Park Slope Guidebook
Food scene
Practically on our doorstep, this is one of our favorite local restaurants! Great burgers, a wide variety of beer on rotating taps, and friendly service. What else could you ask for?!
9 locals recommend
Brooklyn Burgers & Beer
259 5th AvePractically on our doorstep, this is one of our favorite local restaurants! Great burgers, a wide variety of beer on rotating taps, and friendly service. What else could you ask for?!
Next door to Burgers & Beer, this is a neighborhood favorite for pizza!
48 locals recommend
La Villa Pizzeria
261 5th AveNext door to Burgers & Beer, this is a neighborhood favorite for pizza!
Haenyeo
239 5th AveUpscale Korean food in a beautiful space.
Homey italian food from a neighborhood institution, at reasonable prices.
205 locals recommend
al di la Trattoria
248 5th AveHomey italian food from a neighborhood institution, at reasonable prices.
Stone Park Cafe
324 5th AveA brunch favorite! A neighborhood classic.
Probably the best Cuban sandwich in the city. It’s mostly just do takeout, but there are a couple of seats at the window.
My Cuban Spot
488 Carroll StProbably the best Cuban sandwich in the city. It’s mostly just do takeout, but there are a couple of seats at the window.
Olmsted
659 Vanderbilt AveAmazing and imaginative farm-to-table restaurant.
Blueprint
196 5th AveExcellent cocktails and bites, with a great backyard seating area.
Simple Loaf Bakehouse
310 5th AveFantastic breads, pastries and sandwiches. Has a cute backyard with seating.
Hands down, the best bagel spot in town! These bagels are our absolute favorite, and made fresh daily. If you like garlic, get the garlic & herb cream cheese!
19 locals recommend
The Bagel Market
106 7th AveHands down, the best bagel spot in town! These bagels are our absolute favorite, and made fresh daily. If you like garlic, get the garlic & herb cream cheese!
Neighborhoods
Park Slope
Sightseeing
Brooklyn’s answer to Central Park, and also designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. This gorgeous, rambling park is jam packed with life and activities. Have a picnic, go for a run on the ~4.5 mile loop, see a performance at the bandshell, rent a rowboat at the Boathouse. The park is a ~10-15 minute walk straight down Garfield Place, and is definitely worth a visit!
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
Brooklyn’s answer to Central Park, and also designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. This gorgeous, rambling park is jam packed with life and activities. Have a picnic, go for a run on the ~4.5 mile loop, see a performance at the bandshell, rent a rowboat at the Boathouse. The park is a ~10-15 minute walk straight down Garfield Place, and is definitely worth a visit!
Brooklyn’s main botanic garden; a stunning 52 acre garden founded in 1910. It is adjacent to Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Museum. Makes for a lovely afternoon! There is an admission charge.
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveBrooklyn’s main botanic garden; a stunning 52 acre garden founded in 1910. It is adjacent to Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Museum. Makes for a lovely afternoon! There is an admission charge.