Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
A neighborhood institution known for its great food, atmosphere and diverse audience
756 locals recommend
Peaches
393 Lewis AveA neighborhood institution known for its great food, atmosphere and diverse audience
Saraghina
350 Lewis AveL'Antagoniste
238 Malcolm X BlvdFabulous food!
SKAL
373 Lewis AvenueChez Oskar
310 Malcolm X BlvdExcellent grilled salmon sandwich. Also laptop friendly with decent WiFi.
28 locals recommend
ZACA CAFE
426 Marcus Garvey BlvdExcellent grilled salmon sandwich. Also laptop friendly with decent WiFi.
Le Paris Dakar
518 Nostrand Ave.Tepache
361 Halsey StKafe Louverture
392 Halsey StTreeHouse BK
417 Marcus Garvey BlvdRocco Pizza III
330 Halsey StMa-n-Pop
349 Lewis AveBrooklyn Beso
370 Lewis AveThe food gets rave reviews, as do the craft beers and the vibes. It's not in BedStuy, but if you're in Cobble Hill or Boerum Hill it's a place you will want to check out.
60 locals recommend
61 Local
61 Bergen StThe food gets rave reviews, as do the craft beers and the vibes. It's not in BedStuy, but if you're in Cobble Hill or Boerum Hill it's a place you will want to check out.
Brilliant Nigerian cuisine! Ayo Balogun's Dept. Of Culture has fast become one of the best places to dine in BedStuy. Wonderful dinner party vibe, but you've got to book ahead as it only seats 15 people, and serves a four-course, prix-fixe meal 2 times a night.
Dept. of Culture
327 Nostrand AvenueBrilliant Nigerian cuisine! Ayo Balogun's Dept. Of Culture has fast become one of the best places to dine in BedStuy. Wonderful dinner party vibe, but you've got to book ahead as it only seats 15 people, and serves a four-course, prix-fixe meal 2 times a night.
MAMA FOX
327 Stuyvesant AveTrad Room
266 Malcolm X BlvdGreat food, great music, great vibe!
Nana Ramem
330 Malcolm X BlvdFabulous food!
Doc's
214 Bainbridge StGreat desserts!
Dough Doughnuts
5th AvenueFan Fan Doughnuts
448 Lafayette AveNatural Blend Vegan Cafe & Juice Bar
243 Malcolm X BlvdBeloved local cafe!
Good place for a quick pick-up of fish and chips and other fare.
8 locals recommend
Ma's Fish & Chips Plus
508 Nostrand Ave.Good place for a quick pick-up of fish and chips and other fare.
Some of the best homemade biscuits in BedStuy. Pop in for a sit-down and a mug of their fabulous coffee!
58 locals recommend
Brown Butter Craft Bar & Kitchen
413 Tompkins AveSome of the best homemade biscuits in BedStuy. Pop in for a sit-down and a mug of their fabulous coffee!
El Jeffe
1483 Fulton StSuper Mexican food and drink.
Shop fabulously for gorgeous and unique clothes, home decor, jewelry etc., 'til you drop at the best coffee house in Brooklyn. Brooklyn Kettle and The Narativ House, two independent businesses joined forces to create an ingenious space where ideas, culture, and design combine in a beautiful marriage, just like the two owners of this wonderful merging of minds, spirit, style and vision.
The Narativ House
385 Tompkins AveShop fabulously for gorgeous and unique clothes, home decor, jewelry etc., 'til you drop at the best coffee house in Brooklyn. Brooklyn Kettle and The Narativ House, two independent businesses joined forces to create an ingenious space where ideas, culture, and design combine in a beautiful marriage, just like the two owners of this wonderful merging of minds, spirit, style and vision.
Shop fabulously for gorgeous and unique clothes, home decor, jewelry etc., 'til you drop at the best coffee house in Brooklyn. Brooklyn Kettle and The Narativ House, two independent businesses joined forces to create an ingenious space where ideas, culture, and design combine in a beautiful marriage, just like the two owners of this wonderful merging of minds, spirit, style and vision.
27 locals recommend
Brooklyn Kettle
385 Tompkins AveShop fabulously for gorgeous and unique clothes, home decor, jewelry etc., 'til you drop at the best coffee house in Brooklyn. Brooklyn Kettle and The Narativ House, two independent businesses joined forces to create an ingenious space where ideas, culture, and design combine in a beautiful marriage, just like the two owners of this wonderful merging of minds, spirit, style and vision.
Miss Ada
184 Dekalb AveMany people swear by Miss Ada's Mediterranean fare!
This place is both for foodies and for those interested in art and culture. The expansive, curated experience features the highest-rated local restaurants and some of New York’s most-revered chefs. In the 24,000 square feet of space there are also family films being shown, DJs spinning, games, live music, workshops and classes, and pop-up events.
69 locals recommend
Time Out Market New York
55 Water StThis place is both for foodies and for those interested in art and culture. The expansive, curated experience features the highest-rated local restaurants and some of New York’s most-revered chefs. In the 24,000 square feet of space there are also family films being shown, DJs spinning, games, live music, workshops and classes, and pop-up events.
Brooklyn Tea
Getting Around
Kingston-Throop Avs Station
local C train subway stop
Citi Bike
A express or C local train to Manhattan and A train also to JFK airport
72 locals recommend
Utica Av station
Fulton StreetA express or C local train to Manhattan and A train also to JFK airport
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont PlaceArts & Culture
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Pkwy
Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn AveOne of the top venues in all of NYC for contemporary theatre and dance performances.
