Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
A new artist-centric shop in Brooklyn serving the delicious vittles of a great Swedish chef, exhibiting the works and playing the music of local artists, and providing free-wifi.
15 locals recommend
93 Howard Ave
93 Howard AvenueA new artist-centric shop in Brooklyn serving the delicious vittles of a great Swedish chef, exhibiting the works and playing the music of local artists, and providing free-wifi.
Sweet Lee's Desserts is Brooklyn's sweet spot destination. We specialize in creating made-from-scratch desserts using the finest ingredients. The owner is the friendliest person in Brooklyn!
16 locals recommend
Sweet Lee's Desserts
163 Ralph AveSweet Lee's Desserts is Brooklyn's sweet spot destination. We specialize in creating made-from-scratch desserts using the finest ingredients. The owner is the friendliest person in Brooklyn!
Fresh fish chosen from an ice bath just like a fish market. Have it steamed with great spices, butter and garlic or let them fry it to golden perfection. Amazing prices and you feel like family there.
13 locals recommend
FishNet Market
93 Ralph AveFresh fish chosen from an ice bath just like a fish market. Have it steamed with great spices, butter and garlic or let them fry it to golden perfection. Amazing prices and you feel like family there.
Smell the fish from blocks away! And sometimes the lines are just as long. A VERY popular staple of the neighborhood. The prime example of a "local hot spot".
141 locals recommend
Bed Stuy Fish Fry
801 Halsey StSmell the fish from blocks away! And sometimes the lines are just as long. A VERY popular staple of the neighborhood. The prime example of a "local hot spot".
Kava Shteeble
94 Ralph AvenueBest Coffee in Brooklyn!
An amazing backyard where you can sit and sip your coffee! Great whole food lunch menus, you can only find this type of coffee environment in Brooklyn NY.
184 locals recommend
Outpost
1014 Fulton StAn amazing backyard where you can sit and sip your coffee! Great whole food lunch menus, you can only find this type of coffee environment in Brooklyn NY.
This is my favorite sushi joint, it's in a great location and the prices are unbelievable for the quality sushi you get! Umami soup is to die for!
48 locals recommend
Sushi D - Authentic Sushi in Brooklyn,NY
207 Dekalb AveThis is my favorite sushi joint, it's in a great location and the prices are unbelievable for the quality sushi you get! Umami soup is to die for!
Everything Else
Close walk from the house. Lots of machines available. Cheap wash/dry prices. Very clean. Friendly staff
21 locals recommend
Ryan L & W Laundromat
916 Jefferson AveClose walk from the house. Lots of machines available. Cheap wash/dry prices. Very clean. Friendly staff
John F. Kennedy International airport commute by the A train, super easy!
334 locals recommend
John F. Kennedy International Airport
John F. Kennedy International airport commute by the A train, super easy!
At the north of Brooklyn, you can catch trains and buses to get to anywhere in the city!
267 locals recommend
LaGuardia Airport
At the north of Brooklyn, you can catch trains and buses to get to anywhere in the city!
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun menu of burgers, salads, fries and buffalo wings. Local beers on tap. Great cocktail menu. Strong drinks! Good prices. Beautiful interior with room for groups and friendly waitstaff.
22 locals recommend
Brooklyn Burger & Brew Co.
202 Ralph AvenueFun menu of burgers, salads, fries and buffalo wings. Local beers on tap. Great cocktail menu. Strong drinks! Good prices. Beautiful interior with room for groups and friendly waitstaff.
Videology
Night life with a great atmosphere in a great area; Williamsburg.
Loads of cool things to do, amusement park, bars, pubs, restaurants, Slavic eats, etc.. Great year round!
663 locals recommend
Coney Island
Loads of cool things to do, amusement park, bars, pubs, restaurants, Slavic eats, etc.. Great year round!
Great area for everything Slavic, foods, markets, bars, pubs, vendors, organic foods, cultural foods, you can spend the day finding surprises on every street!
12 locals recommend
Metropolitan Avenue
Metropolitan AvenueGreat area for everything Slavic, foods, markets, bars, pubs, vendors, organic foods, cultural foods, you can spend the day finding surprises on every street!
Shopping
Decent prices for anything you might've forgot to pack. Large store with everything imaginable. From toiletries and shower towels to kitchen wares, souvenirs and even some clothes. Right off J train
13 locals recommend
Xtra Discount
1550 BroadwayDecent prices for anything you might've forgot to pack. Large store with everything imaginable. From toiletries and shower towels to kitchen wares, souvenirs and even some clothes. Right off J train
Sightseeing
Basketball, flowers, benches, fitness, everything you need in a park, it's here. This is one of the best parks I've seen in Brooklyn, do some strength training on these jungle gyms!
27 locals recommend
Marion Hopkinson Playground
Marion StreetBasketball, flowers, benches, fitness, everything you need in a park, it's here. This is one of the best parks I've seen in Brooklyn, do some strength training on these jungle gyms!
Prospect Park is just as good or better than central park, there is more nature and it's much quieter than central park. Lots of coffee and eateries around as well!
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
Prospect Park is just as good or better than central park, there is more nature and it's much quieter than central park. Lots of coffee and eateries around as well!
It's a great park for getting some fresh air and exercising. Anytime you need to settle down and relax, this is within walking distance!
196 locals recommend
Saratoga Spa State Park
19 Roosevelt DrIt's a great park for getting some fresh air and exercising. Anytime you need to settle down and relax, this is within walking distance!
Great to go for the day and see some interesting things at this Botanic Garden.
396 locals recommend
Botanic Garden station
Great to go for the day and see some interesting things at this Botanic Garden.
It's a great bridge to walk on at night, or in the daytime, amazing views of Manhattan and Brooklyn!
1505 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeIt's a great bridge to walk on at night, or in the daytime, amazing views of Manhattan and Brooklyn!
Relax on a bench to people watch, picnic or just take in the breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline along.
126 locals recommend
Brooklyn Heights
Relax on a bench to people watch, picnic or just take in the breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline along.
Essentials
A great place to get anything and everything you are looking for! Loads of exotic fruits meats, good prices, a great grocery.
204 locals recommend
Food Bazaar Supermarket
21 Manhattan AveA great place to get anything and everything you are looking for! Loads of exotic fruits meats, good prices, a great grocery.
Arts & Culture
A huge library, you can go and spend the day relaxing or socializing, great for studying or great for sightseeing!
383 locals recommend
Brooklyn Public Library
A huge library, you can go and spend the day relaxing or socializing, great for studying or great for sightseeing!
A huge venue right up the road, hosts events, concerts, basketball games, everything you want out of big city night life can be found here!
1418 locals recommend
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic AveA huge venue right up the road, hosts events, concerts, basketball games, everything you want out of big city night life can be found here!