Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Lucy's Kitchen
262 Irving AvenueAMAZING pho and bahn mi sandwiches. So worth it!
Milk & Pull
181 Irving AveGreat coffee! Great Sandwiches. Try a "DOUGH" doughnut!!
So close by! Love the barista's here - I always get a "breakfast sandwich" too.
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Mixtape Bushwick
1533 Myrtle AveSo close by! Love the barista's here - I always get a "breakfast sandwich" too.
Variety Coffee Roasters
368 Graham AveVery open space with some outdoor seating.
Coffee spot with a lot of space to work. Go through the hallway to the back room where the stage is for extra table space and great light. Vegan friendly! I think they have shows at night?
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Trans-Pecos
9-15 Weirfield StCoffee spot with a lot of space to work. Go through the hallway to the back room where the stage is for extra table space and great light. Vegan friendly! I think they have shows at night?
The Rookery Bar
425 Troutman StreetTry their brunch menu! Pub style dinner.
Sea Wolf
19 Wyckoff AveAmazing seafood and some outdoor seating!
Union Pizza Works
423 Troutman StPizza!
South California Mexican food in Bushwick. Great tacos and burritos.
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Lucha Lucha
283 Nostrand Ave.South California Mexican food in Bushwick. Great tacos and burritos.
The pasta is so good! Small dishes, so get a few to share. You can sit up at the bar right by the kitchen, or grab a seat at the communal table. There's plenty of table seating and another bar as well. Great natural wine selection.
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Faro
436 Jefferson StThe pasta is so good! Small dishes, so get a few to share. You can sit up at the bar right by the kitchen, or grab a seat at the communal table. There's plenty of table seating and another bar as well. Great natural wine selection.
Ops
346 Himrod StPizza and natural wines!! Cozy atmosphere.
Chicha
198 Randolph StGreat cocktails and rum options! Try the quesillos!
Drinks & Nightlife
MY go-to bar. Try the "Flamingo" Froze or pick a tiki drink off the menu! Karaoke on Thursday night. Comedy on Sunday night.
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Dromedary Urban Tiki Bar
266 Irving AveMY go-to bar. Try the "Flamingo" Froze or pick a tiki drink off the menu! Karaoke on Thursday night. Comedy on Sunday night.
Amazing venue for dancing with costumes mandatory on the weekends!! Check their calendar!
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House of Yes
2 Wyckoff AvenueAmazing venue for dancing with costumes mandatory on the weekends!! Check their calendar!
Boobie Trap
308 Bleecker StDive Bar featuring Boob decorations and board games.
Horchata cocktails and beautiful shiny red booth seating. Photo Booth!
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The Starliner
Horchata cocktails and beautiful shiny red booth seating. Photo Booth!
Talon Bar
220 Wyckoff AvePool table and outdoor patio. Try their food!
The Johnson's
369 Troutman StPool table, outdoor seating, and cozy indoor seating!
Lot 45 Bushwick
411 Troutman StHuge unique space - sometimes has dancing!
Kings County Brewers Collective
381 Troutman StLocal beer!
Wyckoff Beer Garden
33 Wyckoff AveBraven Brewing Company
52 Harrison PlaceParks & Nature
Highland Park
Jackie Robinson ParkwayHuge park with a reservoir.
Tiny local park with 2 dog runs, handball, volleyball and basketball courts and lively atmosphere.
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Maria Hernandez Park
Knickerbocker AvenueTiny local park with 2 dog runs, handball, volleyball and basketball courts and lively atmosphere.
Park in Williamsburg with running track, football and soccer/futbol fields and lots of space to lay out and suntan.
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Williamsburg
Park in Williamsburg with running track, football and soccer/futbol fields and lots of space to lay out and suntan.
Huge sprawling park made by the designers of Central Park.
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Iphaki yaseProspect
Huge sprawling park made by the designers of Central Park.
My favorite park created from abandoned above ground train tracks. Usually gets pretty crowded - high tourist area these days.
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High Line Park
My favorite park created from abandoned above ground train tracks. Usually gets pretty crowded - high tourist area these days.
Elizabeth Street Garden
Elizabeth StreetLittle garden featuring sculptures.
I-Jacob Riis Park
157 Rockaway Beach BlvdCatch the beach bus at N 7th & Bedford! Give or take $10
Beach with long boardwalk.
https://www.thrillist.com/lifestyle/new-york/best-things-to-do-in-rockaway-beach
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Rockaway Beach
Beach with long boardwalk.
https://www.thrillist.com/lifestyle/new-york/best-things-to-do-in-rockaway-beach
Getting Around
Closest subway stop for both the L & M lines.
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Myrtle-Wyckoff Avenues Subway Station
Closest subway stop for both the L & M lines.
Knickerbocker Avenue
Knickerbocker AvenueM train line
Seneca Avenue
Seneca AvenueM train line
DeKalb Av station
L train line
Halsey St Station
L train line
Essentials
City Fresh Market
518 32nd StKey Food Supermarkets
492 Myrtle AveBushwick Food Cooperative
Food Bazaar Supermarket
454 Wyckoff AveInternational Grocery Store
Food Bazaar Supermarket
454 Wyckoff AveInternational Grocery Store, smaller scale
$1.75+ for washing, $0.25 per 8 minutes of drying. Dry cleaning snd laundry drop-off available.
MBJ Dry Cleaning Corporation
297 Irving Ave$1.75+ for washing, $0.25 per 8 minutes of drying. Dry cleaning snd laundry drop-off available.
Shopping
L Train Vintage
1377 Dekalb AveUnique thrift!
L Train Vintage
1377 Dekalb AveUnique thrift!
Urban Jungle
118 Knickerbocker AveAnother thrift option!
Worship
117 Wilson AveVintage clothing, jewelry and accessories!
COLLECTIONS
16 Wilson Avevintage clothing and local art
Chess and the Sphinx
252 Knickerbocker Avevintage clothing
Shops at the Loom
1087 Flushing AveSmall shopping center with local artisans.
GG's Social Trade & Treasure Club
1339 Dekalb AveVintage goods!
Molasses Books
770 Hart St Curated bookstore!
Topos Bookstore Cafe
788 Woodward AveCurated Bookstore and coffee!
Fanciful Fox
108 Irving AveYummy smelling soaps and body products!
Vinyl Fantasy
194 Knickerbocker AveRecords + Comic Books!
Entertainment & Activities
Williamsburg Cinemas
217 Grand StShows unique or older films. Serves food and drink DURING the movie, with options to also eat in the restaurant or bar before or after.
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Syndicated Bar Theater Kitchen
40 Bogart StShows unique or older films. Serves food and drink DURING the movie, with options to also eat in the restaurant or bar before or after.