Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Catfish
1433 Bedford AveExcellent restaurant and bar with indoor and outdoor seating.
Connecticut Muffin is a very short walk from my apartment and is likely the closest cafe. It's a great place to grab some coffee or tea and a muffin or bagel and relax or set up shop on your computer.
28 locals recommend
Connecticut Muffin
615 Nostrand AvenueConnecticut Muffin is a very short walk from my apartment and is likely the closest cafe. It's a great place to grab some coffee or tea and a muffin or bagel and relax or set up shop on your computer.
Mayfield
688 Franklin AveSlightly upscale spot to grab dinner or enjoy some cocktails.
Chavela's
736 Franklin AveMexican restaurant with good ambiance.
Barboncino Pizza
781 Franklin AveGood pizza!
Gueros
605 Prospect PlThis is a good, casual spot to grab tacos and a beer.
Cent'Anni has wonderful, homemade Italian food and is one of my favorite spots in the neighborhood.
163 locals recommend
Cent'Anni
742 Franklin AveCent'Anni has wonderful, homemade Italian food and is one of my favorite spots in the neighborhood.
Glady's
788 Franklin AveGood Caribbean food and excellent cocktails.
Maggie Brown's brunch is the best around hands down. A couple of added bonus are that it is in a really fun neighborhood and that it is just a few blocks away from the Fort Greene flea market!
36 locals recommend
Maggie Brown
455 Myrtle AvenueMaggie Brown's brunch is the best around hands down. A couple of added bonus are that it is in a really fun neighborhood and that it is just a few blocks away from the Fort Greene flea market!
Bushbaby has good Southern food with a twist. This spot is good for vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike. Cash only.
12 locals recommend
bushbaby
1197 Fulton StBushbaby has good Southern food with a twist. This spot is good for vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike. Cash only.
This is a good local spot for bagels, coffee, and other small breakfast items.
54 locals recommend
The Pulp & The Bean
809 Franklin AvenueThis is a good local spot for bagels, coffee, and other small breakfast items.
This is a no-frills but quite popular local spot for baked goods, coffee, and breakfast.
38 locals recommend
Richol Bakery
563 Nostrand AvenueThis is a no-frills but quite popular local spot for baked goods, coffee, and breakfast.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nostrand Avenue Pub
658 Nostrand Ave.Casual spot to enjoy a beer or cocktail.
I love Cafe Rue Dix. They have excellent cocktails, good food, and a sweet, quaint ambiance.
156 locals recommend
Cafe Rue Dix
1451 Bedford AveI love Cafe Rue Dix. They have excellent cocktails, good food, and a sweet, quaint ambiance.
The Crown Inn
724 Franklin AveCrown Inn is a good casual spot to grab a drink.
Doris is a very tastefully decorated bar with lots of both indoor and outdoor seating. Their margaritas are very tasty, but watch out as they're stronger than they let on. Cash only.
260 locals recommend
Doris
1088 Fulton StDoris is a very tastefully decorated bar with lots of both indoor and outdoor seating. Their margaritas are very tasty, but watch out as they're stronger than they let on. Cash only.
Glorietta Baldy is one of my very favorite local spots to get drinks. It's a lot of fun late at night both during the week and weekends and is the perfect place to go to enjoy a drink solo.
105 locals recommend
Glorietta Baldy
502 Franklin AveGlorietta Baldy is one of my very favorite local spots to get drinks. It's a lot of fun late at night both during the week and weekends and is the perfect place to go to enjoy a drink solo.
Dynaco has great cocktails and is especially delightful during the winter because of their warm fireplace. Cash only.
329 locals recommend
Dynaco
1112 Bedford AveDynaco has great cocktails and is especially delightful during the winter because of their warm fireplace. Cash only.
Sightseeing
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveAbsolutely beautiful seasonal gardens.
This weekend flea market is so much fun and is in a wonderful neighborhood.
266 locals recommend
Brooklyn Flea
51 North 6th StreetThis weekend flea market is so much fun and is in a wonderful neighborhood.
Created by the same couple who made Central Park- there is no place quite like it and is a must-see while in town! It is huge and can easily take a day to explore.
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
Created by the same couple who made Central Park- there is no place quite like it and is a must-see while in town! It is huge and can easily take a day to explore.
Essentials
It is about a 20 minute walk, but if you're looking for groceries, Compare Foods is the place to go. It has a huge selection at reasonable prices.
87 locals recommend
GalaFresh Farms
492 St Marks AveIt is about a 20 minute walk, but if you're looking for groceries, Compare Foods is the place to go. It has a huge selection at reasonable prices.
They have a great selection of groceries at a reasonable price and it is only 4 blocks from the apartment.
228 locals recommend
Super Foodtown of Bedford Stuyvesant
1420 Fulton StThey have a great selection of groceries at a reasonable price and it is only 4 blocks from the apartment.
BROOKLYN BORN MINI MARKET
1426 Bedford AveSmall specialty grocery store.
Shopping
Wedge
Wedge is a tiny specialty shop to buy cheese and other gourmet items.
Arts & Culture
Nitehawk is one of my top 5 places in NYC. They have excellent independent movies, good food, and strong drinks.
941 locals recommend
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveNitehawk is one of my top 5 places in NYC. They have excellent independent movies, good food, and strong drinks.