Prospect Lefferts Garden local guide

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Prospect Lefferts Garden local guide

Coffee!

Woman-owned.
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Loud Baby
696 Flatbush Ave
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Black-owned— coffee, pastries, or breakfast tacos early in the morning.
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Brooklyn Perk Coffee
605 Flatbush Ave
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Black-owned— coffee, pastries, or breakfast tacos early in the morning.

Park explorations

Prospect Park is the biggest park in Brooklyn, designed by phenomenal landscape architect Frederick Olmstead. On Saturday mornings walk to Grand Army Plaza for the farmers market!
Nice if you have littles— the zoo is small, but fun for young ones.
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Prospect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush Ave
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Nice if you have littles— the zoo is small, but fun for young ones.
Lovely, especially during cherry blossom season! Book tickets online in advance.
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Isitshalo saseBrooklyn Botanic
990 Washington Ave
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Lovely, especially during cherry blossom season! Book tickets online in advance.
Ice skating in the winter, a splash pad in the summer, LeFrak is perfect for entertaining littles. Don’t miss the green rooftop!
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LeFrak Center ku Lakeside Prospect Park Brooklyn
171 East Dr
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Ice skating in the winter, a splash pad in the summer, LeFrak is perfect for entertaining littles. Don’t miss the green rooftop!

Food scene

Incredible fresh pasta or weekend brunch (call ahead for a reservation). Woman owned Italian, not to be missed.
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Bonafini
663 Flatbush Ave
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Incredible fresh pasta or weekend brunch (call ahead for a reservation). Woman owned Italian, not to be missed.
The best burger in Brooklyn (beef or black bean, both incredible!!). No reservation needed. Stop by for a drink or a snack; also a casual spot for weekend brunch!
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Midwood Flats
577 Flatbush Ave
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The best burger in Brooklyn (beef or black bean, both incredible!!). No reservation needed. Stop by for a drink or a snack; also a casual spot for weekend brunch!
Classic NYC & our go-to bagel. Available to deliver as well, you can order ahead.
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Flatbush Bagel
557 Flatbush Ave
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Classic NYC & our go-to bagel. Available to deliver as well, you can order ahead.
A New York slice. Stop in for a slice, or get a pie to go. Free delivery. Delicious.
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Prospect Pizza
599 Flatbush Ave
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A New York slice. Stop in for a slice, or get a pie to go. Free delivery. Delicious.

Neighborhood gems

NYC offers some of the most affordable mani/pedis around. This clean, beautiful spot offers $35 spa pedis, with a quick shoulder massage in a great settting. Call ahead for an appointment.
WellZen Lounge
593 Flatbush Avenue
NYC offers some of the most affordable mani/pedis around. This clean, beautiful spot offers $35 spa pedis, with a quick shoulder massage in a great settting. Call ahead for an appointment.
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Greenlight Bookstore (Flatbush Avenue)
632 Flatbush Ave
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Jerk chicken is a neighborhood staple. Check out this local carry out spot. It’s not spicy with sauce on the side.
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Peppa's
738 Flatbush Ave
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Jerk chicken is a neighborhood staple. Check out this local carry out spot. It’s not spicy with sauce on the side.
Stop by for a snack of a Trinidadian Double (pastry with chickpea) or, for a full meal try a roti. Cash only.
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De Hot Pot
1127 Washington Ave
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Stop by for a snack of a Trinidadian Double (pastry with chickpea) or, for a full meal try a roti. Cash only.