Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Cafeteria La Mejor
191 Suydam StHighly recommend the horchata.
A gorgeous, airy space, not to mention the spectacular coffee. Need a space to work for the afternoon? This is the one.
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AP Cafe
420 Troutman StA gorgeous, airy space, not to mention the spectacular coffee. Need a space to work for the afternoon? This is the one.
Central Cafe Brooklyn
108 Central AveReliable (free) wifi. Good iced coffee.
Fresh ingredients, stellar tacos. Plus, they're right around the corner. Go for lunch (or for brunch).
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Taqueria Sofia
187 Suydam StFresh ingredients, stellar tacos. Plus, they're right around the corner. Go for lunch (or for brunch).
Really good espresso, lots of gluten-free treats. Also, bagels. Just a 10-minute walk down the street.
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Little Skips
941 Willoughby AveReally good espresso, lots of gluten-free treats. Also, bagels. Just a 10-minute walk down the street.
GreenStreets Salads
67 Irving AveDelicious. Right next to the Maria Hernandez Park.
Amazingly good Ethiopian food. Highly, highly recommend this place!
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Bunna Cafe
1084 Flushing AveAmazingly good Ethiopian food. Highly, highly recommend this place!
Cafe Ghia
24 Irving AvenueLove their brunch menu.
Everything Else
They're open 24-hours. Great if you need to pick up some food after hopping off the L.
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Brooklyn's Natural
49 Bogart StThey're open 24-hours. Great if you need to pick up some food after hopping off the L.
Roberta's
261 Moore StBest. Pizza. Ever.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great outdoor seating in the back. The gin and tonics were pretty good, too.
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The Narrows
1037 Flushing AveGreat outdoor seating in the back. The gin and tonics were pretty good, too.
Miles
101 Wilson AvenueFavorite wine bar in Bushwick.
Fun DJ sets, great dancing, and NYTimes reviewed. Just 1/2 a block down the street.
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Bossa Nova Civic Club
1271 Myrtle AveFun DJ sets, great dancing, and NYTimes reviewed. Just 1/2 a block down the street.
Shopping
OMG pizza
1307 Myrtle AveOpen 24-hours. And pizza.