Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
This is right down the block. They have amazing coffee, breads, and baked goods!
17 locals recommend
BAKERIE
252 Albany AveThis is right down the block. They have amazing coffee, breads, and baked goods!
The legendary Kosher BBQ spot that won NYC's Brisket King competition!
Merely a 10-minute walk and you won't find anything else like it!!
25 locals recommend
Izzy's BBQ Smokehouse
397 Troy AveThe legendary Kosher BBQ spot that won NYC's Brisket King competition!
Merely a 10-minute walk and you won't find anything else like it!!
Boeuf & Bun
271 Kingston AveKosher artisanal burgers and hand-cut fries, consistently delicious!
A renown neighborhood mainstay for a nice sit-down meal, with an amazing chef and knowledgeable staff.
69 locals recommend
Basil Pizza & Wine Bar
270 Kingston AveA renown neighborhood mainstay for a nice sit-down meal, with an amazing chef and knowledgeable staff.
Soul Food Kitchen has been around more than 20 years, this cash-only takeout counter has been dishing out excellent no-frills Southern fare with a focus on seafood. The smothered turkey wings are a popular option, and there’s real Southern sweet tea to wash it all down. Don’t neglect the sides!
Soulfood Caterers
88a Kingston AveSoul Food Kitchen has been around more than 20 years, this cash-only takeout counter has been dishing out excellent no-frills Southern fare with a focus on seafood. The smothered turkey wings are a popular option, and there’s real Southern sweet tea to wash it all down. Don’t neglect the sides!
This French-Senegalese cafe has pastries in the morning, sandwiches and salads at lunch, brunch, and dinner. On Wednesday nights, there’s a three-course prix fixe Senegalese menu. It’s also a solid option for brunch.
156 locals recommend
Cafe Rue Dix
1451 Bedford AveThis French-Senegalese cafe has pastries in the morning, sandwiches and salads at lunch, brunch, and dinner. On Wednesday nights, there’s a three-course prix fixe Senegalese menu. It’s also a solid option for brunch.
Mexican food in a colorful space at a reasonable price. It’s a mezcal- and tequila-only bar, so go for the house margarita or a cocktail like the cucumber and cilantro “Don Pepino.”
Skip the draft margarita.
566 locals recommend
Chavela's
736 Franklin AveMexican food in a colorful space at a reasonable price. It’s a mezcal- and tequila-only bar, so go for the house margarita or a cocktail like the cucumber and cilantro “Don Pepino.”
Skip the draft margarita.
Dessert and cocktail bar Butter & Scotch has rotating seasonal drink themes in a retro diner-decorated space.
There are boozy shakes, too, and fancy Jello shots that are deceptively good. On the dessert side, the “Hotline Bling” cake is a chocolatey triumph.
95 locals recommend
Butter & Scotch
53 Rockaway AvenueDessert and cocktail bar Butter & Scotch has rotating seasonal drink themes in a retro diner-decorated space.
There are boozy shakes, too, and fancy Jello shots that are deceptively good. On the dessert side, the “Hotline Bling” cake is a chocolatey triumph.
Gloria’s is a greatest-hits album of Trinidadian food. The friendly, low-frills restaurant humbly, and handily, crushes all of the classics.
107 locals recommend
Gloria's In & Out
987 Nostrand Ave.Gloria’s is a greatest-hits album of Trinidadian food. The friendly, low-frills restaurant humbly, and handily, crushes all of the classics.
World-famous and can't-miss soul kitchen, the Islands offer unreal jerk chicken, curry vegetables, and so much more.
103 locals recommend
The Islands
671 Washington AveWorld-famous and can't-miss soul kitchen, the Islands offer unreal jerk chicken, curry vegetables, and so much more.
Need some fresh bagels? This bustling deli offers house-baked bagels, breakfast, sandwiches, salads, and more.
6 locals recommend
Holesome Bagels
333A Kingston AveNeed some fresh bagels? This bustling deli offers house-baked bagels, breakfast, sandwiches, salads, and more.
Noribar
326 Kingston AveTasty local sushi shop, now also offering poke-style bowls.
Low-key locale offering sushi & other traditional Japanese entrees both hot & cold, great for delivery!
24 locals recommend
Sakura Tokyo
604 Nostrand Ave.Low-key locale offering sushi & other traditional Japanese entrees both hot & cold, great for delivery!
Arts & Culture
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Pkwy
Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn AveThis is the Central branch, largest in Brooklyn, across from the Grand Army Memorial Arch, and Saturday farmers market.
383 locals recommend
Brooklyn Public Library
This is the Central branch, largest in Brooklyn, across from the Grand Army Memorial Arch, and Saturday farmers market.
A historic site and museum in Brooklyn, Weeksville is one of America's first free black communities during the 19th century. Within this community, the residents established schools, churches and benevolent associations and were active in the abolitionist movement.
73 locals recommend
Weeksville Heritage Center
158 Buffalo AveA historic site and museum in Brooklyn, Weeksville is one of America's first free black communities during the 19th century. Within this community, the residents established schools, churches and benevolent associations and were active in the abolitionist movement.
Parks & Nature
Designed by Olmstead and Vaux (of Central Park fame), this tree-filled oasis is larger than it seems! Bring binoculars, this is a major stop for migratory birds.
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
Designed by Olmstead and Vaux (of Central Park fame), this tree-filled oasis is larger than it seems! Bring binoculars, this is a major stop for migratory birds.
Founded in 1910, and adjacent to Prospect Park, the 52-acre garden includes many specialty "gardens within the Garden," diverse plant collections, and indoor conservatory with 5 unique climate pavilions.
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveFounded in 1910, and adjacent to Prospect Park, the 52-acre garden includes many specialty "gardens within the Garden," diverse plant collections, and indoor conservatory with 5 unique climate pavilions.
The local park, 1 block away, adjacent to the Children's Museum with children's playground, sprinklers (in summer), grassy field, skate park, and basketball courts.
86 locals recommend
Brower Park
Prospect PlaceThe local park, 1 block away, adjacent to the Children's Museum with children's playground, sprinklers (in summer), grassy field, skate park, and basketball courts.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cool bar in a former garage, wide-ranging beer selection, hosting events like DJs & readings, plus an outdoor space with picnic tables.
437 locals recommend
Franklin Park
618 St Johns PlCool bar in a former garage, wide-ranging beer selection, hosting events like DJs & readings, plus an outdoor space with picnic tables.
Awesome beer bar that highlights local & regional brews among lots of other craft beers (including canned) accompanied by soft pretzels, with a backyard.
97 locals recommend
Covenhoven
730 Classon AveAwesome beer bar that highlights local & regional brews among lots of other craft beers (including canned) accompanied by soft pretzels, with a backyard.
A diverse food hall with a wide-variety of offerings and events, and family-friendly.
262 locals recommend
BERG'N
899 Bergen StA diverse food hall with a wide-variety of offerings and events, and family-friendly.
Caribbean-inspired cocktails like Mai Tais, plus beer & wine, served in a retro, low-key space.
122 locals recommend
Two Saints
753 Nostrand Ave.Caribbean-inspired cocktails like Mai Tais, plus beer & wine, served in a retro, low-key space.
Essentials
Fine Fare Supermarket
476 Marcus Garvey BlvdLocal grocery store for all your basic needs.