Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Casual kitchen offering small & large plates of Southern comfort food, plus mason jar cocktails.
604 moradores locais recomendam
Peaches HotHouse
415 Tompkins AveCasual kitchen offering small & large plates of Southern comfort food, plus mason jar cocktails.
The shop is right across the street from Herbert Von King Park. They have great coffee and fresh pastries.
57 moradores locais recomendam
Little Roy Coffee Co.
571 Greene AveThe shop is right across the street from Herbert Von King Park. They have great coffee and fresh pastries.
This brick-walled French restaurant serves high-end, traditional dishes with new- & old-world wines.
350 moradores locais recomendam
L'Antagoniste
238 Malcolm X BlvdThis brick-walled French restaurant serves high-end, traditional dishes with new- & old-world wines.
Amazing Cuban food and a very cool scence. Great brunch too.
253 moradores locais recomendam
Pilar Cuban Eatery
397 Greene AveAmazing Cuban food and a very cool scence. Great brunch too.
Samurai Papa
594 Lafayette AveUnique Japanese fusion
Relaxed corner tavern featuring a menu of sandwiches, bar bites & cocktails, plus sidewalk seating.
83 moradores locais recomendam
Cpt. Dan's Good Time Tavern
497 Greene AveRelaxed corner tavern featuring a menu of sandwiches, bar bites & cocktails, plus sidewalk seating.
This restaurant is one of the coolest places in the neighbourhood. Enjoy brick oven pizza, awesome brunch and more.
1260 moradores locais recomendam
Saraghina
350 Lewis AveThis restaurant is one of the coolest places in the neighbourhood. Enjoy brick oven pizza, awesome brunch and more.
Modern coffeehouse with local art serving espresso & lattes alongside baked goods & doughnuts.
107 moradores locais recomendam
Burly Coffee
356 Throop AveModern coffeehouse with local art serving espresso & lattes alongside baked goods & doughnuts.
Modern-rustic nook offering choice coffee & juices, plus salads, sandwiches & other light bites.
37 moradores locais recomendam
Crocus Cafe Juice Bar & Grill
328 Tompkins AveModern-rustic nook offering choice coffee & juices, plus salads, sandwiches & other light bites.
Po' Mi
561 Gates Ave"Food is delicious and interesting, good beer options, nice staff... great place!"
Guacuco Bed-Stuy
360 Throop AveVenezuelan restaurant
"Amazing new japanese restaurant with rice bowls, salads, dumplings and tacos."
79 moradores locais recomendam
WARUDE
385 Tompkins Ave"Amazing new japanese restaurant with rice bowls, salads, dumplings and tacos."
Lively corner shop for housemade donuts with inventive glazes & fillings plus French-press coffee.
638 moradores locais recomendam
Dough Doughnuts
5th AvenueLively corner shop for housemade donuts with inventive glazes & fillings plus French-press coffee.
Juices, shakes & gourmet sandwiches offered in a chill, rustic-chic space with free WiFi.
Brooklyn Blend
194 Tompkins AvenueJuices, shakes & gourmet sandwiches offered in a chill, rustic-chic space with free WiFi.
Do or Dive Bar
1108 Bedford Ave"Hip nouveau American restaurant."
Peaches
393 Lewis Ave"Excellent southern style food."
Best Mexican food in the neighbourhood. Great for a quick bite to eat.
155 moradores locais recomendam
Oaxaca Taqueria
1116 Bedford AveBest Mexican food in the neighbourhood. Great for a quick bite to eat.
Stonefruit Espresso + Kitchen
1058 Bedford AveVery cool new cafe.
Hidden gem of the neighborhood. Jazz every night of the week with great food.
394 moradores locais recomendam
LunÀtico
486 Halsey StHidden gem of the neighborhood. Jazz every night of the week with great food.
Storefront outpost for international comfort foods all day in a comfy space with an espresso bar.
42 moradores locais recomendam
Maya Congee Cafe
563 Gates AveStorefront outpost for international comfort foods all day in a comfy space with an espresso bar.
Contemporary, seafood-focused Mexican bites & inventive cocktails in a stylish, intimate space.
