Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Tip of the Tongue
43 Lincoln RoadGreat coffee shop/bakery.
Tugboat
546 Flatbush AvenueGood New York Bagels!
De Hot Pot
1127 Washington AveGreat Carribbean food. Roti and doubles.
Bonafini
663 Flatbush AveThis is a beautiful coffee shop with wifi.
Pels Pie Co.
446 Rogers AvePie for breakfast. WiFi. PieFie.
Recently rated one of the top Indian Restaurants in the NYC area. Veggie Samosas and Saag Paneer.
48 locals recommend
Gandhi
34-14 30th AveRecently rated one of the top Indian Restaurants in the NYC area. Veggie Samosas and Saag Paneer.
Burger Mexicano
545 Flatbush AveGood food, if a little pricey.
Brooklyn Bell
843 Classon AvenueAMAZING ice cream.
MangoSeed
755 Flatbush AveCaribbean/American fusion. Really great food.
Oaxaca Taqueria
1116 Bedford AveGreat tacos right here in Brooklyn! Nice date spot, actually.
Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Flatbush AvenueFarmer's Market is open 8-4 on Saturdays.
Doughnut Plant
379 Grand StGo here. Get a creme brulet or dulce de leche doughnut. Do it.
Sightseeing
Prospect Park
A beautiful place to take a walk, especially in the autumn.
Essentials
Wholesome Gourmet Market
534 Flatbush AveGood takeaway sandwiches. A small grocery.
Local Pharmacy -- Small. There is a Duane Reade (a large pharmacy chain) further down Flatbush (to the left at Parkside Ave.)
15 locals recommend
Thriftway Pharmacy
542 Flatbush AveLocal Pharmacy -- Small. There is a Duane Reade (a large pharmacy chain) further down Flatbush (to the left at Parkside Ave.)
Duane Reade Pharmacy
756 Myrtle AveLarge pharmacy chain.
Arts & Culture
Prospect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush AveA small zoo including a petting farm and sea lions.
Fantastic museum with interesting not completely mainstream exhibits. Free dance parties on the 1st Saturday night of each month.
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyFantastic museum with interesting not completely mainstream exhibits. Free dance parties on the 1st Saturday night of each month.
Beautiful gardens!!!!
Upcoming Free Days
Free all day
June 2016: 07, 14, 21, 28
July 2016: 05, 12, 19, 26
August 2016: 02, 09, 16, 23, 30
September 2016: 06, 13, 20, 27
Free partial day during 10:00am - 12:00pm
Free at 10–12 noon. Except on Saturdays with public programs such as Sakura Matsuri, Chile Pepper Fiesta, and Ghouls & Gourds.
June 2016: 04, 11, 18, 25
July 2016: 02, 09, 16, 23, 30
August 2016: 06, 13, 20, 27
September 2016: 03, 10, 17, 24
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveBeautiful gardens!!!!
Upcoming Free Days
Free all day
June 2016: 07, 14, 21, 28
July 2016: 05, 12, 19, 26
August 2016: 02, 09, 16, 23, 30
September 2016: 06, 13, 20, 27
Free partial day during 10:00am - 12:00pm
Free at 10–12 noon. Except on Saturdays with public programs such as Sakura Matsuri, Chile Pepper Fiesta, and Ghouls & Gourds.
June 2016: 04, 11, 18, 25
July 2016: 02, 09, 16, 23, 30
August 2016: 06, 13, 20, 27
September 2016: 03, 10, 17, 24
Everything Else
5th Avenue
5th AvenueGood shops, restaurants.
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveLive theatre, dance, film festivals.
65 Fenimore St
65 Fenimore StreetGreat wine shop
Sterling St station
Lincoln RoadB, Q and Franklin Ave shuttle
OEG Fruit & Vegetable
1133 Washington AveSmall vegetable stand, yet strangely holds everything.
Shopping
Should you need any basics, this is two subway stops away. It is in a shopping complex along with lots of other clothing/discount stores.
399 locals recommend
Target
139 Flatbush AveShould you need any basics, this is two subway stops away. It is in a shopping complex along with lots of other clothing/discount stores.
Perfect if you need batteries or odds and ends during your stay. Also, it's a really weird store and worth the trip.
7 locals recommend
Phat Albert's Inc
Perfect if you need batteries or odds and ends during your stay. Also, it's a really weird store and worth the trip.
Drinks & Nightlife
Midwood Flats
577 Flatbush AveKind-of romantic gastropub. Great whiskey selection.