Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
One of the first coffee shops in the neighborhood. Good for coffee and pastries.
50 locals recommend
Brooklyn Commune
One of the first coffee shops in the neighborhood. Good for coffee and pastries.
My favorite local spot. A French bistro with full menu and bar. Nice ambience and range of food from burgers and mussels & frites to full course entrees. Pizzas (not exactly French?) are good and inexpensive.
80 locals recommend
Le Paddock
1235 Prospect AveMy favorite local spot. A French bistro with full menu and bar. Nice ambience and range of food from burgers and mussels & frites to full course entrees. Pizzas (not exactly French?) are good and inexpensive.
My favorite coffee shop serves good coffee, baked goods, and baguette sandwiches. Wi-fi also available.
48 locals recommend
Steeplechase Coffee
3013 Fort Hamilton PkwyMy favorite coffee shop serves good coffee, baked goods, and baguette sandwiches. Wi-fi also available.
One of the first restaurants in Windsor Terrace. Longtime favorite of locals. I prefer takeout over dining in here. Cash only.
14 locals recommend
Thai Tony's
3019 Fort Hamilton ParkwayOne of the first restaurants in Windsor Terrace. Longtime favorite of locals. I prefer takeout over dining in here. Cash only.
Excellent Israeli fare--one of my favorites. Great falafel, chicken cutlet, soup, salads.
29 locals recommend
Batata pita bar
3021 Fort Hamilton PkwyExcellent Israeli fare--one of my favorites. Great falafel, chicken cutlet, soup, salads.
Della
1238 Prospect AveFriends have enjoyed this new restaurant. A cozy and romantic spot.
Cute spot for coffee and pastries. They are by the park and have outdoor seating / play area so very kid friendly.
22 locals recommend
Elk Cafe
154 Prospect Park SouthwestCute spot for coffee and pastries. They are by the park and have outdoor seating / play area so very kid friendly.
Excellent sandwiches and prepared foods here. The prepared foods can be pricey but everything is tasty and flies off the shelves.
35 locals recommend
Brancaccio's Food Shop
3011 Fort Hamilton PkwyExcellent sandwiches and prepared foods here. The prepared foods can be pricey but everything is tasty and flies off the shelves.
Red Hook Lobster Pound
284 Van Brunt StDrinks & Nightlife
New neighborhood bar. Outdoor seating and young crowd. Also has menu--worth investigating!
72 locals recommend
Hunter's
213 Smith StNew neighborhood bar. Outdoor seating and young crowd. Also has menu--worth investigating!
The Adirondack
1241 Prospect AveLooks like a neighborhood favorite for beers and outdoor seating!
Entertainment & Activities
Kensington Stables
55 Caton PlHorseback riding!
Prospect Park Tennis Center
50 Parkside AveTennis courts--sign up to play.
Arts & Culture
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyOld fashioned magic shows, sword swallowers, clowns, and seasonal events. If you like off-beat destinations, this is one!
Sideshows by the Seashore
1208 W 12th StOld fashioned magic shows, sword swallowers, clowns, and seasonal events. If you like off-beat destinations, this is one!
BAM is a major multi-arts and performance center that offers high-quality programming that includes concerts, plays, dance, operas, films, literary readings, children's shows, and other cultural events. This is my favorite venue for movies.
www.bam.org
859 locals recommend
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveBAM is a major multi-arts and performance center that offers high-quality programming that includes concerts, plays, dance, operas, films, literary readings, children's shows, and other cultural events. This is my favorite venue for movies.
www.bam.org
Sightseeing
Coney Island
Iconic historic amusement park and beach.
Red Hook was not originally residential or commercialized, and more recently has transformed into a point of interest for its unique waterfront location and terrific bay views. Locals enjoy biking and walking here because it is less crowded and undiscovered than other neighborhoods. Check out new galleries, shops and cafes.
78 locals recommend
Red Hook
Red Hook was not originally residential or commercialized, and more recently has transformed into a point of interest for its unique waterfront location and terrific bay views. Locals enjoy biking and walking here because it is less crowded and undiscovered than other neighborhoods. Check out new galleries, shops and cafes.
Parks & Nature
The 585 acre park offers much. There is a main 3.5 mile loop with a walking/jogging path and bicycle path. There are also many other walking paths and trails and picnic areas.
https://www.prospectpark.org/visit-the-park/park-map/
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
The 585 acre park offers much. There is a main 3.5 mile loop with a walking/jogging path and bicycle path. There are also many other walking paths and trails and picnic areas.
https://www.prospectpark.org/visit-the-park/park-map/
Part of Prospect Park, LeFrank Center offers seasonal recreation--iceskating, water park, concerts, and lake views.
194 locals recommend
LeFrak Center at Lakeside Prospect Park Brooklyn
171 East DrPart of Prospect Park, LeFrank Center offers seasonal recreation--iceskating, water park, concerts, and lake views.
This is a lovely botanical garden located next to the Brooklyn Museum and Prospect Park.
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington Ave This is a lovely botanical garden located next to the Brooklyn Museum and Prospect Park.
Everything Else
Chinatown