Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Qathra Cafe
1112 Cortelyou RdBest mochas -- Amazing breakfasts all day!
Mimi's Hummus
1209 Cortelyou Rdsooooo fresh. adorable atmosphere. great for dates.
Cafe Madeline
1603 Cortelyou RdCloseby to the train and your apt!
San Remo
1408 Cortelyou RdAwesome pizza!
The Farm on Adderley
1108 Cortelyou RdAwesome steak. Fancy-ish and great for dates.
Bashi Channel
1120 Cortelyou RoadOutdoor seating and artsy decor.
My favorite! I helped design the chalkboards. The owners are wonderful friends. The food is the BEST. BEAUTIFUL INDOOR SPACE WITH LIVING GREEN WALL and outdoor space. lots of light. Near B train.
74 locals recommend
Milk And Honey Cafe
1119 Newkirk AveMy favorite! I helped design the chalkboards. The owners are wonderful friends. The food is the BEST. BEAUTIFUL INDOOR SPACE WITH LIVING GREEN WALL and outdoor space. lots of light. Near B train.
The Castello Plan
1213 Cortelyou RdRomantic, candle-lit, wonderful food and wine.
Mallenche
1621 Church Avethe best mexican burrito ever. also fresh fruit smoothies.
Essentials
Flatbush Food Co-op
1415 Cortelyou RdGourmet food with hot food bar. fresh nuts/
Duane Reade
1517 Cortelyou RdPharmacy and toiletries.
A & R Laundromat
24 hours. 2 min. walk from apt. clean and friendly.
CTown Supermarkets
330 Graham AveThe closest one. low prices.
Dollar Tree
318 Knickerbocker AveBlink Fitness
1002 Gates AveClean, and great machines.
Drinks & Nightlife
Flower shop by day and bar by night. fabulous backyard with live music
244 locals recommend
Sycamore Bar + Flower Shop
1118 Cortelyou RdFlower shop by day and bar by night. fabulous backyard with live music
Bar Chord
1008 Cortelyou RdLive music. Beautiful outdoor space. low-key vibe.
Everything Else
Subway
1875 Nostrand Ave.Q and B (express) trains to Brighton Beach and Mahattan. 5 minute walk.
B express train to Coney Island and Manhattan. Q local train too. Chase bank and Bank of America. Subway food store. PizzA. ETC.
14 locals recommend
Newkirk Plaza
Newkirk PlazaB express train to Coney Island and Manhattan. Q local train too. Chase bank and Bank of America. Subway food store. PizzA. ETC.
Sightseeing
Beautiful mansions, great for biking. Massive, old Sycamore trees. Lots of on-location film sets.
71 locals recommend
Flatbush
Beautiful mansions, great for biking. Massive, old Sycamore trees. Lots of on-location film sets.
The BEST park -- waterfalls and boatrides. Beats Central any day. just a one mile walk/ride away!
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
The BEST park -- waterfalls and boatrides. Beats Central any day. just a one mile walk/ride away!
Shopping
Brooklyn ARTery
1004 Cortelyou RdLocal artisans' creative products for unique gifts
Organic grocery store, family-owned with on-site nutritionist for vitamins, natural haircare/skin products, soap, candles, lots of great food. open until 11pm!
26 locals recommend
Natural Frontier Market
325 3rd AveOrganic grocery store, family-owned with on-site nutritionist for vitamins, natural haircare/skin products, soap, candles, lots of great food. open until 11pm!
Parks & Nature
The most beautiful place in Brooklyn. Stunning grounds, waterfalls, bonsais, rose gardens, nature trails, and 4 climate/terrain around-the-world- greenhouse.
396 locals recommend
Botanic Garden station
The most beautiful place in Brooklyn. Stunning grounds, waterfalls, bonsais, rose gardens, nature trails, and 4 climate/terrain around-the-world- greenhouse.