Guidebook for Brooklyn
Sightseeing
Ride Brooklyn
468 Bergen StRent a bike, grab a map, and head to Prospect Park.
No trip to Brooklyn is complete without a trip to Brooklyn Bridge Park. Stroll from Carroll Gardens to Brooklyn Heights along the Promenade and soak in the view.
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حديقة جسر بروكلين
334 Furman StNo trip to Brooklyn is complete without a trip to Brooklyn Bridge Park. Stroll from Carroll Gardens to Brooklyn Heights along the Promenade and soak in the view.
NYC's parks are gems, and Prospect Park can't be beat. Cycle around the perimeter, walk the winding paths, enjoy the water, or picnic in one of the many open areas.
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حديقة بروسبكت
NYC's parks are gems, and Prospect Park can't be beat. Cycle around the perimeter, walk the winding paths, enjoy the water, or picnic in one of the many open areas.
Living history. This museum is seen through walking tours of an old apartment building on the Lower East Side.
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متحف الشقق السكنية
103 Orchard StLiving history. This museum is seen through walking tours of an old apartment building on the Lower East Side.
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeIt really is a beautiful walk. Watch out for bikers!
Contemporary artwork in a old high school with midcentury modern vibes.
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MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson AveContemporary artwork in a old high school with midcentury modern vibes.
Food Scene
One of the buzziest (and most delicious) pizza spots in Brooklyn, steps from your door. Just be prepared to wait.
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Emily
919 Fulton StOne of the buzziest (and most delicious) pizza spots in Brooklyn, steps from your door. Just be prepared to wait.
Gorgeous space for coffee, also serving up sandwiches and the famous Dough doughnuts.
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Hungry Ghost
253 Flatbush AveGorgeous space for coffee, also serving up sandwiches and the famous Dough doughnuts.
Laptop-friendly sunlight space with excellent coffee, sandwiches, and housemade pastries.
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Greene Grape Annex
767 Fulton StLaptop-friendly sunlight space with excellent coffee, sandwiches, and housemade pastries.
Get your ramen fix without leaving Brooklyn. Vegetarian options and cold noodles make this a year round favorite.
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Chuko
565 Vanderbilt AveGet your ramen fix without leaving Brooklyn. Vegetarian options and cold noodles make this a year round favorite.
One of our favorite Italian restaurants in Brooklyn, Frankie's has a cozy neighborhood restaurant feel and lightens up traditional Italian fare (think homemade pastas and simple veg.)
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Frankies 457 Spuntino
457 Court StOne of our favorite Italian restaurants in Brooklyn, Frankie's has a cozy neighborhood restaurant feel and lightens up traditional Italian fare (think homemade pastas and simple veg.)
One of the oldest Italian bakeries in New York. Get the Lobster Tail, Italian Ice, Cheesecake, and (if you still have room) cookies by the pound.
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Court Pastry Shop
298 Court StOne of the oldest Italian bakeries in New York. Get the Lobster Tail, Italian Ice, Cheesecake, and (if you still have room) cookies by the pound.
Martha is a cool, inviting space serving unique vegetable-forward fusion dishes.
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Martha
184 Dekalb AvenueMartha is a cool, inviting space serving unique vegetable-forward fusion dishes.
For a nice evening out, Colonia Verde is one of the nicest spots in the neighborhood. Lingering over delicious Latin cuisine is even better on a twinkle-lit patio.
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Colonia Verde
219 Dekalb AveFor a nice evening out, Colonia Verde is one of the nicest spots in the neighborhood. Lingering over delicious Latin cuisine is even better on a twinkle-lit patio.
A taste of Texas in NYC! Kolaches are Czech sweet breads with fruit or meat filling. We recommend one of each + an iced latte on the patio.
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Brooklyn Kolache Co.
520 Dekalb AveA taste of Texas in NYC! Kolaches are Czech sweet breads with fruit or meat filling. We recommend one of each + an iced latte on the patio.
Nice neighborhood spot with a killer brunch and upscale yet friendly atmosphere.
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Peaches Shrimp & Crab
285 Grand AveNice neighborhood spot with a killer brunch and upscale yet friendly atmosphere.
The most beautiful pastries, great coffee, and a delicious spot for breakfast and lunch. Laptop and kid friendly.
