Guidebook for Brooklyn

Amanda
Guidebook for Brooklyn

Arts & Culture

Check out a Nets Game, the Ringling Bros Circus, or a concert. You may even spot Beyonce!
1418 locals recommend
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic Ave
1418 locals recommend
Check out a Nets Game, the Ringling Bros Circus, or a concert. You may even spot Beyonce!
Multi-arts center for over 150 years. With world-renowned programming in theater, dance, music, opera, film, and much more, BAM showcases the work of emerging artists and innovative modern masters.
521 locals recommend
BAM Harvey Theater
651 Fulton St
521 locals recommend
Multi-arts center for over 150 years. With world-renowned programming in theater, dance, music, opera, film, and much more, BAM showcases the work of emerging artists and innovative modern masters.
This place is so cool! Hosts classes for curious adults about all sorts of things: from physics to Australian desserts, from HTML to shorthand and just about every nook and cranny in between.
7 locals recommend
Brooklyn Brainery
190 Underhill Ave
7 locals recommend
This place is so cool! Hosts classes for curious adults about all sorts of things: from physics to Australian desserts, from HTML to shorthand and just about every nook and cranny in between.

Sightseeing

Beautiful and intimate museum with really fun exhibits. Check out what's going on during your stay @ brooklynmuseum.org
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Pkwy
3011 locals recommend
Beautiful and intimate museum with really fun exhibits. Check out what's going on during your stay @ brooklynmuseum.org
This is an absolutely surreal hub of nature in the heart of the hustle and bustle of NYC. Not to be missed!!
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington Ave
2030 locals recommend
This is an absolutely surreal hub of nature in the heart of the hustle and bustle of NYC. Not to be missed!!
Arch based on the design of the actual Arc de Triomphe in Paris! There is a cute Farmer's Market every Saturday.
378 locals recommend
Grand Army Plaza
Flatbush Avenue
378 locals recommend
Arch based on the design of the actual Arc de Triomphe in Paris! There is a cute Farmer's Market every Saturday.
Staying at my apartment gives you access to the Central Park of Brooklyn. Jem of nature that is surely not to be missed!
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
3418 locals recommend
Staying at my apartment gives you access to the Central Park of Brooklyn. Jem of nature that is surely not to be missed!
Ok, maybe you don't want to be cooped up reading in a library. But the architecture of this major sight is not to be missed! Great place to use a clean public restroom before you hit up the park!
383 locals recommend
Brooklyn Public Library
383 locals recommend
Ok, maybe you don't want to be cooped up reading in a library. But the architecture of this major sight is not to be missed! Great place to use a clean public restroom before you hit up the park!

