Christine’s guidebook
Food and Bar Scene
Chic vibe, great beer and food. Turn onto Flatbush Avenue, make a right, its on the next corner (Midwood Street)
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Midwood Flats
577 Flatbush AveChic vibe, great beer and food. Turn onto Flatbush Avenue, make a right, its on the next corner (Midwood Street)
Good Breakfast and brunch, good coffee and teas, sit inside or outside in their little courtyard. Make a left to Flatbush ave, once at the corner cross the street and continue left down Flatbush Ave, it's about 2-3 blocks down on our side of Flatbush ave.
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Bonafini
663 Flatbush AveGood Breakfast and brunch, good coffee and teas, sit inside or outside in their little courtyard. Make a left to Flatbush ave, once at the corner cross the street and continue left down Flatbush Ave, it's about 2-3 blocks down on our side of Flatbush ave.
Great beers, chic vibe, lite bites. Make a right onto Flatbush avenue, go down 1 block and cross Flatbush Ave. On the corner of Beekman Pl
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Fiona's Bar
562 Flatbush AvenueGreat beers, chic vibe, lite bites. Make a right onto Flatbush avenue, go down 1 block and cross Flatbush Ave. On the corner of Beekman Pl
Delicious and Authentic Thai Food. Eat in or order for delivery on their website. https://www.amythaibistro.com/
Make a right onto Flatbush avenue and it's 2-3 blocks down Flatbush on our side of Flatbush avenue.
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Am Thai Bistro
1003 Church AveDelicious and Authentic Thai Food. Eat in or order for delivery on their website. https://www.amythaibistro.com/
Make a right onto Flatbush avenue and it's 2-3 blocks down Flatbush on our side of Flatbush avenue.
Grab and go spot right around the corner. Great coffee! They also have pastries, deserts and sandwiches to go.
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Cinnamon Girl
277 Nostrand Ave.Grab and go spot right around the corner. Great coffee! They also have pastries, deserts and sandwiches to go.
Local Pizza shop at the corner. Nothing fancy but they make a mean slice of Pizza.
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Prospect Pizza
599 Flatbush AveLocal Pizza shop at the corner. Nothing fancy but they make a mean slice of Pizza.
Local Italian Eatery. Take out side get a good slice of pizza and other bites on the go. Restaurant side sit-in and dine for decent local Italian meal.
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Gino's Trattoria & Brick Oven Pizza
548 Flatbush AveLocal Italian Eatery. Take out side get a good slice of pizza and other bites on the go. Restaurant side sit-in and dine for decent local Italian meal.
Great little coffee shop around the corner to your left on Flatbush. Good Coffee and nice little selection of pastries, muffins, oatmeal etc. Few seats inside and out to relax and enjoy your coffee.
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Brooklyn Perk Coffee
605 Flatbush AveGreat little coffee shop around the corner to your left on Flatbush. Good Coffee and nice little selection of pastries, muffins, oatmeal etc. Few seats inside and out to relax and enjoy your coffee.
Good cocktails and bites. Sit inside or outside. Go to Flatbush Ave and make a left. Cross flatbush Ave at the corner and your right there. Next to Greenlight bookstore
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Edie Jo’s
630 Flatbush AveGood cocktails and bites. Sit inside or outside. Go to Flatbush Ave and make a left. Cross flatbush Ave at the corner and your right there. Next to Greenlight bookstore
Local dive bar type feel (non-pretentious at all) with very chill vibe and reasonably priced beers and drinks.
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The Westbury Inn
673 Flatbush AveLocal dive bar type feel (non-pretentious at all) with very chill vibe and reasonably priced beers and drinks.
Funky cafe, creative fusion eats (Some spicy stuff) with relaxed vibe, sit inside or in their backyard. Spirits available. Make a left onto Flatbush Ave and walk down about 3 blocks. It is on our side of Flatbush Ave. Look for the "Garage Door" style doors in blue.
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Risbo
701 Flatbush AveFunky cafe, creative fusion eats (Some spicy stuff) with relaxed vibe, sit inside or in their backyard. Spirits available. Make a left onto Flatbush Ave and walk down about 3 blocks. It is on our side of Flatbush Ave. Look for the "Garage Door" style doors in blue.
