Guidebook for Brooklyn
Getting Around
Flushing Ave G train at Flushing Ave and Marcy (West of Apt).
Flushing Ave JMZ train at Flushing Ave and Broadway (East of Apt).
** Check MTA website for accurate train times, as they sometimes do construction which will limit trains as some stations so check status before planning trips**
6 locals recommend
Flushing Ave
Flushing AvenueFlushing Ave G train at Flushing Ave and Marcy (West of Apt).
Flushing Ave JMZ train at Flushing Ave and Broadway (East of Apt).
** Check MTA website for accurate train times, as they sometimes do construction which will limit trains as some stations so check status before planning trips**
Station on the corner of Flushing Ave and Marcy. Use G train to connect to L to Manhattan, or take G train heading north to Greenpoint areas,,
Flushing Avenue
Flushing AvenueStation on the corner of Flushing Ave and Marcy. Use G train to connect to L to Manhattan, or take G train heading north to Greenpoint areas,,
Essentials
Walgreens
210 Union AveOrange Tree Organic Market Inc
121 Graham AveThe Laundry On Graham
425 Graham Aveaddress is 678 Broadway at Whipple St
Food Bazaar Supermarket
21 Manhattan AveOpen til 10:30pm has everything !!!
Barclays Laundromat
678 BroadwayLin's Laundromat
835 Broadwayopen 24 hours
Manhattan Liquor Corp. Wine and Spirits
64 Manhattan AveLiquor store open till 10:30pm weekdays, 11:30pm weekends..
Drinks & Nightlife
The Graham
151 Meserole StFeatherweight
135 Graham AveBearcat Cafe
150 Manhattan AvenueWine and beer selection and open til midnight usually
This bar is also a restaurant with late night food orders - tacos are the bomb! Brunch on weekends is great too. Daytime its more of a coffee shop with free coffee refills. Also relaxed spot to work on laptop or meet friends.
192 locals recommend
SKYTOWN
921 BroadwayThis bar is also a restaurant with late night food orders - tacos are the bomb! Brunch on weekends is great too. Daytime its more of a coffee shop with free coffee refills. Also relaxed spot to work on laptop or meet friends.
Typical dive bar with pool table and backyard smoking area. Late night bar food like BBQ wings
20 locals recommend
Divine Bar
896 BroadwayTypical dive bar with pool table and backyard smoking area. Late night bar food like BBQ wings
Cocktails, weekend dj's and lively crowd. Also weekend brunch and bloody marys.
242 locals recommend
duckduck
153 Montrose AveCocktails, weekend dj's and lively crowd. Also weekend brunch and bloody marys.
Bar and rooftop, also regular bands often times free shows of local talent
42 locals recommend
Our Wicked Lady
153 Morgan AveBar and rooftop, also regular bands often times free shows of local talent
Alphaville
226 W Houston StBar and smaller local bands, often young crowd, DIY music scene
Bar in the heart of Bedstuy, romantic and quiet. Nightly live performances by talented musicians in jazz, reggae and more. For a real local scene you can't beat this! Also coffee in the day time.
394 locals recommend
LunÀtico
486 Halsey StBar in the heart of Bedstuy, romantic and quiet. Nightly live performances by talented musicians in jazz, reggae and more. For a real local scene you can't beat this! Also coffee in the day time.
Food Scene
Bushwick Grind
63 Whipple StReConnect Cafe
139 Tompkins AvenueWestWay Bagel
749 Flushing Ave19 Café
84 Manhattan AveHabanero Cafe
715 Flushing AveWin Son
159 Graham AveStarbucks
405-409 Union Aveopen til 8pm
IHOP
785 Flushing Aveopen til 12am
EastWick
112 Graham AveAmerican food, great for brunch and dinner. Open til 11pm
Cute spot open til 3:30am! Right next to it is next to a Speak Easy bar that has no sign - but open the top secret looking door for a dim lit romantic spot with amazing drinks!
168 locals recommend
Sweet Science
135 Graham AveCute spot open til 3:30am! Right next to it is next to a Speak Easy bar that has no sign - but open the top secret looking door for a dim lit romantic spot with amazing drinks!
Champs Diner
197 Meserole StVegan and Vegetarian diner! Open til midnight
My favorite Japanese spot - has great selection of sushi, saki, and ramen bowls. Closes at 3pm then reopens at 5pm for late night eats
201 locals recommend
Samurai Papa
594 Lafayette AveMy favorite Japanese spot - has great selection of sushi, saki, and ramen bowls. Closes at 3pm then reopens at 5pm for late night eats
Authentic ma and pops style, southern food the heart of BedStuy. Fried chicken is amazing!
604 locals recommend
Peaches HotHouse
415 Tompkins AveAuthentic ma and pops style, southern food the heart of BedStuy. Fried chicken is amazing!
Great pizza.. can order delivery, stay for a slice, beer, coctails. They also have a secret bar in the back only open sometimes, so stop in and see when .. it changes :)
8 locals recommend
Evil Olive Pizza Bar
198 Union AveGreat pizza.. can order delivery, stay for a slice, beer, coctails. They also have a secret bar in the back only open sometimes, so stop in and see when .. it changes :)
Parks & Nature
Williamsburg
Prospect Park
Coney Island
A small and cute little park across the street just a little ways down the block with benches, sprinkler (in summer) and playground structure
Charlie's Place
1960 Madison AveA small and cute little park across the street just a little ways down the block with benches, sprinkler (in summer) and playground structure
Beautiful public park built last year - absolutely amazing view of Manhattan, Williamsburg Bridge, waterfront. Has a kids play structure, grass to lounge on for a picnic, a taco shop that sells beer also, in a patio area with tables looking out to water front. Must see when in Williamsburg!
432 locals recommend
Domino Park
15 Kent AveBeautiful public park built last year - absolutely amazing view of Manhattan, Williamsburg Bridge, waterfront. Has a kids play structure, grass to lounge on for a picnic, a taco shop that sells beer also, in a patio area with tables looking out to water front. Must see when in Williamsburg!
Entertainment & Activities
This is really a movie theatre where you can order drinks and food to be delivered to your seat while watching a movie. Also in front is a restaurant and bar you can enjoy without seeing a movie.
274 locals recommend
Syndicated Bar Theater Kitchen
40 Bogart StThis is really a movie theatre where you can order drinks and food to be delivered to your seat while watching a movie. Also in front is a restaurant and bar you can enjoy without seeing a movie.
Sightseeing
If you are a fan of Biggie Smalls, you have to go by to see the beautiful mural tribute to him. Bedstuy has a LOT of pride for this talented rapper who grew up here.
21 locals recommend
Biggie Mural
If you are a fan of Biggie Smalls, you have to go by to see the beautiful mural tribute to him. Bedstuy has a LOT of pride for this talented rapper who grew up here.