Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Delicious coffees & unique snacks! Plenty of seating! And the people who work here are incredibly friendly always!
14 locals recommend
Muse Cafe and Tea
497 6th AveDelicious coffees & unique snacks! Plenty of seating! And the people who work here are incredibly friendly always!
Smiling Pizzeria
323 7th AveThis is the best pizza in NYC!
Varrio 408
412 5th AveOne of my favorite spots for Mexican food! Huge, delicious burritos!!!
Another great cafe in the neighborhood! They are always very, very nice here, and they have great coffee & delicious pastries!
85 locals recommend
Cafe Regular
318 11th StAnother great cafe in the neighborhood! They are always very, very nice here, and they have great coffee & delicious pastries!
The best diner in the world! They're open 24 hours, so it's my favorite spot to go before an early morning hike. Definitely try one of their incredible donuts!
20 locals recommend
7th Ave Donuts & Diner
324 7th AveThe best diner in the world! They're open 24 hours, so it's my favorite spot to go before an early morning hike. Definitely try one of their incredible donuts!
This is a really nice, classy restaurant with delicious food. Their specials are usually very interesting & unique!
8 locals recommend
Athena
535 6th AveThis is a really nice, classy restaurant with delicious food. Their specials are usually very interesting & unique!
Pita Pan
167 7th AveReally nice falafel sandwiches, and it has very reasonable prices!
A fantastic brunch option! They have a really great unlimited drinks special, but the real standout is the unique food that they offer on their brunch menu!
2 Duck Goose
400 4th AveA fantastic brunch option! They have a really great unlimited drinks special, but the real standout is the unique food that they offer on their brunch menu!
One of my favorite backyards in Brooklyn! It's always so calm, relaxing, and quiet in their beautiful backyard. And their amazing Italian food is a plus too!
10 locals recommend
Pizza Plus
359 7th AveOne of my favorite backyards in Brooklyn! It's always so calm, relaxing, and quiet in their beautiful backyard. And their amazing Italian food is a plus too!
Everything Else
This bagel shop is consistently listed as having the best bagels in all of NYC!
39 locals recommend
Bagel Hole
400 7th AveThis bagel shop is consistently listed as having the best bagels in all of NYC!
I highly recommend visiting the park! It's a beautiful escape from the rest of NYC, and there are so many little secrets to explore! The lake is especially beautiful!
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
I highly recommend visiting the park! It's a beautiful escape from the rest of NYC, and there are so many little secrets to explore! The lake is especially beautiful!
One of my favorite museums in the city! The permanent collections are fantastic, and they always have unique special exhibits. They also have nights with free admission & entertainment!
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyOne of my favorite museums in the city! The permanent collections are fantastic, and they always have unique special exhibits. They also have nights with free admission & entertainment!
Even more beautiful than you can possibly imagine! My favorite spot is the koi pond, but it's a huge garden! I also love the indoor greenhouses & the bonsai room. Even great in the winter!
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveEven more beautiful than you can possibly imagine! My favorite spot is the koi pond, but it's a huge garden! I also love the indoor greenhouses & the bonsai room. Even great in the winter!
Align Brooklyn
623 5th AveGreat yoga & pilates studio! I've really enjoyed the classes that I've taken here!
Drinks & Nightlife
My favorite bar in the area! They brew tons of unique, delicious beers. They sometimes hold really cool events, like concerts & crab feasts. There's a backyard for the warm weather!
85 locals recommend
Threes Brewing
333 Douglass StMy favorite bar in the area! They brew tons of unique, delicious beers. They sometimes hold really cool events, like concerts & crab feasts. There's a backyard for the warm weather!
A fantastic brunch spot! They have an unlimited special for just $20, and the food is incredible! Try the gnocchi!
17 locals recommend
Scottadito Osteria Toscana
788A Union StA fantastic brunch spot! They have an unlimited special for just $20, and the food is incredible! Try the gnocchi!
This is a popular bar in the neighborhood, and I definitely must recommend their chicken sandwich! It is SO good!
35 locals recommend
Dram Shop
339 9th StThis is a popular bar in the neighborhood, and I definitely must recommend their chicken sandwich! It is SO good!
This is a cool venue that gets a wide variety of acts, from indie music to comedy shows! The decor is amazing - it has a library, bocce ball, an outdoor space, and more!
186 locals recommend
Union Hall
702 Union StThis is a cool venue that gets a wide variety of acts, from indie music to comedy shows! The decor is amazing - it has a library, bocce ball, an outdoor space, and more!