Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Lot 2 is a excellent restaurant serving up fresh, creative, farm-to-table cuisine. They have amazing cocktails and a good selection of wine and beer. On Sundays, they do a prix fixe "Sunday Supper" with special pricing for kids. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. No reservations.
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Lot 2
687 6th AveLot 2 is a excellent restaurant serving up fresh, creative, farm-to-table cuisine. They have amazing cocktails and a good selection of wine and beer. On Sundays, they do a prix fixe "Sunday Supper" with special pricing for kids. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. No reservations.
Korzo serves Eastern European comfort food, including great "fried" burgers. They have a full bar and a good selection of wine and beer (including draft selections). On Saturdays and Sundays, stop in for a tasty brunch. Accepts reservations.
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Korzo
667 5th AveKorzo serves Eastern European comfort food, including great "fried" burgers. They have a full bar and a good selection of wine and beer (including draft selections). On Saturdays and Sundays, stop in for a tasty brunch. Accepts reservations.
Toby's is a cozy neighborhood restaurant with fresh salads, thin brick-oven pizza, pasta and other brick-oven specialties. They have a full bar and a good selection of wine and beer (including draft selections). On Saturdays and Sundays, stop by for brunch. Happy hour specials. Cash only. No reservations.
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Toby's Public House
215 Columbia StreetToby's is a cozy neighborhood restaurant with fresh salads, thin brick-oven pizza, pasta and other brick-oven specialties. They have a full bar and a good selection of wine and beer (including draft selections). On Saturdays and Sundays, stop by for brunch. Happy hour specials. Cash only. No reservations.
Nostro Ristorante is an authentic Italian Mom & Pop restaurant with delicious salads, pastas and entrees. Good value. BYO.
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Nostro
710 5th AveNostro Ristorante is an authentic Italian Mom & Pop restaurant with delicious salads, pastas and entrees. Good value. BYO.
Giuseppina's is an upscale brick-oven pizza and calzone spot with a simple menu. They serve beer and wine. A must for pizza-lovers! Cash only. No reservations. Closed Tuesdays.
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Giuseppina's Brick Oven Pizza
691 6th AveGiuseppina's is an upscale brick-oven pizza and calzone spot with a simple menu. They serve beer and wine. A must for pizza-lovers! Cash only. No reservations. Closed Tuesdays.
j'eatjet is a gastrobar serving up all of your favorite adult beverages and fresh, creative bar food. They serve food until late into the night. They also offer brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Nice outdoor space. Cash only. No reservations.
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J’eatjet? bar
685 5th Avej'eatjet is a gastrobar serving up all of your favorite adult beverages and fresh, creative bar food. They serve food until late into the night. They also offer brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Nice outdoor space. Cash only. No reservations.
Tin Cup is a cute, small cafe with some seating. They offer coffee, espresso, tea, pastries and sandwiches. You will pass it on your way to and from the R train. Check it out on your way to/from the 25th Street stop on the R subway train. Opens at 7am on weekdays; 9am on weekends.
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Tin Cup Cafe
719 4th AveTin Cup is a cute, small cafe with some seating. They offer coffee, espresso, tea, pastries and sandwiches. You will pass it on your way to and from the R train. Check it out on your way to/from the 25th Street stop on the R subway train. Opens at 7am on weekdays; 9am on weekends.
Dunkin' Donuts is a chain coffee shop. They serve drip coffee, bagels, breakfast sandwiches and donuts.
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Dunkin
833 4th AveDunkin' Donuts is a chain coffee shop. They serve drip coffee, bagels, breakfast sandwiches and donuts.
Bread and Joe is a fun cafe offering classic and Asian-inspired drinks and pastries. They have some seating. Check it out on your way to/from the Prospect Ave. stop on the R subway train. Opens at 6:30am on weekdays; 8am on Saturdays. Closed Sundays.
