Guidebook for Brooklyn
Parks & Nature
Prospect Park has been called one of the best parks in New York (better than Central)!
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
Prospect Park has been called one of the best parks in New York (better than Central)!
Beautiful variety of flowers and plants, indoors and out!
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveBeautiful variety of flowers and plants, indoors and out!
Drinks & Nightlife
Outdoor and indoor seating, a dance floor, multiple bars and food - what more could you ask for?
437 locals recommend
Franklin Park
618 St Johns PlOutdoor and indoor seating, a dance floor, multiple bars and food - what more could you ask for?
Nostrand Avenue Pub
658 Nostrand Ave.Great variety of drinks, popular local hangout spot.
The Crown Inn
724 Franklin AveGreat local hangout spot.
BERG'N
899 Bergen StBar, coffee shop, and food venue all in one!
Food Scene
Some of the best sushi ever. I go here almost literally every week, sometimes more.
171 locals recommend
Silver Rice
638 Park PlSome of the best sushi ever. I go here almost literally every week, sometimes more.
One of the more interesting yet affordable places on the block. I didn't know what to expect from the buns but they are truly delicious - definitely one of my favorite spots!
53 locals recommend
Bunsmith
789 Franklin AveOne of the more interesting yet affordable places on the block. I didn't know what to expect from the buns but they are truly delicious - definitely one of my favorite spots!
Gloria's In & Out
987 Nostrand Ave.Absolutely amazing Caribbean food! Seriously, go here.
Manhattanville Coffee - Crown Heights
167 Rogers AveGreat place to chill/work.
This restaurant/bar offers delicious Southern food and a good drink selection. They also have Bingo on Monday nights!
199 locals recommend
Catfish
1433 Bedford AveThis restaurant/bar offers delicious Southern food and a good drink selection. They also have Bingo on Monday nights!
Delicious Mexican food - highly, highly, HIGHLY recommend coming here for brunch if you like Mexican!
566 locals recommend
Chavela's
736 Franklin AveDelicious Mexican food - highly, highly, HIGHLY recommend coming here for brunch if you like Mexican!
Mayfield
688 Franklin AveGreat brunch!
This healthy spot offers a lot of vegan options, including vegan ice cream and baked goods, as well as salads, sandwiches, smoothies and coffee.
72 locals recommend
Meme's Healthy Nibbles
707 Nostrand Ave.This healthy spot offers a lot of vegan options, including vegan ice cream and baked goods, as well as salads, sandwiches, smoothies and coffee.
Bombay Masala
678 Franklin AvenueGreat eat-in or takeout Indian - I've been here several times.
Taste of India
1018 Bergen StreetGreat Indian.
Glady's
788 Franklin AveDelicious Caribbean food
Reservoir Dogs
717 Franklin AveDelicious, creative hot dogs (including kosher and veggie)
J's Wong
717 Franklin AveCheap, quick Chinese
King's Wok
1473 Bedford AveMore cheap Chinese
Breukelen Coffee House
764 Franklin AveGreat place to relax or work.
Little Zelda
728 Franklin AveGreat coffee and delicious homemade poptarts!
Arts & Culture
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyOne of New York's iconic art museums with a wide selection.
Essentials
Key Food
200 Malcolm X BlvdCheap and very close by
Bob & Betty's Food Market
805 Franklin AveNicer grocery store with organic options.