Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Great for long group dinners or just a quick bite at the bar. Usually not to hard to grab a table out front when the weather is nice.
217 locals recommend
Eugene & Company
397 Tompkins AveGreat for long group dinners or just a quick bite at the bar. Usually not to hard to grab a table out front when the weather is nice.
Nagle’s Bagels
378 Tompkins AveA bagel has never been so unique.
Listen to the hype, it's true. No reservations so go, write you name on the board, run to Lovers Rock for a speedy cocktail and hop back in line in time to get your table.
604 locals recommend
Peaches HotHouse
415 Tompkins AveListen to the hype, it's true. No reservations so go, write you name on the board, run to Lovers Rock for a speedy cocktail and hop back in line in time to get your table.
Lucha Lucha
283 Nostrand Ave.Great spot to grab dinner on your way home from the G train.
Pilar Cuban Eatery
397 Greene AveGet the soup. And then everything else.
Maya Congee Cafe
563 Gates AveGet anything with pork belly in it.
The Bush Doctor Juice Bar
307 Tompkins AveHome made ginger beer. Odd but delicious spot.
A special spot that gets busy quick. Also a bakery and store front to buy fresh pasta to bring home and make.
1260 locals recommend
Saraghina
350 Lewis AveA special spot that gets busy quick. Also a bakery and store front to buy fresh pasta to bring home and make.
Stonefruit Espresso + Kitchen
1058 Bedford AveDrinks & Nightlife
Lovers Rock
419 Tompkins AveGreat drinks, great music and a backyard too
Best spot to buy wine and liquor in the area. Very informed staff. If you haven't had orange wine in your life, go there and buy a bottle. You're welcome.
160 locals recommend
Bed-Vyne Wine & Spirits
385 Tompkins AveBest spot to buy wine and liquor in the area. Very informed staff. If you haven't had orange wine in your life, go there and buy a bottle. You're welcome.
The little spot next to great liquor and wine shop that shares it's name. Popular spot among the locals during happy hour on its outdoor standing area. Stays busy through the night.
365 locals recommend
Bed-Vyne Brew
370 Tompkins AveThe little spot next to great liquor and wine shop that shares it's name. Popular spot among the locals during happy hour on its outdoor standing area. Stays busy through the night.
Best dive bar in the area. Attracts divey and non-divey clientele, busy on the weekends.
361 locals recommend
Do or Dive Bar
1108 Bedford AveBest dive bar in the area. Attracts divey and non-divey clientele, busy on the weekends.
Dynaco
1112 Bedford AveGreat little bar. Cute spot to grab date drinks.
LunÀtico
486 Halsey StLive music in a small bar. Ignore the questionable design.
Essentials
Citi Paints & Hardware
331 Tompkins AveEverything your corner hardware store should be.
There is laundry in the building but these guys are so great with their fast wash and fold service that I always just go here.
Laundro King
474 Gates AveThere is laundry in the building but these guys are so great with their fast wash and fold service that I always just go here.
Key Food Supermarket
55 Fulton StBasics. No frills.
Ideal Food Basket
631 Gates AveBasic. No frills.
The Brooklyn Nail Company
561 Gates AveShopping
The Mixtape Shop
1129 Bedford AveHarold and Maude Vintage
592 Lafayette AveThe Meat Market
380 Tompkins Ave
Sincerely, Tommy
343 Tompkins AveANGL NYC
Vintage furniture and accessories. Nice owners.
Getting Around
Bedford-Nostrand Avs Station
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