Guidebook for Brooklyn

Jeremy
Guidebook for Brooklyn

Food Scene

This is our favorite coffeeshop / cafe in the neighborhood. We're friends with the owners, and musician friends of ours frequent here as well (often there's a good brunch on the weekends with an excellent live jazz duo). If you're staying for four nights or more, we'll give you a complimentary $15 gift certificate! :)
184 locals recommend
Bonafini
663 Flatbush Ave
184 locals recommend
This is our favorite coffeeshop / cafe in the neighborhood. We're friends with the owners, and musician friends of ours frequent here as well (often there's a good brunch on the weekends with an excellent live jazz duo). If you're staying for four nights or more, we'll give you a complimentary $15 gift certificate! :)
This place just opened, and it is absolutely gorgeous inside. Parisian / American. From their website: "RISBO is a chef-driven rotisserie+bar that celebrates what Brooklyn means to the different people who've chosen to make it their home and the dope vibe created when we get together."
81 locals recommend
Risbo
701 Flatbush Ave
81 locals recommend
This place just opened, and it is absolutely gorgeous inside. Parisian / American. From their website: "RISBO is a chef-driven rotisserie+bar that celebrates what Brooklyn means to the different people who've chosen to make it their home and the dope vibe created when we get together."
Classy bar/restaurant. The menu is tasteful and delicious. Try their gourmet fried chicken and greens.
121 locals recommend
MangoSeed
755 Flatbush Ave
121 locals recommend
Classy bar/restaurant. The menu is tasteful and delicious. Try their gourmet fried chicken and greens.
This is the address for the delicious PARKSIDE pizza - classy cocktails too!
705 Flatbush Ave
705 Flatbush Avenue
This is the address for the delicious PARKSIDE pizza - classy cocktails too!
The legendary Brooklyn pizzeria! Often called the best pizza in all of NYC (seriously). And it's right off the Q train (and on the way to Coney Island).
95 locals recommend
Di Fara Pizza
1424 Avenue J
95 locals recommend
The legendary Brooklyn pizzeria! Often called the best pizza in all of NYC (seriously). And it's right off the Q train (and on the way to Coney Island).
This is the address for PARKSIDE CREAMERY, a great, spacious new coffeeshop that also serves ice cream.
676 Flatbush Ave
676 Flatbush Avenue
This is the address for PARKSIDE CREAMERY, a great, spacious new coffeeshop that also serves ice cream.
We love Scoops! A longtime favorite in the neighborhood, Scoops serves DELICIOUS all-vegetarian food and ice cream (seating is limited; mostly to-go).
31 locals recommend
Scoops Ice Cream Parlor
624 Flatbush Ave
31 locals recommend
We love Scoops! A longtime favorite in the neighborhood, Scoops serves DELICIOUS all-vegetarian food and ice cream (seating is limited; mostly to-go).
Locally famous, this jerk chicken shop serves outstanding traditional Jamaican fare, to-go.
49 locals recommend
Peppa's
738 Flatbush Ave
49 locals recommend
Locally famous, this jerk chicken shop serves outstanding traditional Jamaican fare, to-go.

Drinks & Nightlife

Erv's on Beekman is a great local hang in the neighorhood! Great cocktails, etc.
147 locals recommend
Erv's
2122 Beekman Pl
147 locals recommend
Erv's on Beekman is a great local hang in the neighorhood! Great cocktails, etc.
A hip bar with tasty food and great drinks!
201 locals recommend
Midwood Flats
577 Flatbush Ave
201 locals recommend
A hip bar with tasty food and great drinks!
This is a fun, low-key local bar. Trivia nights, live music, sports tv, and more!
28 locals recommend
The Westbury Inn
673 Flatbush Ave
28 locals recommend
This is a fun, low-key local bar. Trivia nights, live music, sports tv, and more!
A spacious bar with delicious eats. The courtyard in the back is open during warm seasons.
112 locals recommend
Bluebird
504 Flatbush Ave
112 locals recommend
A spacious bar with delicious eats. The courtyard in the back is open during warm seasons.
We love this rooftop bar with beautiful views of Manhattan & Central Park from the 29th floor. Accessible via the Q train.
10 locals recommend
The Roof
124 W 57th St
10 locals recommend
We love this rooftop bar with beautiful views of Manhattan & Central Park from the 29th floor. Accessible via the Q train.

Parks & Nature

Prospect Park is amazing; we feel so lucky to live this close!
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park is amazing; we feel so lucky to live this close!
Gorgeous - and in addition to the outside parks, there are large inside gardens that are great to wander in during rainy or cold days!
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington Ave
2030 locals recommend
Gorgeous - and in addition to the outside parks, there are large inside gardens that are great to wander in during rainy or cold days!
Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the designer of Central Park, Prospect Park has some gorgeous views. The walk to the Boathouse (Audobon Center) is quite beautiful.
48 locals recommend
Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse
101 East Dr
48 locals recommend
Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the designer of Central Park, Prospect Park has some gorgeous views. The walk to the Boathouse (Audobon Center) is quite beautiful.

Getting Around

For the mighty Q train.
14 locals recommend
Parkside Av station
Parkside Avenue
14 locals recommend
For the mighty Q train.
For the Q train and the B train.
18 locals recommend
Church Av Station
Church Avenue
18 locals recommend
For the Q train and the B train.

Entertainment & Activities

Easy to get to on the Q train!
663 locals recommend
Coney Island
663 locals recommend
Easy to get to on the Q train!
Huge, historic Theater with national touring acts.
185 locals recommend
Kings Theatre
1027 Flatbush Ave
185 locals recommend
Huge, historic Theater with national touring acts.
Music venue downstairs at Bluebird.
The Nest Brooklyn
504 Flatbush Ave
Music venue downstairs at Bluebird.
Hip new small music venue in the hood.
27 locals recommend
The Owl Music Parlor
497 Rogers Ave
27 locals recommend
Hip new small music venue in the hood.
Great Bluegrass Jam Late-night on Mondays Legendary Trad Jazz Jam late-night on Tuesdays! (starts around 10 pm)
37 locals recommend
Mona's Bar N.Y.C.
224 Avenue B
37 locals recommend
Great Bluegrass Jam Late-night on Mondays Legendary Trad Jazz Jam late-night on Tuesdays! (starts around 10 pm)
Huge beautiful new stadium, home to sports (Brooklyn Nets) and entertainment events.
1418 locals recommend
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic Ave
1418 locals recommend
Huge beautiful new stadium, home to sports (Brooklyn Nets) and entertainment events.

Everything Else

Beautiful yoga studio offering Bikram and vinyasa flow.
7 locals recommend
Yoga Tribe Brooklyn
1120 Washington Ave
7 locals recommend
Beautiful yoga studio offering Bikram and vinyasa flow.
This is a great gym; it's affordable, clean, and very close!
63 locals recommend
Blink Fitness
1002 Gates Ave
63 locals recommend
This is a great gym; it's affordable, clean, and very close!

Sightseeing

Historic Brooklyn Bridge! The new park is beautiful as well. Catch the east river ferry from here.
951 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman St
951 locals recommend
Historic Brooklyn Bridge! The new park is beautiful as well. Catch the east river ferry from here.
Beautiful Historic Plaza at the north end of Prospect Park.
378 locals recommend
Grand Army Plaza
Flatbush Avenue
378 locals recommend
Beautiful Historic Plaza at the north end of Prospect Park.
Gorgeous views of Manhattan near historic Brooklyn Heights.
407 locals recommend
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont Place
407 locals recommend
Gorgeous views of Manhattan near historic Brooklyn Heights.