Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
L&B Spumoni Gardens
2725 86th StSquare Pizza
Panino Rustico of Bensonhurst
8222 17th AveGreat Spot for Breakfast/Lunch/Brunch
Outback Steakhouse
539 River RdGood for Dinner
Pio Pio 9
282 Kings HwyOne of the most well known restaurant for Peruvian food in NYC!
Samurai Sushi
1709 86th StClosest Sushi spot
Brennan & Carr
3432 Nostrand Ave.Roast Beef!
Infamous pizza! You will need to wait in line for these before it opens.
NO TAKE OUT.
95 locals recommend
Di Fara Pizza
1424 Avenue JInfamous pizza! You will need to wait in line for these before it opens.
NO TAKE OUT.
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
1 Front StAnother famous pizza joint!
Juliana's
19 Old Fulton StThe Original pizza before Grimaldi's.
Master chocolatier Jacques Torres established his first shop and chocolate factory in DUMBO
34 locals recommend
Jacques Torres Chocolate - DUMBO
66 Water StMaster chocolatier Jacques Torres established his first shop and chocolate factory in DUMBO
The brightly decorated One Girl Cookies has a wide assortment of mini cookies and dainty whoopie pies.
47 locals recommend
One Girl Cookies
33 Main StThe brightly decorated One Girl Cookies has a wide assortment of mini cookies and dainty whoopie pies.
The bakery that absolutely should not be missed is Almondine, where owner and pastry chef Hervé Poussot (formerly of Payard and Le Bernardin) does all the baking on the premises.
47 locals recommend
Almondine Bakery
85 Water StThe bakery that absolutely should not be missed is Almondine, where owner and pastry chef Hervé Poussot (formerly of Payard and Le Bernardin) does all the baking on the premises.
Party your Pearls off at Brooklyn Crab. Enjoy the outdoor dining with some crabs and wide range of crafted beers while watching the game!
82 locals recommend
Brooklyn Crab
24 Reed StParty your Pearls off at Brooklyn Crab. Enjoy the outdoor dining with some crabs and wide range of crafted beers while watching the game!
Nyonya
199 Grand StMalaysian Food
Yaya Tea Brooklyn
2320 86th StEnjoy some bubble tea drinks and some riceballs!
Lenny's Pizza
1969 86th Stbest local pizza
Starbucks
1971 86th StStarbucks
Arnor Crepes & Bubble Tea
1113 North Country RoadSavory Crepes with Bubble Tea
Want some good Asian Dimsum or authentic Chinese family style dinner? This is the place to go.
Best time to go for Dimsum is at 1pm. No wait and you wont have to go through the chaos of long lines.
East Harbor Seafood Palace
714 65th StWant some good Asian Dimsum or authentic Chinese family style dinner? This is the place to go.
Best time to go for Dimsum is at 1pm. No wait and you wont have to go through the chaos of long lines.
Ho'Brah
412 Forest AveGreat Taco Spot
Coffee Rx
6903 3rd AveGreat café with diff variety unique flavor.
Brooklyn Beet Company
7205 3rd AveThey are also known for their awesome korzo burger.
But if you're into craft beer, there's no better bar in Bay Ridge for you.
10 locals recommend
Lock Yard
9221 5th AveBut if you're into craft beer, there's no better bar in Bay Ridge for you.
Family owned Italian restaurant with reasonable price around the neighborhood.
29 locals recommend
Gino's
7414 5th AveFamily owned Italian restaurant with reasonable price around the neighborhood.
The Burger Bistro
Burger Joint
Hom
8810 3rd AveThe restaurant is hidden inside the store!
Breakfast/Lunch Spot
Juventino
370 5th AvenueMexican Brunch
Piccoli Trattoria
522 6th AveThe best and cheapest Italian restaurant on South Slope.
Miriam
79 5th AveMediterranean Brunch
Talde
8 Erie StKorean Asian Fusion
Bonnie's Grill
278 5th AveBurgers, American (Traditional), Sandwiches
Song
295 5th AveThai Restaurant. Cash only.
Wangs
671 Union StChicken Wing Spot!
Hanco's
134 Smith StViet Sandwiches and Pho!
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
700 W 125th StOne of the well-known BBQ joint in NYC.
Parlay
4024 8th AveSmall brunch/lunch/café
SkyIce Thai Food & Ice Cream
63 5th AveDessert and food
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveMorrocan Style Brunch/Dinner
House of Small Wonder
77 N 6th StCute Japanese Brunch Spot! Rustic café setting.
The Brooklyn Star
593 Lorimer StreetSouthern Home food
Sweet Chick
178 Ludlow StFamous Chicken and Waffles
OKONOMI // YUJI Ramen
150 Ainslie StJapanese Brunch
Sweatshop
232 Metropolitan AveHipster Café
Caracas Arepa Bar
291 Grand StArepas! Latin Food.
Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan AveCafeteria Style bbq joint
Le Barricou
533 Grand StBrunch
Lobster Joint
1073 Manhattan Avelobster roll
Red Hook Lobster Pound
284 Van Brunt StFresh steamed lobster/Roll
The Crabby Shack
613 Franklin AveCajun Shrimp in a bag!
Everything Else
Lioni Italian Heroes
7803 15th AveBest sandwiches in the neighborhood! Best for lunch!
Walgreens
9408 3rd AveClosest Pharmacy
Aunt Butchie's Desserts
8224 3rd AvenueDessert
Dyker Beach Golf Course
1030 86th StGolf Course
Essentials
Pastosa Ravioli - Bensonhurst (Flagship)
7425 New Utrecht AveItalian grocery store with the freshest pasta!
Lioni Fresh Mozzarella
7819 15th AveFresh Mozzarella!
Waldbaum's
8121 New Utrecht Avesupermarket
Arts & Culture
The most talk about food vendors with Brooklyn flea markets! WINTER FLEA + SMORGASBURG.
OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Directions:
D/N/R to 36th St. (Just two stops from Manhattan on the D train)
12 locals recommend
Industry City Distillery
254 36th StThe most talk about food vendors with Brooklyn flea markets! WINTER FLEA + SMORGASBURG.
OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Directions:
D/N/R to 36th St. (Just two stops from Manhattan on the D train)
Artists & Fleas Williamsburg
70 N 7th StWilly B's Mini Flea
Sightseeing
Dumbo
65 Plymouth StHang out by the waterfront and be amazed by the view of Manhattan!
Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StSightseeing. Picture perfect moments.
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont PlaceEnjoy the view of Manhattan Skyline.
Owl's Head Park
Shore RoadWalk along the Belt Parkway Promenade
Entertainment & Activities
To get your ice cream fix year-round, visit the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory for locally made Philadelphia-style (in other words, egg-free) scoops—among the City's best.
59 locals recommend
Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory
14 Old Fulton StTo get your ice cream fix year-round, visit the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory for locally made Philadelphia-style (in other words, egg-free) scoops—among the City's best.
Shopping
Meltkraft by Valley Shepherd
442 9th StCheese Shop/ Sandwiches