Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
This place is awesome for a quick bite for brunch - it's only a take-out window but the food is delicious and worth the usual line.
179 locals recommend
SCRATCHbread
1069 Bedford AvenueThis place is awesome for a quick bite for brunch - it's only a take-out window but the food is delicious and worth the usual line.
Great Mediterranean taverna, some nights has live music and has excellent food and vibe.
304 locals recommend
Olea
171 Lafayette AveGreat Mediterranean taverna, some nights has live music and has excellent food and vibe.
Thai 101
448 Myrtle AveGood neighborhood thai spot.
Hole in the wall Mexican food. Looks like nothing from the outside but the food is delicious and authentic.
14 locals recommend
Chinantla
657 Myrtle AveHole in the wall Mexican food. Looks like nothing from the outside but the food is delicious and authentic.
Italian food, they have a garden in the back during the warmer months it's nice to sit out there to eat.
118 locals recommend
Dino
222 Dekalb AvenueItalian food, they have a garden in the back during the warmer months it's nice to sit out there to eat.
Speedy Romeo
376 Classon AveGood spot for higher end pizza and other things.
Saraghina
350 Lewis AveAMAZING italian restaurant. It's so charming too!
Same owner as Saraghina, but this one is all about seafood. Very charming vibe.
52 locals recommend
Celestino
562 Halsey StreetSame owner as Saraghina, but this one is all about seafood. Very charming vibe.
Nice Pizza
340 Franklin AveSouth of France style pizza!
Choice Market
318 Lafayette AveExcellent coffee and bakery, also makes food for lunch.
A great restaurant very close to the apartment. They have live reggae music every Saturday night.
20 locals recommend
Dekalb Restaurant
564 Dekalb AveA great restaurant very close to the apartment. They have live reggae music every Saturday night.
Do or Dive Bar
1108 Bedford AveEclectic local restaurant.
Great Italian restaurant with great ambience. A little pricey.
238 locals recommend
Locanda Vini & Olii
129 Gates AveGreat Italian restaurant with great ambience. A little pricey.
We love this place because it feels like being really in Italy. The decor is nothing special - just a simple and good local spot for pizza, pasta, etc.
39 locals recommend
Graziella's
232 Vanderbilt AveWe love this place because it feels like being really in Italy. The decor is nothing special - just a simple and good local spot for pizza, pasta, etc.
Colador Cafe
1000 Bedford AveA local cafe for breakfast.
Fornino At Pier 6
Bridge Park DriveGreat outdoor pizzeria on a rooftop with a view.
Drinks & Nightlife
Project Parlor
742 Myrtle AveNeighborhood dive bar
Cute bar and restaurant - they make an excellent burger! Old fashioned vibe.
138 locals recommend
Putnam's Pub & Cooker
419 Myrtle AveCute bar and restaurant - they make an excellent burger! Old fashioned vibe.
The Great Georgiana
248 Dekalb AveCute bar.
Shopping
Convenience and drugstore that has toiletries, some groceries, pharmacy, household items, etc.
311 locals recommend
Duane Reade
5411 Myrtle AveConvenience and drugstore that has toiletries, some groceries, pharmacy, household items, etc.
Everything Else
Fort Greene Park
South Portland AvenueOur favorite park.
This is an amazing park. If you start here (in DUMBO) and walk south until Pier 6, there is a gorgeous view of Manhattan skyline! A must-see!
19 locals recommend
Pier 1 Playground
102 Furman StreetThis is an amazing park. If you start here (in DUMBO) and walk south until Pier 6, there is a gorgeous view of Manhattan skyline! A must-see!
Essentials
Khim's Millennium Market Viii
536 Myrtle AveGourmet grocery store
Choice Greene
214 Greene AveA cute neighborhood gourmet market.