Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Annie 88 Express is a good Chinese food restaurant in this neighborhood. The food is not too spicy. I enjoy the hot wings and French fries from here. They have a few tables to dine in, but you'll probably want to take away.
Annie 88 Express
880 Nostrand Ave.Annie 88 Express is a good Chinese food restaurant in this neighborhood. The food is not too spicy. I enjoy the hot wings and French fries from here. They have a few tables to dine in, but you'll probably want to take away.
Manhattanville Coffee is a great place to get a cup of coffee and open your laptop. There are plenty of tables to sit and work. The Wi-Fi is fast and the music isn't too loud. They have food options, as well.
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Manhattanville Coffee - Crown Heights
167 Rogers AveManhattanville Coffee is a great place to get a cup of coffee and open your laptop. There are plenty of tables to sit and work. The Wi-Fi is fast and the music isn't too loud. They have food options, as well.
Eleven 36 is a cute little walk-up window where you can order coffee drinks and breakfast & lunch. There are benches to sit outside and enjoy the sunshine. You'll meet lots of neighborhood locals here
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ELEVEN36
1136 President StEleven 36 is a cute little walk-up window where you can order coffee drinks and breakfast & lunch. There are benches to sit outside and enjoy the sunshine. You'll meet lots of neighborhood locals here
Marker Coffee serves wonderful coffee drinks and make delicious pastries in their in-house bakery. Both sweet and savory selections are available. My recommendation: a dirty chai latte and a cheddar scallion scone.
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Marker Coffee
241 Rogers AvenueMarker Coffee serves wonderful coffee drinks and make delicious pastries in their in-house bakery. Both sweet and savory selections are available. My recommendation: a dirty chai latte and a cheddar scallion scone.
Lula Bagel is where you can get a real Brooklyn bagel. They have a wide selection of bagels and breads, and it's a great place to go for breakfast. They also serve coffee and tea.
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Lula Bagel
816 Nostrand Ave.Lula Bagel is where you can get a real Brooklyn bagel. They have a wide selection of bagels and breads, and it's a great place to go for breakfast. They also serve coffee and tea.
Barboncino is more than just great pizza. They have other excellent Italian dishes and a full bar making great cocktails. A fantastic happy hour, too. Check it out for a classy Brooklyn restaurant experience.
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Barboncino Pizza
781 Franklin AveBarboncino is more than just great pizza. They have other excellent Italian dishes and a full bar making great cocktails. A fantastic happy hour, too. Check it out for a classy Brooklyn restaurant experience.
Rue Dix is quintessential Brooklyn. This place is French-Senegalese fusion with a New York twist. Open air on nice days and a cozy spot in chilly weather. A great bar complements the unusual, yet tasty menu.
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Cafe Rue Dix
1451 Bedford AveRue Dix is quintessential Brooklyn. This place is French-Senegalese fusion with a New York twist. Open air on nice days and a cozy spot in chilly weather. A great bar complements the unusual, yet tasty menu.
Catfish is a Cajun / Creole restaurant & bar with a variety of seating options and a back patio for nice weather. My recommendation: try the shrimp & grits and the catfish po' boy.
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Catfish
1433 Bedford AveCatfish is a Cajun / Creole restaurant & bar with a variety of seating options and a back patio for nice weather. My recommendation: try the shrimp & grits and the catfish po' boy.
The Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket is the largest outdoor market in Brooklyn. It is open every Saturday and offers fresh, local food and seasonal specialties (like apple cider, fresh flowers, and hot chocolate). It is very close to Prospect Park, Brooklyn Museum, and the iconic Brooklyn Public Library.
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Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Flatbush AvenueThe Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket is the largest outdoor market in Brooklyn. It is open every Saturday and offers fresh, local food and seasonal specialties (like apple cider, fresh flowers, and hot chocolate). It is very close to Prospect Park, Brooklyn Museum, and the iconic Brooklyn Public Library.
Aita Trattoria serves unique Italian dishes with local ingredients. The interior space is warm and inviting.
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Aita Trattoria
798A Franklin AveAita Trattoria serves unique Italian dishes with local ingredients. The interior space is warm and inviting.
Bunsmith is a trendy spot serving Korean-style steamed buns in a cozy interior with quirky art and a bar. NOTE: Bunsmith is only open for dinner and late-night drinks. They are NOT open for lunch.
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Bunsmith
789 Franklin AveBunsmith is a trendy spot serving Korean-style steamed buns in a cozy interior with quirky art and a bar. NOTE: Bunsmith is only open for dinner and late-night drinks. They are NOT open for lunch.
