Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
al di la Trattoria
248 5th AveConsistently delicious upscale Italian-gastro bistro.
Swedish roast coffee is a thing. A good thing. Plus delicious donuts and muffins on the counter.
87 locals recommend
Konditori
114 Smith StSwedish roast coffee is a thing. A good thing. Plus delicious donuts and muffins on the counter.
Coffee strong like ape. Coffee good. Coffee shakes you awake in morning.
15 locals recommend
Gorilla Coffee
472 Bergen StCoffee strong like ape. Coffee good. Coffee shakes you awake in morning.
Essentials
Sammy and Mo are your friendly bodega pals. The deli guys will make you delicious sandwiches. Try the pastrami ruben. They also deliver.
10 locals recommend
5th Avenue Market
185 5th AveSammy and Mo are your friendly bodega pals. The deli guys will make you delicious sandwiches. Try the pastrami ruben. They also deliver.
Everything Else
Stock up for the week on local and organic foodstuffs. Or hang out on the rooftop with views of the quickly transforming Gowanus area.
800 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
214 3rd StStock up for the week on local and organic foodstuffs. Or hang out on the rooftop with views of the quickly transforming Gowanus area.
Drinks & Nightlife
A charming speakeasy vibe with artisanal cocktails and delicious bistro menu. Trendy but not too trendy — just right.
62 locals recommend
Blueprint
196 5th AveA charming speakeasy vibe with artisanal cocktails and delicious bistro menu. Trendy but not too trendy — just right.
Parks & Nature
Great park to go for a walk or run, see a concert or people watch.
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
Great park to go for a walk or run, see a concert or people watch.