Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Great French Senegalese spot - usually a little quieter than places on Franklin Avenue.
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Cafe Rue Dix
1451 Bedford AveGreat French Senegalese spot - usually a little quieter than places on Franklin Avenue.
Bagel Pub
287 9th StNYC bagels baked on site!
El Barrio Burritos
796A Franklin AveGreat Mexican take-out (no real seating there).
Some of the city's best Mexican food, and delicious drinks.
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Chavela's
736 Franklin AveSome of the city's best Mexican food, and delicious drinks.
When you want something a little higher end, but with a city vibe.
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Mayfield
688 Franklin AveWhen you want something a little higher end, but with a city vibe.
The Crabby Shack
613 Franklin AveWhen you want to feel like you're in Baltimore...
Sweet Basil
670 Franklin AveSolid Thai, to eat in or take out.
Barboncino Pizza
781 Franklin AveGreat brick oven pizza.
Cent'Anni
742 Franklin AveGreat home-made Italian food.
Probably my favorite neighborhood restaurant - the chef and owner takes care of everyone, and there is a lovely back garden open in warm weather.
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Cheryl's Global Soul
236 Underhill AveProbably my favorite neighborhood restaurant - the chef and owner takes care of everyone, and there is a lovely back garden open in warm weather.
Neptune Diner II
699 Classon AveOpen 24/7, for breakfast at any hour of the day!
Classic NYC diner - get there early on the weekends if you don't want to wait for a table!
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Tom’s
782 Washington AveClassic NYC diner - get there early on the weekends if you don't want to wait for a table!
BKW by Brooklyn Winery
747 Franklin AvenueFor wine lovers...
Island Cz Cafe
743 Franklin AveGreat West Indian spot.
Catfish
1433 Bedford AveHopping spot, great creole food.
Silver Rice
638 Park PlSushi!!
BERG'N
899 Bergen StLocal beer hall, with various food options.
Pearl
738 Franklin AveSolid Indian food.
Great small-batch/home-made ice cream - worth the walk!
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Ample Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt AveGreat small-batch/home-made ice cream - worth the walk!
Olmsted
659 Vanderbilt AveOne of Brooklyn's hottest spots!
Lincoln Station
409 Lincoln PlA casual spot with lots of vegetarian options.
James
605 Carlton AveA great spot for a special night out.
A cute spot with fresh-made pastries and baguettes - some indoor and (when the weather permits) outdoor seating.
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Little Zelda
728 Franklin AveA cute spot with fresh-made pastries and baguettes - some indoor and (when the weather permits) outdoor seating.
Aita Trattoria
798A Franklin AveA twist on classic Italian fare.
Just a short walk from BAM, Junior's is where people from all over Brooklyn intersect. Oh, and they have the world's BEST cheesecake!
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Junior's Restaurant and Bakery
386 Flatbush Ave ExtJust a short walk from BAM, Junior's is where people from all over Brooklyn intersect. Oh, and they have the world's BEST cheesecake!
Arden
A newer addition to the neighborhood, for a special night out.
We go here every Friday! Great pizza, it’s all to-go but usually they have some tables set up outside.
Crown Heights Pizza
We go here every Friday! Great pizza, it’s all to-go but usually they have some tables set up outside.
Super good ice cream (with some crazy flavors!) made on-site, whoopie pies and donut sundaes. The closest of the local ice cream options. Inside and outside seating.
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The Social
816 Washington AveSuper good ice cream (with some crazy flavors!) made on-site, whoopie pies and donut sundaes. The closest of the local ice cream options. Inside and outside seating.
Another great nearby ice cream spot, we are definitely spoiled!
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Blue Marble Ice Cream
186 Underhill AveAnother great nearby ice cream spot, we are definitely spoiled!
Fantastic tacos - they have a small but varied menu. The weekend breakfast tacos are AMAZING. I also highly recommend the margaritas!
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Gueros
605 Prospect PlFantastic tacos - they have a small but varied menu. The weekend breakfast tacos are AMAZING. I also highly recommend the margaritas!
Viaroma Restaurant
Nice weekend brunch spot.
