Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
I think this may be one of the best restaurants in all of New York. Delicious Mediterranean food in a relaxed and friendly setting.
79 locals recommend
Miss Ada
184 Dekalb AveI think this may be one of the best restaurants in all of New York. Delicious Mediterranean food in a relaxed and friendly setting.
Cheap and cheerful neighborhood spot with the best fish tacos I've ever had. Love it for brunch because the space is very bright and welcoming.
83 locals recommend
No. 7
627 Greene AveCheap and cheerful neighborhood spot with the best fish tacos I've ever had. Love it for brunch because the space is very bright and welcoming.
Roman's
243 Dekalb AveUnique and creative Italian in a very 'Brooklyn' hipster environment.
Upscale and refined French cuisine without being stuffy. Gorgeous outdoor garden in the summer.
79 locals recommend
Maison May Dekalb
246 Dekalb AveUpscale and refined French cuisine without being stuffy. Gorgeous outdoor garden in the summer.
More food choices than you could ever imagine, including an outpost of the famous Katz's deli (with a much shorter line). But don't go if you have trouble making decisions!
148 locals recommend
Dekalb Market Hall
445 Albee Square WMore food choices than you could ever imagine, including an outpost of the famous Katz's deli (with a much shorter line). But don't go if you have trouble making decisions!
Greene Grape Annex
767 Fulton StSuper cute/hipster scene for the laptop set.
Doesn't look like much, but the bagels are amazing - best for takeout since the ambiance is lacking.
45 locals recommend
La Bagel Delight
73 Lafayette AveDoesn't look like much, but the bagels are amazing - best for takeout since the ambiance is lacking.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun all hip-hop club that is packed with theme nights every night of the week.
62 locals recommend
Mo's Bar & Lounge
80 Lafayette AveFun all hip-hop club that is packed with theme nights every night of the week.
Alibi
242 Dekalb AveThe neighborhood's only true dive bar complete with pool table.
Entertainment & Activities
The only place I will go for movies these days - fun environment with reclining seats and waitress service in the theater.
266 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Downtown Brooklyn
445 Albee Square WThe only place I will go for movies these days - fun environment with reclining seats and waitress service in the theater.
Essentials
The closest and most comprehensive grocery store - on the small side but good for the basics.
28 locals recommend
Mr. Mango Fruit & Vegetables
59 Lafayette AveThe closest and most comprehensive grocery store - on the small side but good for the basics.
Trader Joe's
130 Court StMuch larger than Mr. Mango if you need to do serious grocery shopping.
68 locals recommend
Stop & Shop
1009 Flatbush AveMuch larger than Mr. Mango if you need to do serious grocery shopping.
Nothing fancy, but the closest and easiest laundromat. I usually just drop off and let them wash and fold for me.
8 locals recommend
Wash & Play Lotto Laundromat
81 Lafayette AveNothing fancy, but the closest and easiest laundromat. I usually just drop off and let them wash and fold for me.
Getting Around
Pretty much every train you need to get around the city goes through here (B, D, N, Q, R, 2, 3) as well as the Long Island Rail Road.
155 locals recommend
Atlantic Av-Barclays Center station
Pretty much every train you need to get around the city goes through here (B, D, N, Q, R, 2, 3) as well as the Long Island Rail Road.