Guidebook for Brooklyn
Everything Else
very warm + welcoming center to learn and be immersed in Jewish heritage for children of all ages. There are multiple levels that cover many aspects of Jewish daily life, culture and ritual.
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I-Museum yabantwana abamnyama bakaJewish
792 Eastern Pkwyvery warm + welcoming center to learn and be immersed in Jewish heritage for children of all ages. There are multiple levels that cover many aspects of Jewish daily life, culture and ritual.
200 Eastern Pkwy
200 Eastern PkwyCHABAD HEADQUARTERS
770 Eastern Parkway
Food Scene
Local favorite!
Tel: (347) 404-6832
Enter from Marcus Garvey Blvd
Very nice coffee shop with wide variety of breakfast and lunch options (salads, eggs,muffins, cookies, sandwiches). Has free wifi.
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Sumner Cafe & Wine Bar
Local favorite!
Tel: (347) 404-6832
Enter from Marcus Garvey Blvd
Very nice coffee shop with wide variety of breakfast and lunch options (salads, eggs,muffins, cookies, sandwiches). Has free wifi.
Great authentic mexican restaurant. There is always a wait but the food is delicious! The design and ambiance the owners have created is really special. RECOMMEND
chavelasnyc.com
T: (718) 622-3100
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Chavela's
736 Franklin AveGreat authentic mexican restaurant. There is always a wait but the food is delicious! The design and ambiance the owners have created is really special. RECOMMEND
chavelasnyc.com
T: (718) 622-3100
THIS IS BOTH A BRICK-OVEN PIZZERIA AND A BAR and GARDEN
It is a little far away from the apartment but Franklin st is a really cool place to hang out
barboncinopizza.com
(718) 483-8834
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Barboncino Pizza
781 Franklin AveTHIS IS BOTH A BRICK-OVEN PIZZERIA AND A BAR and GARDEN
It is a little far away from the apartment but Franklin st is a really cool place to hang out
barboncinopizza.com
(718) 483-8834
popeyes - clean place for louisiana style soul food.
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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
1052 Flushing Avepopeyes - clean place for louisiana style soul food.
Great for a quick sandwich Monday7:00 am – 11:00 pm Tuesday7:00 am – 11:00 pm Wednesday7:00 am – 11:00 pm Thursday7:00 am – 11:00 pm Friday7:00 am – 11:00 pm Saturday8:00 am – 11:00 pm Sunday
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Subway
1875 Nostrand Ave.Great for a quick sandwich Monday7:00 am – 11:00 pm Tuesday7:00 am – 11:00 pm Wednesday7:00 am – 11:00 pm Thursday7:00 am – 11:00 pm Friday7:00 am – 11:00 pm Saturday8:00 am – 11:00 pm Sunday
Great coffee shop! more than 30 kinds of crepes filled with anything from smoked salmon, spinach & cream cheese or Nutella, strawberries and bananas Owner is Senegalese native who grew up in France
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Le Paris Dakar
518 Nostrand Ave.Great coffee shop! more than 30 kinds of crepes filled with anything from smoked salmon, spinach & cream cheese or Nutella, strawberries and bananas Owner is Senegalese native who grew up in France
nice and cozy kosher restaurant.
note-closed on Fridays after sunset and Saturday all day due to Shabbat
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Basil Pizza & Wine Bar
270 Kingston Avenice and cozy kosher restaurant.
note-closed on Fridays after sunset and Saturday all day due to Shabbat
PIZZA PLACE.I like this place for a quick slice of NYC pizza.Mr. Mohammad and his wife have owned and run the shop for many years and are very nice people!They deliver-Tell them cross st is Atlantic
Pizza Chef
1512 Fulton StreetPIZZA PLACE.I like this place for a quick slice of NYC pizza.Mr. Mohammad and his wife have owned and run the shop for many years and are very nice people!They deliver-Tell them cross st is Atlantic
Sweet Basil
670 Franklin Avethai food
723 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11217.
Standard Thai dishes from noodles to curries served up in a sleek yet casual space.
Open unil 11pm
Phone:(718) 522-3510
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National
295 Fulton St 723 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11217.
Standard Thai dishes from noodles to curries served up in a sleek yet casual space.
Open unil 11pm
Phone:(718) 522-3510
271 Kingston Ave: New burger place. We like it. Located near Basil. Takes 14-15 min to walk there. Closed on saturdays due to shabbat but has good burgers.
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Boeuf & Bun
271 Kingston Ave271 Kingston Ave: New burger place. We like it. Located near Basil. Takes 14-15 min to walk there. Closed on saturdays due to shabbat but has good burgers.
the newest addition to our food scene - great flavored tacos!
Mexican-style tacos infused with Caribbean flavors.
grab one and enjoy! open daily until 10pm
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY UNTIL 2AM
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El Jeffe
1483 Fulton Stthe newest addition to our food scene - great flavored tacos!
Mexican-style tacos infused with Caribbean flavors.
grab one and enjoy! open daily until 10pm
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY UNTIL 2AM
Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides in an aviation-themed space.
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Wingstop
1270 Fulton StCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides in an aviation-themed space.
ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
Ess N Bentch is coming back to Crown Heights in the form of a fast-food eatery near 770. Having been closed for years, the name remained etched in the memories of those who lived in those times.
