Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Tugboat
546 Flatbush AvenueCute little coffee shop with excellent tea and Dough donuts!
My favorite coffee shop in the neighborhood, has a takeout window too if you're on your way to the park or the train!
73 abantu bendawo batusa
Tip of the Tongue
43 Lincoln RoadMy favorite coffee shop in the neighborhood, has a takeout window too if you're on your way to the park or the train!
Jus Fishy
555 Flatbush AveFish, shark, and fresh veggies. Good takeout spot.
New Peking
1137 Washington AveThis is my cheap, filling, go-to Chinese delivery/takeout spot.
Tom’s
782 Washington AveVery popular old-school New York diner about a mile away.
PLG Coffee House and Tavern
499 Rogers AveCoffee shop / cafe
Pies! Sweet and savory. They have a nice backyard, wine, and tea.
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Pels Pie Co.
446 Rogers AvePies! Sweet and savory. They have a nice backyard, wine, and tea.
Burger Mexicano
545 Flatbush AveMargaritas and great Mexican and American food.
Very popular Caribbean-American place. Was reviewed recently in the NY Times.
60 abantu bendawo batusa
The Food Sermon
141 Flushing AvenueVery popular Caribbean-American place. Was reviewed recently in the NY Times.
Taste Of Brooklyn
429 Rogers AveVery popular local bar/cafe.
Taqueria El Patron Mexican Grill
51 Lincoln RdReliable Mexican close by
Oaxaca Taqueria
406 Rogers AvenueMy favorite place for tacos in the area. They deliver!
Parkside
705 Flatbush AveFancy wood-fired pizza place and excellent cocktails.
Drinks & Nightlife
Erv's
2122 Beekman PlCocktail/speakeasy spot.
Midwood Flats
577 Flatbush AveNearby hip bar. Gets pretty busy on the weekends!
Essentials
Closest grocery store, huge selection although the lines can get long.
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Western Beef Supermarket
44 Empire BlvdClosest grocery store, huge selection although the lines can get long.
Associated Supermarket
Close grocery store!
Really good fancy/organic grocery store with sandwiches, baked goods, etc.
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Wholesome Gourmet Market
534 Flatbush AveReally good fancy/organic grocery store with sandwiches, baked goods, etc.
Everything Else
Planet Fitness
329 Wyckoff AveReally big, nice gym with $20 day passes.
Bikram Yoga Park Slope
289 Flatbush AvenueBeautiful Bikram Yoga space if you do Bikram.
I.M. Pastry Studio
120 Essex StExcellent pastries and desserts!
Allan's Bakery
1109 Nostrand Ave.Great Caribbean bakery!
Sightseeing
Awesome local museum, beautiful building and permanent collection.
3010 abantu bendawo batusa
I-Museum yaseBrooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyAwesome local museum, beautiful building and permanent collection.
Entrance to the park is on Lincoln Road (my street!).
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Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse
101 East DrEntrance to the park is on Lincoln Road (my street!).
Arts & Culture
They have boat, bike, and kayak rentals in the summer, ice skating in the winter, and a little cafe. Nice way to explore the park.
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LeFrak Center ku Lakeside Prospect Park Brooklyn
171 East DrThey have boat, bike, and kayak rentals in the summer, ice skating in the winter, and a little cafe. Nice way to explore the park.