Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
It's a beautiful-looking shop with ample seating, good wifi, and great coffee/food. I'd say it's 'my' local coffee shop!
109 locals recommend
Urban Vintage
294 Grand AveIt's a beautiful-looking shop with ample seating, good wifi, and great coffee/food. I'd say it's 'my' local coffee shop!
I haven't been (yet!) but I've only heard amazing things and it's literally right around the corner
228 locals recommend
Emily
919 Fulton StI haven't been (yet!) but I've only heard amazing things and it's literally right around the corner
Dough Doughnuts
5th AvenueBest doughnuts in NYC.
Aita
132 Greene AveMy roommate is a waitress here & they have amazing food & a great vibe!
Bearded Lady
686A Washington AveGreat local restaurant & bar
BERG'N
899 Bergen StGreat multi-food type open-layout restaurant, coffee bar, and bar bar!
Great coffee shop with a lot of light and a fun atmosphere. Right off the Lafayette stop and in a great neighborhood to walk around and grab lunch.
81 locals recommend
Greene Grape Annex
767 Fulton StGreat coffee shop with a lot of light and a fun atmosphere. Right off the Lafayette stop and in a great neighborhood to walk around and grab lunch.
Best coffee I've had in Brooklyn in a cool, warehouse-y area of Brooklyn. Huge shop with ample seating and good music.
136 locals recommend
Brooklyn Roasting Company
Best coffee I've had in Brooklyn in a cool, warehouse-y area of Brooklyn. Huge shop with ample seating and good music.
BEST PIZZA. Get there early - it's an institution. Wwalk around the park nearby afterward for a great view of the city and then walk up to Cobble Hill from that park.
180 locals recommend
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
1 Front StBEST PIZZA. Get there early - it's an institution. Wwalk around the park nearby afterward for a great view of the city and then walk up to Cobble Hill from that park.
Parm
248 Mulberry StSo good.
Best quick sub/sandwich ever... You could split one sandwich between two. Known to be the best sandwiches in the italian district.
20 locals recommend
Parisi Bakery
198 Mott StBest quick sub/sandwich ever... You could split one sandwich between two. Known to be the best sandwiches in the italian district.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great for quick groceries & they have incredible (& cheap) fresh-squeezed juice if that's your thing
66 locals recommend
Mr. Melon
975 Fulton StGreat for quick groceries & they have incredible (& cheap) fresh-squeezed juice if that's your thing
Again - I haven't been but I've heard rave reviews - I'd check it out with you if you need/want company
Almadira | Italian Wine Bar & Restaurant | Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
637 Washington AvenueAgain - I haven't been but I've heard rave reviews - I'd check it out with you if you need/want company
If you're down in the financial district and want a great cocktail after 5pm , this place is known to have the best drinks... in the world. Amazing atmosphere w/ live piano. Get there early.
122 locals recommend
The Dead Rabbit Grocery and Grog
30 Water StIf you're down in the financial district and want a great cocktail after 5pm , this place is known to have the best drinks... in the world. Amazing atmosphere w/ live piano. Get there early.
Everything Else
Brooklyn Boulders Gowanus
575 Degraw StGreat Rock Climbing if you're into that kind of stuff.
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
555 W 42nd StAmazing Comedy Club.