Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
The frozen drinks & mai tai. The jerk chicken. The reggae music. The ambiance. Gladys is a Caribbean restaurant you should not miss.
192 locals recommend
Glady's
788 Franklin AveThe frozen drinks & mai tai. The jerk chicken. The reggae music. The ambiance. Gladys is a Caribbean restaurant you should not miss.
Tacos! Nachos! Margaritas! Outdoor seating is an added bonus on lazy summer nights.
194 locals recommend
Gueros
605 Prospect PlTacos! Nachos! Margaritas! Outdoor seating is an added bonus on lazy summer nights.
Silver Rice
638 Park PlSushi in cups -- need I say more?
Classic New York diner. The line can get long on weekend mornings, and it's cash only, but it is worth it.
225 locals recommend
Tom’s
782 Washington AveClassic New York diner. The line can get long on weekend mornings, and it's cash only, but it is worth it.
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueYou can't come to New York and miss Shake Shack.
Their egg & cheese (the New Englander) has been voted the best in Brooklyn and is the most delicious hangover cure.
82 locals recommend
Nagle’s Bagels
378 Tompkins AveTheir egg & cheese (the New Englander) has been voted the best in Brooklyn and is the most delicious hangover cure.
Catfish
1433 Bedford AveSuper yummy soul food. Great for brunch or a Hurricane.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cozy and friendly atmosphere. Awesome for a date or a nightcap. Big back patio.
240 locals recommend
The Crown Inn
724 Franklin AveCozy and friendly atmosphere. Awesome for a date or a nightcap. Big back patio.
Dive bar meets music venue happens here. Lots of late night dancing might keep you out until sunrise.
139 locals recommend
Friends and Lovers
641 Classon AveDive bar meets music venue happens here. Lots of late night dancing might keep you out until sunrise.
Delicious cocktails with retro feel. Pool table in the back, but don't tell too many people!
136 locals recommend
Bearded Lady
686A Washington AveDelicious cocktails with retro feel. Pool table in the back, but don't tell too many people!
Arts & Culture
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyBrooklyn Public Library
Parks & Nature
This park is better than Central Park! Lots of walking paths, a zoo, tons of green space, and great people watching.
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
This park is better than Central Park! Lots of walking paths, a zoo, tons of green space, and great people watching.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveGet out and smell the flowers.
The rides! Nathan's Hot Dogs! The Coney Island Brewery! Take the subway out to this iconic beach and plan to spend the whole day.
663 locals recommend
Coney Island
The rides! Nathan's Hot Dogs! The Coney Island Brewery! Take the subway out to this iconic beach and plan to spend the whole day.
Essentials
Gourmet grocery store, but also sells essentials like toothbrushes and shampoo.
87 locals recommend
Bob & Betty's Food Market
805 Franklin AveGourmet grocery store, but also sells essentials like toothbrushes and shampoo.
Entertainment & Activities
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic AveCatch a music act or an Islanders or Nets game here if you can.
Sightseeing
A beautiful public plaza that might take your breath away. Take a seat on a bench with an iced coffee and soak it all in.
378 locals recommend
Grand Army Plaza
Flatbush AvenueA beautiful public plaza that might take your breath away. Take a seat on a bench with an iced coffee and soak it all in.
The Staten Island Ferry may be a means of commuting for thousands everyday, but it is also a FREE way to see the Statue of Liberty and get an amazing view of downtown Manhattan.
254 locals recommend
Staten Island Ferry
Staten Island FerryThe Staten Island Ferry may be a means of commuting for thousands everyday, but it is also a FREE way to see the Statue of Liberty and get an amazing view of downtown Manhattan.