Cafe Forte is a great little cafe offering homemade baked goods, amazing salads, delicious sandwiches, and locally roasted coffee. This place is PERFECT for breakfast. You will love the exposed brick walls.
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RIO Kitchen & Wine
619 St Johns PlCafe Forte is a great little cafe offering homemade baked goods, amazing salads, delicious sandwiches, and locally roasted coffee. This place is PERFECT for breakfast. You will love the exposed brick walls.
Pels Pie Co. is a bakery, coffee shop and bar that serves sweet and savory pies, plus breakfast pastries and quiches, served in a bright space. NOTE: Pels Pie Co. serves beer and wine.
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Pels Pie Co.
446 Rogers AvePels Pie Co. is a bakery, coffee shop and bar that serves sweet and savory pies, plus breakfast pastries and quiches, served in a bright space. NOTE: Pels Pie Co. serves beer and wine.
Oaxaca Taqueria is a great spot for traditional Mexican food in a trendy environment. Their produce, meats, dairy and soda are obtained from local, organic and sustainable sources. NOTE: Oaxaca Taqueria does not serve alcohol.
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Oaxaca Taqueria
406 Rogers AvenueOaxaca Taqueria is a great spot for traditional Mexican food in a trendy environment. Their produce, meats, dairy and soda are obtained from local, organic and sustainable sources. NOTE: Oaxaca Taqueria does not serve alcohol.
NOTE: the Airbnb address for Chavela's is incorrect. This restaurant is located at 736 Franklin Ave at the corner of Sterline Place. Chavela's is a wonderful place for authentic Mexican cuisine in Brooklyn. They also have a great selection of tequilas, margaritas, and other specialty cocktails. Also serving brunch on the weekend.
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Chavela's
736 Franklin AveNOTE: the Airbnb address for Chavela's is incorrect. This restaurant is located at 736 Franklin Ave at the corner of Sterline Place. Chavela's is a wonderful place for authentic Mexican cuisine in Brooklyn. They also have a great selection of tequilas, margaritas, and other specialty cocktails. Also serving brunch on the weekend.
Mayfield is a stylish New American restaurant serving trendy dishes and some unexpected items in a large space with vintage-inspired decor. They also serve craft beer, small-batch wines, and custom cocktails.
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Mayfield
688 Franklin AveMayfield is a stylish New American restaurant serving trendy dishes and some unexpected items in a large space with vintage-inspired decor. They also serve craft beer, small-batch wines, and custom cocktails.
Alenbi is a beautiful, hip eatery serving dinner to casual fine diners. They specialize in modern Israeli cuisine, taking all of the flavors found in Israel, which are often amalgamated from across North Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe, and curated with locally grown produce, served in non-traditional motifs. Alenbi opens for dinner at 5:30pm and is CLOSED ON FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS.
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ALENBI
887 Nostrand Ave.Alenbi is a beautiful, hip eatery serving dinner to casual fine diners. They specialize in modern Israeli cuisine, taking all of the flavors found in Israel, which are often amalgamated from across North Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe, and curated with locally grown produce, served in non-traditional motifs. Alenbi opens for dinner at 5:30pm and is CLOSED ON FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is the closest liquor store to my apartment. They are upscale (expensive) and have a limited selection of spirits. Their wine selection offers a few options for each varietal. For a larger selection of more affordable spirits and wines, go to A & S Liquor Store on Nostrand Avenue. NOTE: you cannot buy beer at this location. Beer can be purchased at Sakeer Deli on the corner near my apartment.
J & R Symposium
1148 Union StreetThis is the closest liquor store to my apartment. They are upscale (expensive) and have a limited selection of spirits. Their wine selection offers a few options for each varietal. For a larger selection of more affordable spirits and wines, go to A & S Liquor Store on Nostrand Avenue. NOTE: you cannot buy beer at this location. Beer can be purchased at Sakeer Deli on the corner near my apartment.
This liquor store has a large selection of spirits and wines at various prices. They accept cash and debit card only - no credit cards accepted. NOTE: you cannot buy beer at this location. Beer can be purchased at Sakeer Deli on the corner near my apartment.
A & S Liquor Store
884 Nostrand Ave.This liquor store has a large selection of spirits and wines at various prices. They accept cash and debit card only - no credit cards accepted. NOTE: you cannot buy beer at this location. Beer can be purchased at Sakeer Deli on the corner near my apartment.
