Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Authentic Mexican. Try their empanadas, sangria and tacos. My favorite is the Pescado.
566 locals recommend
Chavela's
736 Franklin AveAuthentic Mexican. Try their empanadas, sangria and tacos. My favorite is the Pescado.
Glady's is a small place but has wonderful Caribbean cuisine including jerk chicken and plantains. They have a great happy hour special and their rum punch is awesome.
192 locals recommend
Glady's
788 Franklin AveGlady's is a small place but has wonderful Caribbean cuisine including jerk chicken and plantains. They have a great happy hour special and their rum punch is awesome.
My go to place for bagels, sandwiches and great coffee! Wonderful owner who lives next door.
129 locals recommend
Lula Bagel
816 Nostrand Ave.My go to place for bagels, sandwiches and great coffee! Wonderful owner who lives next door.
Mayfield
688 Franklin AveTrendy brunch spot
This bakery is a MUST. You will see how long the line can get and there is good reason. They have delicious bread, biscuits and pastries and everything is fresh and authentic.
17 locals recommend
Trinidad Golden Place
788 Nostrand Ave.This bakery is a MUST. You will see how long the line can get and there is good reason. They have delicious bread, biscuits and pastries and everything is fresh and authentic.
Barboncino Pizza
781 Franklin AveGreat upscale pizza place. Live jazz on Tuesdays.
Homemade ice cream. I have their cookbook- check it out on the shelf!
370 locals recommend
Ample Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt AveHomemade ice cream. I have their cookbook- check it out on the shelf!
Ecuadorian cafe with great service, friendly baristas and beautiful decor. There are tables so you don't have to grab and go.
89 locals recommend
Colina Cuervo
759 Nostrand Ave.Ecuadorian cafe with great service, friendly baristas and beautiful decor. There are tables so you don't have to grab and go.
Cent'Anni
742 Franklin AveWonderful homemade pasta
Large coffee shop with an industrial vibe and great long farm table
51 locals recommend
Manhattanville Coffee - Crown Heights
167 Rogers AveLarge coffee shop with an industrial vibe and great long farm table
Catfish
1433 Bedford AveCajun delight. Their vegan jambalaya and spicy slaw are amazing.
Rose Water
787 Union StLovely brunch place
Miriam
79 5th AveMediterranean with awesome decor
Doughnut Plant
379 Grand StDrinks & Nightlife
Two Saints
753 Nostrand Ave.Art deco European style cafe/bar
BERG'N
899 Bergen StBeer hall located in a large warehouse with bench style seating
Franklin Park
618 St Johns PlBar with outdoor patio
Sightseeing
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveDon't miss the gardens! They are truly spectacular.
Brooklyns largest park with wonderful running and bike trails. You can rent bikes for $10/hour or a paddle boat for $20.
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
Brooklyns largest park with wonderful running and bike trails. You can rent bikes for $10/hour or a paddle boat for $20.
Large art collection and Target hosts a free concert the first Saturday of every month from 5pm-11pm.
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyLarge art collection and Target hosts a free concert the first Saturday of every month from 5pm-11pm.
Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StBeautiful Park overlooking the Manhattan skyline
Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn AveGreat activity for kids.
Prospect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush AveSmall zoo but fun activity for kids or adults!
Beautiful view of lower Manhattan and great for a stroll
407 locals recommend
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont PlaceBeautiful view of lower Manhattan and great for a stroll
Essentials
Green Mango Tree - Food Market
784 Nostrand Ave.Great produce
Decent grocery store with most of the essentials. I prefer getting produce from the bodega across the street.
129 locals recommend
Met Foodmarkets
131 Driggs AveDecent grocery store with most of the essentials. I prefer getting produce from the bodega across the street.
Everything Else
Linden Salon
425 Rogers AveCute little salon. Ask for Vanessa!
Shopping
Walgreens Pharmacy
1040 St Johns Plpharmacy
Amazing vintage finds and great food in an old warehouse. I would definitely check it out!
241 37th St
220 36th StreetAmazing vintage finds and great food in an old warehouse. I would definitely check it out!
Arts & Culture
Beautiful movie palace-type theater built in 1929. Check and see what bands are in town in advance. Check on Craigslist or Stub hub for last minute cheap tickets.
185 locals recommend
Kings Theatre
1027 Flatbush AveBeautiful movie palace-type theater built in 1929. Check and see what bands are in town in advance. Check on Craigslist or Stub hub for last minute cheap tickets.
Union Hall
702 Union StGreat live music venue
Usually hosts some great comedy shows during the week. If you're here on the first Tuesday of the month you should go to Punderdome 3000.
42 locals recommend
Littlefield
635 Sackett StUsually hosts some great comedy shows during the week. If you're here on the first Tuesday of the month you should go to Punderdome 3000.