Bed Stuy Guidebook
Local Eats 🍕🍔 🌮 🍜
Neighborhood restaurants within walking distance of the apartment.
Neighborhood staple for delicious, fresh Neapolitan style pizza (pies only) with unique flavors (try the St. Louie if you like pizza with a slightly spicy kick). Plenty of outdoor seating usually available.
590 moradores locais recomendam
Speedy Romeo
376 Classon AveNeighborhood staple for delicious, fresh Neapolitan style pizza (pies only) with unique flavors (try the St. Louie if you like pizza with a slightly spicy kick). Plenty of outdoor seating usually available.
Also known as Molino and Co—small Mexican eatery that focuses on making authentic tortillas and all vegetarian menu. Listed on Michelins Bib Gourmand list (2021).
28 moradores locais recomendam
For All Things Good
343 Franklin AvenueAlso known as Molino and Co—small Mexican eatery that focuses on making authentic tortillas and all vegetarian menu. Listed on Michelins Bib Gourmand list (2021).
Regina’s Grocery
New Bed Stuy location for this Italian sandwich shop.
Have a burger craving? Great spot for a filling, juicy hamburger and be sure to try their award winning fries (I’m partial to the Original and their loaded Nacho Chili Fries). Go hungry!
39 moradores locais recomendam
Home Frite
1047 Bedford AveHave a burger craving? Great spot for a filling, juicy hamburger and be sure to try their award winning fries (I’m partial to the Original and their loaded Nacho Chili Fries). Go hungry!
Besides being a small fresh seafood/fish market they offer seafood lunch board specials (think fish sandwiches, lobster rolls, etc). Just pass by to see the options in their window and say hello to friendly owner Joey (recently moved to corner of Nostrand/Lexington Ave)
24 moradores locais recomendam
Shipwreck Seafood Boutique
348 Bedford AveBesides being a small fresh seafood/fish market they offer seafood lunch board specials (think fish sandwiches, lobster rolls, etc). Just pass by to see the options in their window and say hello to friendly owner Joey (recently moved to corner of Nostrand/Lexington Ave)
Chef Katsu Brooklyn
Great casual lunch spot (indoor or outdoor seating)—try their hot & cold sandwiches or salads (love the miso salmon salad). They usually have lunch specials and happy hour deals too. Plus be sure to pick up their delicious chocolate babkas to go!
148 moradores locais recomendam
Mekelburg's
293 Grand AveGreat casual lunch spot (indoor or outdoor seating)—try their hot & cold sandwiches or salads (love the miso salmon salad). They usually have lunch specials and happy hour deals too. Plus be sure to pick up their delicious chocolate babkas to go!
Now called Peaches Grand, lovely eatery with indoor and outdoor seating.
150 moradores locais recomendam
Peaches Shrimp & Crab
285 Grand AveNow called Peaches Grand, lovely eatery with indoor and outdoor seating.
Martha’s Cocina Mexicana
Samurai Papa
594 Lafayette AveIntimate spot for ramen and Japanese eats.
Aita
132 Greene AveNewly opened location with a simple menu (includes staples like pho, banh mi sandwiches, etc with a twist).
8 moradores locais recomendam
Lucy's Vietnamese - Bedford Stuyvesant
1111 Bedford AvenueNewly opened location with a simple menu (includes staples like pho, banh mi sandwiches, etc with a twist).
Perfect spot to enjoy made to order tacos in a casual setting (outdoor seating available weather permitting).
236 moradores locais recomendam
Chilo's
323 Franklin AvePerfect spot to enjoy made to order tacos in a casual setting (outdoor seating available weather permitting).
Locanda Vini & Olii
129 Gates AveWest African prix fixe dinner dining in an intimate setting —reservations in advance is a must.
Dept. of Culture
West African prix fixe dinner dining in an intimate setting —reservations in advance is a must.
Breakfast | Lunch | Bakeries 🍳🥐🍩🥯
Popular local bagel spot just be prepared it’s especially busy weekend mornings.
34 moradores locais recomendam
Greenberg's Bagels Bed Stuy
1065 Bedford AvePopular local bagel spot just be prepared it’s especially busy weekend mornings.
A must-try while you’re in the neighborhood to get your sweet tooth fix while enjoying Fan Fan’s unique donut flavors.
38 moradores locais recomendam
Fan Fan Doughnuts
448 Lafayette AveA must-try while you’re in the neighborhood to get your sweet tooth fix while enjoying Fan Fan’s unique donut flavors.
