Kaitlyn's Guidebook for Brooklyn + NYC
Essentials
Nearby spots in walking distance for anything you may need-- groceries, pharmacy & quick bites.
Walgreens
Pharmacy and convenience store.
New grocery store in the neighborhood. Lots of options, great produce and health food, clean, and well-stocked.
73 locals recommend
Lincoln Market
633 Marcy AveNew grocery store in the neighborhood. Lots of options, great produce and health food, clean, and well-stocked.
Small and charming women-owned local neighborhood grocery store, cafe & deli.
24 locals recommend
Willoughby General
518A Willoughby AveSmall and charming women-owned local neighborhood grocery store, cafe & deli.
Food Bazaar Supermarket
21 Manhattan AveHuge grocery store.
Milly's Pizzeria
834 BroadwayEasy, authentic pizza near my apartment!
Kirakuya
2 W 32nd StQuick nearby sushi.
Bike share is a great way to explore the city! There is a station 1 block from the apartment.
Citi Bike: Tompkins Ave & Hopkins St
Bike share is a great way to explore the city! There is a station 1 block from the apartment.
Coffee Shops
My favorite nearby coffee shops.
Don't miss Winona's! Just a block away from the apartment, it is my ABSOLUTE FAVE. Beautiful decor, delicious coffee, natural wine, and dinner.
22 locals recommend
Winona's
676 Flushing AvenueDon't miss Winona's! Just a block away from the apartment, it is my ABSOLUTE FAVE. Beautiful decor, delicious coffee, natural wine, and dinner.
Pfizer Building
630 Flushing AveBartleby's Cafe is located in the North Lobby of the Pfizer Building
Marcy & Myrtle
574 Marcy AveMy favorite nearby hole-in-the-wall coffeeshop.
Bushwick Grind
63 Whipple StAmazing coffee & food, friendly service!
Starbucks
Nearby Starbucks very close to the Flushing J/M subway stop.
Bohemian coffeehouse with local art serving espresso & lattes alongside baked goods & vegan options.
107 locals recommend
Burly Coffee
356 Throop AveBohemian coffeehouse with local art serving espresso & lattes alongside baked goods & vegan options.
Devoción
69 Grand StBeautiful coffee shop close to the East River & Domino Park.
Great place to hang with a laptop and people watch. You can take a Citi Bike straight up Union Ave (there's a docking station right outside the cafe). A coffeehouse by day, cocktail bar by night.
157 locals recommend
The West Brooklyn
379 Union AveGreat place to hang with a laptop and people watch. You can take a Citi Bike straight up Union Ave (there's a docking station right outside the cafe). A coffeehouse by day, cocktail bar by night.
Food Scene
My favorite local restaurant recommendations. Don't miss Winona's, just a block away from the apartment!
Don't miss Winona's! Just a block away from the apartment, it is my ABSOLUTE FAVE. Beautiful decor, delicious coffee, natural wine, and dinner.
22 locals recommend
Winona's
676 Flushing AvenueDon't miss Winona's! Just a block away from the apartment, it is my ABSOLUTE FAVE. Beautiful decor, delicious coffee, natural wine, and dinner.
Popular Bushwick destination known for its wood-fired pizzas, with a separate takeout area.
Brooklyn's BEST Pizza. Worth the wait and the higher-than-normal price tag.
1621 locals recommend
Roberta's
261 Moore St Popular Bushwick destination known for its wood-fired pizzas, with a separate takeout area.
Brooklyn's BEST Pizza. Worth the wait and the higher-than-normal price tag.
I'm so happy this new place opened just down the block! Amazing cocktails, friendly service, and delicious Asian-Caribbean food.
32 locals recommend
Sally’s
151 Tompkins AveI'm so happy this new place opened just down the block! Amazing cocktails, friendly service, and delicious Asian-Caribbean food.
Great pizza walking distance from my apartment. Try the grandma slice, the tartufo, or the bianca!
173 locals recommend
Williamsburg Pizza
265 Union AveGreat pizza walking distance from my apartment. Try the grandma slice, the tartufo, or the bianca!
One of the best restaurants in my neighborhood: Taiwanese-American. Sooooo good.
182 locals recommend
Win Son
159 Graham AveOne of the best restaurants in my neighborhood: Taiwanese-American. Sooooo good.
One of the best restaurants in Bed Stuy. They serve Neapolitan pizza from a wood-burning oven served in a gorgeous, rustic setting that includes a coffee bar.
