Guidebook for Bushwick (mostly)
Food Scene
Cute coffee shop with great coffee and really nice group of people. Great for a morning cup or to sit and do some work. Started by a few friends who moved to NYC from New Jersey, and they all work there. Occasionally host art events, ask them about what’s going on. I like the avocado toast with egg and a coffee in the morning.
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Dweebs
1434 Dekalb AveCute coffee shop with great coffee and really nice group of people. Great for a morning cup or to sit and do some work. Started by a few friends who moved to NYC from New Jersey, and they all work there. Occasionally host art events, ask them about what’s going on. I like the avocado toast with egg and a coffee in the morning.
Roberta’s is a Bushwick icon with amazing pizza. It’s one of the first restaurants in the area that’s now internationally owned. Take a walk around the area near the Morgan L stop and see how this industrial has been transformed over the years with graffiti and young residents who have moved into the old factories and warehouses.
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Roberta's
261 Moore StRoberta’s is a Bushwick icon with amazing pizza. It’s one of the first restaurants in the area that’s now internationally owned. Take a walk around the area near the Morgan L stop and see how this industrial has been transformed over the years with graffiti and young residents who have moved into the old factories and warehouses.
A real Bushwick favorite, quickly becoming one of the most popular spots in the neighborhood (can get very busy on the weekends). Ethiopian Vegan restaurant with very reasonably priced and delicious food. Smokey Ethiopian coffee ceremonies performed Wed 6pm, Fri 6pm, Sat 5pm, Sun 5pm with free coffee. I also highly recommend their brunch on the weekends. Say hi to DJ Jah on sunday for me, catch live music on Wednesdays.
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Bunna Cafe
1084 Flushing AveA real Bushwick favorite, quickly becoming one of the most popular spots in the neighborhood (can get very busy on the weekends). Ethiopian Vegan restaurant with very reasonably priced and delicious food. Smokey Ethiopian coffee ceremonies performed Wed 6pm, Fri 6pm, Sat 5pm, Sun 5pm with free coffee. I also highly recommend their brunch on the weekends. Say hi to DJ Jah on sunday for me, catch live music on Wednesdays.
My favorite little family owned taco place in the neighborhood. There are a million taco places in the area but this is the best one. Really cheap and quick eats.
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Taqueria Sofia
187 Suydam StMy favorite little family owned taco place in the neighborhood. There are a million taco places in the area but this is the best one. Really cheap and quick eats.
Fun market in the Lower East side with a number of food vendors. My favorites are the salmon sandwiches at Rainbow Fish and the vegan bento boxes at Ni Japanese deli.
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Essex Market
88 Essex StFun market in the Lower East side with a number of food vendors. My favorites are the salmon sandwiches at Rainbow Fish and the vegan bento boxes at Ni Japanese deli.
Great space to have a coffee, do some work, or just chill. Connected to the Loom, which has a yoga studio, the Bushwick Food Coop, a yarn store, a pet store, bike store, and an alternative clothing store
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Kávé Espresso Bar
119 Knickerbocker AveGreat space to have a coffee, do some work, or just chill. Connected to the Loom, which has a yoga studio, the Bushwick Food Coop, a yarn store, a pet store, bike store, and an alternative clothing store
Grilled cheese and trivia nights on Tuesdays. Next door to an antique shop. Beer on tap.
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The Wheelhouse
165 Wilson AveGrilled cheese and trivia nights on Tuesdays. Next door to an antique shop. Beer on tap.
Drinks & Nightlife
Semi-hidden art deco cocktail bar with late-night menu of upscale eats. I had to pass it about 10 times before I discovered it was there :)
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The Narrows
1037 Flushing AveSemi-hidden art deco cocktail bar with late-night menu of upscale eats. I had to pass it about 10 times before I discovered it was there :)
Great beer, vibe, and dumplings from Flushing, Queens (New York's biggest Chinatown!)
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Left Hand Path
89 Wyckoff AveGreat beer, vibe, and dumplings from Flushing, Queens (New York's biggest Chinatown!)
Brooklyn Cider House
1100 Flushing AveKings County Brewers Collective
381 Troutman StEssentials
24 hour korean grocery with the cheapest prices and a really awesome juice bar… 4 dollars gets you a big cup of juice, and they always make too much so they refill a portion of your cup! I love Mr Lemon, like for real.
JUICE: Pay at the register. Take the ticket to the juice bar, and select which fruits and veggies you want. Take a sip of the filled cup, and they will refill it with more juice!
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Mr. Lemon
410 Knickerbocker Ave24 hour korean grocery with the cheapest prices and a really awesome juice bar… 4 dollars gets you a big cup of juice, and they always make too much so they refill a portion of your cup! I love Mr Lemon, like for real.
JUICE: Pay at the register. Take the ticket to the juice bar, and select which fruits and veggies you want. Take a sip of the filled cup, and they will refill it with more juice!
Parks & Nature
This park is little known to visitors to the city, but it's one of my favorites and worth the trip, especially for one of the days you could use a break from the hustle and bustle of New York city. Beautiful park, amazing views of the Hudson River and the Palisades, and the Cloisters Museum which features pieces of European churches and castles brought over by the Rockefeller family.
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Fort Tryon Park
Dr To BroadwayThis park is little known to visitors to the city, but it's one of my favorites and worth the trip, especially for one of the days you could use a break from the hustle and bustle of New York city. Beautiful park, amazing views of the Hudson River and the Palisades, and the Cloisters Museum which features pieces of European churches and castles brought over by the Rockefeller family.
Best place to view the sunset over the downtown Manhattan skyline, and grab something to eat.
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I-Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StBest place to view the sunset over the downtown Manhattan skyline, and grab something to eat.
Maria Hernandez Park
Knickerbocker AvenueArts & Culture
Pair a visit here to spending some time in Prospect Park.
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I-Museum yaseBrooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyPair a visit here to spending some time in Prospect Park.
Great gallery events, performance artists, and Japanese film program. One hundred year history of promoting Japanese and American cultural exchange.
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Japan Society
333 E 47th StGreat gallery events, performance artists, and Japanese film program. One hundred year history of promoting Japanese and American cultural exchange.
Shopping
A bike shop, coffeeshop, yoga and pilates studio, yarn shop, food coop, and alternative clothing store all under one roof.
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Shops at the Loom
1087 Flushing AveA bike shop, coffeeshop, yoga and pilates studio, yarn shop, food coop, and alternative clothing store all under one roof.
One of Bushwick's staple vintage clothing stores! So close to home.
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L Train Vintage
1377 Dekalb AveOne of Bushwick's staple vintage clothing stores! So close to home.
Retro consignment boutique featuring high-end, designer apparel & accessories, plus shoes & jewelry.
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Chess and the Sphinx
252 Knickerbocker AveRetro consignment boutique featuring high-end, designer apparel & accessories, plus shoes & jewelry.
Very big vintage store with unusually high concentration of Hawaiian shirts...
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Urban Jungle
118 Knickerbocker AveVery big vintage store with unusually high concentration of Hawaiian shirts...