Mostly Vegan friendly (and very yummy) options for pastries, cupcakes, breakfast/lunch or just grab a cup of coffee & enjoy their outdoor seating.
192 moradores locais recomendam
Clementine Bakery
395 Classon AveMostly Vegan friendly (and very yummy) options for pastries, cupcakes, breakfast/lunch or just grab a cup of coffee & enjoy their outdoor seating.
Guevara’s
319 Kent AvenueCafe with vegan fare (plus coffee & plants 🪴)
Initial Tea
467 Dekalb AvenueBubble tea beverages and small eats
Newly named “URSULA”—Mexican inspired cafe and bakery with awesome breakfast burritos.
15 moradores locais recomendam
The Awkward Scone
387A Nostrand AvenueNewly named “URSULA”—Mexican inspired cafe and bakery with awesome breakfast burritos.
Lots of options for breakfast/lunch—great for pick up (order ahead) or outdoor seating.
243 moradores locais recomendam
Choice Market
318 Lafayette AveLots of options for breakfast/lunch—great for pick up (order ahead) or outdoor seating.
Coffee Shops ☕️
Just a small sampling of the many coffee shops in the neighborhood.
Stonefruit Espresso + Kitchen
1058 Bedford AveCute, friendly coffee spot where you can enjoy their seasonal offerings (ube latte was 👍🏼) plus snack on a variety of kolaches (Tex-Czech pastry with sweet or savory options). Outdoor seating in front or back available.
122 moradores locais recomendam
Brooklyn Kolache Co.
520 Dekalb AveCute, friendly coffee spot where you can enjoy their seasonal offerings (ube latte was 👍🏼) plus snack on a variety of kolaches (Tex-Czech pastry with sweet or savory options). Outdoor seating in front or back available.
Nostrand Coffee Roaster
261 Nostrand Ave.Bars & Pubs 🍺🍸🍹
Walking distance watering holes 🍻
Dynaco
1112 Bedford AveCasual spot for beer & tropical drinks (indoor/outdoor seating) with Tex-Mex & Filipino inspired tacos!
59 moradores locais recomendam
Swell Dive
1013 Bedford AveCasual spot for beer & tropical drinks (indoor/outdoor seating) with Tex-Mex & Filipino inspired tacos!
Bar Birba
New wine bar with small plates & fresh pizza.
Cpt. Dan's Good Time Tavern
497 Greene AveDo or Dive Bar
1108 Bedford AveC'mon Everybody
325 Franklin AveLGBTQ+ friendly bar
Izzy Rose
214 Greene AvePlace des Fêtes
Wine bar with small plate menu
Bar Laika by e-flux
224 Greene AveBed Stuy Favorites 🥘🍷
Step out a little further to try these local favorites in greater Bed Stuy. It’s worth the extra time!
Saraghina
350 Lewis AveRestaurant & bar serving delicious Southern comfort food (and brunch) in Bed Stuy/Stuy Heights historic district.
756 moradores locais recomendam
Peaches
393 Lewis AveRestaurant & bar serving delicious Southern comfort food (and brunch) in Bed Stuy/Stuy Heights historic district.
Smaller Peaches offshoot (slightly closer walk than other location) with different menu but still delicious Southern comfort food where fried chicken is the star!
604 moradores locais recomendam
Peaches HotHouse
415 Tompkins AveSmaller Peaches offshoot (slightly closer walk than other location) with different menu but still delicious Southern comfort food where fried chicken is the star!
Who doesn’t love a good chicken and wine/cocktails place? Casual spot, first come, first serve. 🍗🍷
48 moradores locais recomendam
The Fly
549 Classon AvenueWho doesn’t love a good chicken and wine/cocktails place? Casual spot, first come, first serve. 🍗🍷
Chez Oskar
310 Malcolm X BlvdFrench bistro fare
Markets 🛒🥦🍎
Food markets within walking distance from our location. There are also many small convenience stores just around the corner as well.
Don’t feel like shopping or cooking? Groceries and restaurant delivery available via Amazon, Instacart, FreshDirect, Seamless, Grubhub, etc.
Metropolitan Citymarket
1142 Bedford Ave5 min walk
Bravo Supermarkets
3008 Fulton St4 min walk
The Food Emporium
810 8th Ave11 min walk
Bigger super market with more selection
Wine Shops 🍷
Small sampling of wine shops located in the vicinity.
Atlas Wine Merchants
1069 Bedford AveBouchon Wine Shop
305 Franklin AveRadicle Wine
293 Greene Ave