Food Scene

THE place to get Stumptown coffee and I should know - I'm a coffee gal! Great scones and croissants too.
83 locals recommend
Sit & Wonder
688 Washington Ave
83 locals recommend
THE place to get Stumptown coffee and I should know - I'm a coffee gal! Great scones and croissants too.
This iconic diner has been around since the 1930's. Their pancakes are world-class and served all day.
225 locals recommend
Tom’s
782 Washington Ave
225 locals recommend
This iconic diner has been around since the 1930's. Their pancakes are world-class and served all day.
Food is cheap, quality, quick and unique! Not to be missed during your stay! See what they have to offer at http://kimchitacotruck.com/KGrill.html
67 locals recommend
Kimchi Grill
766 Washington Ave
67 locals recommend
Food is cheap, quality, quick and unique! Not to be missed during your stay! See what they have to offer at http://kimchitacotruck.com/KGrill.html
Who doesn't love an affordable fish taco! Can also get quesadillas, burritos and nachos with any meat, cheese or vegetable filling.
19 locals recommend
Taqueria De Los Muertos
663 Washington Avenue
19 locals recommend
Who doesn't love an affordable fish taco! Can also get quesadillas, burritos and nachos with any meat, cheese or vegetable filling.
Quality and affordable Thai!
27 locals recommend
Udom Thai
661 Washington Ave
27 locals recommend
Quality and affordable Thai!
Best Ramen in Brooklyn!
283 locals recommend
Chuko
565 Vanderbilt Ave
283 locals recommend
Best Ramen in Brooklyn!
Falafel plus pizza?? I say yes!
Pasha Pizza
665 Classon Ave
Falafel plus pizza?? I say yes!
Do not be fooled by this hole in the wall. The best jerk chicken in town! BYOB which makes this place even cheaper than it really is.
103 locals recommend
The Islands
671 Washington Ave
103 locals recommend
Do not be fooled by this hole in the wall. The best jerk chicken in town! BYOB which makes this place even cheaper than it really is.
Classic Mexican...affordable prices!
29 locals recommend
Pequeña
601 Vanderbilt Avenue
29 locals recommend
Classic Mexican...affordable prices!
Little piece of France right in the neighborhood! Parisian-style neighborhood bistro serving hearty French fare in a quiet setting.
31 locals recommend
Le Gamin
556 Vanderbilt Avenue
31 locals recommend
Little piece of France right in the neighborhood! Parisian-style neighborhood bistro serving hearty French fare in a quiet setting.
Quality chinese food (which can be hard to find in NYC) and Japanese too!
11 locals recommend
Colala
791 A Washington Ave
11 locals recommend
Quality chinese food (which can be hard to find in NYC) and Japanese too!
Designed with the casual comfort of a neighborhood restaurant/bar. Emphasizes seasonal, local and quality ingredients. Serious, sophisticated food but still less formal.
77 locals recommend
The Vanderbilt
570 Vanderbilt Ave
77 locals recommend
Designed with the casual comfort of a neighborhood restaurant/bar. Emphasizes seasonal, local and quality ingredients. Serious, sophisticated food but still less formal.
Wanna grab your beverage before hopping on the train for a long, exciting day in Manhattan? Stop in the local Starbucks first!
577 locals recommend
Starbucks
154 N 7th St
577 locals recommend
Wanna grab your beverage before hopping on the train for a long, exciting day in Manhattan? Stop in the local Starbucks first!
Trendy, stylish spot serving Texas-style BBQ by the pound, plus sandwiches & Southern sides.
58 locals recommend
Morgan's Brooklyn Barbecue
267 Flatbush Ave
58 locals recommend
Trendy, stylish spot serving Texas-style BBQ by the pound, plus sandwiches & Southern sides.
Pizzas & Italian fare made with locally sourced, organic ingredients & served in busting environs
121 locals recommend
franny's
348 Flatbush Avenue
121 locals recommend
Pizzas & Italian fare made with locally sourced, organic ingredients & served in busting environs
