Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Family run French restaurant that's won our hearts. Great place to go for brunch, or dinner. They tend to offer lunch especials.
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Le Paddock
1235 Prospect AveFamily run French restaurant that's won our hearts. Great place to go for brunch, or dinner. They tend to offer lunch especials.
Great place to get coffee, cookies, sandwiches. Get your wine from our local wine store (steps away), and have dinner at Brooklyn Commune. Organic, and vegetarian menu available.
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Brooklyn Commune
Great place to get coffee, cookies, sandwiches. Get your wine from our local wine store (steps away), and have dinner at Brooklyn Commune. Organic, and vegetarian menu available.
Steeplechase Coffee
3013 Fort Hamilton PkwyGreat coffee and pastries
Piccoli Take Out
157 A Prospect Park SouthwestNice pasta and Tiramisu to go.
Johnny & Tino's Gourmet Italian Ices & Ice Cream
Italian ice cream shop
The pretzel and pork dumplings, oyster and bacon Pad Thai, and fried chicken with grapes are the standouts. Great vibe, great bar selection, perfect for brunch (but there might be a line)
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Talde
8 Erie StThe pretzel and pork dumplings, oyster and bacon Pad Thai, and fried chicken with grapes are the standouts. Great vibe, great bar selection, perfect for brunch (but there might be a line)
Excellent open-faced sandwiches and affordable wines by the glass. Great for a small group to kick back and chat for a while over small plates.
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Brookvin
381 7th AveExcellent open-faced sandwiches and affordable wines by the glass. Great for a small group to kick back and chat for a while over small plates.
Arguably the best mexican restaurant in Brooklyn. Try the "rancheros divorciados" and ask them to scramble your eggs. And don't forget to ask for extra tortillas for your beans and guac!
173 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fonda
434 7th AveArguably the best mexican restaurant in Brooklyn. Try the "rancheros divorciados" and ask them to scramble your eggs. And don't forget to ask for extra tortillas for your beans and guac!
Fantastic brunch spot. Omelets, pancakes, corn beef hash, biscuits are all recommended.
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Applewood
501 11th StreetFantastic brunch spot. Omelets, pancakes, corn beef hash, biscuits are all recommended.
Great food and drinks at reasonable prices. The crowd varies throughout the week and tends to be on the noisier side on weekend nights.
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Thistle Hill Tavern
Great food and drinks at reasonable prices. The crowd varies throughout the week and tends to be on the noisier side on weekend nights.
12th street Bar&Grill
1123 8th AvenueClassy neighborhood restaurant.
Terrace Bagels
222A Prospect Park WestLocal bagel shop and cafe
Le P'tit Paris Bistro
256 Prospect Park WestGreat local French restaurant
Windsor Cafe
220 Prospect Park WestLocal cafe
The Sicilian
229 Prospect Park WestFamily-friendly pizza parlor
The Fox & The Crepes
1233 Prospect AvenueThe crepes!
Della
1238 Prospect AveLow-key, fancy dining in the neighborhood
Butterfunk Kitchen
1295 Prospect AveDrinks & Nightlife
The Adirondack
1241 Prospect AveGood beer selection.
Large selection of fairly priced wines and spirits, including products from local distilleries.
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Juice Box Wine & Spirits
1289 Prospect AveLarge selection of fairly priced wines and spirits, including products from local distilleries.
Amazing little bar down on the corner of Prospect Park. They have food and a great selection of beers. Cash only!
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The Double Windsor
210 Prospect Park WestAmazing little bar down on the corner of Prospect Park. They have food and a great selection of beers. Cash only!
Great food, local ingredients, and inspired drinks.
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Hunter's
213 Smith StGreat food, local ingredients, and inspired drinks.
Brooklyn Proper
471 16th StreetLocal restaurant and bar. Opening for brunch as well.
Essentials
Mike's Deli
1269 Prospect AvenueWell stocked grocery store
Shopping
Happy Cleaners & Tailor
Dry cleaners. Same-day service.
Walgreens
210 Union AveLocal pharmacy and convenience store
Parks & Nature
The main entrance to Prospect Park faces the stunning Grand Army Plaza's Arch. It is adjacent to the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, the flagship Brooklyn Public Library, and the Brooklyn Museum.
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Parque Prospect
The main entrance to Prospect Park faces the stunning Grand Army Plaza's Arch. It is adjacent to the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, the flagship Brooklyn Public Library, and the Brooklyn Museum.
A skating pavilion with two rinks providing 32,000 sq ft for seasonal ice skating, roller skating, and water play, 15,000 sq ft of beautifully landscaped viewing terraces, and year-round café.
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LeFrak Center at Lakeside Prospect Park Brooklyn
171 East DrA skating pavilion with two rinks providing 32,000 sq ft for seasonal ice skating, roller skating, and water play, 15,000 sq ft of beautifully landscaped viewing terraces, and year-round café.
Looking for something to do with the kids? Teachers and naturalists at the Audubon Center are available each weekend, leading structured, fun, and engaging arts activities for children.
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Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse
101 East DrLooking for something to do with the kids? Teachers and naturalists at the Audubon Center are available each weekend, leading structured, fun, and engaging arts activities for children.
Everything Else
Brooklyn Botanic Garden presents "Light in Winter," a series of activities and programs designed to highlight the subtler beauties of the season.
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveBrooklyn Botanic Garden presents "Light in Winter," a series of activities and programs designed to highlight the subtler beauties of the season.
Each year, approximately one million people walk through Central Library's majestic 50-foot high entryway. Central Library contains over one million cataloged books, magazines, and multimedia.
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Brooklyn Public Library
Each year, approximately one million people walk through Central Library's majestic 50-foot high entryway. Central Library contains over one million cataloged books, magazines, and multimedia.
Conceived as a memorial to the defenders of the Union in the Civil War, Grand Army Plaza provides the grandest of park entryways in New York City’s answer to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
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Plaza del Gran Ejército
Flatbush AvenueConceived as a memorial to the defenders of the Union in the Civil War, Grand Army Plaza provides the grandest of park entryways in New York City’s answer to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
Arts & Culture
At 560,000 square feet, the Brooklyn Museum is New York City's second largest in physical size and holds an art collection with roughly 1.5 million works.
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Museo de Brooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyAt 560,000 square feet, the Brooklyn Museum is New York City's second largest in physical size and holds an art collection with roughly 1.5 million works.