Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Le Paris Dakar
518 Nostrand Ave.Excellent crepes and a perfect place for breakfast.
Vegetarian palate
603 Washington AveSome of the best vegetarian food I have ever had.
Peaches
393 Lewis AveGreat up scale soul food restaurant and bar.
Excellent sandwiches and noodle dishes. We are also fans of their bubble tea.
65 locals recommend
Nam Nam
109 Montrose AveExcellent sandwiches and noodle dishes. We are also fans of their bubble tea.
They have an interesting quirky menu of dishes that are tasty mash ups.
361 locals recommend
Do or Dive Bar
1108 Bedford AveThey have an interesting quirky menu of dishes that are tasty mash ups.
A good place to pick up a quick snack or a meal. We usually go there to get Jamaican patties.
37 locals recommend
Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant
4108 Farragut RdA good place to pick up a quick snack or a meal. We usually go there to get Jamaican patties.
An amazing Haitian food restaurant with live music, across the street from BAM. I especially love their seafood dishes.
17 locals recommend
La Caye
An amazing Haitian food restaurant with live music, across the street from BAM. I especially love their seafood dishes.
King's Pizza & Pasta
916 Fulton StReally good pizza and a great price.
Sweet Basil
670 Franklin AveGood Thai food.
Sumner Cafe & Wine Bar
Great local coffee shop.
It's a great sit down restaurant within walking distance a mere 5-minute walk a way.
11 locals recommend
Tamra Teahouse
1524 Bergen StIt's a great sit down restaurant within walking distance a mere 5-minute walk a way.
Oaxaca Tacos
478 Halsey StOur favorite Mexican spot within the area
Saraghina
350 Lewis AveGood Italian spot within walking distance of the apartment.
My favorite Chinese take out spot in the neighborhood. They do not deliver, so it is best to put in your order and pick it up. They are also cash only.
8 locals recommend
Hardee
209 Utica AveMy favorite Chinese take out spot in the neighborhood. They do not deliver, so it is best to put in your order and pick it up. They are also cash only.
My favorite bahn mi sandwich spot. They also have great pho soups and bubble teas. There are multiple locations. I frequent the Smith Street location the most.
Hanco's
134 Smith StreetMy favorite bahn mi sandwich spot. They also have great pho soups and bubble teas. There are multiple locations. I frequent the Smith Street location the most.
Everything Else
Great juices. Also have vegetarian food, but we have yet to try any food.
30 locals recommend
Veggies Natural Juice Bar
785 Franklin AveGreat juices. Also have vegetarian food, but we have yet to try any food.
Our favorite wine shop in the area. They have a huge selection of wine.
40 locals recommend
Gnarly Vines
350 Myrtle AveOur favorite wine shop in the area. They have a huge selection of wine.
Some of the best restaurants in the area setup booths there. Its a great way to discover new tasty treats.
777 locals recommend
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveSome of the best restaurants in the area setup booths there. Its a great way to discover new tasty treats.
Shopping
Dough Doughnuts
5th AvenueThe best donuts ever!
Dunkin'
182 Bedford AveCoffee or bakery goods.
Whole Foods is the best grocery store in NYC. This is the most convenient location in Brooklyn because you can take the C train to Lafayette street and walk to the location.
87 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market 365
292 Ashland PlWhole Foods is the best grocery store in NYC. This is the most convenient location in Brooklyn because you can take the C train to Lafayette street and walk to the location.
Essentials
Food Universe Marketplace
2424 Flatbush AveOur local grocery store.
Drinks & Nightlife
Therapy Wine Bar Re-opening Late Spring 2018 @
A nice chill wine bar.
Basil Pizza & Wine Bar
270 Kingston AveKosher pizza restaurant and wine bar.
A great spot for crepes and coffee. Also has great art and music scene after hours.
21 locals recommend
Lakou Cafe
195 Utica AvenueA great spot for crepes and coffee. Also has great art and music scene after hours.
Museum
Dedicated to telling the rich history of the Weeksville section of Crown Heights where the property is located.
73 locals recommend
Weeksville Heritage Center
158 Buffalo AveDedicated to telling the rich history of the Weeksville section of Crown Heights where the property is located.
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyA fun place for kids to play as it is an interactive museum.
489 locals recommend
Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn AveA fun place for kids to play as it is an interactive museum.
Sightseeing
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveDomino Park
15 Kent AveFun place to hang out and enjoy nature. They also have a skating ring and bikes you can ride as a group.
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
Fun place to hang out and enjoy nature. They also have a skating ring and bikes you can ride as a group.