Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
They have amazing, coffee, tea and the best muffins and cookies in the area
53 locals recommend
Connecticut Muffin
1106 Cortelyou RdThey have amazing, coffee, tea and the best muffins and cookies in the area
Chocolateria
228 7th AveThey have the best chocolate in Park Slope.
Best Mexican food and drinks in Brooklyn. Definitely on the spicy side :) Reservations are recommended.
173 locals recommend
Fonda
434 7th AveBest Mexican food and drinks in Brooklyn. Definitely on the spicy side :) Reservations are recommended.
This place is a CLASSIC Brooklyn hole in the wall pizza place with some of the best slices in New York. 9/10 pizza rating with barstool sports, which is nearly impossible to get, the best true new York Pizza in the area. You'll wait in line but it's worth it.
34 locals recommend
Luigi's Pizza
686 5th AveThis place is a CLASSIC Brooklyn hole in the wall pizza place with some of the best slices in New York. 9/10 pizza rating with barstool sports, which is nearly impossible to get, the best true new York Pizza in the area. You'll wait in line but it's worth it.
The best bagels in the area, you can get them delivered or pick up, they are a short walk away. They also have an amazing selection of cream cheeses and wonderful smoked fish.
Bagel Pub
The best bagels in the area, you can get them delivered or pick up, they are a short walk away. They also have an amazing selection of cream cheeses and wonderful smoked fish.
A true park slope legend and one of the great bake shops I you'll ever find!
14 locals recommend
Ladybird Bakery
1112 8th AveA true park slope legend and one of the great bake shops I you'll ever find!
Another park slope legend, Al Di LA has been around for years serving amazing northern Italian cuisine. They still taste among the top Italian places in all of New York
205 locals recommend
al di la Trattoria
248 5th AveAnother park slope legend, Al Di LA has been around for years serving amazing northern Italian cuisine. They still taste among the top Italian places in all of New York
Stone Park Cafe
324 5th AveAmazing brunch and great food and drinks all day!
Drinks & Nightlife
Expert mixologist bartenders, affordable drinks and wide array of delicious appetizers.
62 locals recommend
Blueprint
196 5th AveExpert mixologist bartenders, affordable drinks and wide array of delicious appetizers.
Brookvin
381 7th AveHigh quality drinks, appetizers and local brooklynscene
Prospect Park Bandshell
141 Prospect Park WestThey have free life music all summer long
Parks & Nature
The Brooklyn Botanical gardens is one of the most peaceful, beautiful places in New York. You can see the famous Cherry Blossoms in the spring and seasonal flowers and events all year round.
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveThe Brooklyn Botanical gardens is one of the most peaceful, beautiful places in New York. You can see the famous Cherry Blossoms in the spring and seasonal flowers and events all year round.
You can walk half a block to Prospect Park where you have acres of a green oasis in the middle of urban Brooklyn, as well as many playgrounds, hiking trails, bike and running paths.
The Brooklyn Bandshell also has live music Wed - Sat. all summer long.
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
You can walk half a block to Prospect Park where you have acres of a green oasis in the middle of urban Brooklyn, as well as many playgrounds, hiking trails, bike and running paths.
The Brooklyn Bandshell also has live music Wed - Sat. all summer long.
Shopping
KIWI
119 7th AveDesigner clothing for women
Arts & Culture
World famous art museum a short cab or subway ride away. There is also a high end dining option at the museum.
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyWorld famous art museum a short cab or subway ride away. There is also a high end dining option at the museum.
BAM Harvey Theater
651 Fulton StBAM has world class theatre, dance, and music
Essentials
Key Food Supermarket
55 Fulton StKey Food is a full supermarket and a short few block walk.
Getting Around
Grand Army Plaza
Flatbush AvenueThis Train Station has the highly convenient 2 and 3 train.
Hertz
310 E 48th StConvenient car rental and parking lot