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Eat/Drink and enjoy the neighborhood
Our favorite places to eat + drink close by—many within walking distance.
Favorite Ramen and other always delicious Japanese bites in a cozy room with everyone seated at a counter facing the server.
201 locals recommend
Samurai Papa
594 Lafayette AveFavorite Ramen and other always delicious Japanese bites in a cozy room with everyone seated at a counter facing the server.
Saraghina
350 Lewis AveA hidden gem of NYC (not just Brooklyn). Their Japanese home cooking is always amazing, with small plates meant to be shared in a leisurely vibe.
32 locals recommend
750 Myrtle Diner
750 Myrtle AveA hidden gem of NYC (not just Brooklyn). Their Japanese home cooking is always amazing, with small plates meant to be shared in a leisurely vibe.
Place des Fêtes
Outstanding everything. Food/Wine/Ambiance
Locanda Vini & Olii
129 Gates AveHighly recommended! Italian cuisine in a converted pharmacy
For All Things Good
343 Franklin AvenueSeasonal menu of Mediterranean cuisine + drinks in a cozy room with a great vibe/open kitchen.
95 locals recommend
Hart's
506 Franklin Ave Seasonal menu of Mediterranean cuisine + drinks in a cozy room with a great vibe/open kitchen.
Sleek, modern spot offering eclectic Japanese food, cocktails, coffee, art events & film screenings.
10 locals recommend
Bar Laika by e-flux
224 Greene AveSleek, modern spot offering eclectic Japanese food, cocktails, coffee, art events & film screenings.
Some of the best pizza in all of NYC. Wood fired pizza and Italian influenced dishes in a former auto body shop. Best Caesar salad EVER.
590 locals recommend
Speedy Romeo
376 Classon AveSome of the best pizza in all of NYC. Wood fired pizza and Italian influenced dishes in a former auto body shop. Best Caesar salad EVER.
Neighborhood Tavern with burgers/salads and sandwiches
83 locals recommend
Cpt. Dan's Good Time Tavern
497 Greene AveNeighborhood Tavern with burgers/salads and sandwiches
Noisy bar with a fantastic Mexican food truck in the covered backyard with communal picnic table seating.
236 locals recommend
Chilo's
323 Franklin AveNoisy bar with a fantastic Mexican food truck in the covered backyard with communal picnic table seating.
Our go to spot for dependably solid Indian food. Take out or eat in/great lunch specials. Large menu with plenty of vegetarian options.
75 locals recommend
Bombay Heights
1070 Bedford AveOur go to spot for dependably solid Indian food. Take out or eat in/great lunch specials. Large menu with plenty of vegetarian options.
L'Antagoniste
238 Malcolm X BlvdClassic French fare in a charming bistro.
Macosa Trattoria
Bar Birba
Little Grenjai
Winona's
The Awkward Scone
387A Nostrand AvenueDrinks & Nightlife
Cozy, rustic, low key, slightly dive-y bar with great music, and a fireplace in the back room.
329 locals recommend
Dynaco
1112 Bedford AveCozy, rustic, low key, slightly dive-y bar with great music, and a fireplace in the back room.
DJ's playing vinyl, a backyard, and a disco ball turns on at 11. The space is 70's California/desert-y vibe
260 locals recommend
Doris
1088 Fulton St DJ's playing vinyl, a backyard, and a disco ball turns on at 11. The space is 70's California/desert-y vibe
Hip spot for cocktails, small Italian plates, live nightly music from gypsy jazz to neo-folk
394 locals recommend
LunÀtico
486 Halsey StHip spot for cocktails, small Italian plates, live nightly music from gypsy jazz to neo-folk
All-vegan menu of Mexican plates & sweet treats plus cocktails & craft beer.
16 locals recommend
Izzy Rose
214 Greene AveAll-vegan menu of Mexican plates & sweet treats plus cocktails & craft beer.
Relaxed bar offering tropical drinks, plus live reggae music, dancing & a patio.
264 locals recommend
Lovers Rock
419 Tompkins AveRelaxed bar offering tropical drinks, plus live reggae music, dancing & a patio.
Buzzy LGBTQ+ watering hole offering cocktails, plus live music, art shows & other events.
