Guidebook for Brooklyn

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Guidebook for Brooklyn

Essentials

The closest Grocery Store. Nothing fancy, but you can get all your necessities from beer, snack, sandwiches, to baby wipes. Open pretty late. There is a cat!
17 Lincoln Rd
17 Lincoln Road
The closest Grocery Store. Nothing fancy, but you can get all your necessities from beer, snack, sandwiches, to baby wipes. Open pretty late. There is a cat!
The closest big supermarket with parking lot. Don't expect upscale atmosphere/Organic produce. (I usually shop at farmer's market, Whole foods/ Trader Joe's on 14th Street in Manhattan)
22 locals recommend
Western Beef Supermarket
44 Empire Blvd
22 locals recommend
The closest big supermarket with parking lot. Don't expect upscale atmosphere/Organic produce. (I usually shop at farmer's market, Whole foods/ Trader Joe's on 14th Street in Manhattan)
24-hour Gourmet Market! Opened early summer of 2013. Bit pricy, but I love this place. Great selection. You can eat-in as well.
92 locals recommend
Wholesome Gourmet Market
534 Flatbush Ave
92 locals recommend
24-hour Gourmet Market! Opened early summer of 2013. Bit pricy, but I love this place. Great selection. You can eat-in as well.

Food Scene

Everyone's favorite neighborhood bar. Connected to Mexican/American restaurant. Try their Guacamole! Servers are very friendly.
57 locals recommend
Lincoln Tavern
545 Flatbush Ave
57 locals recommend
Everyone's favorite neighborhood bar. Connected to Mexican/American restaurant. Try their Guacamole! Servers are very friendly.
My favorite neighborhood Indian Restaurant. Great for Take outs. If you eat-in, enjoy the Bollywood movie! Recommend Chicken Masala.
59 locals recommend
King of Tandoor
600 Flatbush Ave
59 locals recommend
My favorite neighborhood Indian Restaurant. Great for Take outs. If you eat-in, enjoy the Bollywood movie! Recommend Chicken Masala.
The Closest Sushi Restaurant. Nothing Fancy. If you want an authentic Japanese food, I recommend GEIDO and TARO Sushi in Prospect Heights. Only one subway stop away (7th Ave Station)
33 locals recommend
Sushi Tatsu III
644 Flatbush Ave
33 locals recommend
The Closest Sushi Restaurant. Nothing Fancy. If you want an authentic Japanese food, I recommend GEIDO and TARO Sushi in Prospect Heights. Only one subway stop away (7th Ave Station)
A bit of walk, but cute restaurant. has backyard
121 locals recommend
MangoSeed
755 Flatbush Ave
121 locals recommend
A bit of walk, but cute restaurant. has backyard
Asian + Vegetarian Food.
38 locals recommend
Zen Vegetarian House
773 Flatbush Ave
38 locals recommend
Asian + Vegetarian Food.
Newly opened cute neighborhood cafe. Great competitor to Tip of the tongue!
546 Flatbush Ave
546 Flatbush Avenue
Newly opened cute neighborhood cafe. Great competitor to Tip of the tongue!
The Closest Italian restaurant/bar. A little tacky decor,but friendly server, Huge potion, the food is not bad! Live music on Saturday. 4 stars on yelp.
11 locals recommend
548 Flatbush Ave
548 Flatbush Avenue
11 locals recommend
The Closest Italian restaurant/bar. A little tacky decor,but friendly server, Huge potion, the food is not bad! Live music on Saturday. 4 stars on yelp.
Live music. Cool atmosphere. One Stop Subway ride.
23 locals recommend
Sir D's Lounge
837 Union St
23 locals recommend
Live music. Cool atmosphere. One Stop Subway ride.
My favorite, also the closest cafe from the apartment. Coffee/ Baked goods/Brunch Everything is Delicious. WIFI. Very popular joint.
73 locals recommend
Tip of the Tongue
43 Lincoln Road
73 locals recommend
My favorite, also the closest cafe from the apartment. Coffee/ Baked goods/Brunch Everything is Delicious. WIFI. Very popular joint.
Great Roti, Potion is great. Ideal for take out. You are in Caribbean Neighborhood, so try local food :-)
51 locals recommend
De Hot Pot
1127 Washington Ave
51 locals recommend
Great Roti, Potion is great. Ideal for take out. You are in Caribbean Neighborhood, so try local food :-)
Asian Vegetarian Restaurant I sometimes go to. Spinach Shumai is my favorite.
16 locals recommend
Dao Palate
329 Flatbush Ave
16 locals recommend
Asian Vegetarian Restaurant I sometimes go to. Spinach Shumai is my favorite.
Food is great. Authentic Japanese Owner. One of the oldest Japanese Restaurant in the area. Atmosphere is casual.
60 locals recommend
Geido
331 Flatbush Ave
60 locals recommend
Food is great. Authentic Japanese Owner. One of the oldest Japanese Restaurant in the area. Atmosphere is casual.
Great Sushi Place. Very nice place. 1 Stop subway ride. 4 star Yelp Review!
35 locals recommend
Taro Sushi
244 Flatbush Ave
35 locals recommend
Great Sushi Place. Very nice place. 1 Stop subway ride. 4 star Yelp Review!
Interesting Ice Creams! They have yummy Thai Food as well. 4.5 Yelp Reviews!
22 locals recommend
SkyIce Thai Food & Ice Cream
63 5th Ave
22 locals recommend
Interesting Ice Creams! They have yummy Thai Food as well. 4.5 Yelp Reviews!
Really Cute (Tiny) Crepe & Smoothie place.
274 Flatbush Ave
274 Flatbush Avenue
Really Cute (Tiny) Crepe & Smoothie place.
Cute Cafe, One Subway stop away.
160 locals recommend
Hungry Ghost
253 Flatbush Ave
160 locals recommend
Cute Cafe, One Subway stop away.
Great Breakfast place in Crown Heights! Near Brooklyn Museum
125 locals recommend
Milk Bar
620 Vanderbilt Ave
125 locals recommend
Great Breakfast place in Crown Heights! Near Brooklyn Museum
Solid New American food. Friendly service. Slightly pricey, but the quality is good
13 locals recommend
606 R&D
606 Vanderbilt Ave
13 locals recommend
Solid New American food. Friendly service. Slightly pricey, but the quality is good
French! Great Brunch Place.
31 locals recommend
Le Gamin
556 Vanderbilt Avenue
31 locals recommend
French! Great Brunch Place.
The closest popular Ramen Joint! Fried Chicken, Ramen, Pork buns... All delicious!
283 locals recommend
Chuko
565 Vanderbilt Ave
283 locals recommend
The closest popular Ramen Joint! Fried Chicken, Ramen, Pork buns... All delicious!
Just Opened in 2015! American Restaurant/Bar MUST DO: $1 Oyster Happy Hour This place is a gem!
504 Flatbush Ave
504 Flatbush Avenue
Just Opened in 2015! American Restaurant/Bar MUST DO: $1 Oyster Happy Hour This place is a gem!
Cute Burger Joint! opened in 2015
35 locals recommend
Burger Mexicano
545 Flatbush Ave
35 locals recommend
Cute Burger Joint! opened in 2015
Highly Rated Brunch place in the area. Free Wifi
184 locals recommend
Bonafini
663 Flatbush Ave
184 locals recommend
Highly Rated Brunch place in the area. Free Wifi
good for take out. Service is a bit slow, but tasty!
35 locals recommend
Jus Fishy
555 Flatbush Ave
35 locals recommend
good for take out. Service is a bit slow, but tasty!
37 locals recommend
Ix Restaurant Food Coffee & Cacao
43 Lincoln Rd
37 locals recommend

