Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
A bit of a hidden location, but by far the best coffee in the neighborhood, beats Blue Bottle, etc.
dot & line
253 Bergen StA bit of a hidden location, but by far the best coffee in the neighborhood, beats Blue Bottle, etc.
Great Pizza, neighborhood joint that's made its way to the Michelin guide. Recommend the Fresca or Burrata highly. Wine is also very expensive by the carafe.
43 locals recommend
Sottocasa
298 Atlantic AveGreat Pizza, neighborhood joint that's made its way to the Michelin guide. Recommend the Fresca or Burrata highly. Wine is also very expensive by the carafe.
Wonderful neighborhood spot, brunch or dinner. The owner Julian makes regular appearances and is very friendly. Reservations might be required on the weekend since it has recently been featured in a few papers.
148 locals recommend
Rucola
190 Dean StWonderful neighborhood spot, brunch or dinner. The owner Julian makes regular appearances and is very friendly. Reservations might be required on the weekend since it has recently been featured in a few papers.
Great for Brunch or Dinner. Steak Frites are great and they make some pretty decent cocktails.
60 locals recommend
French Louie
320 Atlantic AveGreat for Brunch or Dinner. Steak Frites are great and they make some pretty decent cocktails.
Mile End Delicatessen
97 Hoyt StOrder the Poutin with Duck....nuff said.
Drinks & Nightlife
Clover Club
210 Smith StGreat Craft Cocktails, one of the first on the scene in Brooklyn.
Bar San Miguel
307 Smith StMy favorite margarita in Brooklyn.
Pig Beach
480 Union StGreat BBQ and outdoor drinks. Gets packed during the evening.
Parks & Nature
The Botanical Gardens are great, and can be accessed via car, taxi, or public transit. They are especially pretty in the spring during Cherry Blossom season.
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveThe Botanical Gardens are great, and can be accessed via car, taxi, or public transit. They are especially pretty in the spring during Cherry Blossom season.
Shopping
An old school market on Atlantic Ave that serves a wide array of Middle Eastern and other ethnic delicacies.
130 locals recommend
Sahadi's
187 Atlantic AveAn old school market on Atlantic Ave that serves a wide array of Middle Eastern and other ethnic delicacies.
Great beer, cheese, coffee, bread, charcuterie, and other local favorites.
47 locals recommend
Stinky Bklyn LLC
215 Smith StGreat beer, cheese, coffee, bread, charcuterie, and other local favorites.
Jack the owner is very helpful and often has a bottle open for tasting. This is our go to wine shop in the neighborhood and we drink a lot of wine.
10 locals recommend
Free Range Wine & Spirits
345 Atlantic AveJack the owner is very helpful and often has a bottle open for tasting. This is our go to wine shop in the neighborhood and we drink a lot of wine.