A great backup option to Sit & Wonder. Rustic coffeehouse brewing house blends & teas to pair with bagels, cookies & Swedish pastries
87 locals recommend
Konditori
114 Smith St
87 locals recommend
A great backup option to Sit & Wonder. Rustic coffeehouse brewing house blends & teas to pair with bagels, cookies & Swedish pastries
Stylish neighborhood place specializing in basic, homestyle Thai food.
30 locals recommend
Born
293 Flatbush Ave
30 locals recommend
Stylish neighborhood place specializing in basic, homestyle Thai food.
The hot dogs, burgers & toppings get a modern spin at this updated fast-food joint in Park Slope. Vegan options as well!
20 locals recommend
Bark Hot Dogs
474 Bergen Street
20 locals recommend
The hot dogs, burgers & toppings get a modern spin at this updated fast-food joint in Park Slope. Vegan options as well!
Burritos & margaritas fuel a festive scene at this spot with ample outdoor seating.
8 locals recommend
Burrito Bar and Kitchen
307 Flatbush Ave
8 locals recommend
Burritos & margaritas fuel a festive scene at this spot with ample outdoor seating.
A Zen-like vibe & Pan-Asian vegan cuisine like smoked seitan star at this mellow, meat-free spot.
16 locals recommend
Dao Palate
329 Flatbush Ave
16 locals recommend
A Zen-like vibe & Pan-Asian vegan cuisine like smoked seitan star at this mellow, meat-free spot.
Local, seasonal American fare served in a simple space with a bar area & a popular garden.
67 locals recommend
Flatbush Farm
67 locals recommend
Local, seasonal American fare served in a simple space with a bar area & a popular garden.
Seasonal American fare & unique cocktails served in a modern-vintage Brooklyn space.
96 locals recommend
James
605 Carlton Ave
96 locals recommend
Seasonal American fare & unique cocktails served in a modern-vintage Brooklyn space.
Stumptown coffee, casual lunch fare & housemade baked goods in a chill, modern storefront setting.
160 locals recommend
Hungry Ghost
253 Flatbush Ave
160 locals recommend
Stumptown coffee, casual lunch fare & housemade baked goods in a chill, modern storefront setting.
Japanese restaurant serving sushi as well as cooked fare in a simple, brick-walled room.
35 locals recommend
Taro Sushi
244 Flatbush Ave
35 locals recommend
Japanese restaurant serving sushi as well as cooked fare in a simple, brick-walled room.
Mexican fare along with a selection of tequilas, margaritas & other specialty cocktails. I personally LOVE this place. They have an awesome cocktail with half margarita and half sangria - delish!
566 locals recommend
Chavela's
736 Franklin Ave
566 locals recommend
Mexican fare along with a selection of tequilas, margaritas & other specialty cocktails. I personally LOVE this place. They have an awesome cocktail with half margarita and half sangria - delish!
Lively eatery serving Neapolitan brick-oven pizzas plus salads, creative cocktails & more.
522 locals recommend
Barboncino Pizza
781 Franklin Ave
522 locals recommend
Lively eatery serving Neapolitan brick-oven pizzas plus salads, creative cocktails & more.
Breezy, colorful Caribbean eatery with curries & other regional dishes, plus cocktails
192 locals recommend
Glady's
788 Franklin Ave
192 locals recommend
Breezy, colorful Caribbean eatery with curries & other regional dishes, plus cocktails
Relaxed neighborhood choice for creative pizzas, sandwiches, salads & growlers of beer.
59 locals recommend
Rosco's Pizza
685 Franklin Avenue
59 locals recommend
Relaxed neighborhood choice for creative pizzas, sandwiches, salads & growlers of beer.
Community-minded espresso bar with outdoor seats offering artisanal treats plus beer, wine & tapas.
169 locals recommend
Little Zelda
728 Franklin Ave
169 locals recommend
Community-minded espresso bar with outdoor seats offering artisanal treats plus beer, wine & tapas.
Spacious New American restaurant serving trendy eats & less-expected items in vintage-inspired digs.
327 locals recommend
Mayfield
688 Franklin Ave
