Guidebook for Brooklyn

Michelle
Guidebook for Brooklyn

Parks & Nature

Great for sunbathing, dog watching & walking, pick up game of basketball, picnics and fresh air. Next door community garden with gazebo and shade. On Saturdays, farmers market and chickens.
214 locals recommend
Herbert Von King Park
670 Lafayette Ave
214 locals recommend
Great for sunbathing, dog watching & walking, pick up game of basketball, picnics and fresh air. Next door community garden with gazebo and shade. On Saturdays, farmers market and chickens.

Essentials

Large store with most things you'll need. Some specialty items available.
18 locals recommend
NSA Food Markets
830 Lafayette Ave
18 locals recommend
Large store with most things you'll need. Some specialty items available.
good deli section, fresh vegetables and organic options, wide variety. Newly renovated.
98 locals recommend
Ideal Food Basket
631 Gates Ave
98 locals recommend
good deli section, fresh vegetables and organic options, wide variety. Newly renovated.
Deli right downstairs. Good for cold and hot sandwiches, drinks, snacks, Advil, phone chargers and other convenience items.
Novato's Grocery
228 Lewis Ave
Deli right downstairs. Good for cold and hot sandwiches, drinks, snacks, Advil, phone chargers and other convenience items.
Right across from the grocery store and open 24 hours/7 days per week. Cheap machines, standard service. Same day drop off service available ($1 per pound).
16 locals recommend
Community Laundry Center
828 Lafayette Ave
16 locals recommend
Right across from the grocery store and open 24 hours/7 days per week. Cheap machines, standard service. Same day drop off service available ($1 per pound).
Lots of organic, dairy-free and gluten-free packaged items. Selection of fresh produce. Deli fare like sandwiches, salads, wraps and smoothies made with fresh ingredients.
39 locals recommend
Green Gourmet Market
354 Lewis Ave
39 locals recommend
Lots of organic, dairy-free and gluten-free packaged items. Selection of fresh produce. Deli fare like sandwiches, salads, wraps and smoothies made with fresh ingredients.

Shopping

Great spot for sneakerheads, vintage jerseys and rare find sneakers.
11 locals recommend
Jordan Heads Brooklyn
302 Malcolm X Blvd
11 locals recommend
Great spot for sneakerheads, vintage jerseys and rare find sneakers.
Vintage shopping, great find for stylish African fashion
15 locals recommend
Shirley + Alice Vintage & Indie Designer Boutique
434 Marcus Garvey Boulevard
15 locals recommend
Vintage shopping, great find for stylish African fashion
Variety of wines from varied regions, good champagne and French wine selection. Knowledgeable owner and good deals.
38 locals recommend
Vin de Table
354 Throop Ave
38 locals recommend
Variety of wines from varied regions, good champagne and French wine selection. Knowledgeable owner and good deals.

Getting Around

24/7 train quick walk or bus 1 block away. Access to 9/11 Memorial, Lower East Side, Canal Street, Wall Street and Queens, NY.
41 locals recommend
Gates Avenue Station
41 locals recommend
24/7 train quick walk or bus 1 block away. Access to 9/11 Memorial, Lower East Side, Canal Street, Wall Street and Queens, NY.
Express train to Port Authority-Times Square, Central Park and JFK Airport. Scenic walk to home up Lewis Avenue through historic Stuyvesant Heights and Fulton Park.
72 locals recommend
Utica Av station
Fulton Street
72 locals recommend
Express train to Port Authority-Times Square, Central Park and JFK Airport. Scenic walk to home up Lewis Avenue through historic Stuyvesant Heights and Fulton Park.
Bike rental 2 blocks away. CitiBike has hundreds of locations around all of NYC for easy access. Visit website for rates.
8 locals recommend
CitiBike
8 locals recommend
Bike rental 2 blocks away. CitiBike has hundreds of locations around all of NYC for easy access. Visit website for rates.