Lauren and Anthony's Guidebook
Food Scene
Tandoori Masala
1695 BroadwayGood Indian, delivery.
Our favorite French restaurant in the neighborhood. Great for a date night.
350 locals recommend
L'Antagoniste
238 Malcolm X Blvd Our favorite French restaurant in the neighborhood. Great for a date night.
Trendy Bedstuy restaurant. Some of the best fried chicken you will ever have. Fun for a night out.
604 locals recommend
Peaches HotHouse
415 Tompkins AveTrendy Bedstuy restaurant. Some of the best fried chicken you will ever have. Fun for a night out.
must try experience. one of our favorite mexican establishment. no frills. best tacos in the neighborhood. this is a tortilla factory during normal business hours. BYOB.
289 locals recommend
Tortilleria Mexicanas Los Hermanos
271 Starr Stmust try experience. one of our favorite mexican establishment. no frills. best tacos in the neighborhood. this is a tortilla factory during normal business hours. BYOB.
Ethiopian. vegan/vegetarian restaurant. we are not vegetarian; however, this is one of our favorite establishment in the neighborhood.
285 locals recommend
Bunna Cafe
1084 Flushing AveEthiopian. vegan/vegetarian restaurant. we are not vegetarian; however, this is one of our favorite establishment in the neighborhood.
Roberta's
261 Moore Sta popular pizza joint in brooklyn. a must try experience.
Italian. one of our favorite restaurant in the neighborhood. great food, space, and people.
1260 locals recommend
Saraghina
350 Lewis AveItalian. one of our favorite restaurant in the neighborhood. great food, space, and people.
Bed Stuy Fish Fry
801 Halsey Stsouthern food. one of the best brooklyn staples.
Salud Bar & Grill
1413 Bushwick Ave Great sports bar walking distance from the apartment.
Mally's Deli
199 Knickerbocker Aveno frills awesome mexican food.
Amazing ice cream. Walk-up window. Walking distance from the apartment. Closed during the winter.
57 locals recommend
Lady Moo Moo
365 Chauncey StAmazing ice cream. Walk-up window. Walking distance from the apartment. Closed during the winter.
Lucy's Kitchen
262 Irving AvenueDelicious Vietnamese, delivery.
Armando's Pizza
1717 BroadwayPizza by the slice walking distance from the apartment.
Walking distance from the apartment. Great Caribbean food and close to Lady Moo Moo for ice cream dessert.
8 locals recommend
Cartaz
233 Ralph Ave Walking distance from the apartment. Great Caribbean food and close to Lady Moo Moo for ice cream dessert.
Nice cafe/coffee shop for breakfast or afternoon coffee. Healthy and affordable menu, great atmosphere. Very close to the house.
57 locals recommend
MacDonough Cafe
83 Saratoga Ave Nice cafe/coffee shop for breakfast or afternoon coffee. Healthy and affordable menu, great atmosphere. Very close to the house.
Santa Panza
1079 BroadwayDelicious food - amazing pizza.
Good for families, or a date night.
New coffee shop in the area near C train Rockaway station. They also have a bar area and frequently have shows (stand-up comedy and music) at this location.
74 locals recommend
Daily Press Coffee and Bar
38 Somers StNew coffee shop in the area near C train Rockaway station. They also have a bar area and frequently have shows (stand-up comedy and music) at this location.
Little Skips East
1643 BroadwayCafe walking distance to the J/M Halsey train stop.
Pizza. They deliver, but it's best to eat fresh at the restaurant. A lovely local experience.
156 locals recommend
Houdini Kitchen Laboratory
1563 Decatur StPizza. They deliver, but it's best to eat fresh at the restaurant. A lovely local experience.
Good Chinese
663 Knickerbocker AveIf you need Chinese food delivered this is another go to.
Momo Sushi Shack
43 Bogart StJapanese, Tapas
Popular food court in downtown Brooklyn
https://citypointbrooklyn.com/eats/
148 locals recommend
Dekalb Market Hall
445 Albee Square WPopular food court in downtown Brooklyn
https://citypointbrooklyn.com/eats/
Mominette Bistro
221 Knickerbocker AveFrench, cocktail bar
Lucha Lucha
283 Nostrand Ave.Mexican
New Jin Shing
1794 BroadwayNo frills chinese restaurant. Walking distance to the apartment.
New York bagels near the apartment. Near the Kosciuszko Street J train station
50 locals recommend
BK Bagels
1120 BroadwayNew York bagels near the apartment. Near the Kosciuszko Street J train station
Amazing French bakery. If available, their cinnamon rolls (sounds crazy, but yes) are to die for!
