Guidebook for Park Slope and beyond!
Food Scene
They have the best and most consistent cappuccinos and espresso in the neighborhood!
36 locals recommend
Cafe Grumpy - Park Slope
383 7th AveThey have the best and most consistent cappuccinos and espresso in the neighborhood!
Fonda
434 7th AveFonda has taken Mexican food to another level. Extensive tequila list.
LORE
Great, Indian/Swedish fusion.
Couleur Café
435 7th AveLovely breakfast and lunch. Coffee and pastry too.
Fantastic sandwiches for breakfast and lunch. Pastries and cookies. Good coffee and tea. Pick up food and go to picnic in park.
9 locals recommend
Daytime
199 Windsor PlFantastic sandwiches for breakfast and lunch. Pastries and cookies. Good coffee and tea. Pick up food and go to picnic in park.
Amazing bread. Try the sourdough! Line gets crazy so go early for bread. Great sandwiches for lunch.
17 locals recommend
WINNER
367 7th AveAmazing bread. Try the sourdough! Line gets crazy so go early for bread. Great sandwiches for lunch.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's our favorite local bar with great, live music in the back every night. Very small and intimate setting. No cover to listen to music in the back.
206 locals recommend
Barbès
376 9th StIt's our favorite local bar with great, live music in the back every night. Very small and intimate setting. No cover to listen to music in the back.
lovely local wine bar. good for dessert, cheese, and wine within a few blocks.
56 locals recommend
Brookvin
381 7th Avelovely local wine bar. good for dessert, cheese, and wine within a few blocks.
Parks & Nature
Prospect Park! It's only a 5 minute walk to Brooklyn's famous park. It's the equivalent of Manhattan's Central Park, but much more natural (and designed by the same people). A wonderful place and a must to take a walk or jog or lounge on the grass.
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
Prospect Park! It's only a 5 minute walk to Brooklyn's famous park. It's the equivalent of Manhattan's Central Park, but much more natural (and designed by the same people). A wonderful place and a must to take a walk or jog or lounge on the grass.
Only open in the summers. Ferry ride is $2 round-trip from Pier 6. Rent bicycles, dine at food trucks, etc. Old army barracks have been converted into art exhibits.
249 locals recommend
Governors Island
Only open in the summers. Ferry ride is $2 round-trip from Pier 6. Rent bicycles, dine at food trucks, etc. Old army barracks have been converted into art exhibits.
The High Line Park
Unique and amazing park on an elevated, old railroad track.
Shopping
Bhoomki
158 5th Avefair trade, high end. interesting local store.
Food shopping
Where to get groceries
Prospect Market
236-238 Prospect Park WestUnion Market
Upscale market for all your food needs. Overpriced, but nice and convenient.
Mr. Kiwi
Affordable fruits and vegetables