Shopping

The Closest Drug Store. ( For more options, please go to Duane Reade on Flatbush Ave & Parkside Ave.)
15 locals recommend
Thriftway Pharmacy
542 Flatbush Ave
15 locals recommend
The Closest Drug Store. ( For more options, please go to Duane Reade on Flatbush Ave & Parkside Ave.)
Cute second hand store!
71 locals recommend
Beacon's Closet Park Slope
92 5th Ave
71 locals recommend
Cute second hand store!

Everything Else

The closest laundromat. Opens till 8pm They will change your bills to coins!
37 Lincoln Rd
37 Lincoln Road
The closest laundromat. Opens till 8pm They will change your bills to coins!
Wide selections, Right by the farmer's market and Brooklyn Museum. Walk towards 7th Avenue, there are many restaurants.
383 locals recommend
Brooklyn Public Library
383 locals recommend
Wide selections, Right by the farmer's market and Brooklyn Museum. Walk towards 7th Avenue, there are many restaurants.
2 easy subway stop to Barclays Center! A Huge Shopping Mall near by.
1418 locals recommend
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic Ave
1418 locals recommend
2 easy subway stop to Barclays Center! A Huge Shopping Mall near by.
Cute Bakery, just opened in 2015.
152 locals recommend
Cinnamon Girl
277 Nostrand Ave.
152 locals recommend
Cute Bakery, just opened in 2015.

Sightseeing

A must visit during Spring - Fall!!
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington Ave
2030 locals recommend
A must visit during Spring - Fall!!
Don't forget to walk in the prospect park. I personally like it better than Central Park. Not as overwhelmingly big. Takes about 45 min to walk around the whole park.
12 locals recommend
Prospect Park Laundromat
152 Prospect Park Southwest
12 locals recommend
Don't forget to walk in the prospect park. I personally like it better than Central Park. Not as overwhelmingly big. Takes about 45 min to walk around the whole park.
Don't forget to check out the farmer's market, Brooklyn Museum, and Library near by!
378 locals recommend
Grand Army Plaza
Flatbush Avenue
378 locals recommend
Don't forget to check out the farmer's market, Brooklyn Museum, and Library near by!
neighborhood with lots of cute shops, cafes, and restaurant. Walk around 7th Ave and 5th Ave!
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Pkwy
3011 locals recommend
neighborhood with lots of cute shops, cafes, and restaurant. Walk around 7th Ave and 5th Ave!

Entertainment & Activities

Walking distance!
540 locals recommend
Prospect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush Ave
540 locals recommend
Walking distance!

Drinks & Nightlife

Just Opened in 2015!! My favorite Bar in the area. The rood is great, too!
201 locals recommend
Midwood Flats
577 Flatbush Ave
201 locals recommend
Just Opened in 2015!! My favorite Bar in the area. The rood is great, too!