Guidebook for Brooklyn
Shopping
Pharmacy that also has a few basic essentials. Beer, food, household items, gifts etc.
139 locals recommend
Walgreens
2325 Flatbush AvePharmacy that also has a few basic essentials. Beer, food, household items, gifts etc.
Everything Else
BEWARE: 11221 has the worst post office in Brooklyn. They had a full audit by a state official. They close early multiple days a week without notice. Open til 5:30pm on weekdays. If you can't make the hours, try the Walgreens across the street for stamps.
133 locals recommend
United States Postal Service
4515 44th StBEWARE: 11221 has the worst post office in Brooklyn. They had a full audit by a state official. They close early multiple days a week without notice. Open til 5:30pm on weekdays. If you can't make the hours, try the Walgreens across the street for stamps.
Grocery store. This is the store I prefer to go to. They have a wide variety of options and try to keep up with new health food and organic options. They have a deli, prepared foods, and artisan cheese section as well as a juice bar.
50 locals recommend
Premier Food Fresh Market
1165 BroadwayGrocery store. This is the store I prefer to go to. They have a wide variety of options and try to keep up with new health food and organic options. They have a deli, prepared foods, and artisan cheese section as well as a juice bar.
Food Scene
I love this place for pizza. It's a short walk and the best around. They do not deliver, but you can sit in or order out. Pretty large menu for a local pizza place, and not a dive. Try the cookies!!
29 locals recommend
Broadway Pizza
1142 BroadwayI love this place for pizza. It's a short walk and the best around. They do not deliver, but you can sit in or order out. Pretty large menu for a local pizza place, and not a dive. Try the cookies!!
Great breakfast/Brunch spot. A short walk to the cafe gets you ready for breakfast. They have great sandwiches and provide veg/vegan options.
117 locals recommend
Chez Alex
72 Ralph AveGreat breakfast/Brunch spot. A short walk to the cafe gets you ready for breakfast. They have great sandwiches and provide veg/vegan options.
I have heard great things about this place. I have yet to try it out but they provide a variety of vegan options for a good price. They also deliver. http://www.toadstylebk.com/
165 locals recommend
Toad Style
93 Ralph AveI have heard great things about this place. I have yet to try it out but they provide a variety of vegan options for a good price. They also deliver. http://www.toadstylebk.com/
New bagel shop in the neighborhood. Prices are a little high, but one of the closest spots for a fresh nyc bagel.
50 locals recommend
BK Bagels
1120 BroadwayNew bagel shop in the neighborhood. Prices are a little high, but one of the closest spots for a fresh nyc bagel.
Grocery store. This is the store I prefer to go to. They have a wide variety of options and try to keep up with new health food and organic options. They have a deli, prepared foods, and artisan cheese section as well as a juice bar.
50 locals recommend
Premier Food Fresh Market
1165 BroadwayGrocery store. This is the store I prefer to go to. They have a wide variety of options and try to keep up with new health food and organic options. They have a deli, prepared foods, and artisan cheese section as well as a juice bar.
This is a great Peruvian place I have frequented for years. The prices are a little high for everyday eating, but the portions are often big enough for two. They provide delivery and a very large menu. The restaurant is a nice spot for a date.
65 locals recommend
Chimu Express
180 Irving AveThis is a great Peruvian place I have frequented for years. The prices are a little high for everyday eating, but the portions are often big enough for two. They provide delivery and a very large menu. The restaurant is a nice spot for a date.
Indian Curry Heights
125 Ralph AveGood food and close enough to walk. indiancurryheight.com
My go to spot for Indian Delivery. They are on Seamless/grubhub and they are pretty good with keeping the orders correct if you choose deliver.
20 locals recommend
Agra Heights
226 Wilson AveMy go to spot for Indian Delivery. They are on Seamless/grubhub and they are pretty good with keeping the orders correct if you choose deliver.
Spanish Restaurant. I am not sure what nationality is served here. If you enjoy futbol/soccer, this is the closest place to go. They keep the games on and they serve alcohol. The food is from the hot buffet or you can use the full menu. Inexpensive but the place can get pretty loud.
25 locals recommend
Carrizal
1346 BroadwaySpanish Restaurant. I am not sure what nationality is served here. If you enjoy futbol/soccer, this is the closest place to go. They keep the games on and they serve alcohol. The food is from the hot buffet or you can use the full menu. Inexpensive but the place can get pretty loud.
Drinks & Nightlife
The music is pretty loud, but they play some of the best. They have low prices, great drinks and occasionally have live performances. There's a pool table in the back and plenty of seating.
133 locals recommend
Lone Wolf
1089 BroadwayThe music is pretty loud, but they play some of the best. They have low prices, great drinks and occasionally have live performances. There's a pool table in the back and plenty of seating.
lgbtq+ arcade bar with independant ly developed arcade games that are free!
6 locals recommend
Wonderville
1186 Broadwaylgbtq+ arcade bar with independant ly developed arcade games that are free!
Marian's Brooklyn
nice quiet bar that occasionally has stand up comedy or live jazz and blues.
Essentials
Farm stand that sells fresh produce, seafood and ethnic ingredients you may not find in the grocery stores. Much better fruit and vegetables on hand than in the stores.
Ralph Av Fresh Farm
2 Ralph AveFarm stand that sells fresh produce, seafood and ethnic ingredients you may not find in the grocery stores. Much better fruit and vegetables on hand than in the stores.
This store is a little hidden. The front of the store has a food court with Nathan's Subway and other food options. People often walk by thinking its just food but there is a grocery store in there. They have a deli, Krispy Kremes, and a smoothie King. They have a salad and hot food bar as well as health food and organic options. They do not have great produce and their prices can be high because for a long time they were the only store within 10 blocks.
77 locals recommend
Foodtown of Bushwick
1291 BroadwayThis store is a little hidden. The front of the store has a food court with Nathan's Subway and other food options. People often walk by thinking its just food but there is a grocery store in there. They have a deli, Krispy Kremes, and a smoothie King. They have a salad and hot food bar as well as health food and organic options. They do not have great produce and their prices can be high because for a long time they were the only store within 10 blocks.
A small hospital near the L train and B38 bus. They have ambulatory care so if you can go to this hospital first.
34 locals recommend
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
374 Stockholm StA small hospital near the L train and B38 bus. They have ambulatory care so if you can go to this hospital first.
BEWARE: I have ONLY heard terrible things about this hospital. It is nicknamed "Wood Hell". It is a teaching hospital and they are known for being terrible. Avoid this place if you have an emergency go to Wyckoff Heights.
24 locals recommend
NYC Health + Hospitals Woodhull
760 BroadwayBEWARE: I have ONLY heard terrible things about this hospital. It is nicknamed "Wood Hell". It is a teaching hospital and they are known for being terrible. Avoid this place if you have an emergency go to Wyckoff Heights.
If you are feeling ill, there is an Urgent Care nearby. They take most insurance and you can also pay out of pocket. They are great for times when you are very ill but do not wish to wait a week to see a doctor. Things like Strept throat, Bronchitis, or stomach pain should go to Urgent care. Major injuries should go to the hospital.
AG Urgent Care
1295 BroadwayIf you are feeling ill, there is an Urgent Care nearby. They take most insurance and you can also pay out of pocket. They are great for times when you are very ill but do not wish to wait a week to see a doctor. Things like Strept throat, Bronchitis, or stomach pain should go to Urgent care. Major injuries should go to the hospital.