Food Scene
Coffee shop right by the subway - good for grabbing some caffeine for the commute.
50 locals recommend
Brooklyn Commune
Coffee shop right by the subway - good for grabbing some caffeine for the commute.
This is my preferred weekend cafe – their coffee is better than Brooklyn Commune, and they have a nice back yard.
22 locals recommend
Elk Cafe
154 Prospect Park SouthwestThis is my preferred weekend cafe – their coffee is better than Brooklyn Commune, and they have a nice back yard.
Fantastic restaurant – owned by a Frenchman, a bit of bistro food, brick oven pizzas, new american, that kind of thing. Very cozy.
80 locals recommend
Le Paddock
1235 Prospect AveFantastic restaurant – owned by a Frenchman, a bit of bistro food, brick oven pizzas, new american, that kind of thing. Very cozy.
Everything Else
The local wine / liquor shop – great selection, plenty of good cheap bottles of wine, lots of local whiskey and gin brands.
34 locals recommend
Juice Box Wine & Spirits
1289 Prospect AveThe local wine / liquor shop – great selection, plenty of good cheap bottles of wine, lots of local whiskey and gin brands.
Prospect Park
Duh!
If Tennis is your thing, you're in luck – great year-round tennis courts right down the street!
15 locals recommend
Prospect Park Tennis Center
50 Parkside AveIf Tennis is your thing, you're in luck – great year-round tennis courts right down the street!
Bicycle Habitat
476 5th AveGreat bike shop
The farmers market every Saturday should not be missed.
206 locals recommend
Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Flatbush AvenueThe farmers market every Saturday should not be missed.
Essentials
It's a bit of a walk, but if you're going to have a picnic in the park, make sure to get your cheese here – incredible selection, lots of local labels.
Valley Shepherd
211 7th AveIt's a bit of a walk, but if you're going to have a picnic in the park, make sure to get your cheese here – incredible selection, lots of local labels.
One Stop Market
630 Caton AveA small bodega sized supermarket - closest the the apartment.
Windsor Farms Market
589 Prospect AveThis is the closest large supermarket.