Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Cafe Cotton Bean
1077 Bergen StThe coffee and breakfast sandwiches are amazing!
It has a cool German beer hall-style with food stalls, a bar and coffee that is awesome for working on your laptop all day then hanging with friends at night.
262 locals recommend
BERG'N
899 Bergen StIt has a cool German beer hall-style with food stalls, a bar and coffee that is awesome for working on your laptop all day then hanging with friends at night.
Cent'Anni
742 Franklin AveAn absolute MUST if you like fresh pasta... which is everyone.
My go-to weekend breakfast sandwich splurge spot. I always get a fresh fruit smoothie to balance it out!
134 locals recommend
Bagel Pub
287 9th StMy go-to weekend breakfast sandwich splurge spot. I always get a fresh fruit smoothie to balance it out!
The best ice cream in Brooklyn. Try a sample of every flavor! Ooey Gooey Butter Cake is my favorite.
370 locals recommend
Ample Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt AveThe best ice cream in Brooklyn. Try a sample of every flavor! Ooey Gooey Butter Cake is my favorite.
It's my go-to Mexican food spot for reasonably-priced food that is delicious! The decor is super cute too.
566 locals recommend
Chavela's
736 Franklin AveIt's my go-to Mexican food spot for reasonably-priced food that is delicious! The decor is super cute too.
The best corn tortilla tacos when you don't feel like doing a fancy sit down place.
194 locals recommend
Gueros
605 Prospect PlThe best corn tortilla tacos when you don't feel like doing a fancy sit down place.
Shopping
Bottoms Up Wine & Spirits
731 Franklin AveThe loveliest wineshop in the neighborhood
Arts & Culture
The building itself is stunning to look at and there is always a great guest exhibit to check out. Every first Saturday of the month, they have an awesome free all day party with live music and events.
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyThe building itself is stunning to look at and there is always a great guest exhibit to check out. Every first Saturday of the month, they have an awesome free all day party with live music and events.
Entertainment & Activities
Mani-pedi's are a little pricey here but it's worth the splurge! The pedicure room feels like you're sitting in your own West Elm dream life.
Honey Nails Salon
681 Franklin AveMani-pedi's are a little pricey here but it's worth the splurge! The pedicure room feels like you're sitting in your own West Elm dream life.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you're in the mood for a tropical cocktail, grab a mojito and sit on the back patio!
91 locals recommend
Super Power
722 Nostrand Ave.If you're in the mood for a tropical cocktail, grab a mojito and sit on the back patio!
Not only is it a really cool bar with two bocci courts and fireplaces, it hosts some of the best comedy shows in NYC.
186 locals recommend
Union Hall
702 Union StNot only is it a really cool bar with two bocci courts and fireplaces, it hosts some of the best comedy shows in NYC.
Parks & Nature
Visit here! Take the ferry from Brooklyn Bridge Park for a $2 and spend a few hours walking/biking/hammocking/picnicking. There is an oyster bar on the island overlooking the city that I highly recommend!
249 locals recommend
Governors Island
Visit here! Take the ferry from Brooklyn Bridge Park for a $2 and spend a few hours walking/biking/hammocking/picnicking. There is an oyster bar on the island overlooking the city that I highly recommend!
It's less than 20 minutes to walk to Grand Army Plaza from my apartment. I think it's better than Central Park!
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
It's less than 20 minutes to walk to Grand Army Plaza from my apartment. I think it's better than Central Park!
Essentials
It's a little expensive but it's convenient for last-minute dinner ingredients or beer!
29 locals recommend
BROOKLYN BORN MINI MARKET
1426 Bedford AveIt's a little expensive but it's convenient for last-minute dinner ingredients or beer!
GalaFresh Farms
492 St Marks Ave