Guidebook for Brooklyn
Shopping
Conveniently located on the corner of Lincoln Rd. & Flatbush Ave, Thriftway is the place to fill a prescription or grab that toiletry you forgot. Closed Sundays.
542 Flatbush Ave
550 Flatbush AvenueConveniently located on the corner of Lincoln Rd. & Flatbush Ave, Thriftway is the place to fill a prescription or grab that toiletry you forgot. Closed Sundays.
The proprietor of this local wine shop is super friendly and will recommend an affordable bottle for your sipping pleasure.
65 Fen
65 Fenimore StThe proprietor of this local wine shop is super friendly and will recommend an affordable bottle for your sipping pleasure.
You'll feel the love at this shop as you check out handcrafted jewelry, rasta & buddhist themed clothes and decorative items and more from their eclectic offerings.
26 locals recommend
Tafari Tribe
275 Flatbush AveYou'll feel the love at this shop as you check out handcrafted jewelry, rasta & buddhist themed clothes and decorative items and more from their eclectic offerings.
This beautiful toy store may have you wondering if you crossed the park to Park Slope without noticing!
8 locals recommend
Play Kids
668A Flatbush AveThis beautiful toy store may have you wondering if you crossed the park to Park Slope without noticing!
Food Scene
Grab a slice in the takeout joint or sit down in the trattoria for large portions of delicious italian food. Occasional live music and a great bar are side benefits.
11 locals recommend
548 Flatbush Ave
548 Flatbush AvenueGrab a slice in the takeout joint or sit down in the trattoria for large portions of delicious italian food. Occasional live music and a great bar are side benefits.
What's roti? Picture a big Caribbean burrito with a flaky, delicate wrapper (the roti skin) stuffed with spicy, flavorful curries and/or veggies. Delicious, a bargain & big enough to share.
24 locals recommend
Ali's Roti Shop
589 Flatbush AvenueWhat's roti? Picture a big Caribbean burrito with a flaky, delicate wrapper (the roti skin) stuffed with spicy, flavorful curries and/or veggies. Delicious, a bargain & big enough to share.
You'll be treated well at this local Indian spot with a comfy dining room. Eat in or order delivery.
59 locals recommend
King of Tandoor
600 Flatbush AveYou'll be treated well at this local Indian spot with a comfy dining room. Eat in or order delivery.
Tugboat's the place to go for a bagel, muffin, coffee tea or espresso. The free wifi signal is strong and it's located around the corner from the apartment!
90 locals recommend
Tugboat
546 Flatbush AvenueTugboat's the place to go for a bagel, muffin, coffee tea or espresso. The free wifi signal is strong and it's located around the corner from the apartment!
The tiny but awesome Scoops serves excellent vegan food, rastafarian style: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/15/nyregion/at-scoops-in-brooklyn-ital-food-even-ice-cream.html?_r=0
31 locals recommend
Scoops Ice Cream Parlor
624 Flatbush AveThe tiny but awesome Scoops serves excellent vegan food, rastafarian style: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/15/nyregion/at-scoops-in-brooklyn-ital-food-even-ice-cream.html?_r=0
You love coffee and yummy baked things? So does Tip of the Tongue. Scones, cookies, & cakes baked on the premises and the coffee is out of a dream. Plus it's beautiful inside, with free wifi! Heaven.
39 locals recommend
Tip of the Tongue
43 Lincoln RoadYou love coffee and yummy baked things? So does Tip of the Tongue. Scones, cookies, & cakes baked on the premises and the coffee is out of a dream. Plus it's beautiful inside, with free wifi! Heaven.
Drinks & Nightlife
LPT has a bar side for drinks, billiards, karaoke & happy hour and a restaurant side with a solid menu for dinner & weekend brunch. Friendly service, good selection on tap and great margaritas.
57 locals recommend
Lincoln Tavern
545 Flatbush AveLPT has a bar side for drinks, billiards, karaoke & happy hour and a restaurant side with a solid menu for dinner & weekend brunch. Friendly service, good selection on tap and great margaritas.
Essentials
This shop on the block has affordable staples(like cereal & milk) and a grill at the back that will whip you up a sandwich or wrap morning, noon or night.
17 Lincoln Rd
17 Lincoln RoadThis shop on the block has affordable staples(like cereal & milk) and a grill at the back that will whip you up a sandwich or wrap morning, noon or night.
Bright clean, open 24/7, well-stocked with a mix of conventional & organic products, plus prepared foods. And it's on the block. Get your cereal, milk and eggs here. What's not to love?
92 locals recommend
Wholesome Gourmet Market
534 Flatbush AveBright clean, open 24/7, well-stocked with a mix of conventional & organic products, plus prepared foods. And it's on the block. Get your cereal, milk and eggs here. What's not to love?
Everything Else
Staying for a while? Beekman Super Laundry is the place to do a quick load. Or treat yourself to their excellent and affordable drop-off service. 1 block from the apartment.
Beekman Super Laundry
Staying for a while? Beekman Super Laundry is the place to do a quick load. Or treat yourself to their excellent and affordable drop-off service. 1 block from the apartment.
This is the place to pick up mangoes, bananas, oranges, energy bars and ice cream.
7 locals recommend
565 Flatbush Ave
565 Flatbush AvenueThis is the place to pick up mangoes, bananas, oranges, energy bars and ice cream.
This playground just inside the nearest entrance to Prospect Park is a godsend for young kids who need to blow off a little steam. 1/2 block from the apartment.
Lincoln Road Playground
Lincoln RoadThis playground just inside the nearest entrance to Prospect Park is a godsend for young kids who need to blow off a little steam. 1/2 block from the apartment.
Many races begin at this location on the west side of Prospect Park. Walk there from my place in about 20 minutes.
13 locals recommend
Bartel-Pritchard Square
Prospect Park SouthwestMany races begin at this location on the west side of Prospect Park. Walk there from my place in about 20 minutes.