Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
There are more bagel and cream cheese choices than you can dream of. They also have yummy pastries and great smoothies!
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Bagel Pub
287 9th StThere are more bagel and cream cheese choices than you can dream of. They also have yummy pastries and great smoothies!
Just downstairs from the apartment, this is a great place to grab a cup of coffee, tea, or a snack with friends, or bring your laptop and get some work done.
NOTE: Closed on Saturdays
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Manhattanville Coffee - Crown Heights
167 Rogers AveJust downstairs from the apartment, this is a great place to grab a cup of coffee, tea, or a snack with friends, or bring your laptop and get some work done.
NOTE: Closed on Saturdays
Mexican food, and it's delicious! They also do a great brunch. This place is listed in many of the Brooklyn "Must Do" guides and I agree!
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Chavela's
736 Franklin AveMexican food, and it's delicious! They also do a great brunch. This place is listed in many of the Brooklyn "Must Do" guides and I agree!
One of my favorite places and it’s right near the Brooklyn Museum and Grand Army Plaza. My friends who have visited still talk about this place. Also, the owner, Cheryl, is a wonderful human.
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Cheryl's Global Soul
236 Underhill AveOne of my favorite places and it’s right near the Brooklyn Museum and Grand Army Plaza. My friends who have visited still talk about this place. Also, the owner, Cheryl, is a wonderful human.
Have you tried Burmese food? It’s delicious! They just opened another location in Manhattan too.
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Rangoon
500 Prospect PlaceHave you tried Burmese food? It’s delicious! They just opened another location in Manhattan too.
Have a taste for Thai food? Dine in or order takeout/delivery.
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Sweet Basil
670 Franklin AveHave a taste for Thai food? Dine in or order takeout/delivery.
My go-to when I have a craving for Indian food. Dine in, or order takeout or delivery.
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Pearl
738 Franklin AveMy go-to when I have a craving for Indian food. Dine in, or order takeout or delivery.
Ras Plant Based
739 Franklin AvenuePlant-based Ethiopian food. It’s delicious!
I love brunch, and The Ryerson has a delicious and creative menu, with excellent alcoholic and non-alcoholic brunch beverages. Although the menu is just one page, I still have trouble choosing. I can vouch for the Chicken & Waffles, the Wakey Wakey Burger, and any of the mimosas. Oh! And if you order a side of bacon, it’s a legit side of thick cut bacon.
They do Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, Dinner Wednesday-Sunday, and Happy Hour is Wednesday-Friday 4:00-6:00pm. Indoor and Outdoor seating available. Their gorgeous back patio is open all year.
https://theryersonbk.com/
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The Ryerson
698 Nostrand Ave.I love brunch, and The Ryerson has a delicious and creative menu, with excellent alcoholic and non-alcoholic brunch beverages. Although the menu is just one page, I still have trouble choosing. I can vouch for the Chicken & Waffles, the Wakey Wakey Burger, and any of the mimosas. Oh! And if you order a side of bacon, it’s a legit side of thick cut bacon.
They do Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, Dinner Wednesday-Sunday, and Happy Hour is Wednesday-Friday 4:00-6:00pm. Indoor and Outdoor seating available. Their gorgeous back patio is open all year.
https://theryersonbk.com/
Drinks & Nightlife
Great Beer options, Great Food (from Dutch Boy Burger), and great hangout spot outside in the summer.
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Franklin Park
618 St Johns PlGreat Beer options, Great Food (from Dutch Boy Burger), and great hangout spot outside in the summer.
Tooker Alley
793 Washington AveHip place with a Chicago theme. Great drinks.
The Crown Inn
724 Franklin AveCool, local place with great drinks.
Parks & Nature
Great for walking, relaxing, running and enjoying nature. On Saturdays, grab some food at the Farmer's Market and have a picnic!
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Ipharki yeProspect
Great for walking, relaxing, running and enjoying nature. On Saturdays, grab some food at the Farmer's Market and have a picnic!
Located just behind the Brooklyn Museum, this is a lovely oasis away from the hustle and bustle of city life where you can be surrounded by huge trees, walk through beautiful gardens, and treat your nose with the sensory garden and rose garden. I always forget I'm in a city when I'm here.
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Isityalo saseBrooklyn Botanic
990 Washington AveLocated just behind the Brooklyn Museum, this is a lovely oasis away from the hustle and bustle of city life where you can be surrounded by huge trees, walk through beautiful gardens, and treat your nose with the sensory garden and rose garden. I always forget I'm in a city when I'm here.
The zoo is adjacent to Prospect Park. It’s the smallest of the 4 NYC zoos, but it’s a lovely place to spend a couple hours.
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Prospect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush AveThe zoo is adjacent to Prospect Park. It’s the smallest of the 4 NYC zoos, but it’s a lovely place to spend a couple hours.
Arts & Culture
The building itself is awesome. Nice variety of art exhibits in their permanent and temporary installations. The first Saturday of the month is free from 5:00-10:00pm with beverages for sale and live music.
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Imuziyam yaseBrooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyThe building itself is awesome. Nice variety of art exhibits in their permanent and temporary installations. The first Saturday of the month is free from 5:00-10:00pm with beverages for sale and live music.
Essentials
A small-ish grocery store with a decent selection very close to the Franklin Ave subway station.
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Bob & Betty's Food Market
805 Franklin AveA small-ish grocery store with a decent selection very close to the Franklin Ave subway station.
Met Foodmarkets
131 Driggs AveGrocery Store and other essentials
Shopping
Not only great for the views and entrance to Prospect Park, every Saturday from 8:00am - 4:00pm is the Farmer's Market where you can find fresh food, drinks, and handmade goods.
Grab a loaf of fresh bread, try some wine or cheeses, check out the fresh fruits and vegetables, or buy yourself a sachet of lavender to relax after a long day.
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Grand Army Plaza
Flatbush AvenueNot only great for the views and entrance to Prospect Park, every Saturday from 8:00am - 4:00pm is the Farmer's Market where you can find fresh food, drinks, and handmade goods.
Grab a loaf of fresh bread, try some wine or cheeses, check out the fresh fruits and vegetables, or buy yourself a sachet of lavender to relax after a long day.
Health & Wellness
Drop-In Classes
Cash: Sliding Scale $10-17
Credit Card: $17
5 Class Pass for $80
Check out the schedule here:
http://www.urbanasanas.com/schedule
They also have Pilates and a sauna.
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Urban Asanas
843 Sterling PlDrop-In Classes
Cash: Sliding Scale $10-17
Credit Card: $17
5 Class Pass for $80
Check out the schedule here:
http://www.urbanasanas.com/schedule
They also have Pilates and a sauna.
$25 for the 1st week new client special
$20 drop-in
See the schedule and check out additional pricing here:
https://www.jewelcityyogabk.com/schedule
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Jewel City Yoga
730 Franklin Ave$25 for the 1st week new client special
$20 drop-in
See the schedule and check out additional pricing here:
https://www.jewelcityyogabk.com/schedule
$25 for the 1st week client deal
$76 for the 1st month new client deal
Drop-in: Sliding scale $15-24 (suggested $17)
They also have Pilates
See schedule and additional pricing here:
https://prospectheightsyoga.com/schedule/
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Prospect Heights Yoga
184 Underhill Ave$25 for the 1st week client deal
$76 for the 1st month new client deal
Drop-in: Sliding scale $15-24 (suggested $17)
They also have Pilates
See schedule and additional pricing here:
https://prospectheightsyoga.com/schedule/