Guidebook for Brooklyn
Essentials
This Middle Eastern food purveyor is a destination for Brooklyn locals, and a great place to stock up on nuts, dried fruits, olives, cheese, and other snacks.
130 locals recommend
Sahadi's
187 Atlantic AveThis Middle Eastern food purveyor is a destination for Brooklyn locals, and a great place to stock up on nuts, dried fruits, olives, cheese, and other snacks.
Trader Joe's
130 Court StGreat place to stock up on snacks and drinks for the mini frig!
Everything Else
Breathtaking views of NY Harbor. Beautiful plantings create a natural habitat for migrating birds, and other wildlife. You can't beat the Calexico food cart for a quick al fresco meal.
951 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StBreathtaking views of NY Harbor. Beautiful plantings create a natural habitat for migrating birds, and other wildlife. You can't beat the Calexico food cart for a quick al fresco meal.
If you need to do some laundry while staying here, this is the place! They have drop off service, and the ladies there do a really nice job!
Expressway Laundromat
Clinton StreetIf you need to do some laundry while staying here, this is the place! They have drop off service, and the ladies there do a really nice job!
Sightseeing
A walk over the bridge is a great way to see the city. Once you're on the Manhattan side, hang a right, and take a stroll through Chinatown for great chopping and restaurants!
1505 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeA walk over the bridge is a great way to see the city. Once you're on the Manhattan side, hang a right, and take a stroll through Chinatown for great chopping and restaurants!
Take the ferry at the end of Atlantic Avenue for a day at Governor's Island. Enjoy a day biking around the Island (rentals are available), have a picnic, and enjoy stunning views of lower Manhattan!
249 locals recommend
Governors Island
Take the ferry at the end of Atlantic Avenue for a day at Governor's Island. Enjoy a day biking around the Island (rentals are available), have a picnic, and enjoy stunning views of lower Manhattan!
Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, the masterminds behind Central Park, Prospect Park is every bit as beautiful as Central Park. Some say it's better!
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, the masterminds behind Central Park, Prospect Park is every bit as beautiful as Central Park. Some say it's better!
Food Scene
Fabulous Northern Italian food at reasonable prices. Great atmosphere, friendly staff. Cash only
39 locals recommend
Noodle Pudding
38 Henry StFabulous Northern Italian food at reasonable prices. Great atmosphere, friendly staff. Cash only
Great old neighborhood style family owned Italian. Some of the best brick oven pizza in Brooklyn. And even better - the decor hasn't changed in years!
17 locals recommend
Sam's
598 Grand ConcourseGreat old neighborhood style family owned Italian. Some of the best brick oven pizza in Brooklyn. And even better - the decor hasn't changed in years!
Petite Crevette
144 Union StreetIncredibly fresh and delicious seafood!
Great French food, cocktails, and weeknight $1 oysters during Happy Hour!
37 locals recommend
Chez Moi
135 Atlantic AveGreat French food, cocktails, and weeknight $1 oysters during Happy Hour!
LuAnne's Wild Ginger
380 Broome StThis is a great vegetarian option in the neighborhood!
Table 87 Gowanus
473 3rd AvenueGreat Pizza just down the street! Eat in or take out.
Drinks & Nightlife
Vekslers gastropub has a full bar , as well as wonderful Asian inspired and comfort food. The prices are very reasonable, and live cocktail piano music on Monday nights!
9 locals recommend
Vekslers
521 Hicks StVekslers gastropub has a full bar , as well as wonderful Asian inspired and comfort food. The prices are very reasonable, and live cocktail piano music on Monday nights!
Henry Public
329 Henry StGreat little local bar with terrific food!
Beautifully restored old bar with great signature cocktails and small plates!
59 locals recommend
The Long Island Bar
110 Atlantic AveBeautifully restored old bar with great signature cocktails and small plates!
Old school family owned friendly and funky dive bar. Rub elbows with hipsters and salty old timers. Karoake. Watch out for the ghosts!
19 locals recommend
Montero
73 Atlantic AveOld school family owned friendly and funky dive bar. Rub elbows with hipsters and salty old timers. Karoake. Watch out for the ghosts!
Shopping
Looking for handmade in Brooklyn gifts to bring back home? This is the place! Stop at the Alchemy booth to view jewelry made by your host!
197 locals recommend
Artists & Fleas Williamsburg
70 N 7th StLooking for handmade in Brooklyn gifts to bring back home? This is the place! Stop at the Alchemy booth to view jewelry made by your host!
Great gift store filled with unusual items handcrafted by local artisans!
7 locals recommend
Collier West
377A Atlantic AveGreat gift store filled with unusual items handcrafted by local artisans!