87 locals recommend
L'imprimerie
1524 Myrtle AveAmazing French bakery. If available, their cinnamon rolls (sounds crazy, but yes) are to die for!
Sonora
174 Howard AveBar/Restaurant - Mexican cuisine walking distance from the apartment.
El Burrito Nacho
1636 BroadwayBest Mexican food in the neighborhood.
Daddy Greens Pizza
1552 Fulton StPizza delivery.
One of our favorite brunch spots. Good atmosphere. Small menu and great bloody mary.
160 locals recommend
983
983 Flushing AveOne of our favorite brunch spots. Good atmosphere. Small menu and great bloody mary.
Street market in Prospect Park.
Open Saturdays Year Round
Market Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
https://www.grownyc.org/greenmarket/brooklyn-grand-army-plaza
206 locals recommend
Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Flatbush AvenueStreet market in Prospect Park.
Open Saturdays Year Round
Market Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
https://www.grownyc.org/greenmarket/brooklyn-grand-army-plaza
Smorgasburg in Prospect Park. Seasonal.
www.smorgasburg.com
38 locals recommend
Smorgasburg Winter Market
625 Atlantic AveSmorgasburg in Prospect Park. Seasonal.
www.smorgasburg.com
Street market in Fort Greene.
Open Saturdays, year-round
Market Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
https://www.grownyc.org/greenmarket/brooklyn/fort-greene
91 locals recommend
Fort Greene Park Greenmarket
Dekalb AvenueStreet market in Fort Greene.
Open Saturdays, year-round
Market Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
https://www.grownyc.org/greenmarket/brooklyn/fort-greene
Dough Doughnuts
5th Avenuebest doughnuts in Brooklyn.
one of our favorite Japanese restaurant in Brooklyn. low key and intimate. we love their Nabe soup.
95 locals recommend
Gen
659 Washington Aveone of our favorite Japanese restaurant in Brooklyn. low key and intimate. we love their Nabe soup.
excellent bakery - cakes by the slice. red velvet, pineapple coconut. all the southern hits.
25 locals recommend
Doc's
214 Bainbridge Stexcellent bakery - cakes by the slice. red velvet, pineapple coconut. all the southern hits.
no frills mexican. really good and a great option if Saraghina is crowded.
89 locals recommend
Oaxaca Tacos
478 Halsey Stno frills mexican. really good and a great option if Saraghina is crowded.
cocktails, tapas, music. what else do you need! walking distance from Saraghina and Oaxaca Tacos.
394 locals recommend
LunÀtico
486 Halsey Stcocktails, tapas, music. what else do you need! walking distance from Saraghina and Oaxaca Tacos.
Nana Ramem
330 Malcolm X BlvdAmazing ramen. One of our favorites.
Awesome dinner spot with bars walking distance for late night drinks. Great meatloaf served at this restaurant.
217 locals recommend
Eugene & Company
397 Tompkins AveAwesome dinner spot with bars walking distance for late night drinks. Great meatloaf served at this restaurant.
Pita Point
508 Marion StMediterranean restaurant - amazing fresh food.
Domicile
185 Howard Avecafe walking distance from the apartment.
Amazing Mexican restaurant. They may even have a Jazz or burlesque show on stage - check their schedule online.
25 locals recommend
Guadalupe Inn
1 Knickerbocker AveAmazing Mexican restaurant. They may even have a Jazz or burlesque show on stage - check their schedule online.
A Bushwick establishment. Cool outdoor hang-out spot in the summer.
213 locals recommend
Forrest Point
970 Flushing AveA Bushwick establishment. Cool outdoor hang-out spot in the summer.
nice chill bar. it's a small bar so it's great for an intimate night out.
