Farah's Guidebook
Food
Jen's Roti Shop
838 Flatbush AvenueMy favorite West Indian restaurant in the area! Takeout only.
Ali’s roti shop
825 Flatbush AveMy second favorite West Indian food in the area :) Takeout only.
Loud Baby
696 Flatbush AveGreat coffee and croissants.
Fiona's Bar
562 Flatbush AvenueFriendly & lively locals bar with big open windows.
Scoops Ice Cream Parlor
624 Flatbush AveVegan long-standing neighborhood ice cream favorite.
Terrace Bagels
222A Prospect Park WestBest bagels in the area.
Flatbush Bagel
557 Flatbush AveSecond best bagels in the area.
Mayan restaurant, great breakfast & lunch / dinner. Very good cacao drinks & cocktails. Outdoor seating.
37 locals recommend
Ix Restaurant Food Coffee & Cacao
43 Lincoln RdMayan restaurant, great breakfast & lunch / dinner. Very good cacao drinks & cocktails. Outdoor seating.
Silver Rice
638 Park PlClean and delicious local sushi chain.
Bonafini
663 Flatbush AveGreat Italian food, backyard seating.
BROOKLYN PERK Coffee
Good coffee, fun flavors, right by the park.
Sightseeing
A beautiful area of Prospect Park to lounge and enjoy the scenery and wildlife. Lots of trails, and even a waterfall :)
48 locals recommend
Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse
101 East DrA beautiful area of Prospect Park to lounge and enjoy the scenery and wildlife. Lots of trails, and even a waterfall :)
Local independent bookstore with great selection and friendly staff.
30 locals recommend
Greenlight Bookstore (Flatbush Avenue)
632 Flatbush AveLocal independent bookstore with great selection and friendly staff.
Parkside Av station
Parkside AvenueClosest subway station.
Neighborhoods
The area of Flatbush where I live! Adjacent to Prospect Park, Prospect Park South, PLG, Ditmas Park areas of Flatbush. Delicious West Indian food, fresh coconuts, good music, best people.
Little Caribbean
The area of Flatbush where I live! Adjacent to Prospect Park, Prospect Park South, PLG, Ditmas Park areas of Flatbush. Delicious West Indian food, fresh coconuts, good music, best people.
Neighborhood bordering the south of Prospect Park. Lovely area, favorite bagel spot - Terrace Bagels. Walk through the park to get here :)
19 locals recommend
Windsor Terrace
Neighborhood bordering the south of Prospect Park. Lovely area, favorite bagel spot - Terrace Bagels. Walk through the park to get here :)
Nearby neighborhood with historic Victorian houses and flowery lawns provides a lovely walk to Cortelyou Ave, with lots of food & coffee options. I recommend walking on Marlborough or Rugby road for the best views.
71 locals recommend
Flatbush
Nearby neighborhood with historic Victorian houses and flowery lawns provides a lovely walk to Cortelyou Ave, with lots of food & coffee options. I recommend walking on Marlborough or Rugby road for the best views.
Residential area of Flatbush bordering Prospect Park to the east. Nice area to walk around in. Main attractions are on / around Flatbush Ave.
38 locals recommend
Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Residential area of Flatbush bordering Prospect Park to the east. Nice area to walk around in. Main attractions are on / around Flatbush Ave.
The neighborhood at the north end of Prospect Park, featuring iconic Grand Army Plaza, the majestic Brooklyn Central Library branch, and local favorite picnic spot, the North Meadow of Prospect Park.
52 locals recommend
Prospect Heights
The neighborhood at the north end of Prospect Park, featuring iconic Grand Army Plaza, the majestic Brooklyn Central Library branch, and local favorite picnic spot, the North Meadow of Prospect Park.
Bordering Flatbush to the north, Crown Heights is a beautiful historic Black neighborhood with lovely food options especially on Franklin & Nostrand Aves. The Eastern Parkway promenade is gorgeous.
71 locals recommend
Crown Heights
Bordering Flatbush to the north, Crown Heights is a beautiful historic Black neighborhood with lovely food options especially on Franklin & Nostrand Aves. The Eastern Parkway promenade is gorgeous.