Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Ibis Eats
663 Franklin Avenice people, unique foods
Mayfield
688 Franklin AveMy favorite brunch spot
Bagel Pub
287 9th StBagels mmmmmmmmmm....
Little Zelda
728 Franklin AveExcellent coffee, great place to get something right before getting on the C train.
131 locals recommend
Daily Press Coffee
505 Franklin AveExcellent coffee, great place to get something right before getting on the C train.
The Breukelen
710 Nostrand AvenueReasonably priced, good food.
Cafe Rue Dix
1451 Bedford AveCatfish
1433 Bedford AveRestaurant and Bar
Rosco's Pizza
685 Franklin Avenuenormal (good) pizza by the slice
Barboncino Pizza
781 Franklin Aveexcellent fancy pizza and good bar, too
Excellent Mexican, nice atmosphere if it's not too crowded. And super-fast delivery if you prefer that.
566 locals recommend
Chavela's
736 Franklin AveExcellent Mexican, nice atmosphere if it's not too crowded. And super-fast delivery if you prefer that.
Drinks & Nightlife
BERG'N
899 Bergen StFriends and Lovers
641 Classon AveBar and live music/DJs/dance
C'mon Everybody
325 Franklin AveGreat new(ish) music venue and bar, a 15-20 minute walk away.
The Crown Inn
724 Franklin AveFranklin Park
618 St Johns PlButter & Scotch
53 Rockaway AvenueDessert and drinks... a special place.
Covenhoven
730 Classon AveArts & Culture
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyParks & Nature
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveProspect Park
Entertainment & Activities
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveArthouse and retro cinema + live performance stuff
Getting Around
Local C train mainly. A train sometimes stops here if it's not running express as usual
8 locals recommend
Franklin Av station
Local C train mainly. A train sometimes stops here if it's not running express as usual