Guidebook for Brooklyn
Entertainment & Activities
Fantastic exhibits. Target First Saturdays has free art and entertainment. Too close to miss!
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyFantastic exhibits. Target First Saturdays has free art and entertainment. Too close to miss!
One of the best sites in NYC - in your backyard! Famous for its Cherry Blossom Festival and Chili Festival, among other things.
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveOne of the best sites in NYC - in your backyard! Famous for its Cherry Blossom Festival and Chili Festival, among other things.
Underhill Playground
117B Underhill AveGreat for the kids. Good spot to experience the neighborhood.
Sightseeing
Great farmers market every Saturday. Stock up on fresh vegetables and peruse other nice goodies. Apple cider donuts are delicious :-).
206 locals recommend
Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Flatbush AvenueGreat farmers market every Saturday. Stock up on fresh vegetables and peruse other nice goodies. Apple cider donuts are delicious :-).
630 Washington Ave
630 Washington AvenueBrooklyn native and composer Aaron Copeland grew up here!
Food Scene
Chavela's
736 Franklin AveGreat Mexican food. They have another Brooklyn location as well.
Great local coffee/brunch spot to hit on the way to the park.
123 locals recommend
Cheryl's Global Soul
236 Underhill AveGreat local coffee/brunch spot to hit on the way to the park.
Cafe Dada
My favorite coffee shop in Park Slope.
Pequeña
601 Vanderbilt AvenueAnother great Mexican spot!
Gorilla Coffee
Very Brooklyn-esque coffee shop. Apparently a Gyllenhaal favorite.
I love this place. It's big so there's always seating and they have free WiFi if you want to get something done. Their tea selection is insane! Close to all the action in Park Slope.
23 locals recommend
Sir D's Lounge
837 Union StI love this place. It's big so there's always seating and they have free WiFi if you want to get something done. Their tea selection is insane! Close to all the action in Park Slope.
GREAT burgers. You can choose from elk to bison to a good ole beef classic. Their menu is huge and its healthy and eco-conscious (aka guilt free).
465 locals recommend
Bareburger
33-21 31st AveGREAT burgers. You can choose from elk to bison to a good ole beef classic. Their menu is huge and its healthy and eco-conscious (aka guilt free).
Check out their 3 tacos for $10 deal. Yummm.
The beloved Kimchi Taco Truck recently put down brick-and-mortar roots.
67 locals recommend
Kimchi Grill
766 Washington AveCheck out their 3 tacos for $10 deal. Yummm.
The beloved Kimchi Taco Truck recently put down brick-and-mortar roots.
Suzanne Vega has gone on record to say she wrote her famous song about Tom's uptown, but I like to think of this place as the special one.
225 locals recommend
Tom’s
782 Washington AveSuzanne Vega has gone on record to say she wrote her famous song about Tom's uptown, but I like to think of this place as the special one.
Chick P
This place just opened up but looks great!
I really like the feel of this cafe - I kind of wish it was my living room.
160 locals recommend
Hungry Ghost
253 Flatbush AveI really like the feel of this cafe - I kind of wish it was my living room.
A Prospect Heights CLASSIC. Best Caribbean food and nicest owners around.
103 locals recommend
The Islands
671 Washington AveA Prospect Heights CLASSIC. Best Caribbean food and nicest owners around.
Little Zelda
728 Franklin AveCozy coffee shop.
I love Australian-owned coffee shops because I can get a flat white like I used to when I lived Down Under. Also have a full menu.
125 locals recommend
Milk Bar
620 Vanderbilt AveI love Australian-owned coffee shops because I can get a flat white like I used to when I lived Down Under. Also have a full menu.
Chuko
565 Vanderbilt AveRamen!
Essentials
Foodtown of Prospect Heights
632 Vanderbilt AveSupermarket closeby
Ideal Food Basket
631 Gates AveClosest supermarket.
Everything Else
Lovely spot for a picnic lunch or to simply enjoy a garden feel.
Open hours (Apr 1-Oct 31):
TUESDAY: 4-6pm
WEDNESDAY: 12-2pm
THURSDAY: 4-6pm
FRIDAY: 5-7pm
SATURDAY: 10-4pm
SUNDAY: 10-4pm
Prospect Heights Community Farm
252-256 St Marks AveLovely spot for a picnic lunch or to simply enjoy a garden feel.
Open hours (Apr 1-Oct 31):
TUESDAY: 4-6pm
WEDNESDAY: 12-2pm
THURSDAY: 4-6pm
FRIDAY: 5-7pm
SATURDAY: 10-4pm
SUNDAY: 10-4pm
Ellie Herman Pilates Union Street
788A Union StWant to take a pilates class? I highly recommend this place.
Bank of America ATM
243 Flatbush AveBank of America
Chase Bank
726 Grand StChase
Bikram Yoga Park Slope
289 Flatbush AvenueBikram!
Citibank
1398 Fulton StCitibank
Arts & Culture
Free concerts throughout the summer! This is why I love Brooklyn.
Schedule: http://bricartsmedia.org/performing-arts/celebrate-brooklyn
113 locals recommend
Prospect Park Bandshell
141 Prospect Park WestFree concerts throughout the summer! This is why I love Brooklyn.
Schedule: http://bricartsmedia.org/performing-arts/celebrate-brooklyn
There's a great party here every Sunday called Mister Sunday. Dance your pants off with no fear!
241 37th St
220 36th StreetThere's a great party here every Sunday called Mister Sunday. Dance your pants off with no fear!
The Pavilion Theater
Movies!
Our new neighbor, home to the Brooklyn Nets. It's such a great place to catch a game or concert with world-class acts.
1418 locals recommend
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic AveOur new neighbor, home to the Brooklyn Nets. It's such a great place to catch a game or concert with world-class acts.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Way Station
683 Washington AveThis place is legendary. Must check out!
A personal favorite, have celebrate many occasions there. If you don't check out the outdoor space out back you're missing out!
84 locals recommend
Washington Commons
748 Washington AveA personal favorite, have celebrate many occasions there. If you don't check out the outdoor space out back you're missing out!
755 Dean St
755 Dean Street(nearly) round-the-clock gastro-pub.
Franklin Park
618 St Johns PlDance the night away.
Soda Bar
629 Vanderbilt AveOld ice cream parlor turned bar. Nice vintage vibe.
Weather Up
589 Vanderbilt AveStunning outdoor area.
The Vanderbilt
570 Vanderbilt AveGood for brunch, nice dinner, or after-dinner cocktails.
Lincoln Station
409 Lincoln PlClose bar - perfect spot for a nightcap.