115 locals recommend
Bam Howard Gilman Opera House
30 Lafayette AveOne of the top venues in all of NYC for contemporary theatre and dance performances.
Concerts on a boat: With a strong focus on 19th and early 20th century chamber music, listen to Beethoven or Schubert while enjoying a stunning view of lower Manhattan.
15 locals recommend
Bargemusic
Brooklyn BridgeConcerts on a boat: With a strong focus on 19th and early 20th century chamber music, listen to Beethoven or Schubert while enjoying a stunning view of lower Manhattan.
BAM Harvey Theater
651 Fulton StParks & Nature
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveGorgeousness all around.
After exploring beautiful Central Park, find your way to the Boathouse for a fantastic meal.l
169 locals recommend
The Loeb Boathouse
East 72nd StreetAfter exploring beautiful Central Park, find your way to the Boathouse for a fantastic meal.l
Take a stroll around lovely Prospect Park, and stop at the Zoo for a visit.
540 locals recommend
Prospect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush AveTake a stroll around lovely Prospect Park, and stop at the Zoo for a visit.
Check out the Farmer's Market which takes place every Saturday, with wonderful fresh produce.
378 locals recommend
Grand Army Plaza
Flatbush AvenueCheck out the Farmer's Market which takes place every Saturday, with wonderful fresh produce.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bed-Vyne Brew
370 Tompkins AveLovers Rock
419 Tompkins AveLunÀtico
486 Halsey StSankofa Aban Bed & Breakfast
107 Macon St This is where Brownstone Jazz takes place.
Excellent bartenders, great vibe, and an always-changing rotation of local and craft beers on tap.
134 locals recommend
The Wilky
108 Patchen AveExcellent bartenders, great vibe, and an always-changing rotation of local and craft beers on tap.
Basquiat's Bottle
1198 Fulton StGreat cocktails, music and overall vibe!
Therapy Wine Bar Re-opening Late Spring 2018 @
Incredibly talented musicians, fantastic host, and a lovely atmosphere. Absolutely not to be missed!
6 locals recommend
BrownstoneJAZZ
107 Macon StIncredibly talented musicians, fantastic host, and a lovely atmosphere. Absolutely not to be missed!
Sistas' Place
456 Nostrand Ave.Great jazz.
LunÀtico
486 Halsey StDynaco
1112 Bedford AveBarRoom, at Dick & Jane’s
Bed-Vyne Brew
370 Tompkins AveEssentials
And Yoga, a Studio recommended by many, describes itself as a Member Focused BOUTIQUE YOGA & Wellness STUDIO.
Most of your everyday needs can be found in this supermarket just minutes away
80 locals recommend
Fine Fare Supermarket
476 Marcus Garvey BlvdMost of your everyday needs can be found in this supermarket just minutes away
Super Foodtown of Bedford Stuyvesant
1420 Fulton StAnd Yoga Studios - Marcus Garvey
410 Marcus Garvey Blvd
Halsey Traders Market
587 Halsey StGood selection of organic food.
Garden basket market
354 Lewis AveGrocery with good organic and vegan choices.
Brooklyn Tea
411 Lewis AvenueTea, coffee, cookies and wraps. Lovely place, lovely people!
Stop in and satisfy your plant and flower needs at this neighbourhood staple.
6 locals recommend
Seasons
358 Stuyvesant AveStop in and satisfy your plant and flower needs at this neighbourhood staple.
This place is now Black-owned and called A True Love of Wine & Spirits. It is owned by a delightful couple, Kristen and Tino. Billed as "a Neighborhood shop specializing in organic, biodynamic & natural wines from small producers...Pet friendly. Excellent selection. Excellent service". Essential!
92 locals recommend
Olivino Wines Bed-Stuy
426D Marcus Garvey BlvdThis place is now Black-owned and called A True Love of Wine & Spirits. It is owned by a delightful couple, Kristen and Tino. Billed as "a Neighborhood shop specializing in organic, biodynamic & natural wines from small producers...Pet friendly. Excellent selection. Excellent service". Essential!
Shopping
Beautiful clothes by a Jamaican born, Brooklyn based designer
17 locals recommend
Martine's Dream Shop
681 Nostrand Ave.Beautiful clothes by a Jamaican born, Brooklyn based designer
I Like Mike's
161 Decatur StMid-century modern antique store with wonderful finds.
Bouchon Wine Shop
305 Franklin AveA little bit of a hop skip and jump, but good selection.
Check out the Farmer's Market which takes place every Saturday, with wonderful fresh produce.
206 locals recommend
Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Flatbush AvenueCheck out the Farmer's Market which takes place every Saturday, with wonderful fresh produce.
Precious shop for unique finds. BLK MKT Vintage describes itself as a curated love story. Go and explore!
BLK MKT Vintage
465 Marcus Garvey BoulevardPrecious shop for unique finds. BLK MKT Vintage describes itself as a curated love story. Go and explore!
UrbanStems is an online florist (and not a shop) who will deliver truly stunning flowers with a very quick turnaround time.
UrbanStems
333 Humboldt StreetUrbanStems is an online florist (and not a shop) who will deliver truly stunning flowers with a very quick turnaround time.
IndigoStyle Vintage
409 Lewis AveGreat vintage finds!
Bed-Vyne Wine & Spirits
385 Tompkins AveKey Food