135 locals recommend
C'mon Everybody
325 Franklin AveBuzzy LGBTQ+ watering hole offering cocktails, plus live music, art shows & other events.
Tiptop Bar & Grill
432 Franklin AveBed-Vyne Brew
370 Tompkins AveGreat wine selection, friendly staff, laid back vibe. A welcome addition to the neighborhood!
6 locals recommend
Speakvino Winebar
1063 Bedford AveGreat wine selection, friendly staff, laid back vibe. A welcome addition to the neighborhood!
Parks & Nature
Herbert Von King Park
670 Lafayette AveFort Tilden
Prospect Park
Fort Greene Park
South Portland Avenue
The High Line Park
Fantastic new waterside addition with great views, a park, seating, and a taco spot for food and drinks—highly recommend! Ride a Citibike along Kent Ave to get there.
432 locals recommend
Domino Park
15 Kent AveFantastic new waterside addition with great views, a park, seating, and a taco spot for food and drinks—highly recommend! Ride a Citibike along Kent Ave to get there.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveArts & Culture
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyBAM Harvey Theater
651 Fulton St
MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson Ave
Noguchi Museum
9-01 33rd Roaddear friend books
Cafes
Amazing vegan and gluten free pastries and seasonal breakfast and lunch menus at the cafe. LOVE.
192 locals recommend
Clementine Bakery
395 Classon AveAmazing vegan and gluten free pastries and seasonal breakfast and lunch menus at the cafe. LOVE.
Seasonal, locally sourced fare in a light filled interior with good vibes. Outdoor sidewalk seating. Excellent healthy breakfast/lunch options
207 locals recommend
Stonefruit Espresso + Kitchen
1058 Bedford AveSeasonal, locally sourced fare in a light filled interior with good vibes. Outdoor sidewalk seating. Excellent healthy breakfast/lunch options
Golda
504 Franklin AveSunny cafe with Middle eastern flavors
Natural Blend
769A Washington AveTake Out
Ali's Trinidad Roti Shop
1267 Fulton StLegendary takeout Carribean cafe.
Affordable and amazing take out bakery for Carribean treats such as doubles: flatbreads with curry chickpea filling. Bakes have fillings such as smoked herring and salt fish.
57 locals recommend
A&A Bake Doubles and Roti
1337 Fulton StAffordable and amazing take out bakery for Carribean treats such as doubles: flatbreads with curry chickpea filling. Bakes have fillings such as smoked herring and salt fish.
For 30 years, this brownstone takeout storefront has been making what many consider to be the best ribs in all of NYC. Collard greens, sweet yams, roasted chicken, fried fish, and mac and cheese round it out but get there early becuase once this wildly popular spot sells out of food, you're out of luck.
36 locals recommend
Royal Rib House
256 Halsey StFor 30 years, this brownstone takeout storefront has been making what many consider to be the best ribs in all of NYC. Collard greens, sweet yams, roasted chicken, fried fish, and mac and cheese round it out but get there early becuase once this wildly popular spot sells out of food, you're out of luck.
Home Frite
1047 Bedford AveThe best Belgian fries/burgers/wings/takeout
Breakfast (and lunch) perfection -great coffee, real NYC bagels and more.
34 locals recommend
Greenberg's Bagels Bed Stuy
1065 Bedford AveBreakfast (and lunch) perfection -great coffee, real NYC bagels and more.
Fan Fan Doughnuts
448 Lafayette AveEssentials
24 hour Deli for snacks/basics/good produce selection
2 blocks up Greene to the left
Nature market 2 Deli & Grill
24 hour Deli for snacks/basics/good produce selection
2 blocks up Greene to the left
Clean Bubble Laundromat
Drop off or self service
The best fresh fish selection around and a delicious cafe menu- Lobster Rolls/ Fish sandwiches / Bay Fries
24 locals recommend
Shipwreck Seafood Boutique
348 Bedford AveThe best fresh fish selection around and a delicious cafe menu- Lobster Rolls/ Fish sandwiches / Bay Fries
Metropolitan Citymarket
1142 Bedford AveClosest grocery store