A Guide to Clinton Hill
Food scene
Clinton Hill has an amazing array of bakeries, coffee shops, restaurants and bars.
Otway Bakery
920a Fulton Street920a Fulton St.
- delicious pastries and coffee, with gluten free options
Choice Market Cafe
318 Lafayette Avenue318 Lafayette Ave.
- great for coffee, sandwiches, and brunch
Guevara’s
319 Kent Avenue39 Clifton Pl.
- vegan coffee shop
Clementine Bakery
395 Classon Ave395 Classon Ave.
- vegan treats
903 Fulton St (Clinton Ave. & Vanderbilt)
-french bakery offering croissants, tarts, and sandwiches
68 locals recommend
Beny's Delice
903 Fulton St903 Fulton St (Clinton Ave. & Vanderbilt)
-french bakery offering croissants, tarts, and sandwiches
549 Classon Ave.
- Around the corner from the house, casual restaurant specializing in rotisserie chicken & natural wine in a wood-lined space.
48 locals recommend
The Fly
549 Classon Avenue549 Classon Ave.
- Around the corner from the house, casual restaurant specializing in rotisserie chicken & natural wine in a wood-lined space.
1081 Fulton St.
- yummy tacos, around the corner from the house
33 locals recommend
Bushwick Taco Company
839 Knickerbocker Ave1081 Fulton St.
- yummy tacos, around the corner from the house
930 Fulton St.
In-house butchery and baking go into American bistro dishes in a bright, stylish space. Woman-owned chef.
34 locals recommend
Otway
930 Fulton St930 Fulton St.
In-house butchery and baking go into American bistro dishes in a bright, stylish space. Woman-owned chef.
Peaches Shrimp & Crab
285 Grand Ave- Shrimp, Crab & Grits
129 Gates Ave.
- delicious northern Italian inside an old pharmacy
238 locals recommend
Locanda Vini & Olii
129 Gates Ave129 Gates Ave.
- delicious northern Italian inside an old pharmacy
293 Grand Ave.
- Gourmet grocery and deli with a craft beer bar in the back. Get your own growler of beer.
148 locals recommend
Mekelburg's
293 Grand Ave293 Grand Ave.
- Gourmet grocery and deli with a craft beer bar in the back. Get your own growler of beer.
919 Fulton St.
- brick oven pizza joint, known by locals for their juicy hamburgers.
228 locals recommend
Emily
919 Fulton St919 Fulton St.
- brick oven pizza joint, known by locals for their juicy hamburgers.
Aita
132 Greene Ave132 Greene Ave.
- nice brunch spot, farm-fresh fixings.
328 DeKalb Ave.
- known for frequent Spike Lee-spottings at this greasy spoon diner
49 locals recommend
Mike's Coffee Shop
328 Dekalb Ave328 DeKalb Ave.
- known for frequent Spike Lee-spottings at this greasy spoon diner
Chef Katsu Brooklyn
143 Greene Avenue143 Greene Ave.
-Japanese comfort
Primrose Cafe
147 Greene Aveneighborhood coffee shop with outdoor space
Sisters
47 E 124th St900 Fulton St. Brooklyn
- brunch, fancy drinks, late-night vibes
Speedy Romeo
376 Classon Ave376 Classon Ave.
- delicious St. Louis-style pizza
The 3 Luigis
275 Grand Ave275 Grand Ave.
- classic NY pizza slices
Tarachi
222 Greene Ave.
- Mexican restaurant
Local supper club with a focus on west African cuisine. Make your reservations here: https://www.deptofculturebk.com/
Dept. of Culture
327 Nostrand AvenueLocal supper club with a focus on west African cuisine. Make your reservations here: https://www.deptofculturebk.com/
Hartley's
14 Putnam Ave14 Putnam Ave.
Irish pub
1011 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11238
- local bar with outdoor seating and secret room
110 locals recommend
Fulton Grand
1011 Fulton St1011 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11238
- local bar with outdoor seating and secret room
Izzy Rose
214 Greene Ave214 Greene Ave
- swank drinks and Tarot readings on Thursday
Mayflower
132 Greene Ave132 Greene Ave
- cozy speakeasy
Sightseeing
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveFilm/Theater/Opera/Music/Readings http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/home.php
859 locals recommend
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveFilm/Theater/Opera/Music/Readings http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/home.php
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyBarclays Center
620 Atlantic AveSports/Stadium Music shows
http://www.barclayscenter.com/
Littlefield
635 Sackett StThe Bell House
149 7th StBarbès
376 9th StMuseum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts
80 Hanson PlProspect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush Ave
Greenlight Bookstore (Fulton Street)
686 Fulton St
Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn AveTraveler advice
Don't miss
Saturday Farmer's Market
Grand Army Plaza
Don't miss
Celebrate Brooklyn
There are numerous free concerts throughout the summer all over the city. A favorite is Celebrate Brooklyn which offers concerts by well-known musicians in Prospect Park for a small donation. Bring a picnic blanket and listen to some great artists.
Check out the line up here: http://bricartsmedia.org/performing-arts/celebrate-brooklyn