1260 locals recommend
Saraghina
350 Lewis AveOne of the best restaurants in Bed Stuy. They serve Neapolitan pizza from a wood-burning oven served in a gorgeous, rustic setting that includes a coffee bar.
Live music every night! Hip hangout with cocktails, Italian small plates & live music from gypsy jazz to neo-folk.
394 locals recommend
LunÀtico
486 Halsey StLive music every night! Hip hangout with cocktails, Italian small plates & live music from gypsy jazz to neo-folk.
Mouthwatering seafood & cocktails in super hip Dimes Square. Get the skate wing, tuna toast & 50/50 martini-- Trust me, you won't be disappointed.
26 locals recommend
Cervo's
43 Canal StMouthwatering seafood & cocktails in super hip Dimes Square. Get the skate wing, tuna toast & 50/50 martini-- Trust me, you won't be disappointed.
Ethiopian vegan fare, cocktails & regular events in a low-lit dining room.
285 locals recommend
Bunna Cafe
1084 Flushing AveEthiopian vegan fare, cocktails & regular events in a low-lit dining room.
Relaxed hangout serving delicious ramen & other creative Japanese bites.
201 locals recommend
Samurai Papa
594 Lafayette AveRelaxed hangout serving delicious ramen & other creative Japanese bites.
Chill, hip, local spot--its a cafe serving brunch during the day, and a bar at night.
192 locals recommend
SKYTOWN
921 BroadwayChill, hip, local spot--its a cafe serving brunch during the day, and a bar at night.
My FAVORITE sushi in Brooklyn. Cash-only Japanese venue serving small plates, sushi & many vegetarian options at communal tables.
412 locals recommend
Momo Sushi Shack
43 Bogart StMy FAVORITE sushi in Brooklyn. Cash-only Japanese venue serving small plates, sushi & many vegetarian options at communal tables.
Tied with Momo for my favorite sushi. Located in quintessential Williamsburg. Don't miss the "bomb" rolls.
195 locals recommend
Bozu
296 Grand StTied with Momo for my favorite sushi. Located in quintessential Williamsburg. Don't miss the "bomb" rolls.
Champs Diner
197 Meserole StVegan comfort food served in a retro diner setting.
Mission Chinese Food
599 Johnson AvenueAMAZING family-style, hip Chinese food in Bushwick.
My favorite brunch in Bed Stuy. Small space, delicious food. I love their ceramic mugs too!
60 locals recommend
Golda
504 Franklin AveMy favorite brunch in Bed Stuy. Small space, delicious food. I love their ceramic mugs too!
European-Japanese comfort fare offered in a candlelit space with an art deco vibe.
32 locals recommend
750 Myrtle Diner
750 Myrtle AveEuropean-Japanese comfort fare offered in a candlelit space with an art deco vibe.
Inventive craft cocktails, including milk punches, plus eclectic fare in an indoor-outdoor setting.
213 locals recommend
Forrest Point
970 Flushing AveInventive craft cocktails, including milk punches, plus eclectic fare in an indoor-outdoor setting.
Juices, shakes & gourmet sandwiches offered in a chill, industrial-chic space with free WiFi.
101 locals recommend
BKLYN Blend
194 Tompkins AveJuices, shakes & gourmet sandwiches offered in a chill, industrial-chic space with free WiFi.
Super cute, hip, bohemian atmosphere filled with plants, organic groceries, books and serving yummy baked goods.
40 locals recommend
Bake Shop
995 Flushing AveSuper cute, hip, bohemian atmosphere filled with plants, organic groceries, books and serving yummy baked goods.
Vibrant, modern spot with sidewalk seats for Cuban-style sandwiches & mains, plus draft beer & wine.
Pilar Cuban Bakery
1074 Bedford AveVibrant, modern spot with sidewalk seats for Cuban-style sandwiches & mains, plus draft beer & wine.
My favorite place in China Town. Super cheap, huge portions of fresh, authentic hand-pulled noodles and noodle soups.
30 locals recommend
Tasty Hand Pulled Noodle
1 Doyers StMy favorite place in China Town. Super cheap, huge portions of fresh, authentic hand-pulled noodles and noodle soups.
Wine & Liquor Shops
If you wanna grab a bottle, these are your places.
