Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Qathra Cafe
1112 Cortelyou RdExcellent coffee, good food, cozy environment
LARK
1007 Church AveGood coffee, close to apartment
Wheated
905 Church AveGood sourdough pizza, second-largest whiskey list in New York City!
Hunger Pang
1021 Church AveGood Asian-fusion
Cafe Tibet
1510 Cortelyou RdAuthentic Tibetan food in tiny space
Werkstatt
509 Coney Island AveAuthentic German food, good for dinner and brunch
San Jose Teruel
1804 Church AveAuthentic Mexican (Poblano) food from deli in back of grocery store
Jen's Roti Shop
838 Flatbush AvenueAuthentic Jamaican
Bebe Fritay
82b East 18th StreetAuthentic Haitian
Terrace Bagels
222A Prospect Park WestBest bagels in the area
Tom’s
782 Washington Aveold-school NYC diner. a must, but be prepared to wait.
LOVE this place - excellent coffee and breakfast, free wifi, and they make their own pastries in house. (the owner cut his teeth at some of nyc's finest restaurants as a pastry chef.) good post-dinner dessert/coffee option. they also have a shaded patio, perfect for breakfast in nice weather. and the furniture/decor is beautiful.
20 locals recommend
Der Pioneer
737 Church AveLOVE this place - excellent coffee and breakfast, free wifi, and they make their own pastries in house. (the owner cut his teeth at some of nyc's finest restaurants as a pastry chef.) good post-dinner dessert/coffee option. they also have a shaded patio, perfect for breakfast in nice weather. and the furniture/decor is beautiful.
Drinks & Nightlife
Best beer selection in the neighborhood, decent bar food, warm and inviting space
201 locals recommend
Midwood Flats
577 Flatbush AveBest beer selection in the neighborhood, decent bar food, warm and inviting space
Bar Chord
1008 Cortelyou Rdtrivia nights, live music, backyard
Sycamore Bar + Flower Shop
1118 Cortelyou Rdgood beer, DJ nights, patio, LGBT-friendly
Tooker Alley
793 Washington Avefancy cocktails
Fireplace in winter; patio in warmer weather; sports on TVs and pool table. Occasionally do comedy nights in the basement. Full food menu.
112 locals recommend
Bluebird
504 Flatbush AveFireplace in winter; patio in warmer weather; sports on TVs and pool table. Occasionally do comedy nights in the basement. Full food menu.
tiki bar! fun bartenders, fun drinks, fun vibe. often have djs and can get a bit raucous; i like to go on off nights and on the earlier side.
21 locals recommend
The Zombie House
734 Flatbush Avenuetiki bar! fun bartenders, fun drinks, fun vibe. often have djs and can get a bit raucous; i like to go on off nights and on the earlier side.
Parks & Nature
walk, jog, bike, picnic. historic Dutch house on east side of park; live music at bandshell on west side of park. ice skating in the winter.
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
walk, jog, bike, picnic. historic Dutch house on east side of park; live music at bandshell on west side of park. ice skating in the winter.
Beach in Russian / Eastern European neighborhood - good food to be found. More tame and more pleasant beach than Coney Island, though you can easily walk from one to the other.
94 locals recommend
Brighton Beach
Beach in Russian / Eastern European neighborhood - good food to be found. More tame and more pleasant beach than Coney Island, though you can easily walk from one to the other.
Entertainment & Activities
Historic amusement park with rides and games and junk food; beach; Coney Island brewery. Incredibly easy to get to on the Q train.
128 locals recommend
Luna Park, Coney Island
1000 Surf AveHistoric amusement park with rides and games and junk food; beach; Coney Island brewery. Incredibly easy to get to on the Q train.
Arts & Culture
Free on the first Saturday evening of every month, with live music, activities, food and drink, etc.
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyFree on the first Saturday evening of every month, with live music, activities, food and drink, etc.
Sometimes have lectures and other events. In beautiful neighborhood - could spend an afternoon exploring over there.
62 locals recommend
Brooklyn Historical Society
128 Pierrepont StSometimes have lectures and other events. In beautiful neighborhood - could spend an afternoon exploring over there.
New York Transit Museum
89 E 42nd StHistory of transit in NYC. A must, for all ages.