Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
1 Front StFamous pie place, thin, crispy, large pies. Cash only.
When the old Grimaldi's owners sold the restaurant, they couldn't resist getting back into the business...and next door to their old place. Famous pies worth the wait!
94 locals recommend
Juliana's
19 Old Fulton StWhen the old Grimaldi's owners sold the restaurant, they couldn't resist getting back into the business...and next door to their old place. Famous pies worth the wait!
Lassen & Hennigs
114 Montague StRenowned local baker and deli
Amazing French pastries, baguettes, and coffee. The vegetable and goat cheese puff pastry tart is to die for and worth the $8 price tag. The other goodies are more reasonably priced.
47 locals recommend
Almondine Bakery
85 Water StAmazing French pastries, baguettes, and coffee. The vegetable and goat cheese puff pastry tart is to die for and worth the $8 price tag. The other goodies are more reasonably priced.
Sightseeing
Gorgeous views of the Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn Bridge. Walk the Promenade, and then head down to Old Fulton Street under the bridge.
407 locals recommend
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont PlaceGorgeous views of the Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn Bridge. Walk the Promenade, and then head down to Old Fulton Street under the bridge.
Parks & Nature
Awesome new park with stunning views of Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge. East River Ferry access and Water Taxi access. Walk the park along the piers, all the way from the Manhattan Bridge on the north end to Pier 6/Atlantic Ave on the south end.
951 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StAwesome new park with stunning views of Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge. East River Ferry access and Water Taxi access. Walk the park along the piers, all the way from the Manhattan Bridge on the north end to Pier 6/Atlantic Ave on the south end.
Gorgeous park with a wide variety of plants and landscapes, including greenhouses, a Japanese garden, a formal English rose garden, and more. Free admission on Saturday mornings from 10am-12pm.
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveGorgeous park with a wide variety of plants and landscapes, including greenhouses, a Japanese garden, a formal English rose garden, and more. Free admission on Saturday mornings from 10am-12pm.
Getting Around
Clark Street
Clark StreetTrain lines 2 and 3
High Street - Brooklyn Bridge Station
Train lines A and C
Everything Else
Awesome up and coming neighborhood, industrial chic. Restaurants, shops, cafes, and more
422 locals recommend
Dumbo
65 Plymouth StAwesome up and coming neighborhood, industrial chic. Restaurants, shops, cafes, and more
Cafes, Starbucks, restaurants, grocery store, retail shops, UPS store, laundry, and more on a beautiful old BH street.
18 locals recommend
Montague Street
Montague StreetCafes, Starbucks, restaurants, grocery store, retail shops, UPS store, laundry, and more on a beautiful old BH street.
Entertainment & Activities
Check out downtown Brooklyn! Tons of shops, restaurants, entertainment and more in the areas off of Court Street, Joralemon, Willoughby, Fulton... Easy access on foot, or one train stop away on A, C, 2 or 3 lines
12 locals recommend
Brooklyn Borough Hall Greenmarket
Montague StreetCheck out downtown Brooklyn! Tons of shops, restaurants, entertainment and more in the areas off of Court Street, Joralemon, Willoughby, Fulton... Easy access on foot, or one train stop away on A, C, 2 or 3 lines