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Bread & Joe
618 4th AveBread and Joe is a fun cafe offering classic and Asian-inspired drinks and pastries. They have some seating. Check it out on your way to/from the Prospect Ave. stop on the R subway train. Opens at 6:30am on weekdays; 8am on Saturdays. Closed Sundays.
Great take-in option. Pauline & Sharon's is not your typical pizza spot. They offer some interesting/unusual pies (brie & onion pie; smoked duck pie), as well as more traditional options. They use high-quality ingredients. You'll either love it or hate it. Very limited seating. Good for pick-up or delivery. Open late.
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Pauline & Sharon's
597 A 4th AvenueGreat take-in option. Pauline & Sharon's is not your typical pizza spot. They offer some interesting/unusual pies (brie & onion pie; smoked duck pie), as well as more traditional options. They use high-quality ingredients. You'll either love it or hate it. Very limited seating. Good for pick-up or delivery. Open late.
Great take-in option. Yummy old-school New York-style pizza served in an old-school setting. Once you're inside, you'll swear a time machine transported you back to 1973! Very limited seating. Pick up a pie and head back to the house or give them a call and place an order for delivery.
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Luigi's Pizza
686 5th AveGreat take-in option. Yummy old-school New York-style pizza served in an old-school setting. Once you're inside, you'll swear a time machine transported you back to 1973! Very limited seating. Pick up a pie and head back to the house or give them a call and place an order for delivery.
Great take-in option. Amazing, casual Mexican spot with a juice bar. Their food is really fresh and delicious. Great for lunch, dinner or give them a call and get food delivered to the house.
El Nopal
631 5th AveGreat take-in option. Amazing, casual Mexican spot with a juice bar. Their food is really fresh and delicious. Great for lunch, dinner or give them a call and get food delivered to the house.
Roots is a great cafe serving coffee, espresso, tea and some yummy, hearty breakfast and lunch items. It has a great vibe. They have some seating and an outdoor space. They open at 6:30am on weekdays and 8am on weekends. Cash only.
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Roots Cafe
639 5th AveRoots is a great cafe serving coffee, espresso, tea and some yummy, hearty breakfast and lunch items. It has a great vibe. They have some seating and an outdoor space. They open at 6:30am on weekdays and 8am on weekends. Cash only.
Southside has coffee, espresso, tea and really tasty breakfast and lunch sandwiches. There is some seating. You could also take your items to go and head to Prospect Park. Opens at 7am on weekdays and 8am on weekends. Cash only.
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Southside Coffee
654 6th AveSouthside has coffee, espresso, tea and really tasty breakfast and lunch sandwiches. There is some seating. You could also take your items to go and head to Prospect Park. Opens at 7am on weekdays and 8am on weekends. Cash only.
Bagel Factory is the go-to neighborhood spot for a quality New York bagel.
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The Bagel Factory
612 5th AveBagel Factory is the go-to neighborhood spot for a quality New York bagel.
If you like pie, you won't be disappointed! Sit down for a slice of pie and a cup of coffee or call and place an order for a whole pie to share with your group at the house.
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Four & Twenty Blackbirds
439 3rd AveIf you like pie, you won't be disappointed! Sit down for a slice of pie and a cup of coffee or call and place an order for a whole pie to share with your group at the house.
Laurentino's Pasticceria
680 5th AveLovely Italian bakery. Pick up an assortment of treats for your group!
Great take-in option. If you are in the mood for Chinese, stop by this casual spot or give them a call and ask them to deliver some food to the house.
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Michael & Ping's
437 3rd AveGreat take-in option. If you are in the mood for Chinese, stop by this casual spot or give them a call and ask them to deliver some food to the house.
Great take-in option. Henry's is a casual spot with Vietnamese sandwiches, pho and bubble tea. Stop by for lunch or give them a call to get your food delivered.
Henry's
433 7th AveGreat take-in option. Henry's is a casual spot with Vietnamese sandwiches, pho and bubble tea. Stop by for lunch or give them a call to get your food delivered.
