Guidebook for Brooklyn
Essentials
Associated Supermarket
367 Waverly AvenueClosest legit grocery store
Elly's Market
230 Dekalb AveClosest local bodega grocery, great for last minute milk etc.
Mr. Coco
414 Myrtle AveAnother quick-stop bodega
Chase Bank
975 Bedford AveFood Scene
Colonia Verde
219 Dekalb AveUpscale Latin fusion with adorable ambiance in their sunporch
Walter's
166 Dekalb AvePopular brunch and dinner spot with oysters and american cuisine
Aita
132 Greene AveGreat Italian restaurant with festive decor
Dough Doughnuts
5th AvenueThe most amazing doughnuts!!
Great natural food takeout spot with great sandwiches, salads, coffee
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Choice Market
318 Lafayette AveGreat natural food takeout spot with great sandwiches, salads, coffee
Roman's
243 Dekalb AveClassy Italian spot with great food & wine
Brooklyn Public House
247 Dekalb AveClassic pub-- good draft list and diverse bar menu
Decent ramen and serviceable sushi-- I usually order from this place on Seamless
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Waza Sushi + Ramen
485 Myrtle AveDecent ramen and serviceable sushi-- I usually order from this place on Seamless
Putnam's Pub & Cooker
419 Myrtle AveSolid brunch and decent dinner, ample seating
Fantastic burgers, only wish they delivered! Great for picking up dinner on your way home from the Lafayette C or Fulton G stations
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67 Burger
67 Lafayette AveFantastic burgers, only wish they delivered! Great for picking up dinner on your way home from the Lafayette C or Fulton G stations
BitterSweet
180 Dekalb AvePopular and crowded espresso spot
Smooch
264 Carlton AveSuper chill coffee+snack spot
Hungry Ghost
253 Flatbush AveUpscale coffee + sweets shop near the C train
Mike's Coffee Shop
328 Dekalb AvePratt staple, classic diner
Primrose Cafe
147 Greene AveCharming garden level cafe
Myrtle Bagel
410 Myrtle AveClassic NYC bagel shop
Bergen Bagels
473 Bergen StClassic NYC bagel shop
Terrific restaurant with ample seating, great for dinner or brunch and the fried chicken is not to be missed!
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Peaches Shrimp & Crab
285 Grand AveTerrific restaurant with ample seating, great for dinner or brunch and the fried chicken is not to be missed!
Maison May Dekalb
246 Dekalb AveUpscale gratuity free french cafe
Junior's Restaurant and Bakery
386 Flatbush Ave ExtIconic NYC cheesecake and so much more
Drinks & Nightlife
Dick and Jane’s
266 Adelphi StSpeakeasy style bar with classy cocktails
Mayflower
132 Greene AveAdorable cocktail bar around the corner from Aita restaurant
The Great Georgiana
248 Dekalb AveCloseby bar with something for everyone
Cardiff Giant
415 Myrtle AveServing local New York State cider, beer, wine, and spirits
Arts & Culture
Brooklyn Academy of Music has movies, performances etc. https://www.bam.org/
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Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveBrooklyn Academy of Music has movies, performances etc. https://www.bam.org/
Getting Around
This is the closest G train subway station entrance is on Clinton and Lafayette Streets.
To get to Manhattan, take the G train towards Church Av two stops to Hoyt-Schermerhorn. Transfer across the platform to a Manhattan bound A or C train.
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Clinton-Washington Avenues Station
This is the closest G train subway station entrance is on Clinton and Lafayette Streets.
To get to Manhattan, take the G train towards Church Av two stops to Hoyt-Schermerhorn. Transfer across the platform to a Manhattan bound A or C train.
Closest C train station is at Greene and Fulton Streets-- It's a lovely walk when the weather's nice, about ten minutes. The C train goes directly to Manhattan.
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Lafayette Avenue Station
Closest C train station is at Greene and Fulton Streets-- It's a lovely walk when the weather's nice, about ten minutes. The C train goes directly to Manhattan.
Parks & Nature
Fort Greene Park
South Portland AvenueEntertainment & Activities
In-theater dining and drinks on the top floor of the City Point mall
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Downtown Brooklyn
445 Albee Square WIn-theater dining and drinks on the top floor of the City Point mall