333 locals recommend
The Narrows
1037 Flushing Avenice chill bar. it's a small bar so it's great for an intimate night out.
One of our favorite restaurants in BedStuy. Be sure to make a reservation since it's a small establishment.
95 locals recommend
Hart's
506 Franklin AveOne of our favorite restaurants in BedStuy. Be sure to make a reservation since it's a small establishment.
Trinidadian doubles - get there early in the morning before they run out!
57 locals recommend
A&A Bake Doubles and Roti
1337 Fulton StTrinidadian doubles - get there early in the morning before they run out!
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
1052 Flushing Ave If you feel nostalgic. Also try Crown Fried Chicken.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great bar. On the way to the apartment. Off the Kosciuszko St J/M train stop.
61 locals recommend
Flowers for All Occasions
1114 Dekalb Ave Great bar. On the way to the apartment. Off the Kosciuszko St J/M train stop.
Alphaville
226 W Houston Stterrific music venue in the neighborhood.
Father Knows Best
611A Wilson Avetheir coconut with rum! they also have a great food menu.
The Wilky
108 Patchen Aveheard great things
(Le) Poisson Rouge
158 Bleecker Stmusic venue. check their website to know who is performing.
music venue. check their website to know who is performing.
234 locals recommend
Knitting Factory Brooklyn
361 Metropolitan Avemusic venue. check their website to know who is performing.
Warsaw
261 Driggs Avemusic venue. check their website to know who is performing.
music venue. check their website to know who is performing.
303 locals recommend
Music Hall of Williamsburg
66 N 6th Stmusic venue. check their website to know who is performing.
Bowery Ballroom
music venue. check their website to know who is performing.
music venue. check their website to know who is performing. also a vinyl shop.
130 locals recommend
Rough Trade NYC
1250 W 50th Stmusic venue. check their website to know who is performing. also a vinyl shop.
music, bar, food, and bowling. Questlove is frequently a guest DJ. check their website to know who is performing.
825 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Avemusic, bar, food, and bowling. Questlove is frequently a guest DJ. check their website to know who is performing.
Shea Stadium BK
271 Frost Stmusic venue. check their website to know who is performing.
one of our favorite music venue. small and intimate. check their website to know who is performing.
289 locals recommend
This n' That
108 N 6th Stone of our favorite music venue. small and intimate. check their website to know who is performing.
Lovers Rock
419 Tompkins AveGreat Bar, great DJ's, iconic Brooklyn scene.
Nowadays
56-06 Cooper AveBeer garden, live music, great food.
Minton's Playhouse
206 W 118th StJazz in Harlem.
Ginny's Supper Club
310 Malcolm X BlvdJazz bar in Harlem.
Smalls Jazz Club
183 W 10th StJazz in the West Village.
https://www.smallslive.com/
Comedy Cellar
117 MacDougal StStandup comedy in Greenwich Village in Manhattan.
wonderful beer selection that's always changing. check their website to know who will DJ. Go next door if you want to purchase wine or spirits.
365 locals recommend
Bed-Vyne Brew
370 Tompkins Avewonderful beer selection that's always changing. check their website to know who will DJ. Go next door if you want to purchase wine or spirits.
Essentials
Walgreen's
66-54 Fresh Pond Rdpharmacy walking distance to the apartment.
United States Postal Service
1369 BroadwayAnother post office in the neighborhood.
United States Postal Service
1369 BroadwayPost office walking distance to apartment.
Just in case, local 73rd Precinct Police Department.
Call 911 in case of emergency.
Call 311 for non-emergency issues.
Local police department number: (718) 495-5411
22 locals recommend
New York City Police Department - 83rd Precinct
480 Knickerbocker AveJust in case, local 73rd Precinct Police Department.
Call 911 in case of emergency.
Call 311 for non-emergency issues.
Local police department number: (718) 495-5411
Closest hospital.
In case of emergency call 911.
Local hospital number: (718) 613-4000
17 locals recommend
Interfaith Medical Center
1545 Atlantic AveClosest hospital.
In case of emergency call 911.
Local hospital number: (718) 613-4000
Best hospital in Brooklyn.
Call 911 in case of emergency.
NYU Cobble Hill Emergency Room number: (646) 754-7900
NYU Langone Cobble: Hill Emergency Room
70 Atlantic AvenueBest hospital in Brooklyn.
Call 911 in case of emergency.