70 moradores locais recomendam
Calaca
139 Putnam AveContemporary, seafood-focused Mexican bites & inventive cocktails in a stylish, intimate space.
"Roman Bar & Restaurant in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn with beer and wines on tap, negroni, spritzes, whiskeys, vermouth and amari. The food menu features a wide selection of Roman pizza (pinsa), pasta (baked cacio e pepe!) and other regional specialties. Come for a full meal, just drinks, or anything in-between. Open late. Backyard dining. Private event space."
34 moradores locais recomendam
Bar Camillo
333 Tompkins Ave"Roman Bar & Restaurant in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn with beer and wines on tap, negroni, spritzes, whiskeys, vermouth and amari. The food menu features a wide selection of Roman pizza (pinsa), pasta (baked cacio e pepe!) and other regional specialties. Come for a full meal, just drinks, or anything in-between. Open late. Backyard dining. Private event space."
Slurp up some reliably tasty ramen and soba at this compact Japanese restaurant, which previously had a location in Bushwick. Noodles come served in an ultra-flavorful broth that’s served with a side of dashi made from either bonito or seaweed stock for even more piquancy. In line with other noodle shops in the borough, ramen and soba are priced at $12 to $15 per bowl with the option to add on sliced pork, egg, and extra noodles.
201 moradores locais recomendam
Samurai Papa
594 Lafayette AveSlurp up some reliably tasty ramen and soba at this compact Japanese restaurant, which previously had a location in Bushwick. Noodles come served in an ultra-flavorful broth that’s served with a side of dashi made from either bonito or seaweed stock for even more piquancy. In line with other noodle shops in the borough, ramen and soba are priced at $12 to $15 per bowl with the option to add on sliced pork, egg, and extra noodles.
Aita
132 Greene AveCasual Italian spot with great lunch and brunch!
ST is a Bed Stuy staple. They have been here for a long time. It’s a trendsetting boutique as well as a coffee shop and hub for the community
122 moradores locais recomendam
Sincerely, Tommy
343 Tompkins AveST is a Bed Stuy staple. They have been here for a long time. It’s a trendsetting boutique as well as a coffee shop and hub for the community
Excellent local Italian coffee and sandwiches. Our favorite coffee shop in the neighborhood that comes with an Italian twist. Awesome drinks, pastries and sandwiches. Nice courtyard to relax or catch up with a friend.
63 moradores locais recomendam
Corto
507 Palisade AveExcellent local Italian coffee and sandwiches. Our favorite coffee shop in the neighborhood that comes with an Italian twist. Awesome drinks, pastries and sandwiches. Nice courtyard to relax or catch up with a friend.
Fresh local bagel shop. Great sandwiches for breakfast and lunch.
82 moradores locais recomendam
Nagle’s Bagels
378 Tompkins AveFresh local bagel shop. Great sandwiches for breakfast and lunch.
Perfect place for fresh bread, baked goods, coffee, and more!
126 moradores locais recomendam
Saraghina Bakery
433 Halsey StPerfect place for fresh bread, baked goods, coffee, and more!
Great spot for brunch, dinner, and happy hour. Cute and laid-back with a definitively 90s nostalgia vibe.
86 moradores locais recomendam
Fancy Nancy
1038 Bedford AveGreat spot for brunch, dinner, and happy hour. Cute and laid-back with a definitively 90s nostalgia vibe.
"Delicious authentic Italian homemade pasta, friendly service, and great ambiance."
Closed Mondays & Tuesdays
10 moradores locais recomendam
Macosa Trattoria
310 Tompkins Avenue"Delicious authentic Italian homemade pasta, friendly service, and great ambiance."
Closed Mondays & Tuesdays
Charming little shop for great coffee and pastries!
Le Petit Monster offers fantastically delicious vegan pastries, cakes, tarts, pies, and donuts handmade daily and served alongside savory plates du jour, fresh coffee, and curated provisions.
