Claire’s guidebook
Food scene
You happen to have chosen a great neighborhood to stay in! We have some really exciting places to eat! Here are some of our favorites but we are happy to advise in addition to this so just send a message if you want something you don't see!
Best restaurant in the neighborhood, one of the best restaurants in the city! Get the capacolla pizza or anything else; you can't go wrong! This place started small (and I was one of the first customers!) and now it takes up half the block! It's still good though and you'll agree: Saraghina is a great restaurant!
1260 locals recommend
Saraghina
350 Lewis AveBest restaurant in the neighborhood, one of the best restaurants in the city! Get the capacolla pizza or anything else; you can't go wrong! This place started small (and I was one of the first customers!) and now it takes up half the block! It's still good though and you'll agree: Saraghina is a great restaurant!
Saraghina Bakery
433 Halsey StToad Style
93 Ralph AveGreat sandwiches and good coffee. This place is charming with good food. Little cafe, very few seats, like sitting in your grandmas kitchen and having a sandwich.
42 locals recommend
Maya Congee Cafe
563 Gates AveGreat sandwiches and good coffee. This place is charming with good food. Little cafe, very few seats, like sitting in your grandmas kitchen and having a sandwich.
People come from Manhattan to eat chicken at this place. Fried chicken and strong mixed drinks. Its a small place with a bustling energy. It's fun and delicious. There's often a line so go early.
28 locals recommend
Peaches HotHouse
415 Tompkins AvenuePeople come from Manhattan to eat chicken at this place. Fried chicken and strong mixed drinks. Its a small place with a bustling energy. It's fun and delicious. There's often a line so go early.
These are some seriously sought after donuts. You'll find Dough donuts in cafes across the city but they are made right here in Bed Stuy! Seriously good donuts.
638 locals recommend
Dough Doughnuts
5th AvenueThese are some seriously sought after donuts. You'll find Dough donuts in cafes across the city but they are made right here in Bed Stuy! Seriously good donuts.
Black Swan does it all and does it well! This is a sports bar AND a great restaurant. Amazing salads and burgers and a large selection of beers. This place is a favorite amongst tourists and locals.
505 locals recommend
Black Swan
Black Swan does it all and does it well! This is a sports bar AND a great restaurant. Amazing salads and burgers and a large selection of beers. This place is a favorite amongst tourists and locals.
I like the tacos at this chain that doesn't feel like a chain. My wife says there are better Mexican options but this place is still good!
155 locals recommend
Oaxaca Taqueria
1116 Bedford AveI like the tacos at this chain that doesn't feel like a chain. My wife says there are better Mexican options but this place is still good!
Tepache
361 Halsey StGood Mexican food!
Cuban food. Great drinks in a lovely atmosphere. Food is a B+ in my opinion.
253 locals recommend
Pilar Cuban Eatery
397 Greene AveCuban food. Great drinks in a lovely atmosphere. Food is a B+ in my opinion.
Good pizza and other Italian-American food. Fun atmosphere. Reliable spot.
590 locals recommend
Speedy Romeo
376 Classon AveGood pizza and other Italian-American food. Fun atmosphere. Reliable spot.
I love this restaurant! Japanese owner/chef prepares imaginative food. Atmosphere is great and they love kids. Best part is you can almost always get a seat and it's BYOB!
108 locals recommend
Trad Room
266 Malcolm X BlvdI love this restaurant! Japanese owner/chef prepares imaginative food. Atmosphere is great and they love kids. Best part is you can almost always get a seat and it's BYOB!
If you must have French food then this is your best neighborhood option. It's good but not great (it's been great but it's usually just good) but it may suit your needs if you are planning a fancy luncheon or something. I'm not saying no, I'm just saying its here if you need French food for some reason.
350 locals recommend
L'Antagoniste
238 Malcolm X BlvdIf you must have French food then this is your best neighborhood option. It's good but not great (it's been great but it's usually just good) but it may suit your needs if you are planning a fancy luncheon or something. I'm not saying no, I'm just saying its here if you need French food for some reason.
This chicken is amazing! I love this place. Affordable and delicious!
21 locals recommend
Peri Peri Grill House
235 Malcolm X BlvdThis chicken is amazing! I love this place. Affordable and delicious!
Hair salon
Etta Salon
555 Gates Avenight life
This is the neighborhood watering hole. Its a great place to find a nice cross-section of the neighborhood inhabitants unwinding after a day's work. Good people, good times. I likey.
365 locals recommend
Bed-Vyne Brew
370 Tompkins AveThis is the neighborhood watering hole. Its a great place to find a nice cross-section of the neighborhood inhabitants unwinding after a day's work. Good people, good times. I likey.
Do or Dive Bar
1108 Bedford AveIf you are looking for a dive bar look no further!
This may be the cutest bar I've ever stepped foot in. Friendly staff and super awesome decor. Check it out, it doesn't get more Brooklyn than this!
50 locals recommend
Turtles all the way down
236 Malcolm X BlvdThis may be the cutest bar I've ever stepped foot in. Friendly staff and super awesome decor. Check it out, it doesn't get more Brooklyn than this!
Parks!
Great park named after the famous artist that painted from a park bench right there!
214 locals recommend
Herbert Von King Park
670 Lafayette AveGreat park named after the famous artist that painted from a park bench right there!
Market
Ideal Food Basket
631 Gates AveThis is the nearest full super market.