Exploring BedStuy, Clinton Hill, & Fort Greene
About Our Neighborhood
The center of African-American culture since the early 20th century, home to cultural icons from Jackie Robinson to Jay-Z.
145 locals recommend
Bedford-Stuyvesant
The center of African-American culture since the early 20th century, home to cultural icons from Jackie Robinson to Jay-Z.
A "sister" neighborhood to Fort Greene, Clinton Hill has the largest concentration of Italianate brownstones and is home to Pratt University.
78 locals recommend
Clinton Hill
A "sister" neighborhood to Fort Greene, Clinton Hill has the largest concentration of Italianate brownstones and is home to Pratt University.
Anchored by its namesake park, Fort Greene is a family-friendly, diverse, tree-lined neighborhood of Brooklyn. Great food scene.
169 locals recommend
Fort Greene
Anchored by its namesake park, Fort Greene is a family-friendly, diverse, tree-lined neighborhood of Brooklyn. Great food scene.
Food scene
Czech-Tex pastries that are always fresh and out of this world! Try their season rhubarb in the summer and apple in the fall. Poppyseed is always a 5-star standby! Coffee is great and they have a garden with wifi.
122 locals recommend
Brooklyn Kolache Co.
520 Dekalb AveCzech-Tex pastries that are always fresh and out of this world! Try their season rhubarb in the summer and apple in the fall. Poppyseed is always a 5-star standby! Coffee is great and they have a garden with wifi.
Great selection of natural wines at a range of prices. Ask staff for recommendations! I've never been let down.
41 locals recommend
Bouchon Wine Shop
305 Franklin AveGreat selection of natural wines at a range of prices. Ask staff for recommendations! I've never been let down.
Fun fact: this pizza place was Ray's coffee shop in the HBO show "Girls" for a few seasons. Now, they're back to serving some of the best pizzas in the neighborhood. Upscale but laid back, it's great for date night or family dinners.
590 locals recommend
Speedy Romeo
376 Classon AveFun fact: this pizza place was Ray's coffee shop in the HBO show "Girls" for a few seasons. Now, they're back to serving some of the best pizzas in the neighborhood. Upscale but laid back, it's great for date night or family dinners.
Everything they make is out of this world and made with intention. We go here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner far more than I should admit! Also available for quick delivery on Grubhub or Seamless.
243 locals recommend
Choice Market
318 Lafayette AveEverything they make is out of this world and made with intention. We go here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner far more than I should admit! Also available for quick delivery on Grubhub or Seamless.
One of Brooklyn's best kept secrets. Go and go before you get hungry because there will be a wait. Let us know what you eat!! 😋🍕🍝🍷✨🌿
1260 locals recommend
Saraghina
350 Lewis AveOne of Brooklyn's best kept secrets. Go and go before you get hungry because there will be a wait. Let us know what you eat!! 😋🍕🍝🍷✨🌿
Sweet treats for you or the friends you're visiting. Warning: this place can cause a line on the weekends so go early! Created by Fany Gerson, founder of Dough. IYKYK!! 🍩
38 locals recommend
Fan Fan Doughnuts
448 Lafayette AveSweet treats for you or the friends you're visiting. Warning: this place can cause a line on the weekends so go early! Created by Fany Gerson, founder of Dough. IYKYK!! 🍩
The 3 Luigis
275 Grand AveClassic slices of NYC pies. 🍕 ✨
Large supermarket with variety of fresh, frozen, and pantry items.
154 locals recommend
The Food Emporium
810 8th AveLarge supermarket with variety of fresh, frozen, and pantry items.
Stop by for a darn good New York bagel and coffee on your way to the Fort Greene farmers market on Saturdays. Not fancy on the outside but we promise, Bagel World does not disappoint.
24 locals recommend
Bagel World
223 Dekalb AveStop by for a darn good New York bagel and coffee on your way to the Fort Greene farmers market on Saturdays. Not fancy on the outside but we promise, Bagel World does not disappoint.
If you've never tried Jamaican food, order from Taylor Made! We suggest starting with a Patty and side of coco bread if you eat meat. Vegetarian? Try rice and peas and side orders of mac n' cheese and sweet plantains.