Wine-O
602 Marcy AveNice local wine shop!
Grain & Vine
190 Union AveGreat local wine and spirits shop! Good selection.
Snug, stylish shop featuring curated international wines organized by taste amid rustic decor.
160 locals recommend
Bed-Vyne Wine & Spirits
385 Tompkins AveSnug, stylish shop featuring curated international wines organized by taste amid rustic decor.
Parks & Nature
Bask in the beauty of NYC's scenery.
Newly renovated public park directly next door to the apartment building! Enjoy the lawn, track, basketball court, wall ball court, & benches.
Charlie's Place
Newly renovated public park directly next door to the apartment building! Enjoy the lawn, track, basketball court, wall ball court, & benches.
Newly renovated park on the East River with views of the NYC skyline.
432 locals recommend
Domino Park
15 Kent AveNewly renovated park on the East River with views of the NYC skyline.
Authentic, New York experience-- chow down on on Nathan's hot dogs, stroll the boardwalk, ride the roller coasters, walk down the pier and sunbathe or swim at the beach. Fun, vibrant experience for everyone! Just a train ride away and great from day trips.
663 locals recommend
Coney Island
Authentic, New York experience-- chow down on on Nathan's hot dogs, stroll the boardwalk, ride the roller coasters, walk down the pier and sunbathe or swim at the beach. Fun, vibrant experience for everyone! Just a train ride away and great from day trips.
Rockaway Beach
Quintessential summertime NYC beach.
Hosts an annual Cherry Blossom Festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres.
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveHosts an annual Cherry Blossom Festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres.
STUNNING park designed by the same landscape architect who designed Central Park. He claimed Prospect Park was his masterpiece. Fun to relax and get lost in.
3418 locals recommend
Prospect Park
STUNNING park designed by the same landscape architect who designed Central Park. He claimed Prospect Park was his masterpiece. Fun to relax and get lost in.
Gorgeous place to walk along the river with breathtaking views of Manhattan.
451 locals recommend
East River State Park
90 Kent AveGorgeous place to walk along the river with breathtaking views of Manhattan.
Beautiful green space to people watch, have a picnic, read a book, or run on the track. Just steps from restaurants, bars, ice cream shops, and thrift stores in Williamsburg and Greenpoint.
Local Tip: Get a to-go beer in a styrofoam cup at the Turkey's Nest and enjoy it in the park.
798 locals recommend
McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StBeautiful green space to people watch, have a picnic, read a book, or run on the track. Just steps from restaurants, bars, ice cream shops, and thrift stores in Williamsburg and Greenpoint.
Local Tip: Get a to-go beer in a styrofoam cup at the Turkey's Nest and enjoy it in the park.
This park, one of Brooklyn's first, has a lively town square vibe, an amphitheatre & playgrounds.
214 locals recommend
Herbert Von King Park
670 Lafayette AveThis park, one of Brooklyn's first, has a lively town square vibe, an amphitheatre & playgrounds.
Maria Hernandez Park
Knickerbocker AvenueLocal Bushwick park.
Entertainment & Activities
Bike share is a great way to explore the city! There is a station 1 block from the apartment.
Citi Bike: Tompkins Ave & Hopkins St
Bike share is a great way to explore the city! There is a station 1 block from the apartment.
My favorite movie theatre in NYC! Movies screened with global fare & craft cocktails served at patrons' seats. See an indie movie on a rainy day, or try their brunch!
941 locals recommend
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveMy favorite movie theatre in NYC! Movies screened with global fare & craft cocktails served at patrons' seats. See an indie movie on a rainy day, or try their brunch!
Live music every night! Hip hangout with cocktails, Italian small plates & live music from gypsy jazz to neo-folk.
394 locals recommend
LunÀtico
486 Halsey StLive music every night! Hip hangout with cocktails, Italian small plates & live music from gypsy jazz to neo-folk.
This combination American restaurant, bar and movie theater in Bushwick serves burgers, sandwiches and crowd-pleasers like loaded tater tots, along with cocktails and seasonal beers. $3 tickets!
274 locals recommend
Syndicated Bar Theater Kitchen
40 Bogart StThis combination American restaurant, bar and movie theater in Bushwick serves burgers, sandwiches and crowd-pleasers like loaded tater tots, along with cocktails and seasonal beers. $3 tickets!
Shuffleboard courts draw playful crowds to this big bar with food trucks & occasional live music.
