Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
There are more bagel and cream cheese choices than you can dream of. They also have yummy pastries and great smoothies!
134 locals recommend
Bagel Pub
287 9th StThere are more bagel and cream cheese choices than you can dream of. They also have yummy pastries and great smoothies!
Just downstairs from the apartment, this is a great place to grab a cup of coffee, tea, or a snack with friends, or bring your laptop and get some work done.
NOTE: Closed on Saturdays
51 locals recommend
Manhattanville Coffee - Crown Heights
167 Rogers AveJust downstairs from the apartment, this is a great place to grab a cup of coffee, tea, or a snack with friends, or bring your laptop and get some work done.
NOTE: Closed on Saturdays
Mexican food, and it's delicious! They also do a great brunch. This place is listed in many of the Brooklyn "Must Do" guides and I agree!
566 locals recommend
Chavela's
736 Franklin AveMexican food, and it's delicious! They also do a great brunch. This place is listed in many of the Brooklyn "Must Do" guides and I agree!
One of my favorite places and it’s right near the Brooklyn Museum and Grand Army Plaza. My friends who have visited still talk about this place. Also, the owner, Cheryl, is a wonderful human.
123 locals recommend
Cheryl's Global Soul
236 Underhill AveOne of my favorite places and it’s right near the Brooklyn Museum and Grand Army Plaza. My friends who have visited still talk about this place. Also, the owner, Cheryl, is a wonderful human.
Have you tried Burmese food? It’s delicious! They just opened another location in Manhattan too.
7 locals recommend
Rangoon
500 Prospect PlaceHave you tried Burmese food? It’s delicious! They just opened another location in Manhattan too.
Sweet Basil
670 Franklin AveHave a taste for Thai food? Dine in or order takeout/delivery.
My go-to when I have a craving for Indian food. Dine in, or order takeout or delivery.
12 locals recommend
Pearl
738 Franklin AveMy go-to when I have a craving for Indian food. Dine in, or order takeout or delivery.
Ras Plant Based
739 Franklin AvenuePlant-based Ethiopian food. It’s delicious!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great Beer options, Great Food (from Dutch Boy Burger), and great hangout spot outside in the summer.
437 locals recommend
Franklin Park
618 St Johns PlGreat Beer options, Great Food (from Dutch Boy Burger), and great hangout spot outside in the summer.
Tooker Alley
793 Washington AveHip place with a Chicago theme. Great drinks.
Parks & Nature
Great for walking, relaxing, running and enjoying nature. On Saturdays, grab some food at the Farmer's Market and have a picnic!
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
Great for walking, relaxing, running and enjoying nature. On Saturdays, grab some food at the Farmer's Market and have a picnic!
Located just behind the Brooklyn Museum, this is a lovely oasis away from the hustle and bustle of city life where you can be surrounded by huge trees, walk through beautiful gardens, and treat your nose with the sensory garden and rose garden. I always forget I'm in a city when I'm here.
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveLocated just behind the Brooklyn Museum, this is a lovely oasis away from the hustle and bustle of city life where you can be surrounded by huge trees, walk through beautiful gardens, and treat your nose with the sensory garden and rose garden. I always forget I'm in a city when I'm here.
The zoo is adjacent to Prospect Park. It’s the smallest of the 4 NYC zoos, but it’s a lovely place to spend a couple hours.
540 locals recommend
Prospect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush AveThe zoo is adjacent to Prospect Park. It’s the smallest of the 4 NYC zoos, but it’s a lovely place to spend a couple hours.
Essentials
A small-ish grocery store with a decent selection very close to the Franklin Ave subway station.
87 locals recommend
Bob & Betty's Food Market
805 Franklin AveA small-ish grocery store with a decent selection very close to the Franklin Ave subway station.
Met Foodmarkets
131 Driggs AveGrocery Store and other essentials
Shopping
Not only great for the views and entrance to Prospect Park, every Saturday from 8:00am - 4:00pm is the Farmer's Market where you can find fresh food, drinks, and handmade goods.
Grab a loaf of fresh bread, try some wine or cheeses, check out the fresh fruits and vegetables, or buy yourself a sachet of lavender to relax after a long day.
378 locals recommend
Grand Army Plaza
Flatbush AvenueNot only great for the views and entrance to Prospect Park, every Saturday from 8:00am - 4:00pm is the Farmer's Market where you can find fresh food, drinks, and handmade goods.
Grab a loaf of fresh bread, try some wine or cheeses, check out the fresh fruits and vegetables, or buy yourself a sachet of lavender to relax after a long day.
Health & Wellness
Drop-In Classes
Cash: Sliding Scale $10-17
Credit Card: $17
5 Class Pass for $80
Check out the schedule here:
http://www.urbanasanas.com/schedule
They also have Pilates and a sauna.
20 locals recommend
Urban Asanas
843 Sterling PlDrop-In Classes
Cash: Sliding Scale $10-17
Credit Card: $17
5 Class Pass for $80
Check out the schedule here:
http://www.urbanasanas.com/schedule
They also have Pilates and a sauna.
$25 for the 1st week new client special
$20 drop-in
See the schedule and check out additional pricing here:
https://www.jewelcityyogabk.com/schedule
15 locals recommend
Jewel City Yoga
730 Franklin Ave$25 for the 1st week new client special
$20 drop-in
See the schedule and check out additional pricing here:
https://www.jewelcityyogabk.com/schedule
$25 for the 1st week client deal
$76 for the 1st month new client deal
Drop-in: Sliding scale $15-24 (suggested $17)
They also have Pilates
See schedule and additional pricing here:
https://prospectheightsyoga.com/schedule/
7 locals recommend
Prospect Heights Yoga
184 Underhill Ave$25 for the 1st week client deal
$76 for the 1st month new client deal
Drop-in: Sliding scale $15-24 (suggested $17)
They also have Pilates
See schedule and additional pricing here:
https://prospectheightsyoga.com/schedule/