Prospect Lefferts Garden local guide

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Prospect Lefferts Garden local guide

Coffee!

Woman-owned.
11 locals recommend
Loud Baby
696 Flatbush Ave
11 locals recommend
Black-owned— coffee, pastries, or breakfast tacos early in the morning.
17 locals recommend
Brooklyn Perk Coffee
605 Flatbush Ave
17 locals recommend
Black-owned— coffee, pastries, or breakfast tacos early in the morning.

Park explorations

Prospect Park is the biggest park in Brooklyn, designed by phenomenal landscape architect Frederick Olmstead. On Saturday mornings walk to Grand Army Plaza for the farmers market!
Nice if you have littles— the zoo is small, but fun for young ones.
540 locals recommend
Prospect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush Ave
540 locals recommend
Nice if you have littles— the zoo is small, but fun for young ones.
Lovely, especially during cherry blossom season! Book tickets online in advance.
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington Ave
2030 locals recommend
Lovely, especially during cherry blossom season! Book tickets online in advance.
Ice skating in the winter, a splash pad in the summer, LeFrak is perfect for entertaining littles. Don’t miss the green rooftop!
194 locals recommend
LeFrak Center at Lakeside Prospect Park Brooklyn
171 East Dr
194 locals recommend
Ice skating in the winter, a splash pad in the summer, LeFrak is perfect for entertaining littles. Don’t miss the green rooftop!

Food scene

Incredible fresh pasta or weekend brunch (call ahead for a reservation). Woman owned Italian, not to be missed.
184 locals recommend
Bonafini
663 Flatbush Ave
184 locals recommend
Incredible fresh pasta or weekend brunch (call ahead for a reservation). Woman owned Italian, not to be missed.
The best burger in Brooklyn (beef or black bean, both incredible!!). No reservation needed. Stop by for a drink or a snack; also a casual spot for weekend brunch!
201 locals recommend
Midwood Flats
577 Flatbush Ave
201 locals recommend
The best burger in Brooklyn (beef or black bean, both incredible!!). No reservation needed. Stop by for a drink or a snack; also a casual spot for weekend brunch!
Classic NYC & our go-to bagel. Available to deliver as well, you can order ahead.
15 locals recommend
Flatbush Bagel
557 Flatbush Ave
15 locals recommend
Classic NYC & our go-to bagel. Available to deliver as well, you can order ahead.
A New York slice. Stop in for a slice, or get a pie to go. Free delivery. Delicious.
7 locals recommend
Prospect Pizza
599 Flatbush Ave
7 locals recommend
A New York slice. Stop in for a slice, or get a pie to go. Free delivery. Delicious.

Neighborhood gems

NYC offers some of the most affordable mani/pedis around. This clean, beautiful spot offers $35 spa pedis, with a quick shoulder massage in a great settting. Call ahead for an appointment.
WellZen Lounge
593 Flatbush Avenue
NYC offers some of the most affordable mani/pedis around. This clean, beautiful spot offers $35 spa pedis, with a quick shoulder massage in a great settting. Call ahead for an appointment.
30 locals recommend
Greenlight Bookstore (Flatbush Avenue)
632 Flatbush Ave
30 locals recommend
Jerk chicken is a neighborhood staple. Check out this local carry out spot. It’s not spicy with sauce on the side.
49 locals recommend
Peppa's
738 Flatbush Ave
49 locals recommend
Jerk chicken is a neighborhood staple. Check out this local carry out spot. It’s not spicy with sauce on the side.
Stop by for a snack of a Trinidadian Double (pastry with chickpea) or, for a full meal try a roti. Cash only.
51 locals recommend
De Hot Pot
1127 Washington Ave
51 locals recommend
Stop by for a snack of a Trinidadian Double (pastry with chickpea) or, for a full meal try a roti. Cash only.