Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Queen of Falafel
247 Wyckoff AveBest Mediterranean food in Brooklyn. Great prices!
Incredible smoothies, acai bowls and other treats. Great place for a healthy breakfast or afternoon snack.
45 locals recommend
Pitanga
207 Starr StIncredible smoothies, acai bowls and other treats. Great place for a healthy breakfast or afternoon snack.
Great cocktails and delicious Caribbean food just down the block. Fun atmosphere and a great patio.
87 locals recommend
Sally Roots
195 Wyckoff AveGreat cocktails and delicious Caribbean food just down the block. Fun atmosphere and a great patio.
Great Vietnamese food in a fun atmosphere. A little on the pricier side but worth it for a great meal.
137 locals recommend
Bunker Vietnamese
99 Scott AveGreat Vietnamese food in a fun atmosphere. A little on the pricier side but worth it for a great meal.
A Bushwick institution with incredible pizza. A place to see and be seen. Order a pizza to go and hang in the beer garden or wait for a spot inside.
1621 locals recommend
Roberta's
261 Moore StA Bushwick institution with incredible pizza. A place to see and be seen. Order a pizza to go and hang in the beer garden or wait for a spot inside.
Falansai
112 Harrison PlBest Pho in town.
The best Italian I've had in Brooklyn by far. And they've even got incredible options for the gluten free folks!
178 locals recommend
Faro
436 Jefferson StThe best Italian I've had in Brooklyn by far. And they've even got incredible options for the gluten free folks!
Chuko Bushwick
144 Evergreen AvenueIf it's great Ramen you're after, this is a must try.
Momo Sushi Shack
43 Bogart StBest sushi in Brooklyn, and cool vibes.
The place to go for an authentic Italian slice. They've also got a great patio and good vibes.
170 locals recommend
Union Pizza Works
423 Troutman StThe place to go for an authentic Italian slice. They've also got a great patio and good vibes.
Circo's Pastry Shop
312 Knickerbocker AveAuthentic Italian pastry shop. The pignolis are a must-try.
Variety Coffee Roasters
368 Graham AveGreat coffee and lots of room to sit and work.
This shop carries an array of hard to find teas, as well as delicious coffee.
38 locals recommend
SEY COFFEE
18 Grattan StThis shop carries an array of hard to find teas, as well as delicious coffee.
If you're looking for a delicious twist on traditional Mexican food, you've got to check this place out. I'm from Texas, and I give this place 5 stars!
46 locals recommend
Amaranto
887 Hart StIf you're looking for a delicious twist on traditional Mexican food, you've got to check this place out. I'm from Texas, and I give this place 5 stars!
A hole-in-the-wall Lebanese place with great food, great prices, and an unforgettable host.
10 locals recommend
Wok 2 Bar
280 Knickerbocker AvenueA hole-in-the-wall Lebanese place with great food, great prices, and an unforgettable host.
Tortilleria Mexicanas Los Hermanos
271 Starr StBest late-night eats.
Arepera Guacuco
44 Irving AveGreat for an easy, quick and delicious lunch.
Ethiopian food with great share plates. Perfect place for vegan's and non-vegans alike.
285 locals recommend
Bunna Cafe
1084 Flushing AveEthiopian food with great share plates. Perfect place for vegan's and non-vegans alike.
Sea Wolf
19 Wyckoff AveExcellent happy hour oysters and beer!
Parks & Nature
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveA block away from the house, this is a great place to sit under the trees, take a walk, or catch a glimpse of the neighborhood.
For kids, there's a great playground, basketball courts, and plenty of room to run around.
356 locals recommend
Maria Hernandez Park
Knickerbocker AvenueA block away from the house, this is a great place to sit under the trees, take a walk, or catch a glimpse of the neighborhood.
For kids, there's a great playground, basketball courts, and plenty of room to run around.
Getting Around
Take a left out of the apartment gate. The subway stop is two blocks down on your left.
16 locals recommend
Jefferson Street
Jefferson StreetTake a left out of the apartment gate. The subway stop is two blocks down on your left.
Essentials
Big grocery store right around the corner with good prices.
509 locals recommend
Key Food Supermarkets
492 Myrtle AveBig grocery store right around the corner with good prices.
Shopping
Grand Fish Market
6630 Grand AvenueGreat fish market, a quick subway ride away.
Drinks & Nightlife
Some of the most incredible burlesque I've ever seen. Right around the corner.
18 locals recommend
Théâtre XIV - The Home of Company XIV
383 Troutman StSome of the most incredible burlesque I've ever seen. Right around the corner.
House of Yes
2 Wyckoff AvenueBest dance parties in Brooklyn.
The Johnson's
369 Troutman StGreat drinks, pool, retro vibe.
Right across the street and has a super chill, cozy vibe - like you're in the cabin of a ship.
82 locals recommend
Left Hand Path
89 Wyckoff AveRight across the street and has a super chill, cozy vibe - like you're in the cabin of a ship.
Jupiter Disco
1237 Flushing AveFun bar with great DJ sets.
The Narrows
1037 Flushing AveNice happy hour and a cool patio to hang on in the summer.
Little Beaver
24 St Nicholas AveCute and cozy cocktail lounge.
Honey's
93 Scott AveCocktail lounge with a chill vibe