Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Near the subway. American- French cuisine, great for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Thin crust artisan pizza, mussels and fries, burgers, and much more. Very kind staff.
80 locals recommend
Le Paddock
1235 Prospect AveNear the subway. American- French cuisine, great for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Thin crust artisan pizza, mussels and fries, burgers, and much more. Very kind staff.
Near the subway. This is a cafe and restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. Great coffee and pastries, love the breakfast.
50 locals recommend
Brooklyn Commune
Near the subway. This is a cafe and restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. Great coffee and pastries, love the breakfast.
They deliver, and they have these delicious pepperoni rolls and yummy cheese cake. Pizza and pasta are good, too.
10 locals recommend
Pizza Plus
359 7th AveThey deliver, and they have these delicious pepperoni rolls and yummy cheese cake. Pizza and pasta are good, too.
Either walk up there or let them deliver. It's a true diner, they have everything. And they do a very good job of it. I'm fond of the Mediterranean wrap, the egg sandwiches, and burgers.
11 locals recommend
Windsor Cafe
220 Prospect Park WestEither walk up there or let them deliver. It's a true diner, they have everything. And they do a very good job of it. I'm fond of the Mediterranean wrap, the egg sandwiches, and burgers.
Either walk on take the subway one stop. Such good bagels and lots of prepared foods. Go there, pick up lunch and have a picnic in the park.
44 locals recommend
Terrace Bagels
222A Prospect Park WestEither walk on take the subway one stop. Such good bagels and lots of prepared foods. Go there, pick up lunch and have a picnic in the park.
This place is a total surprise, but a great for risotto and tirimisu.
7 locals recommend
Piccoli Take Out
157 A Prospect Park SouthwestThis place is a total surprise, but a great for risotto and tirimisu.
Cute restaurant good for brunch and lunch, also great coffee.
6 locals recommend
Neighborhood Deli & Grocery Inc
326 Greenwood AveCute restaurant good for brunch and lunch, also great coffee.
Della
1238 Prospect AveDelicious, unique Italian food with an ever-changing menu
Great for a sweet treat and solid choice for coffee and tea drinks
8 locals recommend
The Fox & The Crepes
1233 Prospect AvenueGreat for a sweet treat and solid choice for coffee and tea drinks
Great down home cooking, including really unique lemonade fried chicken, pork chops, corn on the cob, hushpuppies, catfish, and more.
11 locals recommend
Butterfunk Kitchen
1295 Prospect AveGreat down home cooking, including really unique lemonade fried chicken, pork chops, corn on the cob, hushpuppies, catfish, and more.
Drinks & Nightlife
Near the subway. A nice local rustic bar serving lots of local beers and reasonably priced cocktails in a very relaxed environment with outdoor seating. Great bartender.
34 locals recommend
The Adirondack
1241 Prospect AveNear the subway. A nice local rustic bar serving lots of local beers and reasonably priced cocktails in a very relaxed environment with outdoor seating. Great bartender.
Popular local bar serving some of the best burgers you've ever tasted. They also have pulled pork sandwiches and salads and other yummy treats.
97 locals recommend
The Double Windsor
210 Prospect Park WestPopular local bar serving some of the best burgers you've ever tasted. They also have pulled pork sandwiches and salads and other yummy treats.
Local sports bar with better than average pub grub and inexpensive drinks.
Rhythm & Booze Sports Bar and Grill
1674 10th AveLocal sports bar with better than average pub grub and inexpensive drinks.
Hunter's
213 Smith StGood burgers, good draught beers
Charming, consistently delicious food, worth the wait, worth the walk, and the journey is as much of a joy as the destination. Walking through those beautiful houses never gets old.
229 locals recommend
The Farm on Adderley
1108 Cortelyou RdCharming, consistently delicious food, worth the wait, worth the walk, and the journey is as much of a joy as the destination. Walking through those beautiful houses never gets old.
A wide array of entertainment can e experienced here, from burlesque to comedy to trivia nights. There's always something interesting going on at this place.
132 locals recommend
The Bell House
149 7th StA wide array of entertainment can e experienced here, from burlesque to comedy to trivia nights. There's always something interesting going on at this place.
Shopping
Near the subway. Looking for a bottle of wine or liquor? Very helpful staff. Great prices.
34 locals recommend
Juice Box Wine & Spirits
1289 Prospect AveNear the subway. Looking for a bottle of wine or liquor? Very helpful staff. Great prices.
Tons of shopping and restaurants from which to choose on Smith street, either take the f or g to Carroll or Bergen Street.
33 locals recommend
Smith Street
Smith StreetTons of shopping and restaurants from which to choose on Smith street, either take the f or g to Carroll or Bergen Street.
stylish clothing + Home decor, good restaurants, great vibe, and specialty food markets nearby. Also right by the Brooklyn Bridge, so a nice spot to start the day.
29 locals recommend
Court Street
61 6th Ststylish clothing + Home decor, good restaurants, great vibe, and specialty food markets nearby. Also right by the Brooklyn Bridge, so a nice spot to start the day.
Essentials
Near the subway. It's now called John's Deli, and you can pick up the basics here; milk, cereal, snacks, etc.
Mike's Deli
1269 Prospect AvenueNear the subway. It's now called John's Deli, and you can pick up the basics here; milk, cereal, snacks, etc.
This store has all the essentials and they deliver for free. It's about a 20 minute walk from the apartment. Uphill there, downhill back. Pro tip: I like to get off at the 15th Street station on the train and stop there on my way home.
36 locals recommend
Windsor Farms Market
589 Prospect AveThis store has all the essentials and they deliver for free. It's about a 20 minute walk from the apartment. Uphill there, downhill back. Pro tip: I like to get off at the 15th Street station on the train and stop there on my way home.
Walgreens
210 Union AveEverything Else
The subway stop will give you access to the F and G trains. The G train toward Queens will take you toward Williamsburg and Greenpoint, the F will take you toward either Coney Island or Manhattan.
6 locals recommend
Fort Hamilton Parkway Station
Fort Hamilton ParkwayThe subway stop will give you access to the F and G trains. The G train toward Queens will take you toward Williamsburg and Greenpoint, the F will take you toward either Coney Island or Manhattan.
Parks & Nature
Prospect Park
It's across the street!
Gorgeous curated gardens, including the Shakespeare garden, the rose garden, cherry blossom row, Japanese gardens, so much more.
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveGorgeous curated gardens, including the Shakespeare garden, the rose garden, cherry blossom row, Japanese gardens, so much more.
Arts & Culture
Target First Free Saturdays, permanent collections include Ancient Egyptian Art, The Dinner Party by Judy Chicago, American and European decorative arts, and so much more.
It also has a fantastic restaurant called The Norm, which has museum inspired fare and housewares.
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyTarget First Free Saturdays, permanent collections include Ancient Egyptian Art, The Dinner Party by Judy Chicago, American and European decorative arts, and so much more.
It also has a fantastic restaurant called The Norm, which has museum inspired fare and housewares.
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetThere's always a great exhibit going on...
One of my favorite museums, I always learn something fascinating about this great city when I go there. It's also relatively new and kind of unknown.
271 locals recommend
Museum of the City of New York
1220 5th AveOne of my favorite museums, I always learn something fascinating about this great city when I go there. It's also relatively new and kind of unknown.