Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Dough Doughnuts
5th AvenueBlood Orange Donuts!! Lemon Meringue Donuts!! Any Donut!!
Quick breakfast--great for grab and go. Pretty good coffee and choice of savory or sweet kolaches.
122 místní doporučují
Brooklyn Kolache Co.
520 Dekalb AveQuick breakfast--great for grab and go. Pretty good coffee and choice of savory or sweet kolaches.
Aita
132 Greene AveBrunch begins at 11:00. Get there early, it fills up quickly!
Clinton Park Cafe
274 Hall StCozy little diner, great service, family friendly, Saturday morning breakfast spot
Great way to cool off after riding your bike all day. I recommend the salted caramel crack ice cream if you like the salty sweet combo!
370 místní doporučují
Ample Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt AveGreat way to cool off after riding your bike all day. I recommend the salted caramel crack ice cream if you like the salty sweet combo!
pillow cafe-lounge
505 Myrtle AveBreakfast, decent coffee, really friendly staff
Fast, cheap, pretty decent bagel. Don't let the line deter you...they move quickly.
39 místní doporučují
Bergen Bagels On Myrtle
536 Myrtle AveFast, cheap, pretty decent bagel. Don't let the line deter you...they move quickly.
Choice Market
318 Lafayette AveGrab a pastry and coffee--enjoy the sunshine
Speedy Romeo
376 Classon AveGood pizza, kind of a long wait. Fantastic weekend brunch.
Quiet and comfortable neighborhood joint serving a small reliable menu. Open late.
201 místní doporučují
South 4th Bar & Cafe
90 S 4th StQuiet and comfortable neighborhood joint serving a small reliable menu. Open late.
Amazing for brunch, has a bit of Southern flare in sophisticated menu options.
150 místní doporučují
Peaches Shrimp & Crab
285 Grand AveAmazing for brunch, has a bit of Southern flare in sophisticated menu options.
The Finch
212 Greene AveUpscale new American dining
Brooklyn Eats
474 Myrtle AveCasual atmosphere, food, and drinks
Soco
509 Myrtle AveBrunch is so nice here, and has a covered garden that lets in the light.
Southern style, good portion sizes, and a menu with a wide variety of options. $30 Boozy brunch!
20 místní doporučují
Dekalb Restaurant
564 Dekalb AveSouthern style, good portion sizes, and a menu with a wide variety of options. $30 Boozy brunch!
Authentic, delicious food - generous portions, hookah, and the restaurant is BYOB (there is a liquor store right next to it for easy pick up!)
88 místní doporučují
Zaytoons
594 Vanderbilt AveAuthentic, delicious food - generous portions, hookah, and the restaurant is BYOB (there is a liquor store right next to it for easy pick up!)
BKG Coffee Roasters
557 Myrtle AveReally cute, laid back with excellent coffee
A bit of a walk from our place, but some of the best southern fried chicken - especially if you like spicy chicken.
604 místní doporučují
Peaches HotHouse
415 Tompkins AveA bit of a walk from our place, but some of the best southern fried chicken - especially if you like spicy chicken.
Gentleman Farmer
378 Myrtle AveFine, perfectly prepared food and nice wine list.
Emily
919 Fulton StYummy upscale takes on Neapolitan style pizza.
Belli Osteria
860 Fulton StLovely subdued spot serving Italian and lovely brunch.
One of the most talked about restaurants in Brooklyn - serving up house made Italian specialties in an old pharmacy on a residential Brooklyn street. Make a reservation as walking in is unlikely.
238 místní doporučují
Locanda Vini & Olii
129 Gates AveOne of the most talked about restaurants in Brooklyn - serving up house made Italian specialties in an old pharmacy on a residential Brooklyn street. Make a reservation as walking in is unlikely.
Hip neighborhood spot with locally sourced, daily changing New American small plates.
261 místní doporučují
Roman's
243 Dekalb AveHip neighborhood spot with locally sourced, daily changing New American small plates.
Latin American cooking in an airy, rustic space with a greenhouselike back room.
92 místní doporučují
Colonia Verde
219 Dekalb AveLatin American cooking in an airy, rustic space with a greenhouselike back room.
Small BYOB spot for outstanding ramen - no seating available, and is standing room only!
201 místní doporučují
Samurai Papa
594 Lafayette AveSmall BYOB spot for outstanding ramen - no seating available, and is standing room only!
Exposed brick, marble bar, wood paneled. Very cool vibe with a small, satisfying menu. CASH ONLY.
94 místní doporučují
Moloko
705 Myrtle AveExposed brick, marble bar, wood paneled. Very cool vibe with a small, satisfying menu. CASH ONLY.
Rotating menu featuring seasonal ingredients with a casual atmosphere and great service.
32 místní doporučují
750 Myrtle Diner
750 Myrtle AveRotating menu featuring seasonal ingredients with a casual atmosphere and great service.
Pick Up/Standing Room only for creative spins on the humble sandwich.
34 místní doporučují
Endless Summer
525 Dekalb AvenuePick Up/Standing Room only for creative spins on the humble sandwich.
Great spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner with plenty of space and a large menu - plus happy hour specials.
86 místní doporučují
Colador Cafe
1000 Bedford AveGreat spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner with plenty of space and a large menu - plus happy hour specials.
The Civil Service Café
279 Nostrand AvenueCoffee, light bites, and pastries.
Small neighborhood spot for breakfast and light lunch fare, plus beer and wine.
