Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Qathra Cafe
1112 Cortelyou RdAmazing cafe (coffee and yummy food) with private patio outback
Mimi's Hummus
1209 Cortelyou RdThe best hummus in the world. made fresh. yum!
A few minutes walk away -- Great coffee and ample seating. Great for working on the computer.
175 locals recommend
Cafe Madeline
1603 Cortelyou RdA few minutes walk away -- Great coffee and ample seating. Great for working on the computer.
Subway
1875 Nostrand Ave.Subway next to the subway
Milk And Honey Cafe
1119 Newkirk AveGreat coffee and food near the QB trains at Newkirk Plaza
Asya
1310 Cortelyou RdGreat Indian Food
Beautiful Restaurant with outdoor seating. Great italian food and drinks. I recommend the homemade donuts for weekend brunch!
84 locals recommend
Lea
1022 Cortelyou RdBeautiful Restaurant with outdoor seating. Great italian food and drinks. I recommend the homemade donuts for weekend brunch!
Cinco De Mayo
1202 Cortelyou RdMexican Food for a great price. Outdoor seating too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sycamore Bar + Flower Shop
1118 Cortelyou RdFlower shop and bar with outdoor patio!
Bar Chord
1008 Cortelyou RdLive music and outdoor patio
The Farm on Adderley
1108 Cortelyou RdBest steak. Great for dates.
Newly renovated Irish Pub -- Great for watching sports games with locals. Cool wooden booths and live music.
7 locals recommend
773 Coney Island Ave
773 Coney Island AvenueNewly renovated Irish Pub -- Great for watching sports games with locals. Cool wooden booths and live music.
Essentials
Flatbush Food Co-op
1415 Cortelyou RdOrganic Grocery store with hot food bar
Everything Else
QB trains, Chase Bank, Bank of America, mexican food, indian food, shopping
14 locals recommend
Newkirk Plaza
Newkirk PlazaQB trains, Chase Bank, Bank of America, mexican food, indian food, shopping
1205 Flatbush Ave
1205 Flatbush AvenueLAUNDROMAT & CLEANERS 24 HOURS
Fresh Produce from farmers in a beautiful location right across from the Brooklyn Public Library and Grand Army Plaza at the Northern entrance to Prospect Park!
206 locals recommend
Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Flatbush AvenueFresh Produce from farmers in a beautiful location right across from the Brooklyn Public Library and Grand Army Plaza at the Northern entrance to Prospect Park!
Shopping
S & A Dollar Store
1506 Cortelyou RoadArt materials, paper products, cooking ware, etc. Inexpensive.
Beautiful handmade goods by local/Brooklyn artisans! Great for unique gifts (handmade bags, jewelry, candles, pottery)
25 locals recommend
Brooklyn ARTery
1004 Cortelyou RdBeautiful handmade goods by local/Brooklyn artisans! Great for unique gifts (handmade bags, jewelry, candles, pottery)
Sightseeing
The most beautiful park in the world. Designed by the Central Park architect complete with hiking, biking, and waterfalls. Now there are two new ice-skating rinks and restaurant!
33 locals recommend
Prospect Park South
The most beautiful park in the world. Designed by the Central Park architect complete with hiking, biking, and waterfalls. Now there are two new ice-skating rinks and restaurant!
Arts & Culture
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyAMAZING MUSEUM.
Amazingly beautiful and newly restored theatre for music shows, plays, comedy and more.
185 locals recommend
Kings Theatre
1027 Flatbush AveAmazingly beautiful and newly restored theatre for music shows, plays, comedy and more.