Guidebook for Brooklyn
Parks & Nature
Prospect Park
Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StFort Greene Park
South Portland AvenueBrooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveArts & Culture
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwySightseeing
Grand Army Plaza
Flatbush AvenueFood Scene
Hungry Ghost
253 Flatbush AveBest coffee around and is also the closest.
Purbird
82 6th AveBest grilled chicken in Brooklyn, definitely a must try.
Miriam
79 5th AveOne of the best brunch options around, also a very short walk away.
Great for a nice dinner after a long day, they have a dining room in a wine cellar in their basement, which is pretty cool. Reservations recommended.
33 locals recommend
Convivium Osteria
68 5th AveGreat for a nice dinner after a long day, they have a dining room in a wine cellar in their basement, which is pretty cool. Reservations recommended.
A great cool new Indian spot in the area, with amazing ambiance, food and cocktails (they are closed on Sundays so plan accordingly).
Corner Delhi
447 Bergen StA great cool new Indian spot in the area, with amazing ambiance, food and cocktails (they are closed on Sundays so plan accordingly).
Food from Uzbekistan. They are one of the best restaurants in the area and their food is always great. Definitely a must try.
6 locals recommend
Nargis Bar & Grill
155 5th AvenueFood from Uzbekistan. They are one of the best restaurants in the area and their food is always great. Definitely a must try.
Vietnamese gastro-pub with probably the best looking patio you would have been to. The food and cocktails are amazing too.
37 locals recommend
Bricolage
162 5th AveVietnamese gastro-pub with probably the best looking patio you would have been to. The food and cocktails are amazing too.
Definitely the best Italian in the neighborhood and one of the best in the city (according to a number of lists). Will certainly need a reservation but you can always put your name in and wait at one of the countless bars around.
205 locals recommend
al di la Trattoria
248 5th AveDefinitely the best Italian in the neighborhood and one of the best in the city (according to a number of lists). Will certainly need a reservation but you can always put your name in and wait at one of the countless bars around.
Fausto
348 Flatbush AveAnother new Italian spot that has been earning rave reviews.
If you like fried chicken (who doesn't?), then this place should definitely be visited. Weekend brunches have lines to get in but dinners are usually easy to get.
268 locals recommend
Sweet Chick
178 Ludlow StIf you like fried chicken (who doesn't?), then this place should definitely be visited. Weekend brunches have lines to get in but dinners are usually easy to get.
Primarily a cheese and provisions store but they sell almost everything edible (and drinkable). Their sandwiches are really good and they have a great collection of craft beers and different locally sourced food items. Cool store but a little on the expensive side.
41 locals recommend
Bklyn Larder
228 Flatbush AvePrimarily a cheese and provisions store but they sell almost everything edible (and drinkable). Their sandwiches are really good and they have a great collection of craft beers and different locally sourced food items. Cool store but a little on the expensive side.
Momo
78 5th AveFamous for their ramen.
Best pizza in the neighborhood. They only sell whole pies, but it's definitely worth it.
7 locals recommend
Patsy’s Pizzeria
450 Dean StBest pizza in the neighborhood. They only sell whole pies, but it's definitely worth it.
One of the best food halls in the city and they have a great variety of food vendors.
148 locals recommend
Dekalb Market Hall
445 Albee Square WOne of the best food halls in the city and they have a great variety of food vendors.
Claro
284 3rd AveAmazing Mexican restaurant, probably the best in the neighborhood.
Ugly Baby
407 Smith StOne of the best Thai restaurants in the area.
Gorilla Coffee
472 Bergen StAnother cool coffee shop.
Drinks & Nightlife
Best cocktails in the neighborhood. Definitely on of the best bars around.
15 locals recommend
Sweet Polly
71 6th AveBest cocktails in the neighborhood. Definitely on of the best bars around.
Sharlene's
353 Flatbush AveThis is a local favorite dive bar that's open till 4 am.
Wolf and Deer
74 5th AveAnother cool cocktail bar on 5th Ave.
Must visit if you like beer (even if you don't) because they always have a cool ambiance, all other spirits and great food. Their beer is really good too.
85 locals recommend
Threes Brewing
333 Douglass StMust visit if you like beer (even if you don't) because they always have a cool ambiance, all other spirits and great food. Their beer is really good too.
If you like beer, then Strong Rope should be on the list. One of the best beers around, and the place has a very chilled Brooklyn vibe to it. You can bring your own food.
8 locals recommend
Strong Rope Brewery
574 President StIf you like beer, then Strong Rope should be on the list. One of the best beers around, and the place has a very chilled Brooklyn vibe to it. You can bring your own food.
Blueprint
196 5th AveAnother good cocktail bar.
Dirty Precious
317 3rd AveA very creative cocktail bar.
Essentials
Key Food Supermarket
55 Fulton StCool whole foods, that also have self serving beer and wine taps.
87 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market 365
292 Ashland PlCool whole foods, that also have self serving beer and wine taps.
Best and most convenient laundry and dry cleaning service in the area. They also offer a same wash and fold service in case you're short on time. Cash only.
Park Slope Laundry & Cleaners
131 5th AveBest and most convenient laundry and dry cleaning service in the area. They also offer a same wash and fold service in case you're short on time. Cash only.
Entertainment & Activities
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Downtown Brooklyn
445 Albee Square W