42 místní doporučují
Nostrand Coffee Roaster
261 Nostrand Ave.Small neighborhood spot for breakfast and light lunch fare, plus beer and wine.
Chilo's
323 Franklin AveTaco truck in the back, bar in the front.
New farm to table restaurant with reclaimed materials throughout and a solid brunch offering.
47 místní doporučují
Eva Jean's
30 Kosciuszko StreetNew farm to table restaurant with reclaimed materials throughout and a solid brunch offering.
Cozy spot for vegan & organic cakes, pies, cookies, cupcakes & sandwiches, with gluten-free options.
192 místní doporučují
Clementine Bakery
395 Classon AveCozy spot for vegan & organic cakes, pies, cookies, cupcakes & sandwiches, with gluten-free options.
Relaxed spot featuring craft beers & bites, plus an attached specialty food shop.
148 místní doporučují
Mekelburg's
293 Grand AveRelaxed spot featuring craft beers & bites, plus an attached specialty food shop.
Drinks & Nightlife
Drinks are so so, but the sea bass or the burger is a must. Also, the chicken and waffles for brunch is killer with their bloody mary.
505 místní doporučují
Black Swan
Drinks are so so, but the sea bass or the burger is a must. Also, the chicken and waffles for brunch is killer with their bloody mary.
Excellent for whisky and bourbon lovers. Good food, comfortable atmosphere, never rushed.
138 místní doporučují
Putnam's Pub & Cooker
419 Myrtle AveExcellent for whisky and bourbon lovers. Good food, comfortable atmosphere, never rushed.
So many beers to choose from...can be a bit daunting at first, but it's a great place to grab a drink and watch a game.
87 místní doporučují
Brooklyn Tap House
590 Myrtle AveSo many beers to choose from...can be a bit daunting at first, but it's a great place to grab a drink and watch a game.
One Last Shag
348 Franklin AvenueLGBT friendly bar and spot for dancing into the wee hours.
Art Cafe + Bar
884 Pacific StReally unique space with artists, writers, and film on display.
Cardiff Giant
415 Myrtle AveNew, small spot offering craft beers and ciders plus a few wines.
Dimly lit, wood paneled spot whipping up cocktails with a working wood burning fire place in the back.
329 místní doporučují
Dynaco
1112 Bedford AveDimly lit, wood paneled spot whipping up cocktails with a working wood burning fire place in the back.
Huge space serving BBQ until 2 AM with a large selection of beers and whiskey, plus live music most weekends.
115 místní doporučují
Beast of Bourbon
710 Myrtle AvenueHuge space serving BBQ until 2 AM with a large selection of beers and whiskey, plus live music most weekends.
Seasonal cocktails, unpretentious atmosphere, and plenty of space to unwind from the day.
131 místní doporučují
Project Parlor
742 Myrtle AveSeasonal cocktails, unpretentious atmosphere, and plenty of space to unwind from the day.
Burgers, wings & other classic bar foods are offered at this old-school stop with TVs & a backyard.
51 místní doporučují
Brooklyn Stoops
748 Myrtle AvenueBurgers, wings & other classic bar foods are offered at this old-school stop with TVs & a backyard.
Neighborhood spot for drinks, a small offering of food, and kooky nautical themed decor.
83 místní doporučují
Cpt. Dan's Good Time Tavern
497 Greene AveNeighborhood spot for drinks, a small offering of food, and kooky nautical themed decor.
Parks & Nature
Running trails, picnics, dogs off leash until 9 AM every morning, and the farmer's market every Saturday.
791 místní doporučují
Fort Greene Park
South Portland AvenueRunning trails, picnics, dogs off leash until 9 AM every morning, and the farmer's market every Saturday.
Prospect Park
A short 10-15 minute bike ride from the apartment
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveOne of the loveliest ways to pass an afternoon
Pratt Playground
233 Willoughby AveJane Bailey Memorial Garden
327 Greene AveCedar Tree Garden
305 Greene AveArts & Culture
Thoughtful productions of several mediums (dance, art, theater, opera), movies, talks, lectures all without having to schlep to the city!
115 místní doporučují
Bam Howard Gilman Opera House
30 Lafayette AveThoughtful productions of several mediums (dance, art, theater, opera), movies, talks, lectures all without having to schlep to the city!
Spend a lazy, rainy day taking in some of the finest art. Less crowded than the Met, and just as awe inspiring.
3011 místní doporučují
Brooklynské muzeum
200 Eastern PkwySpend a lazy, rainy day taking in some of the finest art. Less crowded than the Met, and just as awe inspiring.
Essentials
CTown Supermarkets
330 Graham AveGrocery Store literally down the street from the apartment.
Khim's Millennium Market Viii
536 Myrtle AveFantastic natural and organic grocery store
Well stocked and great prices for wine and spirits, plus they are incredibly nice.
D & M Pratt Liquor Inc
465 Washington AveWell stocked and great prices for wine and spirits, plus they are incredibly nice.
Everything Else
Park Brooklyn Bridge
334 Furman StA short 10-15 minute bike ride from the apartment
Cute tiny shop offering wines and spirits off the beaten path. Frequent tastings! Weekender special every week - $30 for three bottles of their choice.
16 místní doporučují
Tipsy
584 Myrtle AveCute tiny shop offering wines and spirits off the beaten path. Frequent tastings! Weekender special every week - $30 for three bottles of their choice.
Sightseeing
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeA short walk (about a mile) and great views