Isis’s Brooklyn Guidebook
Food scene
Haitian food at its finest! Try something delicious here.
For delicious Vegan options, go check out Greedi Vegan on Ralph Ave.
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Greedi Kitchen / Greedi Vegan Bed Stuy
326 Ralph AveFor delicious Vegan options, go check out Greedi Vegan on Ralph Ave.
This pizza place features Shantell Martin artwork outside, a tapas bar next door and a cafe for morning coffee and delightful bites.
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Saraghina
350 Lewis AveThis pizza place features Shantell Martin artwork outside, a tapas bar next door and a cafe for morning coffee and delightful bites.
Natural Blend is a favorite of ours around the corner. Features Caribbean flavors in juices, smoothies, vegan bites (we love their veggie patties!) and baked goods.
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Natural Blend Vegan Cafe & Juice Bar
243 Malcolm X BlvdNatural Blend is a favorite of ours around the corner. Features Caribbean flavors in juices, smoothies, vegan bites (we love their veggie patties!) and baked goods.
Grandchamps
197 Patchen AveDelightful ramen and Japanese appetizers perfect for a crisp Fall or Winter evening, or any time you're interested in noodles!
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Nana Ramem
330 Malcolm X BlvdDelightful ramen and Japanese appetizers perfect for a crisp Fall or Winter evening, or any time you're interested in noodles!
This delightful restaurant has a beautiful backyard garden for warmer weather and a cozy interior when not. Enjoy farm-to-table French cuisine that never disappoints!
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L'Antagoniste
238 Malcolm X BlvdThis delightful restaurant has a beautiful backyard garden for warmer weather and a cozy interior when not. Enjoy farm-to-table French cuisine that never disappoints!
When you need soul food, this is the spot. Go early! Folks line up and wait for this restaurant, but if you’re solo or with a friend, grab a seat at the bar and chat up the staff.
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Peaches
393 Lewis AveWhen you need soul food, this is the spot. Go early! Folks line up and wait for this restaurant, but if you’re solo or with a friend, grab a seat at the bar and chat up the staff.
HOT FRIED CHICKEN. Go hear when you need something spicy and crunchy, solo or on a sandwich. It’s a small restaurant but Everything is delicious.
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Peaches HotHouse
415 Tompkins AvenueHOT FRIED CHICKEN. Go hear when you need something spicy and crunchy, solo or on a sandwich. It’s a small restaurant but Everything is delicious.
We have been going to Chez Oskar since they were in Clinton Hill and happy to have them as a local place. We enjoy going for Monday night music and having frites but everything is tasty in this warm and welcoming local French spot.
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Chez Oskar
310 Malcolm X BlvdWe have been going to Chez Oskar since they were in Clinton Hill and happy to have them as a local place. We enjoy going for Monday night music and having frites but everything is tasty in this warm and welcoming local French spot.
Sightseeing
Go see the Grand Army Plaza archway at the entrance of Brooklyn's Prospect Park. In warm weather, there's also a fountain.
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Grand Army Plaza
Flatbush AvenueGo see the Grand Army Plaza archway at the entrance of Brooklyn's Prospect Park. In warm weather, there's also a fountain.
Central Park is great, but Prospect Park is what Brooklynites enjoy every weekend. There's a farmer's market on the weekend, a zoo, a road to bike and run on as well as a lake and beautiful spaces to picnic or BBQ.
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Iphaki yaseProspect
Central Park is great, but Prospect Park is what Brooklynites enjoy every weekend. There's a farmer's market on the weekend, a zoo, a road to bike and run on as well as a lake and beautiful spaces to picnic or BBQ.
If you’re up for the walk, Brooklyn Bridge is a sight to see. Take the train to High Street and route around to the base so you can walk (or bike) to downtown Manhattan.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeIf you’re up for the walk, Brooklyn Bridge is a sight to see. Take the train to High Street and route around to the base so you can walk (or bike) to downtown Manhattan.
This iconic merry-go-round is fun, romantic and beautiful. Fun for all ages!
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I-Jane Carousel
Dock StreetThis iconic merry-go-round is fun, romantic and beautiful. Fun for all ages!
Food Shopping
This marketplace has organic options, non-dairy alternatives for drink and frozen treats! They also have some local beers.
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Halsey Traders Market
587 Halsey StThis marketplace has organic options, non-dairy alternatives for drink and frozen treats! They also have some local beers.
Key Food
200 Malcolm X BlvdGreat standard supermarket around the corner!
Cute Boutiques
Great little shop with a cafe. The Sincerely, Tommy brand is owned by a Bed Stuy Native.
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Sincerely, Tommy
343 Tompkins AveGreat little shop with a cafe. The Sincerely, Tommy brand is owned by a Bed Stuy Native.
Grab a gift for a friend back home or something to take home to enjoy to remember your time in Brooklyn!
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peace & RIOT
401-403 Tompkins AveGrab a gift for a friend back home or something to take home to enjoy to remember your time in Brooklyn!
Cultural Institutions
Take a cab or two quick trains over to the Brooklyn Museum and enjoy amazing art installations. If you have more time, walk right over to Brooklyn Botanical Garden on the same block!
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I-Museum yaseBrooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyTake a cab or two quick trains over to the Brooklyn Museum and enjoy amazing art installations. If you have more time, walk right over to Brooklyn Botanical Garden on the same block!
BAM is an amazing cultural institution that hosts programming from film, theater, events and beyond. Enjoy the outdoor area nearby and make a stop at the Whole Foods 365 or Apple Store while in area.
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Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveBAM is an amazing cultural institution that hosts programming from film, theater, events and beyond. Enjoy the outdoor area nearby and make a stop at the Whole Foods 365 or Apple Store while in area.
Our kids love this place! Check the calendar - on Thursday’s 2-6 and Sunday 4-7 is “pay as you wish” to attend!
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Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn AveOur kids love this place! Check the calendar - on Thursday’s 2-6 and Sunday 4-7 is “pay as you wish” to attend!