Industrial-chic cocktail bar with craft beers & a menu of brick-oven pizzas & Italian small plates. Chill vibe, friendly atmosphere. Make a left on Flatbush Ave and walk down about 3-4 blocks. It's on our side of Flatbush Ave.
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Parkside
705 Flatbush AveIndustrial-chic cocktail bar with craft beers & a menu of brick-oven pizzas & Italian small plates. Chill vibe, friendly atmosphere. Make a left on Flatbush Ave and walk down about 3-4 blocks. It's on our side of Flatbush Ave.
Eatery offering pinsa (Roman flatbreads) plus Italian dishes & Negronis in a brick-walled space. Nice vibe, tasty dishes.
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Camillo
1146 Nostrand Ave.Eatery offering pinsa (Roman flatbreads) plus Italian dishes & Negronis in a brick-walled space. Nice vibe, tasty dishes.
Great coffee, sandwiches, bagels and bites. Sit inside or outside. Make a left when exiting our home, walk up to Roger's Ave (1.5 blocks). Cross Roger's Ave and make a left. continue to the next corner. You can't miss it.
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PLG Coffee House and Tavern
499 Rogers AveGreat coffee, sandwiches, bagels and bites. Sit inside or outside. Make a left when exiting our home, walk up to Roger's Ave (1.5 blocks). Cross Roger's Ave and make a left. continue to the next corner. You can't miss it.
No-frills, family-run establishment selling Caribbean baked goods & desserts for takeout only.
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Allan's Bakery
1109 Nostrand Ave.No-frills, family-run establishment selling Caribbean baked goods & desserts for takeout only.
A local favorite "hole-in-the-wall" so to speak, this straightforward joint offers casual Caribbean classics including stuffed rotis & doubles. Our favorite dish is their "boneless chicken Roti" if you like spicy food ask for their "pepper" sauce on it. Cash only. Make a left onto Flatbush, walk down about 5-6 short blocks, its on our side of the street.
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De Hot Pot
1127 Washington AveA local favorite "hole-in-the-wall" so to speak, this straightforward joint offers casual Caribbean classics including stuffed rotis & doubles. Our favorite dish is their "boneless chicken Roti" if you like spicy food ask for their "pepper" sauce on it. Cash only. Make a left onto Flatbush, walk down about 5-6 short blocks, its on our side of the street.
Intimate, mom-&-pop eatery featuring traditional Mediterranean dishes in a comfortable atmosphere.
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Kulushkat
1137 Washington AveIntimate, mom-&-pop eatery featuring traditional Mediterranean dishes in a comfortable atmosphere.
Local wine and Spirits shop with carefully selected variety.
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DRINK PLG Wine & Spirits
492 Flatbush AveLocal wine and Spirits shop with carefully selected variety.
Chill neighborhood bar pouring craft cocktails & barista coffee drinks in a hip, low-key setting. Some simple bites Available. (Yes their is a laundry mat sign above them)
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Erv's
2122 Beekman PlChill neighborhood bar pouring craft cocktails & barista coffee drinks in a hip, low-key setting. Some simple bites Available. (Yes their is a laundry mat sign above them)
A variety of burritos, fajitas & other Mexican staples offered in an open, relaxed restaurant. Sit in our eat outside.
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Taqueria El Patron Mexican Grill
51 Lincoln RdA variety of burritos, fajitas & other Mexican staples offered in an open, relaxed restaurant. Sit in our eat outside.
Pint-sized, dinner-only outlet serving modern & exotic American small plates sourced locally. Cross the street, make a right onto Flatbush Ave and make another right onto Fenimore Street.
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Honey Badger
67 Fenimore StPint-sized, dinner-only outlet serving modern & exotic American small plates sourced locally. Cross the street, make a right onto Flatbush Ave and make another right onto Fenimore Street.
Jus Fishy
555 Flatbush AveYummy Caribbean seafood, take-out.
Delicious Korean and Japanese cuisine. Make a right onto Flatbush Avenue, cross the avenue and walk down about 1 block.