Le Petit Monstre
309 Tompkins AvenueCharming little shop for great coffee and pastries!
Le Petit Monster offers fantastically delicious vegan pastries, cakes, tarts, pies, and donuts handmade daily and served alongside savory plates du jour, fresh coffee, and curated provisions.
Parks & Nature
fort Green
Parque Herbert Von King
670 Lafayette AveConey Island Beach & Boardwalk
Beautiful Botanical Gardens next to the Brooklyn Museum.
2030 moradores locais recomendam
Jardim Botânico do Brooklyn
990 Washington AveBeautiful Botanical Gardens next to the Brooklyn Museum.
Prospect Park
Brooklyn's version of Central Park.
Parque Fort Greene
South Portland AvenueFort Greene Park
Essentials
Ideal Food Basket
631 Gates AveFort Greene General Store
218 Dekalb AveBed-Vyne Wine & Spirits
385 Tompkins AveWine Store
GREEN PARK GOURMET & ORGANIC FOOD
Getting Around
Rent a citibike for the day at the corner of Greene ave & Throop ave.
Get the G train to the L train to Manhattan or The G train to the A train to Manhattan.
80 moradores locais recomendam
Bedford-Nostrand Avs Station
Nostrand AvenueGet the G train to the L train to Manhattan or The G train to the A train to Manhattan.
Drinks & Nightlife
Relaxed watering hole offering tropical drinks, plus live reggae music, dancing & a patio.
264 moradores locais recomendam
Lovers Rock
419 Tompkins AveRelaxed watering hole offering tropical drinks, plus live reggae music, dancing & a patio.
Dynaco
1112 Bedford AveVery cool bar.
Loads of beer sourced from local breweries. On weds there’s a small farmers market outside and sometimes there’s an outdoor music/bbq setup.
365 moradores locais recomendam
Bed-Vyne Brew
370 Tompkins AveLoads of beer sourced from local breweries. On weds there’s a small farmers market outside and sometimes there’s an outdoor music/bbq setup.
Bed-Vyne Cocktail
305 Halsey StBest cocktail bar in the neighborhood.
Westlight is a 22nd-floor rooftop bar from Chef Andrew Carmellini’s NoHo Hospitality Group featuring sweeping views of New York City from atop The William Vale in Williamsburg. The bar program presents a dynamic menu of original and classic cocktails alongside rare spirits, craft beer and wine, while Carmellini’s menu of small plates reflects inspiration from global street food.
128 moradores locais recomendam
Westlight
111 N 12th StWestlight is a 22nd-floor rooftop bar from Chef Andrew Carmellini’s NoHo Hospitality Group featuring sweeping views of New York City from atop The William Vale in Williamsburg. The bar program presents a dynamic menu of original and classic cocktails alongside rare spirits, craft beer and wine, while Carmellini’s menu of small plates reflects inspiration from global street food.
Bar Camillo is a Roman bar and restaurant located in the heart of Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn with a menu focused on pinsa, an ancient style of Roman pizza.
34 moradores locais recomendam
Bar Camillo
333 Tompkins AveBar Camillo is a Roman bar and restaurant located in the heart of Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn with a menu focused on pinsa, an ancient style of Roman pizza.
This place has great "vacay-vibes", with an excellent bar & outdoor seating. Fun for brunch, good people watching.
Great local spot; outdoor seating and movie screenings on Mondays.
32 moradores locais recomendam
Sally’s
151 Tompkins AveThis place has great "vacay-vibes", with an excellent bar & outdoor seating. Fun for brunch, good people watching.
Great local spot; outdoor seating and movie screenings on Mondays.
Arts & Culture
BAM Harvey Theater
651 Fulton St
Museu do Brooklyn
200 Eastern Pkwy
Museu Infantil do Brooklyn
145 Brooklyn AveEntertainment & Activities
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic AveLife Wellness Center
376 Tompkins AveGo in the Spring to catch the cherry blossoms!
2030 moradores locais recomendam
Jardim Botânico do Brooklyn
990 Washington AveGo in the Spring to catch the cherry blossoms!