Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Our favorite local spots, plus some in other parts of Brooklyn
Great coffee and espresso. Savory pies from New Zealand, and sweets. Small table setting, and bench outside in nice weather. We go here for quick snacks down the block.
20 locals recommend
Dub Pies - Windsor Terrace
Great coffee and espresso. Savory pies from New Zealand, and sweets. Small table setting, and bench outside in nice weather. We go here for quick snacks down the block.
Nice atmosphere for lunch or brunch. Coffee, and healthy and tasty meals.
20 locals recommend
Brunswick
240 Prospect Park WestNice atmosphere for lunch or brunch. Coffee, and healthy and tasty meals.
Krupa Grocery
231 Prospect Park WestUpscale foodie restaurant. Very popular. One block from our house.
Williamsburg BK- Unique Japanese home cooking, specializing in gyoza dumplings which come out on an iron platter. This is a ride on the G train
220 locals recommend
Samurai Mama
205 Grand StWilliamsburg BK- Unique Japanese home cooking, specializing in gyoza dumplings which come out on an iron platter. This is a ride on the G train
Award winning meat and veggie dumplings from a former Nobu chef. Down the street from us.
16 locals recommend
East Wind Snack Shop
417 16th StAward winning meat and veggie dumplings from a former Nobu chef. Down the street from us.
Street food market with 40 + vendors. Takes place in Prospect Park during the spring and summer months. 10 minute walk through the park from our house.
38 locals recommend
Smorgasburg Winter Market
625 Atlantic AveStreet food market with 40 + vendors. Takes place in Prospect Park during the spring and summer months. 10 minute walk through the park from our house.
Bagels !!! Fresh made on premises, a neighborhood favorite. If you want the classic- get some lox (smoked salmon) and cream cheese.
44 locals recommend
Terrace Bagels
222A Prospect Park WestBagels !!! Fresh made on premises, a neighborhood favorite. If you want the classic- get some lox (smoked salmon) and cream cheese.
Cozy classic Brooklyn Italian, a few blocks away. Make a reservation for large groups or weekend nights.
26 locals recommend
Giovanni's Brooklyn Eats
1666 8th AveCozy classic Brooklyn Italian, a few blocks away. Make a reservation for large groups or weekend nights.
Big space containing 20+ food stalls in downtown Brooklyn. Lots of fun for groups
148 locals recommend
Dekalb Market Hall
445 Albee Square WBig space containing 20+ food stalls in downtown Brooklyn. Lots of fun for groups
Le Paddock
1235 Prospect AveLively French restaurant. Good for groups or couples. 10 minute walk.
Casual and popular local spot for burgers, salads and craft brews. One block away
97 locals recommend
The Double Windsor
210 Prospect Park WestCasual and popular local spot for burgers, salads and craft brews. One block away
2 minute walk: Coffees, pastries, healthy sandwiches and salads. Kids like the grilled cheese. Open til 7pm daily.
9 locals recommend
Daytime
199 Windsor Pl2 minute walk: Coffees, pastries, healthy sandwiches and salads. Kids like the grilled cheese. Open til 7pm daily.
Elora’s
272 Prospect Park WestOld school Mexican restaurant with margarita pitchers and outdoor seating in warmer months.
Classic NY pizza by the slice or whole pie. They have all the traditional choices plus Margarita (fresh mozzarella) and Grandma's Pie (extra thick square pie with sauce on top of cheese). They deliver or you can go and sit.
7 locals recommend
The Sicilian
229 Prospect Park WestClassic NY pizza by the slice or whole pie. They have all the traditional choices plus Margarita (fresh mozzarella) and Grandma's Pie (extra thick square pie with sauce on top of cheese). They deliver or you can go and sit.
Parks & Nature
Beachside historical amusement park featuring the world famous Cyclone rollercoaster. This is a slice of Brooklyn in all its glory. We love coming here with friends and family. Good for all ages, from toddlers to adults. We go swimming down the beach at Brighton.
663 locals recommend
Coney Island
Beachside historical amusement park featuring the world famous Cyclone rollercoaster. This is a slice of Brooklyn in all its glory. We love coming here with friends and family. Good for all ages, from toddlers to adults. We go swimming down the beach at Brighton.
This is Brooklyn's biggest park, designed by Olmstead and Vaux, the architects of Central Park. It's got a 3 mile loop for running and cycling, a lake with pedal boats, a roller skating/ice skating rink, carousel, and miles of open green space for picnics.
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
This is Brooklyn's biggest park, designed by Olmstead and Vaux, the architects of Central Park. It's got a 3 mile loop for running and cycling, a lake with pedal boats, a roller skating/ice skating rink, carousel, and miles of open green space for picnics.
Beautiful place to wander in the flowers and eat lunch during warmer months. Walk through Prospect Park for 20 minutes, or take a Citibike.
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveBeautiful place to wander in the flowers and eat lunch during warmer months. Walk through Prospect Park for 20 minutes, or take a Citibike.
Arts & Culture
This is a 20 minute walk with a wide range of exhibits. If you don't feel like facing the crowds at the Metropolitan Museum in Manhattan, it's got a nice selection.
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyThis is a 20 minute walk with a wide range of exhibits. If you don't feel like facing the crowds at the Metropolitan Museum in Manhattan, it's got a nice selection.
Shopping
The owner of this shop collects rare antique posters and games, among many other treasures. You never know what you will find.
Windsor Place Antiques
1624 10th AveThe owner of this shop collects rare antique posters and games, among many other treasures. You never know what you will find.
Unique and cool gifts like music photography books, soap, vintage jeans and home goods.
True Love Always
191 Windsor PlUnique and cool gifts like music photography books, soap, vintage jeans and home goods.
Essentials
Upscale yet affordable supermarket, good quality meats, vegetables and seafood.
36 locals recommend
Windsor Farms Market
589 Prospect AveUpscale yet affordable supermarket, good quality meats, vegetables and seafood.
Classic Italian butcher, with all the extras like pasta and prepared meals.
11 locals recommend
United Meat Market
219 Prospect Park WestClassic Italian butcher, with all the extras like pasta and prepared meals.
Getting Around
F and G trains to Manhattan and all boroughs. Also goes to Coney Island
27 locals recommend
15 St - Prospect Park Station
F and G trains to Manhattan and all boroughs. Also goes to Coney Island
Sightseeing
Order your tickets online and there is no wait, unlike the Empire State Building. You will be in the middle of Manhattan's skyline in an early art deco skyscraper.
423 locals recommend
Top of the Rock
30 Rockefeller PlazaOrder your tickets online and there is no wait, unlike the Empire State Building. You will be in the middle of Manhattan's skyline in an early art deco skyscraper.