NYU Cobble Hill Emergency Room number: (646) 754-7900
CTown Supermarkets
1781 BroadwayGrocery store.
This store has been in the neighborhood for many years - family owned. If you are searching for meat and sausages look no further.
13 locals recommend
Ridgewood Pork Store
516 Seneca AveThis store has been in the neighborhood for many years - family owned. If you are searching for meat and sausages look no further.
URBAN NATURE VALLEY MARKET
1725 BroadwayGrocery store with organic food selections.
Entertainment & Activities
Syndicated Bar Theater Kitchen
40 Bogart Stdinner and a movie
Atlantic Av-Barclays Center station
Basketball, hockey, concerts, etc...
TKTS Times Square
West 47th Streetfor discounted Broadway shows.
Spa Heaven
57-20 Myrtle AveClean affordable massage. Highly, highly recommended. We go all the time.
Food and drinks served while watching your movie.
266 locals recommend
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Downtown Brooklyn
445 Albee Square WFood and drinks served while watching your movie.
Parks & Nature
great people watching. farmer's market every saturday. summer concerts.
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
great people watching. farmer's market every saturday. summer concerts.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington Avehas one of the best bonsai exhibits
Marion Hopkinson Playground
Marion StreetAcross the street.
Above ground train tracks converted into a beautiful walking park.
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
Above ground train tracks converted into a beautiful walking park.
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont PlaceBest view of Manhattan.
Rockaway beach accessible by A train.
Take the C train to Broadway Junction, then transfer to the A train going to Rockaway beach.
224 locals recommend
Rockaway Beach
Rockaway beach accessible by A train.
Take the C train to Broadway Junction, then transfer to the A train going to Rockaway beach.
Getting Around
Newark Liberty International Airport
3 Brewster Rdanother airport option to NYC.
LaGuardia Airport
laguardia airport is also nearby. best reached via taxi.
JFK airport. easy train, taxi, or car ride from us.
334 locals recommend
John F. Kennedy International Airport
JFK airport. easy train, taxi, or car ride from us.
Chauncey Street stop for J, M, and Z trains. Entrance at the intersection of Broadway and Rockaway Avenue - 4min walk from the apartment. Above ground subway.
If this is your first time taking the subway, get on the very front subway car to see a nice view of NYC.
20 locals recommend
Broadway/Chauncey St station
1763 BroadwayChauncey Street stop for J, M, and Z trains. Entrance at the intersection of Broadway and Rockaway Avenue - 4min walk from the apartment. Above ground subway.
If this is your first time taking the subway, get on the very front subway car to see a nice view of NYC.
Bushwick Avenue - Aberdeen Street stop for L train. Entrance at the intersection of Bushwick Avenue and Aberdeen Street - 10min walk from the apartment.
18 locals recommend
Bushwick Av-Aberdeen St station
Bushwick Avenue - Aberdeen Street stop for L train. Entrance at the intersection of Bushwick Avenue and Aberdeen Street - 10min walk from the apartment.
About a 3-minute walk from the apartment near the J train Chauncey stop.
https://member.citibikenyc.com/map/
277 locals recommend
Citi Bike
About a 3-minute walk from the apartment near the J train Chauncey stop.
https://member.citibikenyc.com/map/
Rockaway Avenue stop for C train. Entrance at the intersection of Rockaway Avenue and Fulton Street - 6min walk from the apartment.
18 locals recommend
Rockaway Av station
Rockaway Avenue stop for C train. Entrance at the intersection of Rockaway Avenue and Fulton Street - 6min walk from the apartment.
Scooter rental through easy to use app while in Brooklyn.
https://gorevel.com/new-york/
Revel Transit
68 3rd StScooter rental through easy to use app while in Brooklyn.
https://gorevel.com/new-york/
Arts & Culture
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Pkwyfree every first saturday of the month.
movies, music, dance, and theater. we love this place!
115 locals recommend
Bam Howard Gilman Opera House
30 Lafayette Avemovies, music, dance, and theater. we love this place!
Pratt Institute
200 Willoughby AveCheck out the sculpture park inside one of the best art school!