Guidebook for Brooklyn
Shopping
You don't have to wait in the long lines at Smorgasburg for these amazing donuts - walk right up and pick up a fresh made donut at 7 am or 9 pm! My favorite: Cafe au Lait and Hibiscus
638 locals recommend
Dough Doughnuts
5th AvenueYou don't have to wait in the long lines at Smorgasburg for these amazing donuts - walk right up and pick up a fresh made donut at 7 am or 9 pm! My favorite: Cafe au Lait and Hibiscus
Ample Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt AveHomemade and inventive flavors.
The Meat Hook
397 Graham Ave
Holler & Squall
10 Henry StAntique furniture shop.
Reminiscent of an old-time apothecary, and the goods reflect that aesthetic—a general store for those with a high standard for quality.
Dry Goods
362 Atlantic AveReminiscent of an old-time apothecary, and the goods reflect that aesthetic—a general store for those with a high standard for quality.
The Primary Essentials
372 Atlantic AveHome store.
http://theprimaryessentials.com/
Sahadi's
187 Atlantic AveAmazing middle eastern food shop!
Food Scene
Coffee in the morning or beer and wine in the afternoon; that's my kind of coffee shop! I love the avocado and egg sandwich.
201 locals recommend
South 4th Bar & Cafe
90 S 4th StCoffee in the morning or beer and wine in the afternoon; that's my kind of coffee shop! I love the avocado and egg sandwich.
Our favorite pizza shop and not because GIRLS filmed there last season. The pizza is amazing and don't forget to try the steak and burger.
590 locals recommend
Speedy Romeo
376 Classon AveOur favorite pizza shop and not because GIRLS filmed there last season. The pizza is amazing and don't forget to try the steak and burger.
Great bar for beer and cocktails with an outdoor space that has a taco truck in the back. Great for tacos mid-day or late night.
236 locals recommend
Chilo's
323 Franklin AveGreat bar for beer and cocktails with an outdoor space that has a taco truck in the back. Great for tacos mid-day or late night.
Forcella
485 Lorimer StOur first love of NYC pizza. Best margarita pizza EVER.
Amazing pastries in the morning. Their restaurant serves up delicious pizza that's also available to-go.
1260 locals recommend
Saraghina
350 Lewis AveAmazing pastries in the morning. Their restaurant serves up delicious pizza that's also available to-go.
A new favorite to the neighborhood! Avocado toast, pastries and coffee.
207 locals recommend
Stonefruit Espresso + Kitchen
1058 Bedford AveA new favorite to the neighborhood! Avocado toast, pastries and coffee.
Willow
506 Franklin AveModern American Farm to Table restaurant. Small but mighty.
Mayfield
688 Franklin AveDelicious Italian food and bar!
The Finch is a Seasonal American restaurant and bar located in the Clinton Hill. By far one of our favorite restaurants - and it's within walking distance!
108 locals recommend
The Finch
212 Greene AveThe Finch is a Seasonal American restaurant and bar located in the Clinton Hill. By far one of our favorite restaurants - and it's within walking distance!
Pizza is out of this world. Also, get there early for one of their 20 burgers sold each night. Special!
228 locals recommend
Emily
919 Fulton StPizza is out of this world. Also, get there early for one of their 20 burgers sold each night. Special!
The Good Batch
936 Fulton StWho doesn't love ice cream sandwiches!
Colonie
127 Atlantic AveThe food here is amazing. New American
Drinks & Nightlife
Dynaco
1112 Bedford AveOur favorite local bar, and right down the street from our apartment!
Yummy chicken sandwiches and looks like your grandma's basement from 1974.
229 locals recommend
The Commodore
366 Metropolitan AveYummy chicken sandwiches and looks like your grandma's basement from 1974.
If you love BBQ, then you have to check out this spot! With two locations in the NYC metro area, you're a short ride from this famous Syracuse restaurant.
409 locals recommend
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
700 W 125th StIf you love BBQ, then you have to check out this spot! With two locations in the NYC metro area, you're a short ride from this famous Syracuse restaurant.
Everything Else
Smorgasburg which is an absolute must go to event! So much great food and the 2015 line-up is spectacular.
777 locals recommend
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveSmorgasburg which is an absolute must go to event! So much great food and the 2015 line-up is spectacular.
My favorite farmer's market in the neighborhood. Open Saturday's
206 locals recommend
Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Flatbush AvenueMy favorite farmer's market in the neighborhood. Open Saturday's
Prospect Park
Great park to run, bike or just enjoy the day.
Arts & Culture
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwySightseeing
DUMBO has great views of the city with great eateries and a park to take a stroll.
422 locals recommend
Dumbo
65 Plymouth StDUMBO has great views of the city with great eateries and a park to take a stroll.