176 locals recommend
The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club
514 Union StShuffleboard courts draw playful crowds to this big bar with food trucks & occasional live music.
Trapeze and other aerial arts classes, only a block from the apartment!
Trapeze School New York (TSNY) - Brooklyn
30 Tompkins AvenueTrapeze and other aerial arts classes, only a block from the apartment!
Drinks & Nightlife
Let loose like a local.
Hipster, retro, wood-panelled bar with cocktails, photo booths, DJs, and pinball machines.
The Coyote Club
Hipster, retro, wood-panelled bar with cocktails, photo booths, DJs, and pinball machines.
Live music every night! Hip hangout with cocktails, Italian small plates & live music from gypsy jazz to neo-folk.
394 locals recommend
LunÀtico
486 Halsey StLive music every night! Hip hangout with cocktails, Italian small plates & live music from gypsy jazz to neo-folk.
Art deco cocktail bar with muted lighting, craft beer & a late-night menu of upscale eats.
333 locals recommend
The Narrows
1037 Flushing AveArt deco cocktail bar with muted lighting, craft beer & a late-night menu of upscale eats.
St. Elias
899 BroadwayThis small, charming whiskey bar is a great place to unwind nearby.
Relaxed watering hole offering tropical drinks, plus live reggae music, dancing & a patio.
264 locals recommend
Lovers Rock
419 Tompkins AveRelaxed watering hole offering tropical drinks, plus live reggae music, dancing & a patio.
Housed in a historic, refurbished factory on the Brooklyn waterfront, this trendy rooftop bar and French-inspired restaurant has incredible views of the East River and Manhattan's skyline. Delicious cocktails are worth the steep price tag.
539 locals recommend
Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe Ave Housed in a historic, refurbished factory on the Brooklyn waterfront, this trendy rooftop bar and French-inspired restaurant has incredible views of the East River and Manhattan's skyline. Delicious cocktails are worth the steep price tag.
Perfect if you want to dance. Retro haunt with Latin-inspired small plates & creative cocktails, plus a vibrant dance floor & happy hours.
101 locals recommend
Black Flamingo
168 Borinquen PlPerfect if you want to dance. Retro haunt with Latin-inspired small plates & creative cocktails, plus a vibrant dance floor & happy hours.
The new trendy and queer-friendly bar in Bushwick. Super cool ambiance and astrology-themed drinks.
74 locals recommend
Mood Ring
1260 Myrtle AveThe new trendy and queer-friendly bar in Bushwick. Super cool ambiance and astrology-themed drinks.
Cocktails & beer offered in a narrow, humble space with vintage furniture & backyard picnic tables.
131 locals recommend
Project Parlor
742 Myrtle AveCocktails & beer offered in a narrow, humble space with vintage furniture & backyard picnic tables.
Industrial-chic local bar with signature cocktails, craft beers & shots, weekend DJs & late closing.
242 locals recommend
duckduck
153 Montrose AveIndustrial-chic local bar with signature cocktails, craft beers & shots, weekend DJs & late closing.
This pub with reclaimed-wood decor serves rotating draft microbrews & hosts DJs most nights.
365 locals recommend
Bed-Vyne Brew
370 Tompkins AveThis pub with reclaimed-wood decor serves rotating draft microbrews & hosts DJs most nights.
Seasonal mixed drinks & microbrews served in a dark, narrow bar with a patio, DJs & live music.
145 locals recommend
Bed-Vyne Cocktail
305 Halsey StSeasonal mixed drinks & microbrews served in a dark, narrow bar with a patio, DJs & live music.
Dark, trendy nightspot with a tropical accent pouring craft cocktails to fuel the DJ dance party.
339 locals recommend
Bossa Nova Civic Club
1271 Myrtle AveDark, trendy nightspot with a tropical accent pouring craft cocktails to fuel the DJ dance party.
Happyfun Hideaway
1211 Myrtle AveHip bar with a DIY, tropical shantytown decor.
Great local bar with laid back atmosphere, nice space, good music and a pool table.
133 locals recommend
Lone Wolf
1089 BroadwayGreat local bar with laid back atmosphere, nice space, good music and a pool table.
A hip, new venue for new music + community programming. The adjacent Trans Am Cafe is cheap and delicious for breakfast or lunch.
82 locals recommend
Trans-Pecos
9-15 Weirfield StA hip, new venue for new music + community programming. The adjacent Trans Am Cafe is cheap and delicious for breakfast or lunch.