Branch Ofc makes excellent cocktails and serves cold beer in frosted mugs. There is a patio that stays open year-round. I go there often to read and mingle with neighborhood friends.
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Branch Ofc.
225 Rogers AveBranch Ofc makes excellent cocktails and serves cold beer in frosted mugs. There is a patio that stays open year-round. I go there often to read and mingle with neighborhood friends.
Crow Bar is a brand new spot serving great drinks and the best food menu I've seen in a long time. It's good for late night drinks and eats and a good conversation with Brooklyn locals.
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FRANKLIN820
820 Franklin AveCrow Bar is a brand new spot serving great drinks and the best food menu I've seen in a long time. It's good for late night drinks and eats and a good conversation with Brooklyn locals.
Butter & Scotch is like nothing you've ever seen. Their handcrafted cocktails and sweet deserts will make you want to move here permanently. It's a classy nightlife spot with a Brooklyn twist.
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Butter & Scotch
53 Rockaway AvenueButter & Scotch is like nothing you've ever seen. Their handcrafted cocktails and sweet deserts will make you want to move here permanently. It's a classy nightlife spot with a Brooklyn twist.
BKW is a modern wine bar serving New American food and excellent house wines in a beautiful sky-lit space. Serving Brooklyn-made premium small-batch wines, BKW is open for happy hour, dinner, and late night drinks.
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BKW by Brooklyn Winery
747 Franklin AvenueBKW is a modern wine bar serving New American food and excellent house wines in a beautiful sky-lit space. Serving Brooklyn-made premium small-batch wines, BKW is open for happy hour, dinner, and late night drinks.
Parks & Nature
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a gorgeous section of Prospect Park where you can relax among the peaceful flora and fauna. Admission is $12 for adults, but tickets are free all day on Tuesdays and between 10am-noon on Saturdays.
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Ogród Botaniczny w Brooklynie
990 Washington AveThe Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a gorgeous section of Prospect Park where you can relax among the peaceful flora and fauna. Admission is $12 for adults, but tickets are free all day on Tuesdays and between 10am-noon on Saturdays.
Arts & Culture
At the Brooklyn Museum you can explore an extensive and comprehensive permanent collection that includes ancient Egyptian masterpieces, African art, European painting, decorative arts, period rooms, and contemporary art. Suggested admission is $16 for adults.
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Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyAt the Brooklyn Museum you can explore an extensive and comprehensive permanent collection that includes ancient Egyptian masterpieces, African art, European painting, decorative arts, period rooms, and contemporary art. Suggested admission is $16 for adults.
Essentials
This is the local laundromat. There is a coin machine inside. I usually put my laundry in the washing machine and return to the apartment. My clothing has never been stolen or tampered with. There is a dry cleaners across the street.
Djoma Laundromat Corporation
234 Rogers AveThis is the local laundromat. There is a coin machine inside. I usually put my laundry in the washing machine and return to the apartment. My clothing has never been stolen or tampered with. There is a dry cleaners across the street.
Sakeer Deli is perfect for last-minute essentials. If you forgot it at home, they have it at Sakeer. They also make tasty sandwiches and have a good selection of beer and snacks.
Sakeer Deli and Grocery
220 Rogers AveSakeer Deli is perfect for last-minute essentials. If you forgot it at home, they have it at Sakeer. They also make tasty sandwiches and have a good selection of beer and snacks.
Getting Around
The Nostrand Avenue subway stop is where the 3-train stops during regular hours. In the evenings, the 4-train also stops here.
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Nostrand Avenue station
The Nostrand Avenue subway stop is where the 3-train stops during regular hours. In the evenings, the 4-train also stops here.
The President Street subway stop is where the 2-train and 5-train stop during regular hours. In the evenings and on weekends, only the 2-train stops here.
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President Street Station
The President Street subway stop is where the 2-train and 5-train stop during regular hours. In the evenings and on weekends, only the 2-train stops here.
Shopping
Associated Supermarket is a full grocery store and market. You can purchase meats, breads, dairy, and vegetables. You can also buy other essentials here.
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Associated Supermarket
Associated Supermarket is a full grocery store and market. You can purchase meats, breads, dairy, and vegetables. You can also buy other essentials here.
Associated Marketplace is a full grocery store and market. You can purchase meats, breads, dairy, and vegetables. You can also buy other essentials here.
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Foodtown of Crown Heights
905-13 Franklin AveAssociated Marketplace is a full grocery store and market. You can purchase meats, breads, dairy, and vegetables. You can also buy other essentials here.