Arts & Culture
Undoubtedly the best general library in Brooklyn and one of the top ones in the whole city
383 locals recommend
Brooklyn Public Library
Undoubtedly the best general library in Brooklyn and one of the top ones in the whole city
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyA quintessential NYC art venue
Food Scene
The best Caribbean restaurant I have experienced in the city so far. I particularly recommend their oxtail.
121 locals recommend
MangoSeed
755 Flatbush AveThe best Caribbean restaurant I have experienced in the city so far. I particularly recommend their oxtail.
Lily & Fig
727 Franklin AveThe coziest WiFied cafe in the hood
Legit coffee house with a good variety of teas and pastry as well
107 locals recommend
Lincoln Station
409 Lincoln PlLegit coffee house with a good variety of teas and pastry as well
The quintessential Jewish/Middle Eastern pastry shop
Highly recommended, along with other Hasidic businesses on Kingston Ave.
16 locals recommend
Gombo's Heimishe Bakery
328 Kingston AveThe quintessential Jewish/Middle Eastern pastry shop
Highly recommended, along with other Hasidic businesses on Kingston Ave.
Balboa
1655 Bedford AveThe most popular Caribbean comfort food eatery in the hood
Gloria's In & Out
987 Nostrand Ave.Trinidad style cuisines
Gloria's In & Out
987 Nostrand Ave.Trinidad style cuisines
The most favorite juice bar in the entire area, probably the entire Brooklyn
22 locals recommend
Punchline juice bar
638 Nostrand Ave.The most favorite juice bar in the entire area, probably the entire Brooklyn
Spacious yet cozy coffee house with baked goods and more to eat
160 locals recommend
Breukelen Coffee House
764 Franklin AveSpacious yet cozy coffee house with baked goods and more to eat
G.Lee's Smokin' BBQ
813 Nostrand Ave.Southern style BBQ
Drinks & Nightlife
Comfortable patio with a home vibe, decent variety drinks, and friendly bartenders
84 locals recommend
Washington Commons
748 Washington AveComfortable patio with a home vibe, decent variety drinks, and friendly bartenders
Perhaps the only bar in the city where you can socialize AND enjoy being dorky at the same time!
The real deal of the NYC-specific peculiar geek culture
95 locals recommend
The Way Station
683 Washington AvePerhaps the only bar in the city where you can socialize AND enjoy being dorky at the same time!
The real deal of the NYC-specific peculiar geek culture
A neat bar with exciting cocktails, a pool table, and of course fresh oyster and more
136 locals recommend
Bearded Lady
686A Washington AveA neat bar with exciting cocktails, a pool table, and of course fresh oyster and more
Spirited
Crafted cocktails and locally distilled spirits
Erv's
2122 Beekman PlCreative cocktails and intimate atmosphere
My favorite neighborhood bar. Friendly bartenders. Almost never crowded.
122 locals recommend
Two Saints
753 Nostrand Ave.My favorite neighborhood bar. Friendly bartenders. Almost never crowded.
Getting Around
The 2 train to the west side
and the 5 train to the east side of Manhattan
12 locals recommend
President Street Station
The 2 train to the west side
and the 5 train to the east side of Manhattan
Nostrand Avenue station
The 3 train to the west side of Manhattan
Entertainment & Activities
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic AveParks & Nature
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveAn absolute must-see
Prospect Park
You could easily spend an entire day in this big beautiful park.