Ess And Bentch
313 Kingston AveABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PLACE! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
Ess N Bentch is coming back to Crown Heights in the form of a fast-food eatery near 770. Having been closed for years, the name remained etched in the memories of those who lived in those times.
Baguette Express 2
250 Kingston AveTHE BEST SHAWARMA IN NEW YORK! THEY DELIVER WITH A 20$ MINIUM!
Great pizza place; can order online; open MON – THU – 11AM – 11PM; FRI 11AM – 4PM; SAT 8PM – 1AM
Calabria brings typical Italian “Fast Food” to Crown Heights made the "Brooklyn" way of ingredients that have been carefully sourced from passionate farmers and cheese makers, chosen the freshest to ensure our dishes are the purest you’ll taste. They make their our dough daily and let it rise for at least 24 hours before working on it, for the perfect balance between soft & crunchy. Great place to hang out
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Calabria
266 Kingston AveGreat pizza place; can order online; open MON – THU – 11AM – 11PM; FRI 11AM – 4PM; SAT 8PM – 1AM
Calabria brings typical Italian “Fast Food” to Crown Heights made the "Brooklyn" way of ingredients that have been carefully sourced from passionate farmers and cheese makers, chosen the freshest to ensure our dishes are the purest you’ll taste. They make their our dough daily and let it rise for at least 24 hours before working on it, for the perfect balance between soft & crunchy. Great place to hang out
ZACA CAFÉ ( 426 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11216 ) Phone: (718) 443-2500
Blending French & American flavors, w/ a New York attitude.
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ZACA CAFE
426 Marcus Garvey BlvdZACA CAFÉ ( 426 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11216 ) Phone: (718) 443-2500
Blending French & American flavors, w/ a New York attitude.
very nice new coffee shop in the hood - great atmosphere with huge tables! love it!
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Rosalia's Cafe
615 Nostrand Ave.very nice new coffee shop in the hood - great atmosphere with huge tables! love it!
Izzy's
262 Kingston AveMEAT
123 Kingston AveShopping
Walgreens
2325 Flatbush AvePharmacy + some cold/frozen grocery open every day 8am-10pm
This is a "dollar-store" type of place. They have good deals (hence the name ;) ) on various items and sell groceries, as well (soda, frozen items, etc) Open every day 8am to 9pm
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Dollar Tree
318 Knickerbocker AveThis is a "dollar-store" type of place. They have good deals (hence the name ;) ) on various items and sell groceries, as well (soda, frozen items, etc) Open every day 8am to 9pm
Sightseeing
Love this park!Green&Gorgeous and only3-5 min walk. Great for a morning run on the track, basketball game, brisk walk, or just to read a book under the trees. Near the Brooklyn Children's museum
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Brower Park
Prospect PlaceLove this park!Green&Gorgeous and only3-5 min walk. Great for a morning run on the track, basketball game, brisk walk, or just to read a book under the trees. Near the Brooklyn Children's museum
touristy part of brooklyn-since in all guidebooks, everyone wants to checkout this area.
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Brooklyn Heights
touristy part of brooklyn-since in all guidebooks, everyone wants to checkout this area.
Take the C train to HIGH street and then walk on the Brooklyn Bridge TO manhattan - spectacular views, especially at sunset. highly recommend.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeTake the C train to HIGH street and then walk on the Brooklyn Bridge TO manhattan - spectacular views, especially at sunset. highly recommend.
Williamsburg
REALLY COOL! GO TO MANHATTAN WITH THE FERRY!
NYC FERRY : travel around the city with the NYC ferry. See website below to buy tickets, check schedules and routes
https://www.ferry.nyc/
East River Ferry features frequent, reliable service that connects Manhattan with various destinations in Brooklyn, Queens and seasonally on Governor's Island. I absolutely love this ferry, especially in the summer!!! It is a very affordable way to see the East side manhattan skyline! Check the website for ticket prices.
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East River Ferry
REALLY COOL! GO TO MANHATTAN WITH THE FERRY!
NYC FERRY : travel around the city with the NYC ferry. See website below to buy tickets, check schedules and routes
https://www.ferry.nyc/
East River Ferry features frequent, reliable service that connects Manhattan with various destinations in Brooklyn, Queens and seasonally on Governor's Island. I absolutely love this ferry, especially in the summer!!! It is a very affordable way to see the East side manhattan skyline! Check the website for ticket prices.
Essentials
love this supermarket! Huge variety(organic,gluten-free,paleo,kosher,halal). Prices are ok and some items cheaper than Wholefoods. They have fresh bagels,muffins,bread in the morning too!
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Super Foodtown of Bedford Stuyvesant
1420 Fulton Stlove this supermarket! Huge variety(organic,gluten-free,paleo,kosher,halal). Prices are ok and some items cheaper than Wholefoods. They have fresh bagels,muffins,bread in the morning too!
Parks & Nature
Iphaki yaseProspect
the central park of brooklyn
Arts & Culture
The Brooklyn Museum is an art museum located in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. At 560,000 square feet, the museum is New York City's third largest in physical size and holds an art collection with roughly 1.5 million works
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I-Museum yaseBrooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyThe Brooklyn Museum is an art museum located in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. At 560,000 square feet, the museum is New York City's third largest in physical size and holds an art collection with roughly 1.5 million works