Our Neighborhood
Food Scene
Nice Pizza
340 Franklin AveOur go to for pizza delivery. Very thin crust.
Wood burning pizza oven, great cocktails. Bakery next door makes wonderful bread to-go. This is a popular spot, so it's best to arrive before 6pm. Otherwise, you can wait in the tapas bar and they'll call you when your table is ready.
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Saraghina
350 Lewis AveWood burning pizza oven, great cocktails. Bakery next door makes wonderful bread to-go. This is a popular spot, so it's best to arrive before 6pm. Otherwise, you can wait in the tapas bar and they'll call you when your table is ready.
Popular restaurant/bar serving Southern classics such as mac 'n' cheese, blackened catfish, fried chicken, and spicy sausage.
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Peaches HotHouse
415 Tompkins AvePopular restaurant/bar serving Southern classics such as mac 'n' cheese, blackened catfish, fried chicken, and spicy sausage.
Stand-up eatery or take-out, authentic ramen joint. Delivery available (718) 398-8181.
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Samurai Papa
594 Lafayette AveStand-up eatery or take-out, authentic ramen joint. Delivery available (718) 398-8181.
You're in luck! You can get a REAL New York bagel just a few blocks away. Delivery available.
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Nagle’s Bagels
378 Tompkins Ave You're in luck! You can get a REAL New York bagel just a few blocks away. Delivery available.
Grab a quick bite and a coffee on your way to the G subway line or to just soak in the relaxing atmosphere next to the local park (which is an Olmsted designed park...he also designed Central Park!)
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Little Roy Coffee Co.
571 Greene AveGrab a quick bite and a coffee on your way to the G subway line or to just soak in the relaxing atmosphere next to the local park (which is an Olmsted designed park...he also designed Central Park!)
Relaxed corner tavern pub featuring a menu of sandwiches, bar bites & cocktails, plus sidewalk seating. Vegetarian options available. Kids welcome. Open Late.
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Cpt. Dan's Good Time Tavern
497 Greene AveRelaxed corner tavern pub featuring a menu of sandwiches, bar bites & cocktails, plus sidewalk seating. Vegetarian options available. Kids welcome. Open Late.
A simple, Greek-American restaurant (best to order to go) right around the block from us. Yes, it has delicious chicken, but also a variety of salads, rice/beans and other vegetarian options! Overall, a great addition to the neighborhood
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Chicken Feastin
561 Gates AvenueA simple, Greek-American restaurant (best to order to go) right around the block from us. Yes, it has delicious chicken, but also a variety of salads, rice/beans and other vegetarian options! Overall, a great addition to the neighborhood
A cute, rustic italian spot with husband/wife owners who run the joint. Well-plated traditional options and delicious wine! You won't find pizza (or a ton of vegetarian main dishes) here, but it's got a sweet backyard with string lights that's great for families.
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Macosa Trattoria
310 Tompkins AvenueA cute, rustic italian spot with husband/wife owners who run the joint. Well-plated traditional options and delicious wine! You won't find pizza (or a ton of vegetarian main dishes) here, but it's got a sweet backyard with string lights that's great for families.
Specializing in Roman-style pizza and other dishes, this sit-down restaurant is only two blocks away. Backyard, indoor or sidewalk seating available and reservations preferred, but easy enough to get a seat if you go early. We like the wine!
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Bar Camillo
333 Tompkins AveSpecializing in Roman-style pizza and other dishes, this sit-down restaurant is only two blocks away. Backyard, indoor or sidewalk seating available and reservations preferred, but easy enough to get a seat if you go early. We like the wine!
Nice tiny cafe just around the corner on Tompkins between Quincy and Gates. Pastries, snacks, coffee drinks and ground coffee to make at home.
Le Petit Monstre
Nice tiny cafe just around the corner on Tompkins between Quincy and Gates. Pastries, snacks, coffee drinks and ground coffee to make at home.
WARUDE
385 Tompkins AvePopular casual eatery. Mexican/Japanese fusion.
Cozy restaurant & bar serving traditional Japanese cuisine in a brick-walled dining room. Dine-in, Take-out, Delivery.
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Trad Room
266 Malcolm X BlvdCozy restaurant & bar serving traditional Japanese cuisine in a brick-walled dining room. Dine-in, Take-out, Delivery.
Essentials
We love Papas! This is our local block Bodega (just up the street on the corner of Quincy and Tompkins) and it has everything you need in a pinch, from basic grocery items like milk/eggs, ice cream, beverages, a full deli and prepared sandwiches, and literally the BEST hot Dominican- style lunch bar we know of. They open from about 7 AM to 10 PM and are very friendly! They also have an ATM and a good beer selection.
