Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Quiet, friendly cafe with good coffee and pastries. Also WiFi. Shortest walk from apartment. Cash only.
86 locals recommend
Primrose Cafe
147 Greene AveQuiet, friendly cafe with good coffee and pastries. Also WiFi. Shortest walk from apartment. Cash only.
Best place in the neighborhood for a slice of real New York style pizza. Cheap, take-out, no real sit-down area.
37 locals recommend
Luigi Pizzeria
326 Dekalb AveBest place in the neighborhood for a slice of real New York style pizza. Cheap, take-out, no real sit-down area.
Olea
171 Lafayette AveMediterranean food and great atmosphere. Reasonable but not cheap.
Great coffee and pastries, also WiFi. Not a lot of space to sit down.
116 locals recommend
BitterSweet
180 Dekalb AveGreat coffee and pastries, also WiFi. Not a lot of space to sit down.
Much-loved local place. Excellent spot for bagels and coffee. Nice outdoor seating if weather is good, some indoor seating too.
243 locals recommend
Choice Market
318 Lafayette AveMuch-loved local place. Excellent spot for bagels and coffee. Nice outdoor seating if weather is good, some indoor seating too.
Shopping
Brooklyn Flea
51 North 6th StreetFun place to walk around on Saturdays. Very good cheap food, too.
Everything Else
Fort Greene Park
South Portland AvenueBeautiful Fort Greene Park is the heart of the neighborhood.
BAM is a great place to see art films or music, theater, or dance. Check schedule in advance.
221 locals recommend
BAM Fisher
321 Ashland PlBAM is a great place to see art films or music, theater, or dance. Check schedule in advance.