327 locals recommend
Spacious New American restaurant serving trendy eats & less-expected items in vintage-inspired digs.
Homestyle Italian cooking & wood-fired pizzas pair with house wines at this casual, family-run spot.
13 locals recommend
Cataldo's
554 Vanderbilt Ave
13 locals recommend
Homestyle Italian cooking & wood-fired pizzas pair with house wines at this casual, family-run spot.
Japanese spot serving sushi, tempura & hibachi fare in intimate surrounds with exposed-brick walls.
19 locals recommend
Inaka Asian Cuisine
597 Vanderbilt Ave
19 locals recommend
Japanese spot serving sushi, tempura & hibachi fare in intimate surrounds with exposed-brick walls.
Fried chicken, collard greens & peach cobbler are among the eats at this no-frills soul-food joint.
Mitchell's Soul Food
617 Vanderbilt Ave
Fried chicken, collard greens & peach cobbler are among the eats at this no-frills soul-food joint.
Prospect Heights venue for Middle Eastern cuisine, plus a back garden in season.
88 locals recommend
Zaytoons
594 Vanderbilt Ave
88 locals recommend
Prospect Heights venue for Middle Eastern cuisine, plus a back garden in season.
Fresh American fare, including a Sunday Supper, plus a donut-making robot & gourmet groceries.
13 locals recommend
606 R&D
606 Vanderbilt Ave
13 locals recommend
Fresh American fare, including a Sunday Supper, plus a donut-making robot & gourmet groceries.
Fresh healthy fare from pastries & granola to salads & sandwiches served in a cozy corner setting.
125 locals recommend
Milk Bar
620 Vanderbilt Ave
125 locals recommend
Fresh healthy fare from pastries & granola to salads & sandwiches served in a cozy corner setting.
Intimate Italian eatery serving Roman-style thin-crust pizzas, pastas & other basics.
44 locals recommend
Amorina Cucina Rustica
624 Vanderbilt Ave
44 locals recommend
Intimate Italian eatery serving Roman-style thin-crust pizzas, pastas & other basics.
Casual dine-in or takeout spot for Indian cuisine, including tandoori oven classics.
Mumbai Place
655 Vanderbilt Ave
Casual dine-in or takeout spot for Indian cuisine, including tandoori oven classics.
Bright canteen offering creative American eats in a trendy but casual space (open late weekends).
56 locals recommend
Sunshine Co.
780 Washington Ave
56 locals recommend
Bright canteen offering creative American eats in a trendy but casual space (open late weekends).
Upscale pizzas, salads, charcuterie & cocktails served in a low-lit space with a big, leafy patio.
33 locals recommend
Ogliastro Pizza Bar
784 Washington Ave
33 locals recommend
Upscale pizzas, salads, charcuterie & cocktails served in a low-lit space with a big, leafy patio.
All-day restaurant with a garden dispensing soul food with interesting seasonal & global touches.
123 locals recommend
Cheryl's Global Soul
236 Underhill Ave
123 locals recommend
All-day restaurant with a garden dispensing soul food with interesting seasonal & global touches.
Polished coffee shop & deli with a menu of thoughtfully sourced sandwiches & comfort-food plates.
107 locals recommend
Lincoln Station
409 Lincoln Pl
107 locals recommend
Polished coffee shop & deli with a menu of thoughtfully sourced sandwiches & comfort-food plates.
Forty weight coffee, baked goods and tasty sandwiches. Great place to stop in on the way to the Q train.
11 locals recommend
Stocked
663 Washington Ave
11 locals recommend
Forty weight coffee, baked goods and tasty sandwiches. Great place to stop in on the way to the Q train.
As if we need a new taqueria...but Nacho Macho Taco just opened up and have become quite successful in a short amount of time. Simple menu, large portions and great prices. For now BYOB.
16 locals recommend
Nacho Macho Taco
591 Knickerbocker Ave
16 locals recommend
As if we need a new taqueria...but Nacho Macho Taco just opened up and have become quite successful in a short amount of time. Simple menu, large portions and great prices. For now BYOB.

