Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Crosby Coffee
667 Classon AvenueBest coffee shop in the neighborhood
Chavela's
736 Franklin AveVery good Mexican food
Gueros
605 Prospect PlBest frozen margarita and fish tacos since leaving Texas
Chuko
565 Vanderbilt AveRamen from ex-Morimoto alumn
Alice's Arbor
549 Classon AvenueGreat brunch and happy hour
New beer garden and restaurants including Ramen Burger, Moto pizza, BBQ, and kimchi dog.
13 abantu bendawo batusa
899 Bergen St
899 Bergen StreetNew beer garden and restaurants including Ramen Burger, Moto pizza, BBQ, and kimchi dog.
Morgan's Brooklyn Barbecue
267 Flatbush AveTexas BBQ and beer
If you can make it to happy hour between 5:30-6:30 you can get $13 burgers and $5 beers at the bar.
96 abantu bendawo batusa
James
605 Carlton AveIf you can make it to happy hour between 5:30-6:30 you can get $13 burgers and $5 beers at the bar.
Drinks & Nightlife
Doris
1088 Fulton StBeautiful Moroccan decorated bar with a great cocktail list
Covenhoven
730 Classon AveRotating beer selection that changes daily
Soda Bar
629 Vanderbilt AveLongest happy hour in Brooklyn (3-9 pm)
Barboncino Pizza
781 Franklin AveGreat wood burned pizzas
The Crown Inn
724 Franklin AveGreat selection of whiskey and cheap beer
Glorietta Baldy
502 Franklin AveVery nice dive bar with great beer selection
Hot Bird
Great garden and beer selection
Shopping
Park Delicatessen
722 Classon Avelocal skateshop and deli
Best ice-cream in America. Usually has a really long line but moves quickly. Winners are the crack caramel and soft serve.
370 abantu bendawo batusa
Ample Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt AveBest ice-cream in America. Usually has a really long line but moves quickly. Winners are the crack caramel and soft serve.
GalaFresh Farms
492 St Marks Avegrocery store in the neihgborhood
Everything Else
I-Museum yaseBrooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyAmazing museum in the heart of Brooklyn
The best garden in Brooklyn with a Shakespearian garden, Japanese Cherry Blossoms, English rose garden, etc.
2030 abantu bendawo batusa
Isitshalo saseBrooklyn Botanic
990 Washington AveThe best garden in Brooklyn with a Shakespearian garden, Japanese Cherry Blossoms, English rose garden, etc.
Largest Brooklyn park with rolling hills and running, hiking, doggie trails
3418 abantu bendawo batusa
Iphaki yaseProspect
Largest Brooklyn park with rolling hills and running, hiking, doggie trails
Grand Army Plaza
Flatbush AvenueA bit of Europe in Brooklyn
Brooklyn Public Library
Do some reading here at the central library
Farmer's market on Saturday makes for a nice stroll and fresh veggies and fruit.
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Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Flatbush AvenueFarmer's market on Saturday makes for a nice stroll and fresh veggies and fruit.
480 St Marks Ave
480 Saint Marks AvenueLaundromat in the neighborhood.
Sightseeing
Mount Prospect Park
Eastern ParkwayHighest point in Brooklyn with wonderful views