Guidebook for Lexington Ave. Home
Food scene
Cozy spot for vegan & organic cakes, pies, cookies, cupcakes & sandwiches, with gluten-free options.
192 abantu bendawo batusa
Clementine Bakery
395 Classon AveCozy spot for vegan & organic cakes, pies, cookies, cupcakes & sandwiches, with gluten-free options.
Speedy Romeo
376 Classon AveBrick Oven Pizzas and more, fun scene
Best Cuban in New York, Also next-door newly open Cuban fresh coffee shop and Bakery!
253 abantu bendawo batusa
Pilar Cuban Eatery
397 Greene AveBest Cuban in New York, Also next-door newly open Cuban fresh coffee shop and Bakery!
Choice Market
318 Lafayette AveBread/ French Pastries/ premade food/Coffees
Mekelburg's
293 Grand AveFine Deli, international goods, restaurant in the back
Aita
132 Greene AveYummy italian
Nice Pizza
340 Franklin AveFrench Pizzeria
Dough Doughnuts
5th AvenueLocal Donuts, the best of NY!
The Finch
212 Greene AveNew American, Brooklyn Michelin star Restaurant
Peaches Shrimp & Crab
285 Grand AveSouthern Style comfort food
Primrose Cafe
147 Greene AveCoffee shop with outdoor seating across from Greene Playground
Favorite Mediterranean eatery serving creative tapas, brunch & sangria in a bohemian, plant-filled space.
304 abantu bendawo batusa
Olea
171 Lafayette AveFavorite Mediterranean eatery serving creative tapas, brunch & sangria in a bohemian, plant-filled space.
This cozy, gourmet eatery serves wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas, rustic small plates & pastas.
228 abantu bendawo batusa
Emily
919 Fulton StThis cozy, gourmet eatery serves wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas, rustic small plates & pastas.
Madame Poupon
387A Nostrand Ave.French Creperie. Authentic crêpes bretonnes!
Vibrant venue in industrial buildings offering hip eateries, shops, art galleries & outdoor events.
108 abantu bendawo batusa
Industry City
220 36th StVibrant venue in industrial buildings offering hip eateries, shops, art galleries & outdoor events.
Brain Food
967 Bedford AveHealthy Prepped meals/ Super Bowls/ Breakfast sandwiches/Juices/Smoothies/Coffee
Shopping
Pipsqueak Shoppe
1124 Bedford AveLocal Kids store, toys/clothes and accessories
Newest Brooklyn shopping Mall
Target/Trader Joes/Shops/Amazing downstairs food court!
52 abantu bendawo batusa
City Point
445 Albee Square WNewest Brooklyn shopping Mall
Target/Trader Joes/Shops/Amazing downstairs food court!
Vibrant venue in industrial buildings offering hip eateries, shops, art galleries & outdoor events.
108 abantu bendawo batusa
Industry City
220 36th StVibrant venue in industrial buildings offering hip eateries, shops, art galleries & outdoor events.
Supermarkets & Hardware Stores
Metropolitan Citymarket
1142 Bedford AveLocal Supermarket
Waverly Gourmet Market
367 Waverly AveLocal Supermarket
Citi General Hardware Inc
191 Franklin AveHardware Store
Whole Foods Market 365
292 Ashland PlClosest WholeFoods 365
Not close to us but a really nice Brooklyn experience.
105 abantu bendawo batusa
Fairway Market Red Hook
480-500 Van Brunt StNot close to us but a really nice Brooklyn experience.
Whole Foods Market
214 3rd StWhole food, Upstairs sit down nice BK & NY views.
Key Food Supermarkets
492 Myrtle AveKeyfood Supermarket
Khim's Millennium Market Viii
536 Myrtle AveSupermarket and ready made food open late
Entertainment & Activities
Busy Bodies
1004 Fulton StKids play space - 6 month to 5 year
See calendar for activities and free play
Parks & Nature
Our favorite neighborhood park
Saturday Farmers Market
Playground, tennis court, benches and lawn
791 abantu bendawo batusa
Fort Greene Park
South Portland AvenueOur favorite neighborhood park
Saturday Farmers Market
Playground, tennis court, benches and lawn
Underwood Park
Lafayette AvenueFavorite neighborhood kids playground
Greene Playground
Washington AvenueNeighborhood Playground
Crispus Attucks Playground
1030 Fulton StA newly renovated fun playground!
Our own Grand Central Park, even better, in the heart of Brooklyn.
3418 abantu bendawo batusa
Iphaki yaseProspect
Our own Grand Central Park, even better, in the heart of Brooklyn.
Herbert Von King Park
670 Lafayette AveLocal Park and Playground, includes a dog run.
Bar
Calaca
139 Putnam AveHip spot for modern mexican eats and drinks
Dynaco
1112 Bedford AveChilo's
323 Franklin AveThe Hole
312 BoweryCoffee shop and eatery
Seasonal, locally sourced cafe fare & espresso drinks whipped up in a warm, light-filled interior.
207 abantu bendawo batusa
Stonefruit Espresso + Kitchen
1058 Bedford AveSeasonal, locally sourced cafe fare & espresso drinks whipped up in a warm, light-filled interior.