Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Perfect for a meal, coffee/expresso or a beer, this cafe is a quick walk from the apartment and has the pulse of Ditmas Park. You can't go wrong with anything you order on the menu. Almost always crowded in the daytime, especially the weekend, but perfect to get you started for your day or recharge in the afternoon.
175 locals recommend
Cafe Madeline
1603 Cortelyou RdPerfect for a meal, coffee/expresso or a beer, this cafe is a quick walk from the apartment and has the pulse of Ditmas Park. You can't go wrong with anything you order on the menu. Almost always crowded in the daytime, especially the weekend, but perfect to get you started for your day or recharge in the afternoon.
Delicious food but not cheap. Sit inside or outside. Love their burgers and locally sourced veggies!
229 locals recommend
The Farm on Adderley
1108 Cortelyou RdDelicious food but not cheap. Sit inside or outside. Love their burgers and locally sourced veggies!
Delicious Thai food in the neighborhood. Great to eat in or for delivery.
77 locals recommend
Am Thai Bistro
1003 Church AveDelicious Thai food in the neighborhood. Great to eat in or for delivery.
If you have tried Philipino food, try it again! If you haven't, this is a great place to start. Love this neighborhood joint and have tried almost everything on the menu with gusto!
96 locals recommend
Purple Yam
1314 Cortelyou RdIf you have tried Philipino food, try it again! If you haven't, this is a great place to start. Love this neighborhood joint and have tried almost everything on the menu with gusto!
Another favorite local coffee shop and restaurant, this cafe is worth the walk from the apartment through lovely, Victorian houses and gardens in Ditmas Park. The food and vibe are wonderful and a great way to start or top off your day!
74 locals recommend
Milk And Honey Cafe
1119 Newkirk AveAnother favorite local coffee shop and restaurant, this cafe is worth the walk from the apartment through lovely, Victorian houses and gardens in Ditmas Park. The food and vibe are wonderful and a great way to start or top off your day!
Super delicious Mexican food--for sitting in or taking out. Family-friendly and doesn't hurt your wallet. We love their tacos and tortas.
38 locals recommend
Cinco De Mayo
1202 Cortelyou RdSuper delicious Mexican food--for sitting in or taking out. Family-friendly and doesn't hurt your wallet. We love their tacos and tortas.
Great cafe for little ones!! Sing-along and little kids activities are always taking place at Lark--check their website.
76 locals recommend
LARK
1007 Church AveGreat cafe for little ones!! Sing-along and little kids activities are always taking place at Lark--check their website.
Joya
215 Court StWe eat here more than anywhere else. LOVE the food and very budget friendly.
Not cheap, but very family-friendly and yummy restaurant. Get the friend pickles!
465 locals recommend
Bareburger
33-21 31st AveNot cheap, but very family-friendly and yummy restaurant. Get the friend pickles!
Best place for pizza, salads and spectacular view, night or day, with kids or with out. Often crowded, it's worth the wait after exploring Brooklyn Bridge Park!! MUST DO!
35 locals recommend
Fornino At Pier 6
Bridge Park DriveBest place for pizza, salads and spectacular view, night or day, with kids or with out. Often crowded, it's worth the wait after exploring Brooklyn Bridge Park!! MUST DO!
Drinks & Nightlife
Favorite neighborhood bar! Sit in the backyard and enjoy a beer or glass of whatever! You can also order in food from the bar and restaurants will deliver to you there. Great place to get NYC friends to meet you for a drink.
244 locals recommend
Sycamore Bar + Flower Shop
1118 Cortelyou RdFavorite neighborhood bar! Sit in the backyard and enjoy a beer or glass of whatever! You can also order in food from the bar and restaurants will deliver to you there. Great place to get NYC friends to meet you for a drink.
Mo's Bar & Lounge
80 Lafayette AveSuper Brooklyn laid-back Fort Greene bar
The Standard Biergarten
848 Washington StPricey but absolutely worth it for the stunning views
Sightseeing
Top of the Rock
30 Rockefeller PlazaIncredible view. Quintessential NYC.
Beautiful Red Hook on the water...check out the Piers....eat at Fairway or Homestyle BBQ
78 locals recommend
Red Hook
Beautiful Red Hook on the water...check out the Piers....eat at Fairway or Homestyle BBQ
Union Square
There's always something going on in Union Square Park.
Arts & Culture
One of our favorite NYC spots, the view of the Hudson River is spectacular. Also check out the tapestries and lovely museum while there. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the view in upper Manhattan!
707 locals recommend
The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin DrOne of our favorite NYC spots, the view of the Hudson River is spectacular. Also check out the tapestries and lovely museum while there. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the view in upper Manhattan!
Bring the kids! Favorite kid-friendly museum in NYC and very hands-on!
489 locals recommend
Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn AveBring the kids! Favorite kid-friendly museum in NYC and very hands-on!
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetWe love it!
BAM offers a range of incredible performances in their three theaters. Absolutely worth visiting in Brooklyn. Check out Jose Parla's wonderful painting in the Peter J. Sharpe building.
