Food Scene
A neighborhood favorite. Famous brunch and pizza ...don't miss it! A true piece of Brooklyn's fabric
1260 locals recommend
Saraghina
350 Lewis AveA neighborhood favorite. Famous brunch and pizza ...don't miss it! A true piece of Brooklyn's fabric
Delicious southern style BBQ plates. Beet, Chicken or pork. The salads are also excellent.
23 locals recommend
The Pantry
407 Lewis AvenueDelicious southern style BBQ plates. Beet, Chicken or pork. The salads are also excellent.
Peaches
393 Lewis AveInnovative soul food neighborhood favorite
Perfect local coffee shop with pastries and soups as well
162 locals recommend
Georges-Andre Vintage Cafe
558 Halsey StPerfect local coffee shop with pastries and soups as well
This is a lovely French Restaurant -- right on the corner. Very local scene. Don't miss it!
350 locals recommend
L'Antagoniste
238 Malcolm X BlvdThis is a lovely French Restaurant -- right on the corner. Very local scene. Don't miss it!
Lovely little cafe that also offers small plates, soups and Polish specialities
34 locals recommend
Zabka Coffee
492 Nostrand AvenueLovely little cafe that also offers small plates, soups and Polish specialities
We LOVE this haitian food cafe. Great for lunch or dinner...dont miss the goat so delicious
158 locals recommend
Grandchamps
197 Patchen AveWe LOVE this haitian food cafe. Great for lunch or dinner...dont miss the goat so delicious
This is a great staple for ordering delivery. high quality indian food at affordable price and they generally deliver to the apartment very quickly! (don't forget to specify DOWNSTAIRS and remind them to knock on the window)
12 locals recommend
Taj Masala
256 Malcolm X BlvdThis is a great staple for ordering delivery. high quality indian food at affordable price and they generally deliver to the apartment very quickly! (don't forget to specify DOWNSTAIRS and remind them to knock on the window)
Natural Blend Vegan Cafe & Juice Bar
243 Malcolm X BlvdGreat juices, shakes, vegan cuisine.
Daddy Greens Pizza
1552 Fulton StBest delivery pizza -- YUM
great little cafe....good for breakfast or lunch. they also have sandwiches and salads. very good prices and cool vibes inside
36 locals recommend
The Trade Union Cafe
346 Malcolm X Boulevardgreat little cafe....good for breakfast or lunch. they also have sandwiches and salads. very good prices and cool vibes inside
Chez Oskar
310 Malcolm X BlvdLove this new french-moroccan restaurant and bar
Shopping
Manny's
212 Patchen AveUnique local organic grocery, sandwich shop and juice bar
Sincerely, Tommy
343 Tompkins AveReally cool local clothing shop and cafe
Mostly their business is online selling a little piece of brooklyn culture to sneaker fans around the world. Stop in for a peak on the way to the Subway!
11 locals recommend
Jordan Heads Brooklyn
302 Malcolm X BlvdMostly their business is online selling a little piece of brooklyn culture to sneaker fans around the world. Stop in for a peak on the way to the Subway!
Drinks & Nightlife
This place is a fantastic weekday watering hole with great music and good prices. On the weekends it turns into A SCENE...if you like to party don't miss the DJ sets late Friday and Saturday nights
307 locals recommend
Casablanca Cocktail Lounge
300 Malcolm X BlvdThis place is a fantastic weekday watering hole with great music and good prices. On the weekends it turns into A SCENE...if you like to party don't miss the DJ sets late Friday and Saturday nights
This is our favorite bar in the neighborhood. It is owned by local musicians and almost everynight there is a live show. It is a small and intimate space. Great cocktails. Great food. Great vibes!!
394 locals recommend
LunÀtico
486 Halsey StThis is our favorite bar in the neighborhood. It is owned by local musicians and almost everynight there is a live show. It is a small and intimate space. Great cocktails. Great food. Great vibes!!
Lovers Rock
419 Tompkins AveSuper cool, stylish reggae bar with great tropical drinks
Essentials
Key Food
200 Malcolm X BlvdBasic, standard, good prices good selection
This is a reliable place to drop off your laundry or dry cleaning. We know the guy who runs it -- DJ -- he will take care of you!
Right Cleaners
This is a reliable place to drop off your laundry or dry cleaning. We know the guy who runs it -- DJ -- he will take care of you!
Alliance ATM, Inc.
A classic NYC bodega. Good selection of beers
This is a small, gourmet grocery store on the corner. Good selection and also offers sandwiches and prepared foods for a quick, convenient meal
23 locals recommend
Healthway Gourmet
177 Patchen AveThis is a small, gourmet grocery store on the corner. Good selection and also offers sandwiches and prepared foods for a quick, convenient meal
Arts & Culture
Brooklyn Academy of Music has some of the best dance and theater in the city
521 locals recommend
BAM Harvey Theater
651 Fulton StBrooklyn Academy of Music has some of the best dance and theater in the city
Parks & Nature
An HUGE iconic urban park designed by Frederick Law Olmstead. This is, in many ways, the (natural) heart of Brooklyn
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
An HUGE iconic urban park designed by Frederick Law Olmstead. This is, in many ways, the (natural) heart of Brooklyn
This is a PHENOMENAL newer park. Incredible views of Manhattan, great place to walk and picnic. Lots of sports spaces and surrounding cafes. Afterwards, walk across the brooklyn bridge!
951 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StThis is a PHENOMENAL newer park. Incredible views of Manhattan, great place to walk and picnic. Lots of sports spaces and surrounding cafes. Afterwards, walk across the brooklyn bridge!
Sightseeing
Maybe the best walk in New York City. This is the world's first major suspension bridge and may still be the world's prettiest. (read up on the history of building this bridge...its amazing)
1505 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeMaybe the best walk in New York City. This is the world's first major suspension bridge and may still be the world's prettiest. (read up on the history of building this bridge...its amazing)