Guidebook for Brooklyn

Robin LaVerne
Robin LaVerne
Guidebook for Brooklyn

Food Scene

A recently renovated neighborhood dive-turned-lounge. Quick, delicious and inexpensive Spanish bite to eat. Family-owned and operated. REAL local Dominican culture and flavor!
17 abantu bendawo batusa
Kalina Bar & Grill
1476 Broadway
17 abantu bendawo batusa
A recently renovated neighborhood dive-turned-lounge. Quick, delicious and inexpensive Spanish bite to eat. Family-owned and operated. REAL local Dominican culture and flavor!
DEFINITELY take your order to go [no dining ambiance] and have some patience [often packed!]-- but for a taste of soul food on the healthier side, it's worth the wait.
141 abantu bendawo batusa
Bed Stuy Fish Fry
801 Halsey St
141 abantu bendawo batusa
DEFINITELY take your order to go [no dining ambiance] and have some patience [often packed!]-- but for a taste of soul food on the healthier side, it's worth the wait.
VEGAN FOOD that is actually affordable and tastes great! Very laid-back kung fu-inspired environment. They are welcome newcomers to the neighborhood.
165 abantu bendawo batusa
Toad Style
93 Ralph Ave
165 abantu bendawo batusa
VEGAN FOOD that is actually affordable and tastes great! Very laid-back kung fu-inspired environment. They are welcome newcomers to the neighborhood.
Great for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Awesome coffee and pastries. Great vibe. Lots of great local action here.
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Manny's
212 Patchen Ave
249 abantu bendawo batusa
Great for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Awesome coffee and pastries. Great vibe. Lots of great local action here.
Haitian Cuisine cafe. Relaxed yet upscale.
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Grandchamps
197 Patchen Ave
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Haitian Cuisine cafe. Relaxed yet upscale.
Very French cafe!
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Georges-Andre Vintage Cafe
558 Halsey St
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Very French cafe!
A favorite place to get a light bite, have coffee, get some laptopping done and enjoy the neighborhood.
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MacDonough Cafe
83 Saratoga Ave
57 abantu bendawo batusa
A favorite place to get a light bite, have coffee, get some laptopping done and enjoy the neighborhood.

Essentials

I recommend this supermarket for the closest access to the best selection of produce and food. It's worth the extra walk of a couple of blocks if you plan on cooking during your stay.
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Super Pioneer Supermarket
1657 Broadway
67 abantu bendawo batusa
I recommend this supermarket for the closest access to the best selection of produce and food. It's worth the extra walk of a couple of blocks if you plan on cooking during your stay.
The closest grocery store in the neighborhood.
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Key Food Supermarket
55 Fulton St
583 abantu bendawo batusa
The closest grocery store in the neighborhood.
24 Hour groceries!
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Mr. Kiwi's
957 Broadway
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24 Hour groceries!
Awesome little boutique grocery with local and natural/organic produce, dairy and meat. Smoothies, too!
107 abantu bendawo batusa
Bed-Stuy Fresh and Local
210 Patchen Avenue
107 abantu bendawo batusa
Awesome little boutique grocery with local and natural/organic produce, dairy and meat. Smoothies, too!

Everything Else

This is our closest library, and a lovely little branch it is!
Brooklyn Public Library - Saratoga Branch
Macon Street
This is our closest library, and a lovely little branch it is!

Shopping

Closest 24-hour pharmacy for health, beauty, toiletry essentials.
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Walgreen's
66-54 Fresh Pond Rd
114 abantu bendawo batusa
Closest 24-hour pharmacy for health, beauty, toiletry essentials.