Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Chavela's
736 Franklin AveGreat energy, fun vibe, great food, decently priced
My favorite place for dinner—Nice, dark-lit, candlelit dinners of handmade pasta and sauces. Worth the price, especially the gnocchi!
163 locals recommend
Cent'Anni
742 Franklin AveMy favorite place for dinner—Nice, dark-lit, candlelit dinners of handmade pasta and sauces. Worth the price, especially the gnocchi!
Rosco's Pizza
685 Franklin AvenueThe real deal in NY pizza by the slice. Casual and classic.
PeteZaaz
766 Classon AveCasual pizza place with bizarre toppings and cool servers.
Little Zelda
728 Franklin AveAdorable quaint coffee place. They make it special.
Great coffee shop with tables for working/sitting/chatting, and a nice set of drink options.
160 locals recommend
Breukelen Coffee House
764 Franklin AveGreat coffee shop with tables for working/sitting/chatting, and a nice set of drink options.
They make their own coffee in the front of the store, and have a fish tank. What more could you ask for?
9 locals recommend
Lazy Ibis
663 Franklin AveThey make their own coffee in the front of the store, and have a fish tank. What more could you ask for?
Another great place to grab coffee, some fresh squeezed orange juice, and a real New York Style bagel.
54 locals recommend
The Pulp & The Bean
809 Franklin AvenueAnother great place to grab coffee, some fresh squeezed orange juice, and a real New York Style bagel.
In the mood for some tasty grits and biscuits, buckwheat pancakes, yummie teas, and a beer? All this and more is at Catfish. Great local restaurant/bar.
199 locals recommend
Catfish
1433 Bedford AveIn the mood for some tasty grits and biscuits, buckwheat pancakes, yummie teas, and a beer? All this and more is at Catfish. Great local restaurant/bar.
Drinks & Nightlife
Casual local bar with great beer selection and bbq sandwiches if you're hungry late at night! Outdoor space as well.
240 locals recommend
The Crown Inn
724 Franklin AveCasual local bar with great beer selection and bbq sandwiches if you're hungry late at night! Outdoor space as well.
Fantastic outdoor bar area with large picnic tables and a good menu. Connected to the burger joint, there's always something good. Music/dancing on weekends.
437 locals recommend
Franklin Park
618 St Johns PlFantastic outdoor bar area with large picnic tables and a good menu. Connected to the burger joint, there's always something good. Music/dancing on weekends.
Sightseeing
Saturday mornings here are bustling, with the Farmers Market, food trucks, and a host of other goodies.
378 locals recommend
Grand Army Plaza
Flatbush AvenueSaturday mornings here are bustling, with the Farmers Market, food trucks, and a host of other goodies.
Botanic Garden station
The beautiful gardens, great in the summer/spring!
Arts & Culture
Always something great to see at the Brooklyn Museum. Check out their site to see what's happening when you visit: http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyAlways something great to see at the Brooklyn Museum. Check out their site to see what's happening when you visit: http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/