Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
This is a great little spot for a quick breakfast to go. Their bagels are delicious authentic New York bagels. My personal favorites are: pumpernickel, sesame, and cinnamon raisin.
59 locals recommend
Olde Brooklyn Bagel Shoppe
645 Vanderbilt AveThis is a great little spot for a quick breakfast to go. Their bagels are delicious authentic New York bagels. My personal favorites are: pumpernickel, sesame, and cinnamon raisin.
The chef/owners worked under Morimoto in Manhattan. Need I say more. Lines are often long so expect to wait. Try the Vegetable Ramen or Kale Salad. Cash only!
283 locals recommend
Chuko
565 Vanderbilt AveThe chef/owners worked under Morimoto in Manhattan. Need I say more. Lines are often long so expect to wait. Try the Vegetable Ramen or Kale Salad. Cash only!
Solid Japanese Fusion & Sushi. The Bento Box lunch specials are a great value. Try the crab cake appetizer.
19 locals recommend
Inaka Asian Cuisine
597 Vanderbilt AveSolid Japanese Fusion & Sushi. The Bento Box lunch specials are a great value. Try the crab cake appetizer.
This place offers an inventive twist on traditional Neapolitan pizza. Try the Carbonara Pizza.
33 locals recommend
Ogliastro Pizza Bar
784 Washington AveThis place offers an inventive twist on traditional Neapolitan pizza. Try the Carbonara Pizza.
Slip away to the islands at this Caribbean Restaurant/Bar. There is communal seating. The menu is small but they do it well. Be sure to try the slushy drinks.
192 locals recommend
Glady's
788 Franklin AveSlip away to the islands at this Caribbean Restaurant/Bar. There is communal seating. The menu is small but they do it well. Be sure to try the slushy drinks.
On Yelp it's called 3D Bakery. This is my go to spot for Caribbean beef patties and takeout. Try the jerk chicken or ox tales with rice & peas, cabbage, and fried plantain. Lunch portion is plenty.
Triple D's Place
771 Washington AveOn Yelp it's called 3D Bakery. This is my go to spot for Caribbean beef patties and takeout. Try the jerk chicken or ox tales with rice & peas, cabbage, and fried plantain. Lunch portion is plenty.
This is my go to place for vegetarian and vegan Caribbean food. Everything is fresh, tasty & healthy. Try the vegan lasagna or the not spare ribs.
17 locals recommend
Natural Blend
769A Washington AveThis is my go to place for vegetarian and vegan Caribbean food. Everything is fresh, tasty & healthy. Try the vegan lasagna or the not spare ribs.
Great cheap & authentic dumplings. It's no frills but the food is fresh and tasty. Try the scallion pancake sandwiches (more like focaccia), and any dumpling: shrimp, pork (fried or steamed).
288 locals recommend
Vanessa's Dumpling House
118A Eldridge StGreat cheap & authentic dumplings. It's no frills but the food is fresh and tasty. Try the scallion pancake sandwiches (more like focaccia), and any dumpling: shrimp, pork (fried or steamed).
Konditori
114 Smith StIt's a popular quaint Swedish cafe.
Penny House Cafe
732 Washington AveThis is a quick spot to grab a quick bagel - limited seating.
Bergen Bagels
473 Bergen StPerfect Grab & Go Bagel Shop!
Stepping into this cozy eatery feels like I've returned to Paris. Simply Delightful!
109 locals recommend
Urban Vintage
294 Grand AveStepping into this cozy eatery feels like I've returned to Paris. Simply Delightful!
This is often my go to farm to table brunch spot. Most folks love the french toast, burgers, and fries.
96 locals recommend
James
605 Carlton AveThis is often my go to farm to table brunch spot. Most folks love the french toast, burgers, and fries.
This is a new Thai spot and they serve up the best drunken noodles I have had in a long while.
9 locals recommend
Muse
689 Washington AvenueThis is a new Thai spot and they serve up the best drunken noodles I have had in a long while.
Lines are often out the door at this local handmade ice-cream shop for a reason. The Ooey Gooey Butter Cake ice-cream is delish!
370 locals recommend
Ample Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt AveLines are often out the door at this local handmade ice-cream shop for a reason. The Ooey Gooey Butter Cake ice-cream is delish!
Arturo's
106 W Houston StClassic NYC pizza with live jazz nightly!
Grimaldi's
656 6th AvenueClassic NYC pizza. Yum!
This is an original NYC pizza place with constant lines down the block!
180 locals recommend
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
1 Front StThis is an original NYC pizza place with constant lines down the block!
Caribbean fusion menu with reggae beats blaring from the sound system. It's a bit of a scene.
81 locals recommend
Miss Lily's
132 W Houston StCaribbean fusion menu with reggae beats blaring from the sound system. It's a bit of a scene.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a local bar with a chill vibe. The meatloaf sliders also aren't bad. Check em' out.
13 locals recommend
The Saint Catherine
660 Washington AvenueThis is a local bar with a chill vibe. The meatloaf sliders also aren't bad. Check em' out.
What can I say? Its a hipster local bar which serves food. They have a good Thursday night comedy series 9PM - 12AM. I'm not sure if it is every week or twice a month.
739 Franklin Ave
739 Franklin AvenueWhat can I say? Its a hipster local bar which serves food. They have a good Thursday night comedy series 9PM - 12AM. I'm not sure if it is every week or twice a month.
Located just around the corner, this unmarked establishment is dark and moody, like an old speak easy.
234 locals recommend
Weather Up
589 Vanderbilt AveLocated just around the corner, this unmarked establishment is dark and moody, like an old speak easy.
Cozy Rooftop Bar / Lounge which serves light meals- Best on an off night, early in the week.
56 locals recommend
Gansevoort Park Avenue NYC
Cozy Rooftop Bar / Lounge which serves light meals- Best on an off night, early in the week.
Essentials
This is the nearest market / grocery store, only 4 blocks away.
70 locals recommend
Foodtown of Prospect Heights
632 Vanderbilt AveThis is the nearest market / grocery store, only 4 blocks away.
This is our local Organic, Gluten Free, and Dairy Free market which also has a fresh juice counter.
Vanderbilt Green Market Llc
657 Vanderbilt AveThis is our local Organic, Gluten Free, and Dairy Free market which also has a fresh juice counter.
Parks & Nature
The architect of Central Park corrected all his mistakes when he designed Prospect Park. Lucky for us it's only a few blocks away:)
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
The architect of Central Park corrected all his mistakes when he designed Prospect Park. Lucky for us it's only a few blocks away:)
Beautiful and tranquil gardens located directly next to Prospect Park. When visiting during early spring, be sure to check out the annual cherry blossom festival.
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveBeautiful and tranquil gardens located directly next to Prospect Park. When visiting during early spring, be sure to check out the annual cherry blossom festival.
Arts & Culture
This museum provides a true depiction of how New York residents lived years ago.
603 locals recommend
Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StThis museum provides a true depiction of how New York residents lived years ago.
Great Museum! The 1st Saturday of every month is free with many special events that day culminating with a party that evening.
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyGreat Museum! The 1st Saturday of every month is free with many special events that day culminating with a party that evening.