Great take-in option. Delicious Indian food. Stop by for a casual lunch or dinner or give them a call and have a feast delivered to the house.
Kanan
452 3rd AveGreat take-in option. Delicious Indian food. Stop by for a casual lunch or dinner or give them a call and have a feast delivered to the house.
Great take-in option. Stop by JPan for lunch or dinner or give them a call for delivery.
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JPan Sushi
287 5th AveGreat take-in option. Stop by JPan for lunch or dinner or give them a call for delivery.
If you are looking to pick up a quick breakfast or lunch and don't feel like going far from the house, this is your spot. They offer bagels, baked goods, sandwiches, coffee and other beverages. Open from 6am to 4pm Monday - Saturday. Closed Sundays.
Pizza & Bagel On 3rd
129 20th StIf you are looking to pick up a quick breakfast or lunch and don't feel like going far from the house, this is your spot. They offer bagels, baked goods, sandwiches, coffee and other beverages. Open from 6am to 4pm Monday - Saturday. Closed Sundays.
Getting Around
25th Street stop on the R subway train. At the intersection of 25th Street and 4th Avenue. 3.5 blocks from the house.
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CTown Supermarkets
330 Graham Ave25th Street stop on the R subway train. At the intersection of 25th Street and 4th Avenue. 3.5 blocks from the house.
Prospect Avenue stop on the R subway train. On 4th Avenue near 17th Street. 5.5 blocks from the house.
597 4th Ave
597 4th AvenueProspect Avenue stop on the R subway train. On 4th Avenue near 17th Street. 5.5 blocks from the house.
Drinks & Nightlife
Greenwood Park is a spacious, fun beer garden with lots of outdoor seating and a bocce court. They also have some simple food items. Perfect for a larger group on a warm summer evening!
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Greenwood Park
555 7th AveGreenwood Park is a spacious, fun beer garden with lots of outdoor seating and a bocce court. They also have some simple food items. Perfect for a larger group on a warm summer evening!
Iron Station is a low-key cocktail bar offering Southern U.S. fare. It feels more like a bar than a restaurant, but you could definitely do dinner here. They also serve brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. They have a nice outdoor space.
Iron Station
683 5th AveIron Station is a low-key cocktail bar offering Southern U.S. fare. It feels more like a bar than a restaurant, but you could definitely do dinner here. They also serve brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. They have a nice outdoor space.
Hip, nautical-themed bar with a pristine outdoor space (that includes a small koi pond!). They also have some food options.
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Sea Witch
703 5th AveHip, nautical-themed bar with a pristine outdoor space (that includes a small koi pond!). They also have some food options.
Low-key cocktail bar with large outdoor space. They also serve savory dinner pies.
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Quarter Bar & Cafe
Low-key cocktail bar with large outdoor space. They also serve savory dinner pies.
South is a neighborhood bar with a great vibe, snacks and an outdoor space.
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South
629 5th AveSouth is a neighborhood bar with a great vibe, snacks and an outdoor space.
Bar 718
718 5th AveBar 718 is a neighborhood bar. It is not very spacious, but they do have a foosball table!
Essentials
Large grocery store right by the 25th Street stop on the R subway train. It has a decent beer selection.
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CTown Supermarkets
330 Graham AveLarge grocery store right by the 25th Street stop on the R subway train. It has a decent beer selection.
Small grocery store right by the Prospect Avenue stop on the R subway train. It has some organic options.
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Earth's Basket
599 4th AveSmall grocery store right by the Prospect Avenue stop on the R subway train. It has some organic options.
If you are looking for a high-end grocery store with a large selection and organic food, head to Whole Foods.
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Whole Foods Market
214 3rd StIf you are looking for a high-end grocery store with a large selection and organic food, head to Whole Foods.
FreshDirect Wines & Spirits
3 5th AveWine shop with good selection.