MISC
758 Franklin AveGood fusion Asian, I recommend the dumplings!
Crown Heights Cafe
Good coffee, a nice place to hang for a while and work or chat.
At the corner of Franklin and Eastern Parkway Monday-Saturday mornings - David has the best coffee and bakes things all morning right in his truck!
Frenchy's Food Truck
333 Eastern ParkwayAt the corner of Franklin and Eastern Parkway Monday-Saturday mornings - David has the best coffee and bakes things all morning right in his truck!
Arts & Culture
Amazing art and great exhibits. The first Saturday of every month they are open late and admission is free, and they always have a great program of films, music and dancing - people from all over Brooklyn will be there!
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Muzium Brooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyAmazing art and great exhibits. The first Saturday of every month they are open late and admission is free, and they always have a great program of films, music and dancing - people from all over Brooklyn will be there!
One stop away on the train - they have films, theater, music, almost anything you'd want for a great night out. Most Fridays and Saturdays they host BAM Cafe, featuring free music with amazing artists.
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Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveOne stop away on the train - they have films, theater, music, almost anything you'd want for a great night out. Most Fridays and Saturdays they host BAM Cafe, featuring free music with amazing artists.
Muzium Kanak-Kanak Brooklyn
145 Brooklyn AveFun for kids of all ages!
Five Myles
558 St Johns PlA cool local art space with rotating exhibits/events.
Parks & Nature
Taman Botani Brooklyn
990 Washington AveA beautiful spot all times of the year.
Great for picnicking, running, visiting the zoo, roller/ice skating (depending on the season) or taking a boat out on the lake.
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Taman Prospect
Great for picnicking, running, visiting the zoo, roller/ice skating (depending on the season) or taking a boat out on the lake.
Unparalleled views of downtown Manhattan, and lots of fun stuff to do.
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Taman Brooklyn Bridge
334 Furman StUnparalleled views of downtown Manhattan, and lots of fun stuff to do.
Roller skating in warm weather and ice skating in cold weather - they have rentals for both! Nearby you can also find bikes to rent to explore Prospect Park.
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Pusat LeFrak di Lakeside Prospect Park Brooklyn
171 East DrRoller skating in warm weather and ice skating in cold weather - they have rentals for both! Nearby you can also find bikes to rent to explore Prospect Park.
Drinks & Nightlife
Drink
768 Franklin AveA cool late night spot.
In addition to being a fun bar/beer hall, they host literary events once a month.
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Franklin Park
618 St Johns PlIn addition to being a fun bar/beer hall, they host literary events once a month.
The Crown Inn
724 Franklin AveAnother cool local spot.
Sightseeing
A must do for first-time visitors to New York is walking across the Brooklyn Bridge.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeA must do for first-time visitors to New York is walking across the Brooklyn Bridge.
A free alternative to the many tour boats around the city, amazing views of downtown Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty.
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Staten Island Ferry
Staten Island FerryA free alternative to the many tour boats around the city, amazing views of downtown Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty.
In the summer, there is no better place to see the craziness of Brooklyn! You can people-watch on the boardwalk, visit the aquarium, head to the beach, ride the iconic Cyclone, and take in a baseball game all in one day.
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Coney Island
In the summer, there is no better place to see the craziness of Brooklyn! You can people-watch on the boardwalk, visit the aquarium, head to the beach, ride the iconic Cyclone, and take in a baseball game all in one day.
Essentials
Capital One Bank
341 Eastern PkwyBob & Betty's Food Market
805 Franklin AveLocal family-owned business.
Nam's Fruit Market
769 Franklin AveWhere you can get all your essentials 24/7.
Wino(t)
796 Franklin AveLovely neighborhood wine shop.
Express laundromat
Bring your laundry in or drop it off and have it done for you!
Entertainment & Activities
$18/class, or $25 for unlimited classes for a week, if you want to get your practice in while away. And they have a bookstore right next door!
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Jewel City Yoga
730 Franklin Ave$18/class, or $25 for unlimited classes for a week, if you want to get your practice in while away. And they have a bookstore right next door!