Sarah's Guidebook
Food scene
Great little neighborhood coffee shop with great breakfast/early lunch food and coffee. It is bright and airy with a nice view of the park (Herbert Von King) across the street.
57 locals recommend
Little Roy Coffee Co.
571 Greene AveGreat little neighborhood coffee shop with great breakfast/early lunch food and coffee. It is bright and airy with a nice view of the park (Herbert Von King) across the street.
This is one of Sarah's favorite spots. It has a lovely ambience and backyard and delicious, authentic Italian cuisine.
1260 locals recommend
Saraghina
350 Lewis AveThis is one of Sarah's favorite spots. It has a lovely ambience and backyard and delicious, authentic Italian cuisine.
Food with a southern (Tennessee) style. Excellent fried chicken. :)
28 locals recommend
Peaches HotHouse
415 Tompkins AvenueFood with a southern (Tennessee) style. Excellent fried chicken. :)
Peaches
393 Lewis AveEugene & Company
397 Tompkins AveIt is a fabulous, cozy neighborhood cafe/small restaurant in a brownstone that is owned and operated by Jean, her husband, and their son. Jean makes the best sandwiches! All food is made on premise.
The kitchen is really cool and you can chat with Jean and family as they prepare your meal.
Recommend calling beforehand to ensure the hours of operation.
10 locals recommend
Doctor's Cave Cafe
856 Marcy AveIt is a fabulous, cozy neighborhood cafe/small restaurant in a brownstone that is owned and operated by Jean, her husband, and their son. Jean makes the best sandwiches! All food is made on premise.
The kitchen is really cool and you can chat with Jean and family as they prepare your meal.
Recommend calling beforehand to ensure the hours of operation.
Pilar Cuban Eatery
397 Greene AveFancy Nancy
1038 Bedford AveBar
One of those neighborhood spots that feels like you are in a small town where everybody knows your name. Great music (DJs often playing), with a nice sidewalk area to enjoy a wine/beer, and smoking areas if needed.
365 locals recommend
Bed-Vyne Brew
370 Tompkins AveOne of those neighborhood spots that feels like you are in a small town where everybody knows your name. Great music (DJs often playing), with a nice sidewalk area to enjoy a wine/beer, and smoking areas if needed.
Lovers Rock
419 Tompkins AvePost Bar
307 Clifton PlC'mon Everybody
325 Franklin AveGreat drinks and music/dancing.
Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden
29-19 24th AvenueGreat option if you want some food late. Yummy wings, and other selections beyond just a typical bar menu.
505 locals recommend
Black Swan
Great option if you want some food late. Yummy wings, and other selections beyond just a typical bar menu.
Neighborhood History
You can book to see an intimate performance in a local brownstone and learn the history of the many jazz musicians who lived in the neighborhood.
6 locals recommend
BrownstoneJAZZ
107 Macon StYou can book to see an intimate performance in a local brownstone and learn the history of the many jazz musicians who lived in the neighborhood.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/05/arts/music/sugar-hill-brooklyn-eddie-freeman.html
7 locals recommend
Sugarhill
217 Nostrand Ave.https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/05/arts/music/sugar-hill-brooklyn-eddie-freeman.html
Mural of The Notorious B.I.G. up the street on Quincy and Bedford (about 3 blocks from our house).
21 locals recommend
Biggie Mural
Mural of The Notorious B.I.G. up the street on Quincy and Bedford (about 3 blocks from our house).
Neighborhoods
A little about why we love Bed Stuy and neighboring communities.
Beautiful neighborhood, rich with history from the Underground Railroad to being the home of many famous people over the years, including Jay-Z, The Notorious B.I.G., Norah Jones, and Shirley Chisolm. Check out the Biggie Mural up our street on Quincy Street (turn left on our street, and go past Marcy and Nostrand, then mural is on your left at the corner of Bedford Avenue).
145 locals recommend
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Beautiful neighborhood, rich with history from the Underground Railroad to being the home of many famous people over the years, including Jay-Z, The Notorious B.I.G., Norah Jones, and Shirley Chisolm. Check out the Biggie Mural up our street on Quincy Street (turn left on our street, and go past Marcy and Nostrand, then mural is on your left at the corner of Bedford Avenue).
Trendy neighborhood next to Bed Stuy (take G train to Metropolitan-Lorimer, then transfer on L train one stop towards Manhattan to Bedford Avenue) that was the original trendy neighborhood. It is as much a destination as Manhattan with a wide variety of restaurants, bars, clubs, art, and performance spaces. The waterfront on the East River has many new developments coming up, including the lovely restoration of the Domino sugar factory into Domino Park (300 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249).
997 locals recommend
Williamsburg
Trendy neighborhood next to Bed Stuy (take G train to Metropolitan-Lorimer, then transfer on L train one stop towards Manhattan to Bedford Avenue) that was the original trendy neighborhood. It is as much a destination as Manhattan with a wide variety of restaurants, bars, clubs, art, and performance spaces. The waterfront on the East River has many new developments coming up, including the lovely restoration of the Domino sugar factory into Domino Park (300 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249).
Coffee Houses/Cafes
Brooklyn Kettle
385 Tompkins AveBKLYN Blend
194 Tompkins AvePlayground Coffee Shop
1114 Bedford AveLittle Roy Coffee Co.
571 Greene AveGroceries/Bakeries
Lovely, small local store with carefully curated selection of freshly baked goods, fresh produce, and other items you may need for your pantry.
152 locals recommend
Cinnamon Girl
277 Nostrand Ave.Lovely, small local store with carefully curated selection of freshly baked goods, fresh produce, and other items you may need for your pantry.
Good selection of conventional and organic produce and other grocery items.
150 locals recommend
Metropolitan Citymarket
1142 Bedford AveGood selection of conventional and organic produce and other grocery items.
Wine/Liquor Stores
Excellent selection of wines and liquor. Quick walk (about 5-8 minutes), or they deliver with a minimum purchase.
160 locals recommend
Bed-Vyne Wine & Spirits
385 Tompkins AveExcellent selection of wines and liquor. Quick walk (about 5-8 minutes), or they deliver with a minimum purchase.