Guidebook for Brooklyn
Drinks & Nightlife
Erv's is a fun neighborhood spot with the best coffee in the neighborhood, friendly employees, outdoor seating and nice drinks at night. Plus they'll screen odds and ends, like the world cup or the Emmys live-narrated by the NY Times film critic
147 locals recommend
Erv's
2122 Beekman PlErv's is a fun neighborhood spot with the best coffee in the neighborhood, friendly employees, outdoor seating and nice drinks at night. Plus they'll screen odds and ends, like the world cup or the Emmys live-narrated by the NY Times film critic
Food Scene
Nagle's Bagels
50 Lincoln RdGreat bagels (and excellent jams) and the friendliest staff
Excellent Caribbean fish & chips. Mostly take out but they do have a small lunch counter
35 locals recommend
Jus Fishy
555 Flatbush AveExcellent Caribbean fish & chips. Mostly take out but they do have a small lunch counter
Cozy restaurant serving local ingredients and a thoughtful menu. Plenty of vegetarian options too
184 locals recommend
Bonafini
663 Flatbush AveCozy restaurant serving local ingredients and a thoughtful menu. Plenty of vegetarian options too
This restaurant is best known for its pinsas, Roman style flatbread pizzas, but they also serve handmade pastas and other Italian specialties. Their bar menu features, among other things, nine negronis and on-tap wine.
60 locals recommend
Camillo
1146 Nostrand Ave.This restaurant is best known for its pinsas, Roman style flatbread pizzas, but they also serve handmade pastas and other Italian specialties. Their bar menu features, among other things, nine negronis and on-tap wine.
Parks & Nature
Hiking, biking, laying in the grass, picnicing, public yoga in the park, baseball, outdoor music, evening curling in the winter months
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
Hiking, biking, laying in the grass, picnicing, public yoga in the park, baseball, outdoor music, evening curling in the winter months
Hop on the B or Q trains to easily get to the iconic Coney Island (and its more mellow neighbor Brighton Beach).
663 locals recommend
Coney Island
Hop on the B or Q trains to easily get to the iconic Coney Island (and its more mellow neighbor Brighton Beach).
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveAn nice insider tip: Friday morning are free admission!
Shopping
A local favorite with frequent readings by the country's top authors
30 locals recommend
Greenlight Bookstore (Flatbush Avenue)
632 Flatbush AveA local favorite with frequent readings by the country's top authors
Essentials
In addition to this very close grocery store, there are many bodegas in the neighborhood.
73 locals recommend
Lincoln Market
633 Marcy AveIn addition to this very close grocery store, there are many bodegas in the neighborhood.
Getting Around
Q Train
The Prospect Park station has access to the Q, B and S train lines