Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Also serves cocktails and small food items. Very close to the apartment.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bearcat Cafe
150 Manhattan AvenueAlso serves cocktails and small food items. Very close to the apartment.
Luckybird Bakery
163 Montrose AveSmall bakery, also serving coffee.
Asian fusion café serving coffee, teas and food. This is my favorite neighborhood cafe. Their matcha latte is the best I’ve ever had, they also have delicious bento boxes perfect for lunch. Rooftop seating area.
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brooklyn Ball Factory
95 Montrose AveAsian fusion café serving coffee, teas and food. This is my favorite neighborhood cafe. Their matcha latte is the best I’ve ever had, they also have delicious bento boxes perfect for lunch. Rooftop seating area.
Large cafe serving cold brew on tap and other beverages. They also turn into a bar later in the day. Outdoor patio.
157 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The West Brooklyn
379 Union AveLarge cafe serving cold brew on tap and other beverages. They also turn into a bar later in the day. Outdoor patio.
Very popular/trendy restaurant in Bushwick serving delicious pizza. Gets busy on the weekends.
1621 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Roberta's
261 Moore StVery popular/trendy restaurant in Bushwick serving delicious pizza. Gets busy on the weekends.
Delicious Taiwanese restaurant right around the corner with outdoor seating.
182 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Win Son
159 Graham AveDelicious Taiwanese restaurant right around the corner with outdoor seating.
My favorite Italian restaurant right down the street. Also has outdoor seating.
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Testo
141 Leonard StMy favorite Italian restaurant right down the street. Also has outdoor seating.
Great Southern restaurant, perfect for brunch or dinner.
166 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Brooklyn Star
593 Lorimer StreetGreat Southern restaurant, perfect for brunch or dinner.
Vegan diner close to the apartment. The "awesome bowl" is amazing!
213 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Champs Diner
197 Meserole StVegan diner close to the apartment. The "awesome bowl" is amazing!
Cozy unique restaurant serving Japanese fusion dishes. Local favorite.
163 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Suzume
545 Lorimer StCozy unique restaurant serving Japanese fusion dishes. Local favorite.
Iconic Italian Brooklyn bakery. Stop in for delicious desserts.
86 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fortunato Brothers
289 Manhattan AveIconic Italian Brooklyn bakery. Stop in for delicious desserts.
They specialize in traditional Japanese dishes. Very small space so best for parties of 1 or 2.
131 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
OKONOMI // YUJI Ramen
150 Ainslie StThey specialize in traditional Japanese dishes. Very small space so best for parties of 1 or 2.
1st US location for this Japanese chain restaurant. You can eat at tables or solo booths.
93 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
ICHIRAN NY Brooklyn
374 Johnson Ave1st US location for this Japanese chain restaurant. You can eat at tables or solo booths.
Le Barricou
533 Grand StGreat brunch spot serving french dishes.
(Mexican) Perfect when you’re craving a taco/margarita. Has outdoor seating.
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zona Rosa
571 Lorimer St(Mexican) Perfect when you’re craving a taco/margarita. Has outdoor seating.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lady Jay's
633 Grand StreetDive bar with outdoor patio.
Tradesman
222 Bushwick AveBasic bar with large outdoor patio.
The Topaz
251 Bushwick AveCocktail bar serving tapas.
duckduck
153 Montrose AveChill local bar
Great bar for a daytime beer (seating on the street). They also serve typical bar food.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Graham
151 Meserole StGreat bar for a daytime beer (seating on the street). They also serve typical bar food.
Relaxed bar with small outdoor space. They have delicious fried cheese curds.
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Burnside
506 Grand StRelaxed bar with small outdoor space. They have delicious fried cheese curds.
Barcade
388 Union Avelarge bar with arcade games.
Cocktails, also a barber shop if you need a touch up.
105 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blind Barber
Cocktails, also a barber shop if you need a touch up.
Ontario Bar LLC
559 Grand StLocal favorite dive bar.
The Johnson's
369 Troutman StGreat Bushwick bar
Bar/Music venue. They also have a food truck in the outdoor patio for late night snacking.
521 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Union Pool
484 Union AveBar/Music venue. They also have a food truck in the outdoor patio for late night snacking.
Williamsburg bar with stunning views of Manhattan from the rooftop bar.
152 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Berry Park
4 Berry StWilliamsburg bar with stunning views of Manhattan from the rooftop bar.
Output
74 Wythe AveHuckleberry Bar
588 Grand StBrooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th StMusic Hall of Williamsburg
66 N 6th StParks & Nature
Williamsburg
Great views of Manhattan, worth seeing!
451 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal East River
90 Kent AveGreat views of Manhattan, worth seeing!
Beautiful botanical gardens next to the Brooklyn Museum. You can do both in one day.
2030 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveBeautiful botanical gardens next to the Brooklyn Museum. You can do both in one day.
Beautiful park in Dumbo, Brooklyn with Stunning views of downtown Manhattan. There are also restaurants around the park and the carousel.
951 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque del Puente de Brooklyn
334 Furman StBeautiful park in Dumbo, Brooklyn with Stunning views of downtown Manhattan. There are also restaurants around the park and the carousel.
Arts & Culture
Next to the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, you can do both in one day.
3011 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Brooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyNext to the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, you can do both in one day.
Contemporary art museum in Queens (easy to get to from my apartment, just off the G train). They host summer parties in the courtyard with drinks, famous DJs and art!
575 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson AveContemporary art museum in Queens (easy to get to from my apartment, just off the G train). They host summer parties in the courtyard with drinks, famous DJs and art!
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetEssentials
Produce and juice bar. My personal go to for all fresh produce and a quick juice on the go. Staff is very kind, local favorite.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
To The World Farm
655 Grand StProduce and juice bar. My personal go to for all fresh produce and a quick juice on the go. Staff is very kind, local favorite.
specialty cheese and meat shop with other small groceries. Great for charcuterie boards and they have delicious sandwiches to go.
127 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Campbell Cheese Grocery & Catering
502 Lorimer St specialty cheese and meat shop with other small groceries. Great for charcuterie boards and they have delicious sandwiches to go.
Ozzie's Fresh Market
639 Grand StGraham Market
247 Graham AveSuper Laundromat
204 Bushwick AveSelf-serve laundry with drop off service available.
Bonilla Bros
664 Grand StDry Cleaning
Entertainment & Activities
Huge bowling alley with food and drinks, they also have live music and concerts. Quest love DJs there often.
825 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveHuge bowling alley with food and drinks, they also have live music and concerts. Quest love DJs there often.
Record Store with live music in the back.
130 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rough Trade NYC
1250 W 50th StRecord Store with live music in the back.
Getting Around
Citi Bike - Scholes St & Manhattan Ave
Montrose Avenue Station
L train
Lorimer Street Station
L train
Broadway
Union AvenueG train
Hewes St station
F/M/J train