Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Will, one of the bartenders, is the mastermind behind all the cocktails. The Sidecar is my personal favorite, but they always have seasonal ones. Their fried chicken is probably the best in this part of Brooklyn. And their bloody mary's, whether for brunch or at any time, are also one of the best.
64 locals recommend
Sidecar
560 5th AveWill, one of the bartenders, is the mastermind behind all the cocktails. The Sidecar is my personal favorite, but they always have seasonal ones. Their fried chicken is probably the best in this part of Brooklyn. And their bloody mary's, whether for brunch or at any time, are also one of the best.
This is the best coffee place close to our home. If you go before 1PM, make sure you say hi to Emma, the best barista of the place. Emma is also a great improv comedian, so ask her if she has any shows coming up. My personal favorite drink is the Cortado; my spouse always goes for the double cappuccinos. Their regular coffee is also good and always fresh. You will love this small, quirky coffee place.
85 locals recommend
Cafe Regular
318 11th StThis is the best coffee place close to our home. If you go before 1PM, make sure you say hi to Emma, the best barista of the place. Emma is also a great improv comedian, so ask her if she has any shows coming up. My personal favorite drink is the Cortado; my spouse always goes for the double cappuccinos. Their regular coffee is also good and always fresh. You will love this small, quirky coffee place.
Their selection of beer and whiskeys is one of the best in the neighborhood. They have a beautiful, long bar, but also plenty of tables for group gatherings and intimate settings. Their backyard is wonderful in the summer. They offer good bar food: their burgers and chicken tenders are our favorites. They also offer a good brunch during the weekends. If you go during the night, say hi to Ricky, one of the servers.
14 locals recommend
Prospect Bar and Grill
545 5th AveTheir selection of beer and whiskeys is one of the best in the neighborhood. They have a beautiful, long bar, but also plenty of tables for group gatherings and intimate settings. Their backyard is wonderful in the summer. They offer good bar food: their burgers and chicken tenders are our favorites. They also offer a good brunch during the weekends. If you go during the night, say hi to Ricky, one of the servers.
The best Mexican food in the South Slope! I love their fish tacos and carnitas; my spouse always loves their fajitas. Their happy hour is great. Their food is authentic, as the number of Mexican families that eat in the place will attest. We eat here once a week, we cannot go too long without their food and friendly service.
10 locals recommend
Nuevo Mexico
489 5th AveThe best Mexican food in the South Slope! I love their fish tacos and carnitas; my spouse always loves their fajitas. Their happy hour is great. Their food is authentic, as the number of Mexican families that eat in the place will attest. We eat here once a week, we cannot go too long without their food and friendly service.
This is my favorite sushi place. Their sashimi is always fresh and it has a great variety of sushi rolls. It has a nice ambiance and a patio.
9 locals recommend
Mura
This is my favorite sushi place. Their sashimi is always fresh and it has a great variety of sushi rolls. It has a nice ambiance and a patio.
Excellent breakfast, reasonably priced, every day of the week! During weekdays, they have breakfast specials until 11AM. They have traditional breakfast diner fare and also many types of omelettes. If you like rice and beans with your eggs, the Huevos a la Mexicana will keep you full, satisfied, and happy for a good price.
If you like freshly squeezed juices, this is the best place close to our home.
6 locals recommend
South Slope Eatery
486 5th AveExcellent breakfast, reasonably priced, every day of the week! During weekdays, they have breakfast specials until 11AM. They have traditional breakfast diner fare and also many types of omelettes. If you like rice and beans with your eggs, the Huevos a la Mexicana will keep you full, satisfied, and happy for a good price.
If you like freshly squeezed juices, this is the best place close to our home.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place for drinks and live music. There is always a variety of genres throughout the week.
206 locals recommend
Barbès
376 9th StGreat place for drinks and live music. There is always a variety of genres throughout the week.
Parks & Nature
Prospect park is great for hiking, enjoying a walk, biking, running, and have a picnic. Enjoy the outdoors within our urban city! Our home is four avenue blocks from the park, you cannot stay with us and not visit it.
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
Prospect park is great for hiking, enjoying a walk, biking, running, and have a picnic. Enjoy the outdoors within our urban city! Our home is four avenue blocks from the park, you cannot stay with us and not visit it.
Sightseeing
This is one of the best places to enjoy the Manhattan skyline. A visit to Brooklyn Heights, followed by a walk down the promenade into the Brooklyn waterfront at sunset is about as romantic as you can possibly get.
407 locals recommend
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont PlaceThis is one of the best places to enjoy the Manhattan skyline. A visit to Brooklyn Heights, followed by a walk down the promenade into the Brooklyn waterfront at sunset is about as romantic as you can possibly get.
Arts & Culture
BAM has something for everyone: theater, music, cinemas, and more. Check out their website for details: http://www.bam.org/
859 locals recommend
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveBAM has something for everyone: theater, music, cinemas, and more. Check out their website for details: http://www.bam.org/
Getting Around
This is the closest subway station. It is the R line. Only a few more blocks of walking and you can have the 4th Ave. & 9th St. F/G/R stops.
7 locals recommend
Prospect Av Station
Prospect AvenueThis is the closest subway station. It is the R line. Only a few more blocks of walking and you can have the 4th Ave. & 9th St. F/G/R stops.
Entertainment & Activities
This is a bar that also has bocce ball courts. They sometimes also have live music.
186 locals recommend
Union Hall
702 Union StThis is a bar that also has bocce ball courts. They sometimes also have live music.