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Slowloris
556 Flatbush AveDelicious Korean and Japanese cuisine. Make a right onto Flatbush Avenue, cross the avenue and walk down about 1 block.
Antojitos del Patron Mexican Snacks
52 Lincoln RoadSmall traditional Mexican bites.
Delicious fresh Japanese food. Make a left onto Flatbush Ave and it's up the block. Take out joint. They deliver too.
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Silver Rice
638 Park PlDelicious fresh Japanese food. Make a left onto Flatbush Ave and it's up the block. Take out joint. They deliver too.
Hibiscus Brew
546 Flatbush AveCoffee, Smoothies, Salads
A little far to walk but they have very fresh and tasty food available for delivery. Quick cab ride if you'd prefer to dine in. I personally don't like the quality of the Chinse food take out's around here so I always order from this place. 718-789-1400 https://www.hunandelightbk.com/
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Hunan Delight
752 Union StA little far to walk but they have very fresh and tasty food available for delivery. Quick cab ride if you'd prefer to dine in. I personally don't like the quality of the Chinse food take out's around here so I always order from this place. 718-789-1400 https://www.hunandelightbk.com/
Local Indian food spot. I don't eat Indian but it's been around for a few years, I've heard it's ok.
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Bay Leaf
561 Flatbush AveLocal Indian food spot. I don't eat Indian but it's been around for a few years, I've heard it's ok.
Spa
WellZen Lounge
593 Flatbush AvenueLovely local nail salon and spa. call for an appointment. 1-347-663-3287.
Dessert
J & J Delicious Cakes
664 Flatbush AveGreat cakes, cupcakes and ice cream.
Jamie's Dessert Bar
54 Lincoln RdYummy sweet treats to satisfy the sweet tooth cravers.
Dunkin'
1556 Broadway721 Flatbush Ave. Good old fashion Dunkin Donuts
Food markets
Local large supermarket (picture shown is of before they opened for business). Find any groceries you may need from conventional foods to organic and gourmet. Great cheese section, also good place to buy a "Hero" sandwich before embarking for your day's adventures.
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Lincoln Market
633 Marcy AveLocal large supermarket (picture shown is of before they opened for business). Find any groceries you may need from conventional foods to organic and gourmet. Great cheese section, also good place to buy a "Hero" sandwich before embarking for your day's adventures.
Local Average Super market. A few gourmet options as well.
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Associated Supermarket
Local Average Super market. A few gourmet options as well.
Public Transportation
Our local and closest Subway station on Lincoln road between Flatbush Ave and Ocean Ave, about a 4-6 minute walk. Catch the B/Q and Franklin Avenue Shuttle (S) for getting around the city.
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Sterling St station
Lincoln RoadOur local and closest Subway station on Lincoln road between Flatbush Ave and Ocean Ave, about a 4-6 minute walk. Catch the B/Q and Franklin Avenue Shuttle (S) for getting around the city.
Sterling Street Subway station. Our second closest station, about a 8-12 minute walk. Catch the 2 and 5 trains into Manhattan here. On Nostrand Avenue and Sterling Street
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Sterling St station
Lincoln RoadSterling Street Subway station. Our second closest station, about a 8-12 minute walk. Catch the 2 and 5 trains into Manhattan here. On Nostrand Avenue and Sterling Street
Parkside Av station
Parkside AvenueCatch the Q train here into Manhattan.
LaGuardia Airport
A local Airport (we have two local airports)
Family and Children friendly activities
Brooklyn Children's Museum is a great place for a young child to spend a few hours playing and exploring.
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Muzium Kanak-Kanak Brooklyn
145 Brooklyn AveBrooklyn Children's Museum is a great place for a young child to spend a few hours playing and exploring.
Nice little playground for younger children. They can ride play on the monkey bars, swings, tire swing or ride their bike or scooter in the surrounding area. Also a field available for a quick game of soccer or a picnic.
Mt Prospect Park Playground
140 East PkwyNice little playground for younger children. They can ride play on the monkey bars, swings, tire swing or ride their bike or scooter in the surrounding area. Also a field available for a quick game of soccer or a picnic.
