Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
983
983 Flushing AveAmericana / Affordable / Great Brunch
Cafe Ghia
24 Irving AvenueFarm-to-Table / Vegan Options / Great Brunch
Forrest Point
970 Flushing AveOutdoor Seating / Creative cocktails / Great Brunch
Some of the best pizza in all of New York City. One of the most popular/well-known spots in Bushwick. Outdoor seating option.
1621 locals recommend
Roberta's
261 Moore StSome of the best pizza in all of New York City. One of the most popular/well-known spots in Bushwick. Outdoor seating option.
One block from the apartment / freshly baked pastries and quiches / great coffee. There's no room to sit, so this is a place to take breakfast on-the-go.
44 locals recommend
Bushwick Bakery
127 Central AveOne block from the apartment / freshly baked pastries and quiches / great coffee. There's no room to sit, so this is a place to take breakfast on-the-go.
Wifi / Coffee / Crepes. My favorite cafe to do work in. Run by a sweet French family.
100 locals recommend
Ange Noir Cafe
247 Varet StWifi / Coffee / Crepes. My favorite cafe to do work in. Run by a sweet French family.
Little Skips
941 Willoughby AveWifi / Coffee / Grilled Cheese. This is a Bushwick staple.
Wifi / Coffee / Outdoor Seating. This coffee shop is in The Loom. The Loom is a really cool spot to check out with a yoga studio, tattoo parlor, pet adoption center, screen printing studio, and shops
124 locals recommend
Kávé Espresso Bar
119 Knickerbocker AveWifi / Coffee / Outdoor Seating. This coffee shop is in The Loom. The Loom is a really cool spot to check out with a yoga studio, tattoo parlor, pet adoption center, screen printing studio, and shops
okiway
1006 Flushing AvenueMexican-Japanese Fusion / Japanese pancakes
Momo Sushi Shack
43 Bogart StSushi
Arepera Guacuco
44 Irving AveVenezuelan / Arepas / Empanadas / Cachapas
Maite
159 Central AveBasque-inspired / Farm-to-table
Dillinger's
146 Evergreen AvenueWifi / Coffee / Vegan food options
Shinobi Ramen
53 Morgan AveRamen / Udon
Alphaville
226 W Houston StSomewhat divey bar, sometimes it doubles as a venue for live shows
Drinks & Nightlife
Incredible Cocktails / Great Ambiance / Farm-to-table...a Bushwick must-try!
172 locals recommend
Montana's Trail House
445 Troutman StreetIncredible Cocktails / Great Ambiance / Farm-to-table...a Bushwick must-try!
Pine Box Rock Shop
12 Grattan StBEEEEEEER
Divey / Quirky / This bar is literally themed like a living room from the 70's.
44 locals recommend
Welcome To The Johnsons
123 Rivington StDivey / Quirky / This bar is literally themed like a living room from the 70's.
This is a favorite. Great staff (tell them Aubrey sent you!) / Open late / Full Bar / Great Pizza
130 locals recommend
Archie's Bar & Pizza
This is a favorite. Great staff (tell them Aubrey sent you!) / Open late / Full Bar / Great Pizza
Miles
101 Wilson AvenueCreative Cocktails / Intimate
The Shop
234 Starr StreetDivey / Motorcycle shop by day, bar/bbq/venue by night.
Radio Bushwick
22 Wyckoff AvenueDivey / Venue
Kings County Saloon
1 Knickerbocker AvenueDivey / Venue
This is a Cajun-inspired cafe during the day, and a great neighborhood bar at night.
196 locals recommend
Heavy Woods
50 Wyckoff AveThis is a Cajun-inspired cafe during the day, and a great neighborhood bar at night.
Essentials
Huge supermarket with plenty of fresh, organic options. They also sell a good selection of craft beers.
311 locals recommend
City Fresh Market
518 32nd StHuge supermarket with plenty of fresh, organic options. They also sell a good selection of craft beers.
This grocery store is right around the corner from the house, and will likely have what you need. They have a very small organic section. I prefer City Fresh, but for a quick trip, this does just fine
32 locals recommend
Fine Fare Supermarkets of Myrtle Ave.
1305 Myrtle AveThis grocery store is right around the corner from the house, and will likely have what you need. They have a very small organic section. I prefer City Fresh, but for a quick trip, this does just fine
Everything Else
Well-curated wine shop if you want to spend the night in. They also carry spirits. Knowledgeable staff.
45 locals recommend
Henry's Wine & Spirit
69 Central AveWell-curated wine shop if you want to spend the night in. They also carry spirits. Knowledgeable staff.
This is my favorite local bookstore. The staff carefully curates the selection, even including art mags and indie zines. They also sell basic drip coffee.
114 locals recommend
Molasses Books
770 Hart StThis is my favorite local bookstore. The staff carefully curates the selection, even including art mags and indie zines. They also sell basic drip coffee.
Shopping
Beacon's Closet
74 Guernsey StVintage Clothing / Accessories
Vintage clothes / Hand-crafted jewelry. This place is a little bit more expensive, but the selection is great.
50 locals recommend
Worship
117 Wilson AveVintage clothes / Hand-crafted jewelry. This place is a little bit more expensive, but the selection is great.