Drinks & Nightlife

Just two blocks away to go catch some Live Music!
95 locals recommend
The Way Station
683 Washington Ave
95 locals recommend
Just two blocks away to go catch some Live Music!
A new brooklyn beer hall from the founders of Brooklyn Flea and Smorgasburg. Featuring food from asia dog, mighty quinn's BBQ, pizza moto and ramen burger. For more info go to berg'n.com
262 locals recommend
BERG'N
899 Bergen St
262 locals recommend
A new brooklyn beer hall from the founders of Brooklyn Flea and Smorgasburg. Featuring food from asia dog, mighty quinn's BBQ, pizza moto and ramen burger. For more info go to berg'n.com
Great bar offering food and pool table. Some nights have live music, trivia and/or Karaoke!
28 locals recommend
Branded Saloon
603 Vanderbilt Ave
28 locals recommend
Great bar offering food and pool table. Some nights have live music, trivia and/or Karaoke!
Great bar to watch a game!
84 locals recommend
Soda Bar
629 Vanderbilt Ave
84 locals recommend
Great bar to watch a game!
Great sports bar (kinda like a pub) to catch the game and nosh on some classic bar food.
7 locals recommend
Plan B
626 Vanderbilt Ave
7 locals recommend
Great sports bar (kinda like a pub) to catch the game and nosh on some classic bar food.
Great fancy drinks, good music, and oysters for only $1 after midnight!
136 locals recommend
Bearded Lady
686A Washington Ave
136 locals recommend
Great fancy drinks, good music, and oysters for only $1 after midnight!
Relaxed sports bar featuring pool, ping pong, bowling & air hockey, plus casual American fare.
19 locals recommend
Ocean's 8
308 Flatbush Ave
19 locals recommend
Relaxed sports bar featuring pool, ping pong, bowling & air hockey, plus casual American fare.
Easygoing hangout with an outdoor space & a robust list of draft & bottled beers.
84 locals recommend
Washington Commons
748 Washington Ave
84 locals recommend
Easygoing hangout with an outdoor space & a robust list of draft & bottled beers.
Lively joint near the Barclays Center serving Caribbean food & drink.
47 locals recommend
Sugarcane
238 Flatbush Ave
47 locals recommend
Lively joint near the Barclays Center serving Caribbean food & drink.
Roomy bar in a former garage hosting events like DJs & readings, plus a patio with picnic tables.
437 locals recommend
Franklin Park
618 St Johns Pl
437 locals recommend
Roomy bar in a former garage hosting events like DJs & readings, plus a patio with picnic tables.
Laid-back beer bar with rustic interior, lots of brews on tap & soccer matches on the TVs.
30 locals recommend
Woodwork
583 Vanderbilt Avenue
30 locals recommend
Laid-back beer bar with rustic interior, lots of brews on tap & soccer matches on the TVs.
Relaxed space with a patio for Southeast Asian street food & exotic cocktails from a bamboo bar.
Hawker Bar
611 Vanderbilt Ave
Relaxed space with a patio for Southeast Asian street food & exotic cocktails from a bamboo bar.
Potent old-school cocktails served in a white-tiled, speakeasylike atmosphere. Beware, there is no sign on the entrance.
234 locals recommend
Weather Up
589 Vanderbilt Ave
234 locals recommend
Potent old-school cocktails served in a white-tiled, speakeasylike atmosphere. Beware, there is no sign on the entrance.

Essentials

Conveniently located just two blocks away if you want to cook your meals in my fully equipped kitchen.
98 locals recommend
Ideal Food Basket
631 Gates Ave
98 locals recommend
Conveniently located just two blocks away if you want to cook your meals in my fully equipped kitchen.
Small, upscale grocer offering charcuterie, cheeses & baked goods plus prepared foods & sandwiches.
30 locals recommend
R&D Foods
602 Vanderbilt Ave
30 locals recommend
Small, upscale grocer offering charcuterie, cheeses & baked goods plus prepared foods & sandwiches.

Shopping

Large convenient store that makes great sandwiches!
8 locals recommend
Brooklyn Suya
717 Franklin Ave
8 locals recommend
Large convenient store that makes great sandwiches!
HUGE liqour store!
Liquor Warehouse
633 Washington Ave
HUGE liqour store!
Huge beer depot.
10 locals recommend
Prospect Heights Beer Works
648 Washington Avenue
10 locals recommend
Huge beer depot.
Mayonnaise aficionado?? This is your spot! Probably the only store in the world offering just mayonnaise!
Empire Mayonnaise
564 Vanderbilt Ave
Mayonnaise aficionado?? This is your spot! Probably the only store in the world offering just mayonnaise!
Huge chain pharmacy for all your needs during your stay.
132 locals recommend
Duane Reade
1517 Cortelyou Rd
132 locals recommend
Huge chain pharmacy for all your needs during your stay.
Local mom-and-pop pharmacy. Really good prices. Great alternative to the more popular Duane Reade chain.
25 locals recommend
Kings Pharmacy
241 Bedford Ave
25 locals recommend
Local mom-and-pop pharmacy. Really good prices. Great alternative to the more popular Duane Reade chain.
Really cool vintage book store! Great for exploring.
51 locals recommend
Unnameable Books
615 Vanderbilt Ave
51 locals recommend
Really cool vintage book store! Great for exploring.
Small-batch ice creams are made from local, organic ingredients at this compact, kid-friendly shop. It's REALLY good!
370 locals recommend
Ample Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt Ave
370 locals recommend
Small-batch ice creams are made from local, organic ingredients at this compact, kid-friendly shop. It's REALLY good!
170 locals recommend
Greenlight Bookstore (Fulton Street)
686 Fulton St
170 locals recommend

