Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Elk Cafe
154 Prospect Park SouthwestGreat coffee and baked goods, right on the park
Terrace Bagels
222A Prospect Park WestBest bagels in Brooklyn!
Steeplechase Coffee
3013 Fort Hamilton PkwyGreat coffee, very close by
Batata pita bar
3021 Fort Hamilton PkwyDelicious pitas, plates, and salads at reasonable prices
Parks & Nature
Amazing park, full of great walking trails, plenty of space for frisbee, soccer, picnics, biking, you name it ! Great concert series at the bandshell with free concerts all summer long!
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
Amazing park, full of great walking trails, plenty of space for frisbee, soccer, picnics, biking, you name it ! Great concert series at the bandshell with free concerts all summer long!
Arts & Culture
Prospect Park Bandshell
141 Prospect Park WestLots of great, free concerts all summer long!
Awesome museum, lots of fun special events in addition to an inspiring collection
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyAwesome museum, lots of fun special events in addition to an inspiring collection
Essentials
Decent produce and baked goods selection in addition to the usual grocery store items
36 locals recommend
Windsor Farms Market
589 Prospect AveDecent produce and baked goods selection in addition to the usual grocery store items
Foodtown of Kensington
382 McDonald AveLarger grocery store, a bit further walk than Key Food
Small convenience store, but has eggs, milk, bread, drinks, snacks, etc
6 locals recommend
Neighborhood Deli & Grocery Inc
326 Greenwood AveSmall convenience store, but has eggs, milk, bread, drinks, snacks, etc
This place is our preferred laundromat because you can take a stroll in the park while doing your laundry :)
12 locals recommend
Prospect Park Laundromat
152 Prospect Park SouthwestThis place is our preferred laundromat because you can take a stroll in the park while doing your laundry :)
Drinks & Nightlife
Hunter's
213 Smith StRestaurant/Bar, close by with decent food options too
Lively atmosphere, good food and drinks, open late (but stops serving food around 11pm)
97 locals recommend
The Double Windsor
210 Prospect Park WestLively atmosphere, good food and drinks, open late (but stops serving food around 11pm)
Sightseeing
A walk across is a must-do for anyone visiting Brooklyn - and it's a quick subway ride away.
1505 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeA walk across is a must-do for anyone visiting Brooklyn - and it's a quick subway ride away.
Incredible collection of trees, plants, and flowers, great for a chill afternoon or a morning stroll. We especially love the Japanese garden :)
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveIncredible collection of trees, plants, and flowers, great for a chill afternoon or a morning stroll. We especially love the Japanese garden :)