Guidebook for Brooklyn
Parks & Nature
Easy to get to on the metro north railroad and perfect for a day of hiking.
14 locals recommend
Clarence Fahnestock State Park
Clarence Fahnestock State ParkEasy to get to on the metro north railroad and perfect for a day of hiking.
Pollepel Island
Rockaway Beach
Take the A train to Beach 60th for year round surfing
Arts & Culture
Dia:Beacon
3 Beekman St
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyFood Scene
Baby's All Right
146 BroadwayInsanely good dumplings and rice balls
Peaches
393 Lewis AveSaraghina
350 Lewis Ave"Take a break from your regular burgers and head to Grandchamps for a delightful surprise. This wonderful restaurant is known for their authentic Haitian food and welcoming ambiance. Furnished with wooden seating spaces and illuminated with ample of natural light, this is a perfect place to grab a nice breakfast of toasts laced with quintessentially Haitian peanut butter and bagels that are generously slathered with cheese spreads and jams. Lunch at Grandchamps is complete with fried plantains, Griot Sandwich, Turkey Tasso and Rice and beans on the side. Many also explore this place for a laid-back brunch. "
158 locals recommend
Grandchamps
197 Patchen Ave"Take a break from your regular burgers and head to Grandchamps for a delightful surprise. This wonderful restaurant is known for their authentic Haitian food and welcoming ambiance. Furnished with wooden seating spaces and illuminated with ample of natural light, this is a perfect place to grab a nice breakfast of toasts laced with quintessentially Haitian peanut butter and bagels that are generously slathered with cheese spreads and jams. Lunch at Grandchamps is complete with fried plantains, Griot Sandwich, Turkey Tasso and Rice and beans on the side. Many also explore this place for a laid-back brunch. "
Magic Soul Food
320 Malcolm X BlvdArty coffeehouse serving Counter Culture java plus teas, cooked dishes & Balthazar pastries.
131 locals recommend
Sumner Cafe & Wine Bar
Arty coffeehouse serving Counter Culture java plus teas, cooked dishes & Balthazar pastries.
Quirky hub with old-timey decor offering gourmet coffees & organic pastries, plus a kids' play area.
162 locals recommend
Georges-Andre Vintage Cafe
558 Halsey StQuirky hub with old-timey decor offering gourmet coffees & organic pastries, plus a kids' play area.
This pizzeria with an industrial setup offers a simple menu of gourmet wood-fired pies & appetizers.
156 locals recommend
Houdini Kitchen Laboratory
1563 Decatur StThis pizzeria with an industrial setup offers a simple menu of gourmet wood-fired pies & appetizers.
Nostrand Coffee Roaster
261 Nostrand Ave.Maya Congee Cafe
563 Gates AveZabka Coffee
492 Nostrand AvenueThe Civil Service Café
279 Nostrand AvenueBest breakfast spot in Bushwick. Dominican Spot. Food always on point. Ladies always nice. Food prepared fresh. Everything on the menu good. Try it all. Pancakes are banging. Fresh…
27 locals recommend
Angie's Breakfast Spot Brooklyn
1637 BroadwayBest breakfast spot in Bushwick. Dominican Spot. Food always on point. Ladies always nice. Food prepared fresh. Everything on the menu good. Try it all. Pancakes are banging. Fresh…
Emeline's
373 Lewis AvenueBest breakfast place to eat when you're in the area visiting.
Brooklyn Stoops
748 Myrtle AvenuePilar Cuban Eatery
397 Greene AveThe Pennsy Food Hall
2 Pennsylvania PlazaIf you love gourmet food courts this one is really good!
Gotham West Market
600 11th AveReally amazing food court
Marlow & Daughters
95 BroadwayCovert Cafe
3 Covert StreetRight around the corner from our apartment. Amazing coffee
Drinks & Nightlife
Funky venue showcasing dance, circus, theater & cabaret performances in a former ice warehouse.
552 locals recommend
House of Yes
2 Wyckoff AvenueFunky venue showcasing dance, circus, theater & cabaret performances in a former ice warehouse.
Opened in late summer of 2013, Bedford Hall mixes the comfort of a 1960s living room with the charm of a speakeasy, and the resulting low-lit lounge makes hunkering down for a bite to eat and a nightcap incredibly easy. Bar nibbles such as Creole-spiced catfish BLT, macaroni and cheese, and burgers get washed down with a selection of cocktails, bee
126 locals recommend
Bedford Hall
1177 Bedford AvenueOpened in late summer of 2013, Bedford Hall mixes the comfort of a 1960s living room with the charm of a speakeasy, and the resulting low-lit lounge makes hunkering down for a bite to eat and a nightcap incredibly easy. Bar nibbles such as Creole-spiced catfish BLT, macaroni and cheese, and burgers get washed down with a selection of cocktails, bee
The Anchored Inn
57 Waterbury StOur Wicked Lady
153 Morgan AveTradesman
222 Bushwick AveShopping
In keeping with the hip-hop spirit and history of the neighborhood, may it live forever, the folk at Bedstuy Fly sell clever items such as Brooklyn-themed T-shirts made by local designers, sneakers, hats and other streetwear that Biggie and friends would be proud of. 287 Ralph Ave., 347-406-9927, bedstuyfly.com
26 locals recommend
Bedstuyfly
285-289 Ralph AveIn keeping with the hip-hop spirit and history of the neighborhood, may it live forever, the folk at Bedstuy Fly sell clever items such as Brooklyn-themed T-shirts made by local designers, sneakers, hats and other streetwear that Biggie and friends would be proud of. 287 Ralph Ave., 347-406-9927, bedstuyfly.com
For a little more than two years Jessica Masters has peddled her vintage finds in this well curated shop on Bedford Avenue, the only one like it in the neighborhood. Masters scours the internet and stores around the country, looking for fine goods, which includes everything from leather boots from the 1940s to beaded dresses from the 1920s and men’
20 locals recommend
Miss Master's Closet
446 Greene AvenueFor a little more than two years Jessica Masters has peddled her vintage finds in this well curated shop on Bedford Avenue, the only one like it in the neighborhood. Masters scours the internet and stores around the country, looking for fine goods, which includes everything from leather boots from the 1940s to beaded dresses from the 1920s and men’
If there’s ever a shop that points to Bed-Stuy’s dramatic change it’s this one carrying wooden toys, Saltwater sandals and organic baby skincare lines. Owned by a local family, the boutique carries items for children ages 0 to 5 in a range of prices from high-end to inexpensive. The shop occasionally hosts classes like toddler yoga and free sing-a-
9 locals recommend
Pipsqueak Shoppe
1124 Bedford AveIf there’s ever a shop that points to Bed-Stuy’s dramatic change it’s this one carrying wooden toys, Saltwater sandals and organic baby skincare lines. Owned by a local family, the boutique carries items for children ages 0 to 5 in a range of prices from high-end to inexpensive. The shop occasionally hosts classes like toddler yoga and free sing-a-
Artist & Craftsman Supply Bushwick
1449 BroadwayArt supplies since 1985
The Strand Bookstore
828 BroadwayMiles and miles and miles of books
Spoonbill & Sugartown Books
218 Bedford AveUrban Jungle
118 Knickerbocker AveGigantic Warehouse Thrift Store!
L Train Vintage
1377 Dekalb AveAnother amazing vintage/thrift store with quite a few locations
Everything Else
Delaware and Hudson
135 N 5th StIf you feel the need to exercise
Entertainment & Activities
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan Ave