Everything Else

Open 24 Hours / 7 Days (365 days) (Open holidays too) - Wash/Fold: Use Tide and Downy - Drop off / Pick up Available 24 hours
33 locals recommend
Laundry City
632 Grand Ave
33 locals recommend
Open 24 Hours / 7 Days (365 days) (Open holidays too) - Wash/Fold: Use Tide and Downy - Drop off / Pick up Available 24 hours
Best. Frozen-yogurt. Ever. Self-serve offering a variety of flavors and you choose what toppings and how much of them you want. Pay by weight.
19 locals recommend
Red Mango
701 2nd Ave
19 locals recommend
Best. Frozen-yogurt. Ever. Self-serve offering a variety of flavors and you choose what toppings and how much of them you want. Pay by weight.
Wanna hit the gym to work of all that food and beverage indulgence? Popular gym franchise with all sorts of equipment and classes. For a free 1 day guest pass: https://www.crunch.com/guest-passes/
12 locals recommend
Crunch Fitness - Park Slope
330 Flatbush Ave
12 locals recommend
Wanna hit the gym to work of all that food and beverage indulgence? Popular gym franchise with all sorts of equipment and classes. For a free 1 day guest pass: https://www.crunch.com/guest-passes/
To be and see Brooklyn is to bike it! Check out this bike shop and rent for the day to cover as much or as little Brooklyn ground as you want.
BikeSmith
560 Vanderbilt Ave
To be and see Brooklyn is to bike it! Check out this bike shop and rent for the day to cover as much or as little Brooklyn ground as you want.
Personal and business mailboxes, stamps, envelopes and other mail services; authorized bill payment center; also has Western Union money services
Wilkinson Mailbox Rental
Personal and business mailboxes, stamps, envelopes and other mail services; authorized bill payment center; also has Western Union money services
Transport hub for Amtrak trains and NJ transit. Only 35-40 min from my apt. via the 2/3 or C subway lines.
356 locals recommend
Penn Station LIRR
214 W 34th St
356 locals recommend
Transport hub for Amtrak trains and NJ transit. Only 35-40 min from my apt. via the 2/3 or C subway lines.
Buses from anywhere and everywhere go here and its only a 35 min subway ride to my apartment on the C train!
349 locals recommend
Port Authority of NY station
641 8th Ave
349 locals recommend
Buses from anywhere and everywhere go here and its only a 35 min subway ride to my apartment on the C train!
Only a 30 min cab ride to my apt! However if you want to save some money on transportation you could take the A/C train which will take you about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
334 locals recommend
John F. Kennedy International Airport
334 locals recommend
Only a 30 min cab ride to my apt! However if you want to save some money on transportation you could take the A/C train which will take you about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Only a 30 min cab ride to my apartment. Unlike JFK, there is no direct subway or bus route to get to my home.
267 locals recommend
LaGuardia Airport
267 locals recommend
Only a 30 min cab ride to my apartment. Unlike JFK, there is no direct subway or bus route to get to my home.
Newark is the furthest of the three airports from my apartment, but will still only take you 40 minutes in a cab!
250 locals recommend
Newark Liberty International Airport
3 Brewster Rd
250 locals recommend
Newark is the furthest of the three airports from my apartment, but will still only take you 40 minutes in a cab!