Guidebook for Brooklyn

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Guidebook for Brooklyn

Drinks & Nightlife

Picnic tables in the backyard + the best tacos!
236 locals recommend
Chilo's
323 Franklin Ave
236 locals recommend
Picnic tables in the backyard + the best tacos!
Go for happy hour and you may have the backyard to yourself!
23 locals recommend
Splitty
415 Myrtle Ave
23 locals recommend
Go for happy hour and you may have the backyard to yourself!

Everything Else

There's no better place to be on a Saturday! Go early to avoid crowds and the heat.
266 locals recommend
Brooklyn Flea
51 North 6th Street
266 locals recommend
There's no better place to be on a Saturday! Go early to avoid crowds and the heat.
This little annex of the General Greene sells homemade ice cream, coffee, and pastries.
94 locals recommend
The General Greene
229 Dekalb Avenue
94 locals recommend
This little annex of the General Greene sells homemade ice cream, coffee, and pastries.
Doughnuts + coffee, duh!
638 locals recommend
Dough Doughnuts
5th Avenue
638 locals recommend
Doughnuts + coffee, duh!
Vegan baked treats, gluten free options, and tasty coffee.
192 locals recommend
Clementine Bakery
395 Classon Ave
192 locals recommend
Vegan baked treats, gluten free options, and tasty coffee.
Theatre, film, dance, opera...yes!
859 locals recommend
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette Ave
859 locals recommend
Theatre, film, dance, opera...yes!
Pick up some snacks, bring a blanket and have a picnic. Farmer's market is on Saturdays here.
791 locals recommend
Fort Greene Park
South Portland Avenue
791 locals recommend
Pick up some snacks, bring a blanket and have a picnic. Farmer's market is on Saturdays here.
There's no better way to spend a sunny Saturday.
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
3418 locals recommend
There's no better way to spend a sunny Saturday.

Food Scene

Our local cafe serves Kitten coffee, has a hidden backyard, and just started serving wine and beer until late.
86 locals recommend
Primrose Cafe
147 Greene Ave
86 locals recommend
Our local cafe serves Kitten coffee, has a hidden backyard, and just started serving wine and beer until late.
Best backyard, perfect brunch spot. Try the chilaquiles and homemade donuts.
92 locals recommend
Colonia Verde
219 Dekalb Ave
92 locals recommend
Best backyard, perfect brunch spot. Try the chilaquiles and homemade donuts.
My favorite for brunch, dinner, drinks. Mediterranean tapas and a great atmosphere.
304 locals recommend
Olea
171 Lafayette Ave
304 locals recommend
My favorite for brunch, dinner, drinks. Mediterranean tapas and a great atmosphere.
One of our favorites in Manhattan. Fresh, spicy Thai food, rose on tap, and friendly waiters.
68 locals recommend
Uncle Boons
186 Mott St
68 locals recommend
One of our favorites in Manhattan. Fresh, spicy Thai food, rose on tap, and friendly waiters.
My favorite place for a quick lunch in SoHo. Their chai is the best I've had in Manhattan, and the dosas are tops!
26 locals recommend
Hampton Chutney Co.
143 Grand St
26 locals recommend
My favorite place for a quick lunch in SoHo. Their chai is the best I've had in Manhattan, and the dosas are tops!
Go early or put your name in, then go to the bar to wait it out.
283 locals recommend
Chuko
565 Vanderbilt Ave
283 locals recommend
Go early or put your name in, then go to the bar to wait it out.
Worth the venture for a weekend afternoon of mini golfing, seafood, and people watching while overlooking the Manhattan skyline.
82 locals recommend
Brooklyn Crab
24 Reed St
82 locals recommend
Worth the venture for a weekend afternoon of mini golfing, seafood, and people watching while overlooking the Manhattan skyline.
Atmosphere is tops, and they have a tasty oat/chia pudding with fresh fruit that makes a perfect breakfast.
207 locals recommend
Stonefruit Espresso + Kitchen
1058 Bedford Ave
207 locals recommend
Atmosphere is tops, and they have a tasty oat/chia pudding with fresh fruit that makes a perfect breakfast.

Shopping

The best bookstore in Brooklyn! Great for gifts.
170 locals recommend
Greenlight Bookstore (Fulton Street)
686 Fulton St
170 locals recommend
The best bookstore in Brooklyn! Great for gifts.
The best ice cream in Brooklyn, hands down.
370 locals recommend
Ample Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt Ave
370 locals recommend
The best ice cream in Brooklyn, hands down.

Essentials

Best butcher + fancy groceries + prepared foods
214 locals recommend
Greene Grape Wine & Spirits
765 Fulton St
214 locals recommend
Best butcher + fancy groceries + prepared foods
Wine and spirits
81 locals recommend
Greene Grape Annex
767 Fulton St
81 locals recommend
Wine and spirits

Sightseeing

Their rooftop bar is a must if you're new to Brooklyn. Go in the afternoon to get a spot to watch the sunset over Manhattan.
539 locals recommend
Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe Ave
539 locals recommend
Their rooftop bar is a must if you're new to Brooklyn. Go in the afternoon to get a spot to watch the sunset over Manhattan.
Take the ferry from Brooklyn on Saturdays & Sundays. Pack a picnic or get lunch from one of the food trucks, and prepare to spend a few hours wandering the island, napping in a hammock, and cycling.
249 locals recommend
Governors Island
249 locals recommend
Take the ferry from Brooklyn on Saturdays & Sundays. Pack a picnic or get lunch from one of the food trucks, and prepare to spend a few hours wandering the island, napping in a hammock, and cycling.
Go in the evening! Look for La Newyorkina popsicles around 18th St.
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
2323 locals recommend
Go in the evening! Look for La Newyorkina popsicles around 18th St.

Arts & Culture

A grounding and groundbreaking art installation, and a perfect remedy for SoHo shopping overload.
13 locals recommend
The Earth Room
141 Wooster St
13 locals recommend
A grounding and groundbreaking art installation, and a perfect remedy for SoHo shopping overload.