Fun small local Zoo. Bring quarters to get food to feed the animals in the petting zoo. Pack food and beverages as only light snacks are sold there.
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Zoo Prospect Park
450 Flatbush AveFun small local Zoo. Bring quarters to get food to feed the animals in the petting zoo. Pack food and beverages as only light snacks are sold there.
Explore all the Playgrounds here! Slide Mountain, Swing Valley, the water lab and much much More!
https://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/places-to-see/pier-6/
SLIDE MOUNTAIN AT PIER 6
Explore all the Playgrounds here! Slide Mountain, Swing Valley, the water lab and much much More!
https://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/places-to-see/pier-6/
Fun Carousel next to the Brooklyn Zoo entrance. 7 minute walk. Make a right onto Flatbush Ave and continue past Empire boulevard, the entrance is on your left into the park.
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Prospect Park Carousel
452 Flatbush AveFun Carousel next to the Brooklyn Zoo entrance. 7 minute walk. Make a right onto Flatbush Ave and continue past Empire boulevard, the entrance is on your left into the park.
Ice skating in the cool months, roller skating in the warm months and a great splash pad for the kids to cool off in the summer!
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Pusat LeFrak di Lakeside Prospect Park Brooklyn
171 East DrIce skating in the cool months, roller skating in the warm months and a great splash pad for the kids to cool off in the summer!
All the info you need is on this website. Take a quick ferry from Brooklyn to this cute little Island. A relaxing day for the family or solo travelers. bring lunch and picnic or get food from a variety of food vendors on the Island. https://www.govisland.com/
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Governors Island
All the info you need is on this website. Take a quick ferry from Brooklyn to this cute little Island. A relaxing day for the family or solo travelers. bring lunch and picnic or get food from a variety of food vendors on the Island. https://www.govisland.com/
Enjoy the day at our local Aquarium. Great for solo travelers or families. Take the subway Q towards Brooklyn/Coney Island to the west 8th Station. Pack lunch or grab a light bite locally. FYI the Aquarium is by the Coney Island beach.
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Akuarium New York
602 Surf AveEnjoy the day at our local Aquarium. Great for solo travelers or families. Take the subway Q towards Brooklyn/Coney Island to the west 8th Station. Pack lunch or grab a light bite locally. FYI the Aquarium is by the Coney Island beach.
Walk around and enjoy some rides. Plenty of rides for Adults and children alike, connected to Dino's Wonder wheel and Steeplechase Park. Lots of fast food available along the boardwalk. Can also take a walk on the beach (Coney Island) Experience some of Brooklyn's history and grit here!
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Taman Luna, Coney Island
1000 Surf AveWalk around and enjoy some rides. Plenty of rides for Adults and children alike, connected to Dino's Wonder wheel and Steeplechase Park. Lots of fast food available along the boardwalk. Can also take a walk on the beach (Coney Island) Experience some of Brooklyn's history and grit here!
Visit this beautiful area right under the Brooklyn Bridge. Family friendly or Solo. There is a huge indoor food court here too with lots of different types of foods and cocktails as well.
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Karousel Jane
Dock StreetVisit this beautiful area right under the Brooklyn Bridge. Family friendly or Solo. There is a huge indoor food court here too with lots of different types of foods and cocktails as well.
shopping
Lots of great stores for everyday needs. Target, Berlington coat factory, Old Navy, Mandees, Best buy and the list goes on. Take the B/Q train from our stop two stops towards Manhattan and get off at Atlantic Avenue.
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Atlantic Terminal station
Lots of great stores for everyday needs. Target, Berlington coat factory, Old Navy, Mandees, Best buy and the list goes on. Take the B/Q train from our stop two stops towards Manhattan and get off at Atlantic Avenue.
Cute little novelty shop around the corner on Flatbush Ave. Find fun and unique stuff to bring home.
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Awesome Brooklyn
617 Flatbush AveCute little novelty shop around the corner on Flatbush Ave. Find fun and unique stuff to bring home.