6 locals recommend
Taylor Made Jamaican Eatery
222 Classon AveIf you've never tried Jamaican food, order from Taylor Made! We suggest starting with a Patty and side of coco bread if you eat meat. Vegetarian? Try rice and peas and side orders of mac n' cheese and sweet plantains.
A vegan gem that even carnivores crave, we love Luanne's for take out or cozy meals with friends.
69 locals recommend
LuAnne's Wild Ginger
380 Broome StA vegan gem that even carnivores crave, we love Luanne's for take out or cozy meals with friends.
The closest I've been to a boulangerie since living in Paris. Family owned and run, if you sit long enough in the sun to enjoy your coffee you'll no doubt hear a few folks speaking French and a song or two by Fela Kuti. Our favorite breakfast sandwich is a vegetal modified to be on their toasted croissant.
144 locals recommend
Le Paris Dakar
518 Nostrand Ave.The closest I've been to a boulangerie since living in Paris. Family owned and run, if you sit long enough in the sun to enjoy your coffee you'll no doubt hear a few folks speaking French and a song or two by Fela Kuti. Our favorite breakfast sandwich is a vegetal modified to be on their toasted croissant.
This is without a doubt one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever eaten. Fun outdoor seating in the warm weather months.
58 locals recommend
Brown Butter Craft Bar & Kitchen
413 Tompkins AveThis is without a doubt one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever eaten. Fun outdoor seating in the warm weather months.
Rum, tequila, mezcal, reggae, dancehall, and Caribbean music. This raggae bar is in the heart of BedStuy and frequently has live music!
264 locals recommend
Lovers Rock
419 Tompkins AveRum, tequila, mezcal, reggae, dancehall, and Caribbean music. This raggae bar is in the heart of BedStuy and frequently has live music!
Cocktails, craft beer, and good wine with a fireplace and low lighting. Super cute for date night or with a group of friends. Get there early and try the carrot cake! 🐰
329 locals recommend
Dynaco
1112 Bedford AveCocktails, craft beer, and good wine with a fireplace and low lighting. Super cute for date night or with a group of friends. Get there early and try the carrot cake! 🐰
Fresh new addition to our neighborhood! Love a good vegan sandwich that isn’t too salty and also pleases an omnivorous crowd. Try their garlic aioli! It’s amazing on everything.
A.T.M. Vegan Deli
525 Wythe AveFresh new addition to our neighborhood! Love a good vegan sandwich that isn’t too salty and also pleases an omnivorous crowd. Try their garlic aioli! It’s amazing on everything.
Cozy ramen bar around the corner with about 8 seats and standing room - perfect for a quick date night or solo dinner spot. Come early or expect to wait! They have vegan options too!! If you head to Williamsburg try their sister restaurant, Samurai Mama with booths and family-style seating.
201 locals recommend
Samurai Papa
594 Lafayette AveCozy ramen bar around the corner with about 8 seats and standing room - perfect for a quick date night or solo dinner spot. Come early or expect to wait! They have vegan options too!! If you head to Williamsburg try their sister restaurant, Samurai Mama with booths and family-style seating.
Order out a whole pie or single slice - we promise you won't be disappointed with this high quality but classic pizzeria. Our favorites are the vodka, white, or margherita slices. They also have outdoor seating and a few small tables inside and serve beer, wine, and local sodas (which you can also get to-go). Their sister, Greenberg's Bagels, is also a must-try!
Valentine’s Pizza
Order out a whole pie or single slice - we promise you won't be disappointed with this high quality but classic pizzeria. Our favorites are the vodka, white, or margherita slices. They also have outdoor seating and a few small tables inside and serve beer, wine, and local sodas (which you can also get to-go). Their sister, Greenberg's Bagels, is also a must-try!
Great selection and friendly staff -- they have recommendations for every palette and price point. Closes at 9pm!
16 locals recommend
Atlas Wine Merchants
1069 Bedford AveGreat selection and friendly staff -- they have recommendations for every palette and price point. Closes at 9pm!
Classic NY Bagels in every style, flavor, and sandwich imaginable. But be aware, there will be a line! Order ahead (or via UberEats) to ease the wait time.
