Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
This is one of the most charming little breakfast places and lunch haunts in the neighborhood. It is a three minute walk away from the studio you are staying in! Beautiful place to sit and people watch too!
Hudson Jane
This is one of the most charming little breakfast places and lunch haunts in the neighborhood. It is a three minute walk away from the studio you are staying in! Beautiful place to sit and people watch too!
This French restaurant is delicious and has a fantastic happy hour for food and drinks.
25 locals recommend
Gentleman Farmer
378 Myrtle AveThis French restaurant is delicious and has a fantastic happy hour for food and drinks.
LaRina Pastificio & Vino
387 Myrtle AveItalian. Italian that makes you weak in the knees.
Again, another place literally a stone's throw away from the studio. Yummy Thai food with friendly service and tasty cocktails.
22 locals recommend
Thai Holic
372 Myrtle AveAgain, another place literally a stone's throw away from the studio. Yummy Thai food with friendly service and tasty cocktails.
Da Ciro Brooklyn
458 Myrtle AvenueKnock your socks of good Italian. The pizza is mouthwateringly wonderful.
Mmmm mmmmm mmmmm. Classic fare, great vibe. Get the fried chicken!
138 locals recommend
Putnam's Pub & Cooker
419 Myrtle AveMmmm mmmmm mmmmm. Classic fare, great vibe. Get the fried chicken!
Great little coffee shop just down the street. Any of the baked goods here are the right choice!
11 locals recommend
Peckish
49 Willoughby AveGreat little coffee shop just down the street. Any of the baked goods here are the right choice!
The greasiest ol' diner in the neighborhood! The prices are so cheap that you'll forget just how much oil you've eaten!
10 locals recommend
John's Coffee Donut Shop
481 Myrtle AveThe greasiest ol' diner in the neighborhood! The prices are so cheap that you'll forget just how much oil you've eaten!
Best oyster happy hour in the city! Monday through Friday starting at 4 pm, you can get Oysters from all over the country at incredible prices. Also, a great absinthe list!
522 locals recommend
Maison Premiere
298 Bedford AveBest oyster happy hour in the city! Monday through Friday starting at 4 pm, you can get Oysters from all over the country at incredible prices. Also, a great absinthe list!
Parks & Nature
This historic park, established by none other than the famous Walt Whitman, is a part of Civil War history! Always a great place to walk, to people watch, you can climb up the top of the stairs and have a sweet glimpse of Manhattan. Before 9 am it is off leash for the four legged friends!
On most weekend nights there is some kind of event here that is worth checking out!
791 locals recommend
Fort Greene Park
South Portland AvenueThis historic park, established by none other than the famous Walt Whitman, is a part of Civil War history! Always a great place to walk, to people watch, you can climb up the top of the stairs and have a sweet glimpse of Manhattan. Before 9 am it is off leash for the four legged friends!
On most weekend nights there is some kind of event here that is worth checking out!
Essentials
Mr CoCo is a dream come true. Outside the store you'll find a great selection of produce for shockingly affordable prices!
73 locals recommend
Mr. Coco
414 Myrtle AveMr CoCo is a dream come true. Outside the store you'll find a great selection of produce for shockingly affordable prices!
This lovely Farmer's Market is open on Saturdays. It is a must to stroll by if you happen to be exploring the neighborhood.
91 locals recommend
Fort Greene Park Greenmarket
Dekalb AvenueThis lovely Farmer's Market is open on Saturdays. It is a must to stroll by if you happen to be exploring the neighborhood.
You'll love the building Trader Joe's is in! It is right off of the Subway (Q/B/R) so you can easily swing by if you are coming back from Manhattan. In the building on the same floor as Trader Joe's you'll find a food court with incredible local choices. So convenient! Also in the building is a movie theater, Target, and other shops.
1296 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
130 Court StYou'll love the building Trader Joe's is in! It is right off of the Subway (Q/B/R) so you can easily swing by if you are coming back from Manhattan. In the building on the same floor as Trader Joe's you'll find a food court with incredible local choices. So convenient! Also in the building is a movie theater, Target, and other shops.
This Wine Shop is a great place to stop by for a bottle of something delicious. The owner, Brian, is generally there and great to chat with. You'll find their less expensive bottles right by the door, on the left side, as soon as you enter.
40 locals recommend
Gnarly Vines
350 Myrtle AveThis Wine Shop is a great place to stop by for a bottle of something delicious. The owner, Brian, is generally there and great to chat with. You'll find their less expensive bottles right by the door, on the left side, as soon as you enter.
Drinks & Nightlife
This cozy bar has great drink selection (love the cocktails here!) in a space with great decor.
94 locals recommend
Dick and Jane’s
266 Adelphi StThis cozy bar has great drink selection (love the cocktails here!) in a space with great decor.
Cardiff Giant
415 Myrtle AveLocal cider and beer sold here! Great bar!
Sightseeing
It is a 5 minute bike ride or 20 minute walk away. Always great public art here, great food, great views. You have to stop by here at least once!
422 locals recommend
Dumbo
65 Plymouth StIt is a 5 minute bike ride or 20 minute walk away. Always great public art here, great food, great views. You have to stop by here at least once!
Arts & Culture
BAM is a great place to watch a movie (curated really well!) or to catch a dance performance or live music.
859 locals recommend
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveBAM is a great place to watch a movie (curated really well!) or to catch a dance performance or live music.
Getting Around
The Q/B/R stop here! Take the R to go to lower Manhattan (for 9/11 Memorial, the Staten Island Ferry, Wall Street etc), take the Q to hop quickly into Manhattan stopping by China Town, Union Square, Empire State Building, Times Square and more.
36 locals recommend
DeKalb Av Subway Sta station
The Q/B/R stop here! Take the R to go to lower Manhattan (for 9/11 Memorial, the Staten Island Ferry, Wall Street etc), take the Q to hop quickly into Manhattan stopping by China Town, Union Square, Empire State Building, Times Square and more.