Glenda's Guide To Central Brooklyn
Food Scene
tried and true local favorites
New Cafe and breakfast joint. perfect stop before venturing on to the 3 train or over towards Nostrand Ave. Offering coffee, baked goods and their breakfast sandwich is outstanding. Their oat chai latte was delicious!
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Daughter
1090 St Johns PlNew Cafe and breakfast joint. perfect stop before venturing on to the 3 train or over towards Nostrand Ave. Offering coffee, baked goods and their breakfast sandwich is outstanding. Their oat chai latte was delicious!
Chavela's
736 Franklin AveNow called Ursula's - they always have a line for their "New Mexican" fare - and it's well worth the wait. Get there before their noon cutoff for burritos. Also check their instagram, as they tend to host pop-up lunches on Mondays and Tuesdays
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The Awkward Scone
387A Nostrand AvenueNow called Ursula's - they always have a line for their "New Mexican" fare - and it's well worth the wait. Get there before their noon cutoff for burritos. Also check their instagram, as they tend to host pop-up lunches on Mondays and Tuesdays
Bien Cuit
120 Smith StNashville comes to Brooklyn at this much-hyped local joint. Outdoor seating available, expect a wait during peak dining and brunch hours
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Peaches HotHouse
415 Tompkins AveNashville comes to Brooklyn at this much-hyped local joint. Outdoor seating available, expect a wait during peak dining and brunch hours
Amazing Ethiopian vegan and vegetarian fare. Excellent for take out, outdoor seating available as well. Be sure to order extra injera!
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Ras Plant Based
739 Franklin AvenueAmazing Ethiopian vegan and vegetarian fare. Excellent for take out, outdoor seating available as well. Be sure to order extra injera!
Nana Ramem
330 Malcolm X BlvdDelicious ramen served in their cozy back patio
Lots of hype surrounding Saraghina's pizza and their adjoining bakery. Try to plan your visit during off times
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Saraghina
350 Lewis AveLots of hype surrounding Saraghina's pizza and their adjoining bakery. Try to plan your visit during off times
You haven't lived until you try a papellon arepa - perfection with sweet and salty flavors. Start with tequenos (not unlike a mozzarella stick)
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Guacuco Bed-Stuy
360 Throop AveYou haven't lived until you try a papellon arepa - perfection with sweet and salty flavors. Start with tequenos (not unlike a mozzarella stick)
Best slice 'round this way! Sourdough crispy crust, great selection of toppings and combos by the slice or full pies.
Crown Heights Pizza
563 Lincoln PlaceBest slice 'round this way! Sourdough crispy crust, great selection of toppings and combos by the slice or full pies.
Drinks & Nightlife
wild birds
951 Dean StLive music venue serving up delicious cocktails
Delicious cocktails and bites in a beautiful setting. Great outdoor seating and dj's on fri/sat nights
Bar Meridian
406 Prospect PlDelicious cocktails and bites in a beautiful setting. Great outdoor seating and dj's on fri/sat nights
Parks & Nature
Stunning year-round. Pro tip - Friday mornings are FREE from 8 till noon
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Isityalo saseBrooklyn Botanic
990 Washington AveStunning year-round. Pro tip - Friday mornings are FREE from 8 till noon
Ipharki yeProspect
Brooklyn’s answer to Central Park
Arts & Culture
Located right next to Brooklyn Botanic. I love to make a full day and visit both!
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Imuziyam yaseBrooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyLocated right next to Brooklyn Botanic. I love to make a full day and visit both!
Essentials
Best grocery in the area. Huge selection of organic, specialty foods, in house butcher, bakery and prepared foods. excellent beer selection too
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FOOD GARDEN MARKET
608 Franklin AveBest grocery in the area. Huge selection of organic, specialty foods, in house butcher, bakery and prepared foods. excellent beer selection too
Farms and local suppliers come to Brooklyn. open Saturdays https://www.grownyc.org/greenmarket/brooklyn-grand-army-plaza
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Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Flatbush AvenueFarms and local suppliers come to Brooklyn. open Saturdays https://www.grownyc.org/greenmarket/brooklyn-grand-army-plaza
Urban Market by Key Food
651 Nostrand Ave.