Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Local take-out spot with great authentic Jamaican fare. Steps away from 2/5 Church Avenue Stop. Open late (until 10:30 ish). The lines could get long between 5 pm and 7pm.
15 locals recommend
Exquisite Express
2847 Church AveLocal take-out spot with great authentic Jamaican fare. Steps away from 2/5 Church Avenue Stop. Open late (until 10:30 ish). The lines could get long between 5 pm and 7pm.
If you're in the city for work or needing a space with work tables, great coffee, and bites, this is your spot! Authentic Brooklyn feel, one neighborhood over in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. Grab a cup of joe here and wander through to see beautiful brownstone architecture, and little cafes and other restaurants along Flatbush Avenue. It’s very lively and diverse.
110 locals recommend
PLG Coffee House and Tavern
499 Rogers AveIf you're in the city for work or needing a space with work tables, great coffee, and bites, this is your spot! Authentic Brooklyn feel, one neighborhood over in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. Grab a cup of joe here and wander through to see beautiful brownstone architecture, and little cafes and other restaurants along Flatbush Avenue. It’s very lively and diverse.
Take out authentic Trinidadian food. Lots of curry options - chicken, roti, shrimp, goat, etc. There's sit in options and authentic breakfast fares too. Breakfast include fried bake, saltfish, porridge, and pastries.
Nio's Roti Shop
2702 Church AveTake out authentic Trinidadian food. Lots of curry options - chicken, roti, shrimp, goat, etc. There's sit in options and authentic breakfast fares too. Breakfast include fried bake, saltfish, porridge, and pastries.
The food here is a mixture of worldly street food fares with a French twist. Beautiful vibe, decor and backyard space.
81 locals recommend
Risbo
701 Flatbush AveThe food here is a mixture of worldly street food fares with a French twist. Beautiful vibe, decor and backyard space.
Super close to our apartment (closer than PLG), chill vibe, delicious coffee/tea drinks. Not a ton of food options but has wine and beer offerings!
Roger That Cafe
854A Rogers AveSuper close to our apartment (closer than PLG), chill vibe, delicious coffee/tea drinks. Not a ton of food options but has wine and beer offerings!
Parks & Nature
Famous garden in the middle of Brooklyn. If you're visiting early spring, Botanical Garden's Cherry Bloosom Festival is a must. Free entry on Friday's before noon.
396 locals recommend
Botanic Garden station
Famous garden in the middle of Brooklyn. If you're visiting early spring, Botanical Garden's Cherry Bloosom Festival is a must. Free entry on Friday's before noon.
Just a short walk away from our house, Prospect Park is a sweet escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Enjoy free yoga, bird watching, running and short hiking trials.
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
Just a short walk away from our house, Prospect Park is a sweet escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Enjoy free yoga, bird watching, running and short hiking trials.
Drinks & Nightlife
This hip bar will lure you in with specialty cocktails and AMAZING pizza. Try their potato pizza, Chris swears by it! There's live music on Tuesday nights too!
15 locals recommend
Parkside Avenue
Parkside AvenueThis hip bar will lure you in with specialty cocktails and AMAZING pizza. Try their potato pizza, Chris swears by it! There's live music on Tuesday nights too!
Arts & Culture
Iconic Brooklyn museum with over 1.5 million works of art. If you're visiting the first Saturday of the month, Target sponsor's their First Saturdays, where the museum is free admission and opens for an epic dance party!
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyIconic Brooklyn museum with over 1.5 million works of art. If you're visiting the first Saturday of the month, Target sponsor's their First Saturdays, where the museum is free admission and opens for an epic dance party!
A cultural hub for indie movies, theater, spoken word, dance opera, and music. A great spot for date night or meeting with a group.
859 locals recommend
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveA cultural hub for indie movies, theater, spoken word, dance opera, and music. A great spot for date night or meeting with a group.
Sightseeing
Iconic Brooklyn Bridge with views of the city (Manhattan) skyline. Google Free Tours by Foot for their awesome take of the Brooklyn Bridge and surrounding neighborhoods. Pay as you want at the end of the tour!
42 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge BoulevardIconic Brooklyn Bridge with views of the city (Manhattan) skyline. Google Free Tours by Foot for their awesome take of the Brooklyn Bridge and surrounding neighborhoods. Pay as you want at the end of the tour!
Shopping
Target
139 Flatbush AveSuper convenient to get to by 2/5 train. Near Brooklyn College.