Guidebook for Brooklyn
Shopping
Dough Doughnuts
5th AvenueBest doughnut place in New York City
Drinks & Nightlife
Dynaco
1112 Bedford AveCabin-like bar, great people, cozy fireplace
When I feel homesick, I get some German-Austrian food here along with a half-liter of my favorite beer.
71 locals recommend
Black Forest Brooklyn
733 Fulton StWhen I feel homesick, I get some German-Austrian food here along with a half-liter of my favorite beer.
One Last Shag
348 Franklin AvenueQueer friendly bar
Food Scene
Brooklyn Kolache Co.
520 Dekalb AveAmazing coffee shop with backyard.
Really good comfort food, right across the street from my place!
20 locals recommend
Dekalb Restaurant
564 Dekalb AveReally good comfort food, right across the street from my place!
Villa Pancho
1047 Bedford AvenueMy favorite Mexican food spot.
Endless Summer
525 Dekalb AvenueHole-in-the-wall, hipstered-out but delicious sandwich place
Primrose Cafe
147 Greene AveAnother neat coffee spot.
Bombay Heights
1070 Bedford AveDelicious Indian
Rustik Tavern
471 Dekalb AveAmazing comfort food, great for brunch on the weekend, neat bar.
Nice Pizza
340 Franklin AveFrench thin-crust pizza
Really, really great pizza and beers - highly recommendable! Famous for having been featured in "Girls"
590 locals recommend
Speedy Romeo
376 Classon AveReally, really great pizza and beers - highly recommendable! Famous for having been featured in "Girls"
Clementine Bakery
395 Classon AveVegan bakery that has delicious scones
This Cuban restaurant just opened up on the block, it's super cozy and the staff is friendly. I highly recommend their pork Cuban sandwich!
253 locals recommend
Pilar Cuban Eatery
397 Greene AveThis Cuban restaurant just opened up on the block, it's super cozy and the staff is friendly. I highly recommend their pork Cuban sandwich!
Chilo's
323 Franklin AveAmazing Mexican food with great taco truck in the backyard
Hip, new coffee shop with plenty of tiny sparkling things that will be sure to delight the die-hard hipster heart
207 locals recommend
Stonefruit Espresso + Kitchen
1058 Bedford AveHip, new coffee shop with plenty of tiny sparkling things that will be sure to delight the die-hard hipster heart
Eva Jean's
30 Kosciuszko StreetChill spot for a nice drink and food, just popped up!
Everything Else
Herbert Von King Park
670 Lafayette AveColorful park for great people watching.
Kosciuszko Pool
670 Marcy AveCare to cool down? Go for a swim in this clean, free public pool.
The best bookstore in Brooklyn, helpful and friendly staff
170 locals recommend
Greenlight Bookstore (Fulton Street)
686 Fulton StThe best bookstore in Brooklyn, helpful and friendly staff
My cultural mecca - BAM is the place for to watch amazing films, performances, concerts, plays, dance, etc.
859 locals recommend
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveMy cultural mecca - BAM is the place for to watch amazing films, performances, concerts, plays, dance, etc.
On the weekend, this is place to go for flea market shopping. Don't be fooled though - it's by no means cheap.
266 locals recommend
Brooklyn Flea
51 North 6th StreetOn the weekend, this is place to go for flea market shopping. Don't be fooled though - it's by no means cheap.
I love this park, kids playing, concerts, farmers markets, and plenty of bars and restaurants close by
791 locals recommend
Fort Greene Park
South Portland AvenueI love this park, kids playing, concerts, farmers markets, and plenty of bars and restaurants close by
Vintage clothing shop you're guaranteed to find a bargain at.
20 locals recommend
Miss Master's Closet
446 Greene AvenueVintage clothing shop you're guaranteed to find a bargain at.
This is the best grocery store in my area, it's about an 8 minute walk from my place, I'd highly recommend it!
150 locals recommend
Metropolitan Citymarket
1142 Bedford AveThis is the best grocery store in my area, it's about an 8 minute walk from my place, I'd highly recommend it!