859 locals recommend
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveBAM offers a range of incredible performances in their three theaters. Absolutely worth visiting in Brooklyn. Check out Jose Parla's wonderful painting in the Peter J. Sharpe building.
With kids or with out them, AMNH is a NYC classic and one can spend a week there with out discovering an iota of what it has to offer.
1623 locals recommend
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestWith kids or with out them, AMNH is a NYC classic and one can spend a week there with out discovering an iota of what it has to offer.
Nuyorican Poet's Cafe
236 E 3rd StFavorite NYC spot for poetry and spoken word!
We love their First Saturdays, which include a long night of free everything. Super family-friendly and uber Brooklyn scene.
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyWe love their First Saturdays, which include a long night of free everything. Super family-friendly and uber Brooklyn scene.
Prospect Park Bandshell
141 Prospect Park WestWe love free concerts in the park!
Parks & Nature
Walk to Prospect Park from the apt. Rent a foot paddle boat or a family bike. Go to a free concert in the summer. Visit the Boathouse. Buy veggies and fresh bread at the Farmer's Market in front of main park entrance at Grand Army Plaza on Saturday morning. Fly a kite or kick around a ball in the Meadow. Explore the playgrounds.
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
Walk to Prospect Park from the apt. Rent a foot paddle boat or a family bike. Go to a free concert in the summer. Visit the Boathouse. Buy veggies and fresh bread at the Farmer's Market in front of main park entrance at Grand Army Plaza on Saturday morning. Fly a kite or kick around a ball in the Meadow. Explore the playgrounds.
Our favorite NYC spot, hands-down! Best playground, art scene, picnic spot and views! You have to visit if you're in Brooklyn!
951 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StOur favorite NYC spot, hands-down! Best playground, art scene, picnic spot and views! You have to visit if you're in Brooklyn!
OF COURSE you will visit the High Line while in town. How can you miss it? We suggest to go early, early in the morning or late at night so that you can avoid heavy crowds. Check to see what time it closes in the summer. Start at the beginning and go until the end; or get on and off as you check out art galleries, bars, the Chelsea Market, etc. along the way. Be sure to bring your camera. You can literally spend the whole day along the High Line. Lots of fun stuff for kids.
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
OF COURSE you will visit the High Line while in town. How can you miss it? We suggest to go early, early in the morning or late at night so that you can avoid heavy crowds. Check to see what time it closes in the summer. Start at the beginning and go until the end; or get on and off as you check out art galleries, bars, the Chelsea Market, etc. along the way. Be sure to bring your camera. You can literally spend the whole day along the High Line. Lots of fun stuff for kids.
Shopping
Most tourists visit Century 21 for designer deals. Since you're in Brooklyn, it's worth a trip to Bay Ridge to shop at the Brooklyn Century 21 instead of their lower Manhattan store. Less crowded and more deals!
97 locals recommend
Century 21
472 86th StMost tourists visit Century 21 for designer deals. Since you're in Brooklyn, it's worth a trip to Bay Ridge to shop at the Brooklyn Century 21 instead of their lower Manhattan store. Less crowded and more deals!
Roll out of the apartment to around the corner for GREAT clothing deals at our neighborhood Gap outlet.
19 locals recommend
Gap Factory
1016 Flatbush AveRoll out of the apartment to around the corner for GREAT clothing deals at our neighborhood Gap outlet.
The Strand Bookstore
828 BroadwayFavorite bookstore in the whole wide world!
If you're into comics or have kids, absolutely worth a visit to this one of a kind store.
8 locals recommend
Forbidden Planet
832 BroadwayIf you're into comics or have kids, absolutely worth a visit to this one of a kind store.
Very fun kids' trip to this store.......won't take long, but worth a trip if your kids are into superheroes.
13 locals recommend
Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co.
372 5th AveVery fun kids' trip to this store.......won't take long, but worth a trip if your kids are into superheroes.
Essentials
Not cheap, but very healthy and locally-owned neighborhood co-op. Opens early and closes late. Get groceries or other essentials.
153 locals recommend
Flatbush Food Co-op
1415 Cortelyou RdNot cheap, but very healthy and locally-owned neighborhood co-op. Opens early and closes late. Get groceries or other essentials.
Duane Reade
1517 Cortelyou RdBest neighborhood drug store.
This is where we do most of our grocery shopping--and they deliver!
509 locals recommend
Key Food Supermarkets
492 Myrtle AveThis is where we do most of our grocery shopping--and they deliver!
For guests traveling here from outside of the United States, Trader Joe's is especially worth a visit to gather groceries and some pre-cooked meals for the week.
1296 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
130 Court StFor guests traveling here from outside of the United States, Trader Joe's is especially worth a visit to gather groceries and some pre-cooked meals for the week.
This grocery store is so much more. ABSOLUTE must to have breakfast, lunch or dinner from their deli out on the patio, right on the East River. GORGEOUS views and super NYC fun!
105 locals recommend
Fairway Market Red Hook
480-500 Van Brunt StThis grocery store is so much more. ABSOLUTE must to have breakfast, lunch or dinner from their deli out on the patio, right on the East River. GORGEOUS views and super NYC fun!