Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Fantastic place to get coffee and/or a bite to eat. Conveniently located a few doors down from the Lincoln Road entrance of the Prospect Park subway station.
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tip of the Tongue
43 Lincoln RoadFantastic place to get coffee and/or a bite to eat. Conveniently located a few doors down from the Lincoln Road entrance of the Prospect Park subway station.
Another of our favorite restaurants/bars. Cozy little place indoors with outdoor dining out back during the warmer months.
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bluebird
504 Flatbush AveAnother of our favorite restaurants/bars. Cozy little place indoors with outdoor dining out back during the warmer months.
Italian restaurant on one side, and pizza-by-the-slice next door. Yum.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gino's Trattoria & Brick Oven Pizza
548 Flatbush AveItalian restaurant on one side, and pizza-by-the-slice next door. Yum.
Baked goods, soups and coffee. Emphasis on the baked goods.
152 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cinnamon Girl
277 Nostrand Ave.Baked goods, soups and coffee. Emphasis on the baked goods.
Another nice quiet neighborhood cafe, bar, with cute adjoining wine store.
If you'd like to picnic in Prospect Park, ask about their "picnic pack" aka "the picnique" and take your food to go!
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Delroy's
65A Fenimore StAnother nice quiet neighborhood cafe, bar, with cute adjoining wine store.
If you'd like to picnic in Prospect Park, ask about their "picnic pack" aka "the picnique" and take your food to go!
New Golden
579 Flatbush AveServiceable Chinese food. Great bargain for the price.
Sushi/Japanese restaurant/carryout, with other asian dishes, too. This is another local place on our personal short list.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sushi Tatsu III
644 Flatbush AveSushi/Japanese restaurant/carryout, with other asian dishes, too. This is another local place on our personal short list.
Caribbean restaurant and bar. You're in a Caribbean neighborhood, and if you can fit it in don't miss the chance for a taste. Love this place!
121 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
MangoSeed
755 Flatbush AveCaribbean restaurant and bar. You're in a Caribbean neighborhood, and if you can fit it in don't miss the chance for a taste. Love this place!
A "hole in the wall" Jamaican food for take out. When in Rome, eat as the Romans do--this is where to get it! It's the real deal.
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Peppa's
738 Flatbush AveA "hole in the wall" Jamaican food for take out. When in Rome, eat as the Romans do--this is where to get it! It's the real deal.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice friendly neighborhood bar. A favorite of the locals...
147 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Erv's
2122 Beekman PlNice friendly neighborhood bar. A favorite of the locals...
Notable for the large variety of beers on tap, nice ambiance, and good "gastropub" food.
201 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Midwood Flats
577 Flatbush AveNotable for the large variety of beers on tap, nice ambiance, and good "gastropub" food.
Essentials
The main neighborhood supermarket. This is where the locals do their general grocery shopping.
238 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Associated Supermarket
The main neighborhood supermarket. This is where the locals do their general grocery shopping.
Upscale 24-hour food market with well-stocked deli counter.
Conveniently located a few doors down from the Lincoln Road subway entrance.
If you're hungry late at night, this is the place to come.
51 Lincoln Rd
51 Lincoln RoadUpscale 24-hour food market with well-stocked deli counter.
Conveniently located a few doors down from the Lincoln Road subway entrance.
If you're hungry late at night, this is the place to come.
Everything Else
When returning from Manhattan, exit the platform towards the FRONT of the train to exit here onto Lincoln Road.
Access to the Q, B (weekdays), and the Franklin Avenue S shuttle.
25 Lincoln Rd
25 Lincoln RoadWhen returning from Manhattan, exit the platform towards the FRONT of the train to exit here onto Lincoln Road.
Access to the Q, B (weekdays), and the Franklin Avenue S shuttle.
If you have time, don't miss this! 20 minute walk, or about 10 minutes by train from here.
Hours
Wednesday: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Thursday: 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Friday–Sunday: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
3011 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Brooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyIf you have time, don't miss this! 20 minute walk, or about 10 minutes by train from here.
Hours
Wednesday: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Thursday: 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Friday–Sunday: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sightseeing
Food, beach, freaks and amusement park. Don't miss a ride on the old wooden Cyclone roller coaster or a real Nathan's hotdog (in that order :)!
30 minutes by B or Q train.
120 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk
Food, beach, freaks and amusement park. Don't miss a ride on the old wooden Cyclone roller coaster or a real Nathan's hotdog (in that order :)!
30 minutes by B or Q train.
Dont miss a walk thru Brooklyn Heights, ending in the seeping views of Manhattan from The Promenade.
This connects to the Brooklyn Bridge, so you can kill two "must-do's" in one trip.
407 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont PlaceDont miss a walk thru Brooklyn Heights, ending in the seeping views of Manhattan from The Promenade.
This connects to the Brooklyn Bridge, so you can kill two "must-do's" in one trip.
Nestled between the water, and the Brooklyn/Manhattan bridges, old warehouses have been transformed into a vibrant cafe/gallery/art district. Brooklyn Bridge Park right nearby.
422 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dumbo
65 Plymouth StNestled between the water, and the Brooklyn/Manhattan bridges, old warehouses have been transformed into a vibrant cafe/gallery/art district. Brooklyn Bridge Park right nearby.
Arts & Culture
Many great concerts and performances here. 15 minutes by train.
859 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveMany great concerts and performances here. 15 minutes by train.
Shopping
While here, do some outdoor shopping and sightseeing at the Livingston Street Retail Corridor in Downtown Brooklyn. It's old-school Brooklyn gritty meets upscale new millennium.
291 Livingston St
291 Livingston StreetWhile here, do some outdoor shopping and sightseeing at the Livingston Street Retail Corridor in Downtown Brooklyn. It's old-school Brooklyn gritty meets upscale new millennium.