatbush AveD.Vino Wine & Spirits
188 Parkside AveSunday greenmarket, with lots of fresh, local produce, cheese, breads, fish and more.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brooklyn Public Library - Cortelyou Branch
Argyle RoadSunday greenmarket, with lots of fresh, local produce, cheese, breads, fish and more.
Sightseeing
From the house, use the entrance @ Flatbush & Ocean Ave (which turns into Empire Blvd here). The new visitors center at the north entrance has a lovely green roof, definitely worth checking out.
2030 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveFrom the house, use the entrance @ Flatbush & Ocean Ave (which turns into Empire Blvd here). The new visitors center at the north entrance has a lovely green roof, definitely worth checking out.
Great views of downtown Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty, great big lawns to hang out on, and free movies in the summer.
951 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque del Puente de Brooklyn
334 Furman StGreat views of downtown Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty, great big lawns to hang out on, and free movies in the summer.
We really love the monkeys and the sea lions. Only $8 and good for kids. A nice walk through the park to get there.
540 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoológico de Prospect Park
450 Flatbush AveWe really love the monkeys and the sea lions. Only $8 and good for kids. A nice walk through the park to get there.
Central Library
415 Flatbush AveEntertainment & Activities
Our local library
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brooklyn Public Library - Flatlands Branch
Avenue POur local library
Prospect Park Carousel
452 Flatbush AveFun for kids! Or adults?
great lineups of live music in little room behind the bar
206 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barbès
376 9th Stgreat lineups of live music in little room behind the bar
The Owl Music Parlor
497 Rogers Avegreat live music, cozy venu