Leslie's Classic Wines
688 5th AveSmall wine shop.
On the Corner Market & Deli is a small convenience store. Stop here to use the ATM or to pick up some basic groceries, like milk or beer.
713 4th Ave
713 4th AvenueOn the Corner Market & Deli is a small convenience store. Stop here to use the ATM or to pick up some basic groceries, like milk or beer.
Greenwood Grape & Still
723 4th AveNice wine/liquor shop.
Sightseeing
Is any trip to New York complete without taking a stroll over the famous Brooklyn Bridge?
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Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeIs any trip to New York complete without taking a stroll over the famous Brooklyn Bridge?
Check out the amazing views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan from the Brooklyn Heights Promenade! While your there, take a stroll down Montague Street and check-out the local shops and restaurants in this swanky Brooklyn neighborhood.
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Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont PlaceCheck out the amazing views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan from the Brooklyn Heights Promenade! While your there, take a stroll down Montague Street and check-out the local shops and restaurants in this swanky Brooklyn neighborhood.
Parks & Nature
One of New York City's most amazing parks! Throw on a pair of comfortable shoes, pick up some picnic food, and go explore! If you head to the park on a Sunday during the summer, you may want to check-out Smorgasburg, a large market with tons of vendors selling delicious (and often unique) food. During the winter months, head the the newly constructed ice-skating rink.
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Prospect Park
One of New York City's most amazing parks! Throw on a pair of comfortable shoes, pick up some picnic food, and go explore! If you head to the park on a Sunday during the summer, you may want to check-out Smorgasburg, a large market with tons of vendors selling delicious (and often unique) food. During the winter months, head the the newly constructed ice-skating rink.
BBG has spectacular gardens and is a great place to learn more about plants and nature. If you have nature-lovers in your group, you should check it out!
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveBBG has spectacular gardens and is a great place to learn more about plants and nature. If you have nature-lovers in your group, you should check it out!
Brooklyn Bridge Park is one of Brooklyn's newest waterfront parks. It has some great playgrounds for kids and cool views of Manhattan, Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan Bridge. When it is warmer out, there are places inside the park where you can grab a bite to eat, a drink or an ice cream cone!
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Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StBrooklyn Bridge Park is one of Brooklyn's newest waterfront parks. It has some great playgrounds for kids and cool views of Manhattan, Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan Bridge. When it is warmer out, there are places inside the park where you can grab a bite to eat, a drink or an ice cream cone!
Entertainment & Activities
Check out a performance or see a movie in one of BAM's gorgeous venues right in the heart of downtown Brooklyn.
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Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveCheck out a performance or see a movie in one of BAM's gorgeous venues right in the heart of downtown Brooklyn.
See a concert or a sporting event in one of Brooklyn's newest venues.
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Barclays Center
620 Atlantic AveSee a concert or a sporting event in one of Brooklyn's newest venues.
Coney Island is home to one of America's most famous, historic amusement parks. There is a lot to do in the area: take a ride on a roller coaster, attend a freak show, check-out the aquarium, take a stroll on the boardwalk or just hang out on the beach. On summer weekends, it can get crowded.
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Coney Island
Coney Island is home to one of America's most famous, historic amusement parks. There is a lot to do in the area: take a ride on a roller coaster, attend a freak show, check-out the aquarium, take a stroll on the boardwalk or just hang out on the beach. On summer weekends, it can get crowded.
Great space that hosts a variety of events, including comedy shows and concerts. See what is scheduled while you are in town!
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The Bell House
149 7th StGreat space that hosts a variety of events, including comedy shows and concerts. See what is scheduled while you are in town!
Union Hall is a special spot with a bar, food options, fireplace and indoor bocce courts. They also host comedy shows and music shows.
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Union Hall
702 Union StUnion Hall is a special spot with a bar, food options, fireplace and indoor bocce courts. They also host comedy shows and music shows.