34 locals recommend
Greenberg's Bagels Bed Stuy
1065 Bedford AveClassic NY Bagels in every style, flavor, and sandwich imaginable. But be aware, there will be a line! Order ahead (or via UberEats) to ease the wait time.
Perfect for date night or a special celebration this Italian restaurant has the most amazing dishes and even more delicious vermouth menu. On the pricier side but worth every cent - the staff if wonderful, too!
165 locals recommend
Aita
132 Greene AvePerfect for date night or a special celebration this Italian restaurant has the most amazing dishes and even more delicious vermouth menu. On the pricier side but worth every cent - the staff if wonderful, too!
In the heart of Fort Greene this corner restaurant is cozy and always buzzing with happy energy. Perfect for date night, business or family meal, Evelina is on the pricier side but worth every cent.
72 locals recommend
Evelina
211 Dekalb AveIn the heart of Fort Greene this corner restaurant is cozy and always buzzing with happy energy. Perfect for date night, business or family meal, Evelina is on the pricier side but worth every cent.
Sightseeing
If you're visiting on the weekend don't miss the greenmarket! Every Saturday in Forte Greene Park -- go for the fresh veg and stay for the live music and community vibes. 🍎 🌽 🥔
91 locals recommend
Fort Greene Park Greenmarket
Dekalb AvenueIf you're visiting on the weekend don't miss the greenmarket! Every Saturday in Forte Greene Park -- go for the fresh veg and stay for the live music and community vibes. 🍎 🌽 🥔
Spike Lee's Brooklyn production company/museum. This is where he hosted the block party in “emergency tribute” to Prince in 2016.
Forty Acres and a Mule
75 S Elliott PlSpike Lee's Brooklyn production company/museum. This is where he hosted the block party in “emergency tribute” to Prince in 2016.
The Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Art (MoCADA) uses the visual and performing arts as a point of departure for exploring new artistic production across a variety of disciplines. Through exhibitions and programming, MoCADA incites dialogue on pressing social and political issues facing the Africa + its diaspora and fosters a dynamic space for social justice, and the creation and continuous evolution of culture.
47 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts
80 Hanson PlThe Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Art (MoCADA) uses the visual and performing arts as a point of departure for exploring new artistic production across a variety of disciplines. Through exhibitions and programming, MoCADA incites dialogue on pressing social and political issues facing the Africa + its diaspora and fosters a dynamic space for social justice, and the creation and continuous evolution of culture.
BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) is a multi-arts center located in Brooklyn, New York. For more than 150 years, BAM has been the home for adventurous artists, audiences, and ideas—engaging both global and local communities. With world-renowned programming in theater, dance, music, opera, film, and much more, BAM showcases the work of emerging artists and innovative modern masters.
859 locals recommend
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveBAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) is a multi-arts center located in Brooklyn, New York. For more than 150 years, BAM has been the home for adventurous artists, audiences, and ideas—engaging both global and local communities. With world-renowned programming in theater, dance, music, opera, film, and much more, BAM showcases the work of emerging artists and innovative modern masters.
Home to the Brooklyn Nets and established with support from Jay Z. It has the largest green roof ever to cover a sporting venue!
1418 locals recommend
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic AveHome to the Brooklyn Nets and established with support from Jay Z. It has the largest green roof ever to cover a sporting venue!
Mural at Quincy & Bedford honoring the late King of New York, Biggie Smalls.
King of NY (Biggie Memorial)
169 Quincy StMural at Quincy & Bedford honoring the late King of New York, Biggie Smalls.
Just a 10 minute walk away is a secret, but publicly accessible, sculpture garden in the heart of Pratt Institute's campus. Incredible modern pieces are the perfect backdrop for a stroll or to relax under a tree. Pratt boasts notable graduates like Robert Mapplethorpe, Robert Redford, Betsy Johnson and many more.
Pratt Institute Sculpture Park
Just a 10 minute walk away is a secret, but publicly accessible, sculpture garden in the heart of Pratt Institute's campus. Incredible modern pieces are the perfect backdrop for a stroll or to relax under a tree. Pratt boasts notable graduates like Robert Mapplethorpe, Robert Redford, Betsy Johnson and many more.