Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Speedy Romeo
376 Classon AveTerrific pizza, ribs and wings
Locanda Vini & Olii
129 Gates AveDelicious italian
Roman's
243 Dekalb AveFort Green staple restaurant, local food
Walter's
166 Dekalb AveVery good american fare
Clementine Bakery
395 Classon AveGreat coffee and gluten free pastries
Primrose Cafe
147 Greene AveGreat coffee, pastries, sandwiches and backyard. Good for working
Flatbush Farm
Excellent food, big backyard
Peaches Shrimp & Crab
285 Grand AveGood american fare
Tilda All Day
930 Fulton StreetBrunch - long line, but worthwile
Fan Fan Doughnuts
448 Lafayette AveFantastic doughnuts (only to-go)
Simple cuban comfort food. Restaurant is very children friendly and coffee shop has good pastries and empanadas.
253 locals recommend
Pilar Cuban Eatery
397 Greene AveSimple cuban comfort food. Restaurant is very children friendly and coffee shop has good pastries and empanadas.
Unbelievable Mexican food - they make their own masa and serve vegetarian recipes from the south of Mexico.
28 locals recommend
For All Things Good
343 Franklin AvenueUnbelievable Mexican food - they make their own masa and serve vegetarian recipes from the south of Mexico.
Choice Market
318 Lafayette AveRelaxing brunch place
The Fly
549 Classon AvenueA simple family meal restaurant which is perfect with kids
Drinks & Nightlife
Doris
1088 Fulton StDJ's play Vinyl and great backyard
Sisters
47 E 124th StGood cocktails and beautiful space
Delicatessen store with also great food small plates and huge selection of beers
148 locals recommend
Mekelburg's
293 Grand AveDelicatessen store with also great food small plates and huge selection of beers
Arts & Culture
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveTerrific theater, cinema, and music center
Family life
Great park with big grassy lawn perfect for picnics and a kids playground
214 locals recommend
Herbert Von King Park
670 Lafayette AveGreat park with big grassy lawn perfect for picnics and a kids playground
Underwood Park
Lafayette AvenueGreat local playground with separate area for babies
Great big splash pad for playing and a beverage kiosk for refreshments.
194 locals recommend
LeFrak Center at Lakeside Prospect Park Brooklyn
171 East DrGreat big splash pad for playing and a beverage kiosk for refreshments.
Fantastic river-side park in Williamsburg with playground, splash pad, grassy lawn, and taco restaurant. End the play day with ice cream from Odd Fellows.
432 locals recommend
Domino Park
15 Kent AveFantastic river-side park in Williamsburg with playground, splash pad, grassy lawn, and taco restaurant. End the play day with ice cream from Odd Fellows.
Multiple playgrounds to fulfill all your kid's dreams: splash pad, slides, sand pit, swing park, and more!
17 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge Park - Pier 6 - Beach Volleyball Courts
Brooklyn Bridge Park GreenwayMultiple playgrounds to fulfill all your kid's dreams: splash pad, slides, sand pit, swing park, and more!
Take a lovely ferry ride from Red Hook and spend the day in this recreational island! There are food trucks, multiple playgrounds, lovely walks, a farm, grassy lawns for picnics, and amazing views!
249 locals recommend
Governors Island
Take a lovely ferry ride from Red Hook and spend the day in this recreational island! There are food trucks, multiple playgrounds, lovely walks, a farm, grassy lawns for picnics, and amazing views!
Crispus Attucks Playground
1030 Fulton StLarge playground on the corner of The Fly restaurant.