Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Great food, romantic, old world style Italian in a great atmosphere. Pricey.
238 locals recommend
Locanda Vini & Olii
129 Gates AveGreat food, romantic, old world style Italian in a great atmosphere. Pricey.
Great coffee, pastries and fresh breads, Good sandwiches and salads make substantial lunches. Super convenient but lines can be long.
243 locals recommend
Choice Market
318 Lafayette AveGreat coffee, pastries and fresh breads, Good sandwiches and salads make substantial lunches. Super convenient but lines can be long.
Solid Mediterranean food with good happy hour drinks and menu. Brunch can be a hit or miss as service slips during the rush.
304 locals recommend
Olea
171 Lafayette AveSolid Mediterranean food with good happy hour drinks and menu. Brunch can be a hit or miss as service slips during the rush.
Well seasoned, flavorful Cuban food; amazing pernil and picodillo. Wait time can be long and it's not really a sit down restaurant so call ahead.
253 locals recommend
Pilar Cuban Eatery
397 Greene AveWell seasoned, flavorful Cuban food; amazing pernil and picodillo. Wait time can be long and it's not really a sit down restaurant so call ahead.
Relaxed cafe with rustic atmosphere and decor. Good sandwiches, great oatmeal and coffe.
109 locals recommend
Urban Vintage
294 Grand AveRelaxed cafe with rustic atmosphere and decor. Good sandwiches, great oatmeal and coffe.
Dino
222 Dekalb AvenueClassic American cuisine, intimate setting with classic cocktails.
Highly rated doughnut shop with fresh, warm doughnuts with inventive glazes & fillings plus French-press coffee.
638 locals recommend
Dough Doughnuts
5th AvenueHighly rated doughnut shop with fresh, warm doughnuts with inventive glazes & fillings plus French-press coffee.
My favorite local spot; typical dining in experience, nothing exceptional. The food is flavorful,consistently executed. Highly recommend their Lamb Madras and Gobi Baji-the best I've ever tasted.
75 locals recommend
Bombay Heights
1070 Bedford AveMy favorite local spot; typical dining in experience, nothing exceptional. The food is flavorful,consistently executed. Highly recommend their Lamb Madras and Gobi Baji-the best I've ever tasted.
South African fare with a lively atmosphere, eclectic decor, indoor and outdoor seating and friendly staff.
190 locals recommend
Madiba
195 Dekalb AvenueSouth African fare with a lively atmosphere, eclectic decor, indoor and outdoor seating and friendly staff.
Everything Else
Pratt is one of the country's preeminent art and design schools. Visitors can enjoy its contemporary sculpture garden featuring the works of renowned artists and sculptors from throughout the world.
103 locals recommend
Santander Bank
Pratt is one of the country's preeminent art and design schools. Visitors can enjoy its contemporary sculpture garden featuring the works of renowned artists and sculptors from throughout the world.
With over 150 vendors every Saturday from April through November. Bishop Loughlin HS's schoolyard becomes vintage bazaar/hipster hang/town square/food bonanza.
266 locals recommend
Brooklyn Flea
51 North 6th StreetWith over 150 vendors every Saturday from April through November. Bishop Loughlin HS's schoolyard becomes vintage bazaar/hipster hang/town square/food bonanza.
Shopping
Prospect Drugs
94 Greene AveGood old-fashioned neighborhood drugstore.
Major NYCTA and LIRR train hub and locale of a complex known as the Atlantic Center and Atlantic Terminal Mall-Target, uniqlo, DSW,
477 locals recommend
Atlantic Terminal station
Major NYCTA and LIRR train hub and locale of a complex known as the Atlantic Center and Atlantic Terminal Mall-Target, uniqlo, DSW,
Brother's Cleaners
349 Waverly AveFriendly, courteous staff.
Arts & Culture
This state of the art theater draws some of the biggest stars in some of the most avant-garde productions around! Go early to enjoy a drink and the awesome atmosphere.
521 locals recommend
BAM Harvey Theater
651 Fulton StThis state of the art theater draws some of the biggest stars in some of the most avant-garde productions around! Go early to enjoy a drink and the awesome atmosphere.
For more than 150 years, BAM has been the home for adventurous artists, audiences, and ideas—Theater, dance, music, opera, film, and much more.
859 locals recommend
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveFor more than 150 years, BAM has been the home for adventurous artists, audiences, and ideas—Theater, dance, music, opera, film, and much more.
Barclays Center is a multi-purpose indoor arena and home of NBA's Brooklyn Nets,
1418 locals recommend
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic AveBarclays Center is a multi-purpose indoor arena and home of NBA's Brooklyn Nets,
Sightseeing
Originally the site of forts built for the Revolutionary War Fort Greene Park continues to reward its neighborhood. A basketball court, playgrounds, and tennis courts, not to mention enriching events.
791 locals recommend
Fort Greene Park
South Portland AvenueOriginally the site of forts built for the Revolutionary War Fort Greene Park continues to reward its neighborhood. A basketball court, playgrounds, and tennis courts, not to mention enriching events.
Essentials
Serves a diverse community of young, urban professionals and multi-generational families who gather every Saturday, year-round, to mingle and shop for local, sustainable fare.
91 locals recommend
Fort Greene Park Greenmarket
Dekalb AvenueServes a diverse community of young, urban professionals and multi-generational families who gather every Saturday, year-round, to mingle and shop for local, sustainable fare.
Newly renovated, local, child focused library with small but solid collection and a helpful staff.
11 locals recommend
Brooklyn Public Library Clinton Hill Branch
Lafayette AvenueNewly renovated, local, child focused library with small but solid collection and a helpful staff.