Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Great, affordable, Latin cuisine cooked home-style. They have ready-to-eat buffet style menu options or made-to-order burritos, salads, and more.
Ortega's Grill Inc
1902 Church AveGreat, affordable, Latin cuisine cooked home-style. They have ready-to-eat buffet style menu options or made-to-order burritos, salads, and more.
$5 foot longs.
Note: this Subway is actually located on the north side of Church Ave between Ocean and E 21st St.
10 moradores locais recomendam
Subway Restaurants
1010 Nostrand Ave.$5 foot longs.
Note: this Subway is actually located on the north side of Church Ave between Ocean and E 21st St.
For a nice meal and a nice cocktail before making a night of it on Cortelyou. They also serve food late night for those long days that end past dinner time.
118 moradores locais recomendam
The Castello Plan
1213 Cortelyou RdFor a nice meal and a nice cocktail before making a night of it on Cortelyou. They also serve food late night for those long days that end past dinner time.
When you're in need of a decent cup of joe or a latte, Lark delivers. They also have a variety of pastries and plenty of seating.
76 moradores locais recomendam
LARK
1007 Church AveWhen you're in need of a decent cup of joe or a latte, Lark delivers. They also have a variety of pastries and plenty of seating.
For the gluten tolerant, this is a nice sourdough pizza place that serves cocktails, wine, and draft beers.
90 moradores locais recomendam
Wheated
905 Church AveFor the gluten tolerant, this is a nice sourdough pizza place that serves cocktails, wine, and draft beers.
Local and organic American fare serving brunch, lunch, and dinner.
229 moradores locais recomendam
The Farm on Adderley
1108 Cortelyou RdLocal and organic American fare serving brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Essentials
This natural foods store has an excellent selection of health foods, supplements, groceries, and specialty items that cater to gluten-free and other dietary preferences. There's also a juice bar!
72 moradores locais recomendam
Downtown Natural Market
1701 Church AveThis natural foods store has an excellent selection of health foods, supplements, groceries, and specialty items that cater to gluten-free and other dietary preferences. There's also a juice bar!
845 Flatbush Ave
845 Flatbush AvenueA recent and welcome addition to the neighborhood. Open 24/7.
Everything Else
Super convenient bodega attached to the B/Q train station. I believe it's open 24/7. At the very least, I've never seen it closed...
1818 Caton Ave
1818 Caton AvenueSuper convenient bodega attached to the B/Q train station. I believe it's open 24/7. At the very least, I've never seen it closed...
Parks & Nature
Prospect Park is where the landscape architects of Central Park got to do what they wanted. With so many amenities, it takes more than a day to explore. There's something for everyone!
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Prospect Park
Prospect Park is where the landscape architects of Central Park got to do what they wanted. With so many amenities, it takes more than a day to explore. There's something for everyone!
Sightseeing
Founded in 1654, this historic church is a remnant of the Dutch colonists that originally populated the area. A NYC Landmark, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
6 moradores locais recomendam
Flatbush Reformed Church
890 Flatbush AveFounded in 1654, this historic church is a remnant of the Dutch colonists that originally populated the area. A NYC Landmark, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
Founded in 1786 as a private institution, Erasmus Hall Academy was turned over to the public school system in 1896. The campus currently operates 5 specialized high schools within its walls.
Erasmus Hall High School
911 Flatbush AveFounded in 1786 as a private institution, Erasmus Hall Academy was turned over to the public school system in 1896. The campus currently operates 5 specialized high schools within its walls.
Shopping
Simply the best discount home goods store I've come across in recent years. They also have low cost toiletries and knick-knacks. It's like all of the best things about IKEA without the distance.
1628 Church Ave
1628 Church AvenueSimply the best discount home goods store I've come across in recent years. They also have low cost toiletries and knick-knacks. It's like all of the best things about IKEA without the distance.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice, quiet, but cash only. If you're looking to grab a pint without getting hassled, this is the place.
25 moradores locais recomendam
Highbury Pub
1002 Cortelyou RdNice, quiet, but cash only. If you're looking to grab a pint without getting hassled, this is the place.
For a more raucous night out, Sycamore never disappoints.
244 moradores locais recomendam
Sycamore Bar + Flower Shop
1118 Cortelyou RdFor a more raucous night out, Sycamore never disappoints.
Serves food and booze with a bar and restaurant areas (you can get both in both areas, though). A younger twenty-something set lingers here and they sometimes only take cash.
57 moradores locais recomendam
Lincoln Tavern
545 Flatbush AveServes food and booze with a bar and restaurant areas (you can get both in both areas, though). A younger twenty-something set lingers here and they sometimes only take cash.