Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
This is real-deal Italian dining with a a great bar and warm and lively atmosphere!
60 locals recommend
Camillo
1146 Nostrand Ave.This is real-deal Italian dining with a a great bar and warm and lively atmosphere!
A hallowed Caribbean bakery where folks line up to get the best coconut rolls, currant rolls, and patties in Brooklyn.
28 locals recommend
Allan's Bakery
1109 Nostrand Ave.A hallowed Caribbean bakery where folks line up to get the best coconut rolls, currant rolls, and patties in Brooklyn.
Bustling coffee shop with a full food menu that's great for breakfast, lunch or fueling up before heading to Prospect Park, the museum or jumping on the subway.
110 locals recommend
PLG Coffee House and Tavern
499 Rogers AveBustling coffee shop with a full food menu that's great for breakfast, lunch or fueling up before heading to Prospect Park, the museum or jumping on the subway.
Delicious Caribbean-French fusion with gorgeous backyard with romantic lanterns and pillows on the ground to gather, eat and drink!
81 locals recommend
Risbo
701 Flatbush AveDelicious Caribbean-French fusion with gorgeous backyard with romantic lanterns and pillows on the ground to gather, eat and drink!
Delicious Caribbean cuisine and fresh juices and smoothies to eat in or bring back to the house!
6 locals recommend
Rain eatery and juice bar
1166 Nostrand Ave.Delicious Caribbean cuisine and fresh juices and smoothies to eat in or bring back to the house!
Fresh biscuits and beer - 'nuff said! You'll love this spot.
14 locals recommend
Daleview Biscuits and Beer
1170 Nostrand Ave.Fresh biscuits and beer - 'nuff said! You'll love this spot.
Every type of empanada imaginable! Great to sit down or grab easy on-the-go food on the way to or from a busy day of sightseeing.
18 locals recommend
Empanada City
363 Lincoln RdEvery type of empanada imaginable! Great to sit down or grab easy on-the-go food on the way to or from a busy day of sightseeing.
Some of the best Caribbean food in Brooklyn! You'll love the atmosphere, music (DJ on the weekends), food and cocktails!
121 locals recommend
MangoSeed
755 Flatbush AveSome of the best Caribbean food in Brooklyn! You'll love the atmosphere, music (DJ on the weekends), food and cocktails!
This is a hidden gem beloved by Brooklynites - get roti, doubles, chana and potato for an authentic Caribbean experience.
51 locals recommend
De Hot Pot
1127 Washington AveThis is a hidden gem beloved by Brooklynites - get roti, doubles, chana and potato for an authentic Caribbean experience.
Drinks & Nightlife
Every type of rum imaginable and great music. Stop by for a drink after you get off the subway or come out of Prospect Park. You'll love the owners and they'll help even the biggest rum connoisseur find something new!
21 locals recommend
The Zombie House
734 Flatbush AvenueEvery type of rum imaginable and great music. Stop by for a drink after you get off the subway or come out of Prospect Park. You'll love the owners and they'll help even the biggest rum connoisseur find something new!
Local beer, whiskey, and a full menu steps from Prospect Park, the Q/B train, and a few blocks from our house. Great place for a drink, brunch, lunch or dinner!
201 locals recommend
Midwood Flats
577 Flatbush AveLocal beer, whiskey, and a full menu steps from Prospect Park, the Q/B train, and a few blocks from our house. Great place for a drink, brunch, lunch or dinner!
Intimate spot near Prospect Park and the Q/B trains that always has new, interesting cocktails and great atmosphere.
147 locals recommend
Erv's
2122 Beekman PlIntimate spot near Prospect Park and the Q/B trains that always has new, interesting cocktails and great atmosphere.
Arts & Culture
We're members and visit every other weekend! Constantly updated selection of international and local art and an amazing free "First Saturday" event each month with live music, drinks, and people-watching.
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyWe're members and visit every other weekend! Constantly updated selection of international and local art and an amazing free "First Saturday" event each month with live music, drinks, and people-watching.
Beautiful African Diasporan Arts from near and far that show the richness of Brooklyn culture in the heart of Fort Greene and near Barclays Center.
47 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts
80 Hanson PlBeautiful African Diasporan Arts from near and far that show the richness of Brooklyn culture in the heart of Fort Greene and near Barclays Center.
Parks & Nature
Lush and tranquil oasis in the middle of busy Brooklyn! Trails for walking, biking, birdwatching; a lake for paddleboating and feeding ducks; a fun and lively outdoor iceskating and rollerskating rink for all ages. It's better than Central Park!
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
Lush and tranquil oasis in the middle of busy Brooklyn! Trails for walking, biking, birdwatching; a lake for paddleboating and feeding ducks; a fun and lively outdoor iceskating and rollerskating rink for all ages. It's better than Central Park!
Do not miss this beautiful gem in Brooklyn! Rose gardens, Japanese pond and gardens, cherry blossoms, a children's garden - it's gorgeous and a well-known spot for many Brooklyn weddings.
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveDo not miss this beautiful gem in Brooklyn! Rose gardens, Japanese pond and gardens, cherry blossoms, a children's garden - it's gorgeous and a well-known spot for many Brooklyn weddings.
Entertainment & Activities
World-renowned film, theater, and live music venue that is just a short subway ride away!
859 locals recommend
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveWorld-renowned film, theater, and live music venue that is just a short subway ride away!
See a Nets or Islanders game or catch a world class concert. We recently saw Michelle Obama speak here!
1418 locals recommend
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic AveSee a Nets or Islanders game or catch a world class concert. We recently saw Michelle Obama speak here!
Neighborhood staple that's been open for over 30 years. If you have kids, this is a great rainy day place to paint and glaze a ceramic gift or souvenir. And it's only a block away from the house!
Expression In Ceramics
1151 Nostrand AvenueNeighborhood staple that's been open for over 30 years. If you have kids, this is a great rainy day place to paint and glaze a ceramic gift or souvenir. And it's only a block away from the house!
Getting Around
The 2 and the 5 trains from the Sterling Street station can quickly whisk you off to downtown Brooklyn, the Staten Island Ferry, Wall Street, 42nd Street Times Square or Grand Central, and all over Manhattan!
Sterling Street
Sterling StreetThe 2 and the 5 trains from the Sterling Street station can quickly whisk you off to downtown Brooklyn, the Staten Island Ferry, Wall Street, 42nd Street Times Square or Grand Central, and all over Manhattan!
The Q and B trains from Lincoln Road can quickly whisk you off to Coney Island, Brighton Beach, downtown Brooklyn, Chinatown, Union Square, and Times Square!
Lincoln Road
Lincoln RoadThe Q and B trains from Lincoln Road can quickly whisk you off to Coney Island, Brighton Beach, downtown Brooklyn, Chinatown, Union Square, and Times Square!
Essentials
Gourmet Jewish grocery store with an amazing bakery and prepared food selection. Closed Saturdays for the Sabbath.
20 locals recommend
The Market Place - Crown Heights
589 E New York AveGourmet Jewish grocery store with an amazing bakery and prepared food selection. Closed Saturdays for the Sabbath.
CVS
2320 Ralph AvePharmacy with all of the conveniences that's close by and has great hours.