Guidebook for Brooklyn
Drinks & Nightlife
They're best known as a wine bar, but they have great cocktails and an excellent beer selection. They do happy hour all week and have daily specials - like all you can eat mussels on Mondays.
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The Castello Plan
1213 Cortelyou RdThey're best known as a wine bar, but they have great cocktails and an excellent beer selection. They do happy hour all week and have daily specials - like all you can eat mussels on Mondays.
This is a great neighborhood bar. They've got flowers, a backyard, and a basement venue.
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Sycamore Bar + Flower Shop
1118 Cortelyou RdThis is a great neighborhood bar. They've got flowers, a backyard, and a basement venue.
Shenanigans Pub
802 Caton AveAn amazing dive bar. It's the real deal.
Highbury Pub
1002 Cortelyou RdFor soccer fans and those who want a quiet bar
Bar Chord
1008 Cortelyou RdLocal music venue
773 Lounge
773 Coney Island AveDive bar
Food Scene
Nine Chains is the newest coffee shop. They have amazing pastries and breads.
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Nine Chains
1111 Church AveNine Chains is the newest coffee shop. They have amazing pastries and breads.
Wheated
905 Church AveThis is our favorite pizza spot. They have great cocktails.
Lark has lots of special events and is a great spot to grab a snack (or a beer!) on your way back from the park.
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LARK
1007 Church AveLark has lots of special events and is a great spot to grab a snack (or a beer!) on your way back from the park.
Cafe Madeline
1603 Cortelyou RdCafe Madeline does a pretty good breakfast.
Anarkali Indian Cuisine
1125 Church AveGreat for delivery
Am Thai Bistro
1003 Church AveA cute spot to eat and very popular for delivery
Madina
563 Coney Island AveDelicious food. Open late. Vegetarian and vegan options.
Qathra Cafe
1112 Cortelyou RdVoted #1 in Brooklyn a few years back
The Farm on Adderley
1108 Cortelyou RdEveryone's favorite brunch spot
Lea
1022 Cortelyou RdOur second favorite spot to get pizza and cocktails
George's
753 Coney Island Ave24/7 diner
Purple Yam
1314 Cortelyou RdGreat pan-Asian cuisine
Cafe Tibet
1510 Cortelyou RdRight above the subway
Mimi's Hummus
1209 Cortelyou RdGreat middle eastern food
Di Fara Pizza
1424 Avenue JPeople say it's the best
Strictly Vegetarian
2268 Church AveDelicious vegan Caribbean food
Scoops Ice Cream Parlor
624 Flatbush AveIce cream and vegan Jamaican food
Sightseeing
This historic high school has quite an impressive list of alumni and is a beautiful architectural landmark. It's worth taking a tour. Brooklyn's oldest high school stands in the courtyard.
Erasmus Hall High School
911 Flatbush AveThis historic high school has quite an impressive list of alumni and is a beautiful architectural landmark. It's worth taking a tour. Brooklyn's oldest high school stands in the courtyard.
The churchyard and the terraces behind it are a step back in time.
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Flatbush Reformed Church
890 Flatbush AveThe churchyard and the terraces behind it are a step back in time.
The BBG is free - and blissfully quiet - on Saturday mornings.
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Isitshalo saseBrooklyn Botanic
990 Washington AveThe BBG is free - and blissfully quiet - on Saturday mornings.
Drummer's Grove
You'll hear it first
A charming spot with clean bathrooms
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Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse
101 East DrA charming spot with clean bathrooms
Essentials
Flatbush Food Co-op
1415 Cortelyou RdOpen to the public.
This is the closest health food store, but there are a few others in the neighborhood.
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Downtown Natural Market
1701 Church AveThis is the closest health food store, but there are a few others in the neighborhood.
Church Fruit Farm
1824 Church Ave24/7 vegetable stand
John's Bakery & Pastry Shop
Baked goods like from your childhood
Shopping
Brooklyn Bicycle Center
673 Coney Island AveLocal bike shop
Staples
1011 Flatbush AveOffice supplies
Old Navy Outlet
1009 Flatbush AveJust in case you forgot something.
Brooklyn Industries
1420 Cortelyou RoadJust in case you forgot something
Brooklyn ARTery
1004 Cortelyou RdCute gift shop
T B Ackerson Fine Wine Mrchnts
1205 Cortelyou RoadGreat liquor store
Sacred Vibes Apothecary
376 Argyle RdLocal apothecary
Bobby's Department Store
823 Utica AveThey have anything you might need
Everything Else
Third Root Community Health Center
380 Marlborough RdYoga center
Walgreens Store Brooklyn
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
892-908 Flatbush AvePharmacy
Duane Reade
1517 Cortelyou RdPharmacy
CVS
1070 Flatbush AvePharmacy
United States Postal Service
1525 Newkirk AveLocal post office
Holy Innocents Roman Catholic Church
279 E 17th StCatholic Church
Beth Shalom v'Emeth Reform Temple (B'ShERT)
83 Marlborough RdReform synagogue