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Tilda All Day
930 Fulton StreetThe most beautiful pastries, great coffee, and a delicious spot for breakfast and lunch. Laptop and kid friendly.
Hop Kee
21 Mott StSomething for everyone–plus awesome pink tablecloths.
A great quick stop for lunch–fuel up on locally sourced veggies, high-quality proteins and juice.
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Dig Inn
2884 BroadwayA great quick stop for lunch–fuel up on locally sourced veggies, high-quality proteins and juice.
When you're in midtown (and you will be) and you need a slice of NY pizza (which you will.)
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NY Pizza Suprema
413 8th AveWhen you're in midtown (and you will be) and you need a slice of NY pizza (which you will.)
Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop
174 5th AveA classic deli, without the crazy prices.
Absolutely gorgeous farm-to-table spot for any meal of the day.
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The Fat Radish
17 Orchard StAbsolutely gorgeous farm-to-table spot for any meal of the day.
Grab a cold brew to go and sit in Washington Square Park.
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Stumptown Coffee Roasters
30 W 8th StGrab a cold brew to go and sit in Washington Square Park.
Russ & Daughters Appetizing store is a true New York treasure. If you have time to wait, don't miss the cafe experience.
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Russ & Daughters Cafe
127 Orchard StRuss & Daughters Appetizing store is a true New York treasure. If you have time to wait, don't miss the cafe experience.
Bakeri
150 Wythe AveLady-owned bakery, amazing for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Gray's Papaya
2090 BroadwayThe Recession Special is a must.
My favorite bagel in NYC: the whole wheat everything, toasted with egg and cheese. Also nice selection of sandwiches, salads, and soup.
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Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company
35-05 BroadwayMy favorite bagel in NYC: the whole wheat everything, toasted with egg and cheese. Also nice selection of sandwiches, salads, and soup.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sisters
47 E 124th StLovely space for drinks.
Essentials
Friendly neighborhood grocery store and butcher with a great local & organic selection.
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Greene Grape Wine & Spirits
765 Fulton StFriendly neighborhood grocery store and butcher with a great local & organic selection.
NYC's Greenmarkets are some of the best farmer's markets in the country. This Saturday market is great–go early for the best pick of fresh fruits and vegetables, local snacks, flowers, fish, and more.
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Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Flatbush AvenueNYC's Greenmarkets are some of the best farmer's markets in the country. This Saturday market is great–go early for the best pick of fresh fruits and vegetables, local snacks, flowers, fish, and more.
An Upper West Side classic for bagels & lox + groceries (and great food gifts for friends back home.) Grab food for a picnic in the park!
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زابار
2245 BroadwayAn Upper West Side classic for bagels & lox + groceries (and great food gifts for friends back home.) Grab food for a picnic in the park!
Entertainment & Activities
Kids and adults alike will delight in this colorful, inventive ice cream shop.
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Ample Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt AveKids and adults alike will delight in this colorful, inventive ice cream shop.
This transportation museum focuses on New York City's subway system and is housed in a former station. Suitable for kids but fascinating for adults, too.
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New York Transit Museum
89 E 42nd StThis transportation museum focuses on New York City's subway system and is housed in a former station. Suitable for kids but fascinating for adults, too.
Shopping
Amazingly quirky kitchen store–everything from vintage plates to New York-themed dishware and kitchen tools.
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Fishs Eddy
889 BroadwayAmazingly quirky kitchen store–everything from vintage plates to New York-themed dishware and kitchen tools.
Bonnie Slotnick Cookbooks
28 E 2nd StA store entirely dedicated to cookbooks, need I say more?
THE spot for kitchen tools, plus all the Brooklyn-made things and a butcher.
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The Brooklyn Kitchen
100 Frost StTHE spot for kitchen tools, plus all the Brooklyn-made things and a butcher.
Great used bookstore with a curated selection + coffee, all for a good cause. (The proceeds from this nonprofit bookstore support ending AIDS and homelessness.)
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Housing Works Used Book Cafe
126 Crosby StGreat used bookstore with a curated selection + coffee, all for a good cause. (The proceeds from this nonprofit bookstore support ending AIDS and homelessness.)