Papa Mini Market Ny Corporation
303 Tompkins AveWe love Papas! This is our local block Bodega (just up the street on the corner of Quincy and Tompkins) and it has everything you need in a pinch, from basic grocery items like milk/eggs, ice cream, beverages, a full deli and prepared sandwiches, and literally the BEST hot Dominican- style lunch bar we know of. They open from about 7 AM to 10 PM and are very friendly! They also have an ATM and a good beer selection.
We can only buy spirits in liquor stores in NYC. This is the closest one to us. The staff here are very nice and professional, and all the local neighbors shop here for standard liquor brands (and basic wines.) For a better, speciality selection, check out BedVyne Wines a few blocks down Tompkins Avenue.
Xing of Brooklyn Ltd
312 Tompkins AveWe can only buy spirits in liquor stores in NYC. This is the closest one to us. The staff here are very nice and professional, and all the local neighbors shop here for standard liquor brands (and basic wines.) For a better, speciality selection, check out BedVyne Wines a few blocks down Tompkins Avenue.
Etta Salon
555 Gates AveLovely local salon. Adriane get's her hair done here!
This place was discovered by a guest of ours and he gave it great reviews! It's close to the metro station.
Heritage Tonsorial | Barber and Shave Parlor
276 Nostrand AvenueThis place was discovered by a guest of ours and he gave it great reviews! It's close to the metro station.
The Brooklyn Nail Company
561 Gates AvePopular spot for a quick "mani pedi" ...and it's right around the corner!
Local wine and spirits shop with a nice selection. They deliver! (347) 915-1080
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Bed-Vyne Wine & Spirits
385 Tompkins AveLocal wine and spirits shop with a nice selection. They deliver! (347) 915-1080
Closest no-frills, coin-op laundromat. Been servicing the neighborhood forever. Check the top of your apartment closet for left-over detergent before you go!
WMK Laundromat
514 Gates AveClosest no-frills, coin-op laundromat. Been servicing the neighborhood forever. Check the top of your apartment closet for left-over detergent before you go!
Small super-market with a nice beer selection, fresh produce, prepared foods and all the basics. It's on the way to the A/C trains on Tompkins.
Met Fresh of Bed-Stuy
Small super-market with a nice beer selection, fresh produce, prepared foods and all the basics. It's on the way to the A/C trains on Tompkins.
Our nearest supermarket, Ideal specializes in Caribbean products in addition to offering a variety of basics. The staff is friendly and you get a literal taste of the diversity that makes this city great.
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Ideal Food Basket
631 Gates AveOur nearest supermarket, Ideal specializes in Caribbean products in addition to offering a variety of basics. The staff is friendly and you get a literal taste of the diversity that makes this city great.
Drinks & Nightlife
A few blocks away this is a cozy neighborhood bar, with beer and wine only. You’ll find a local crowd that reflects the diversity of BedStuy as well as great DJs spinning hip hop, dub or R&B.
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Bed-Vyne Brew
370 Tompkins AveA few blocks away this is a cozy neighborhood bar, with beer and wine only. You’ll find a local crowd that reflects the diversity of BedStuy as well as great DJs spinning hip hop, dub or R&B.
Great live jazz/folk venue situated right near Saraghina. Good food and cocktails. Check their website for current events.
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LunÀtico
486 Halsey StGreat live jazz/folk venue situated right near Saraghina. Good food and cocktails. Check their website for current events.
One of Brooklyn's best small music venues for world music and jazz. It's easily accessible from the G train or a taxi ride.
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Barbès
376 9th StOne of Brooklyn's best small music venues for world music and jazz. It's easily accessible from the G train or a taxi ride.
Great no frills bar 2 blocks from our house! They have outdoor seating, and a festive indoor scene with pinball machines.
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The Coyote Club
417 Throop AvenueGreat no frills bar 2 blocks from our house! They have outdoor seating, and a festive indoor scene with pinball machines.
Parks & Nature
This is our local park! It was one of the first ever built in Brooklyn and was designed by Fredrick Law Olmstead, the designer of Central Park.
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Herbert Von King Park
670 Lafayette AveThis is our local park! It was one of the first ever built in Brooklyn and was designed by Fredrick Law Olmstead, the designer of Central Park.
You won't believe you're in NYC! This gem is located in Prospect Park, which was designed by Olmstead (Central Park designer). There's also a small zoo nearby which is very kid-friendly.
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Botanic Garden station
You won't believe you're in NYC! This gem is located in Prospect Park, which was designed by Olmstead (Central Park designer). There's also a small zoo nearby which is very kid-friendly.
Amazing water and sand park for kids, stunning views of Manhattan, ferry to Governor's Island! Stroll up the waterfront all the way to Brooklyn Bridge and the Dumbo Neighborhood. Lots to do, see and eat here!
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Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 6 / Atlantic Avenue station
Amazing water and sand park for kids, stunning views of Manhattan, ferry to Governor's Island! Stroll up the waterfront all the way to Brooklyn Bridge and the Dumbo Neighborhood. Lots to do, see and eat here!
Entertainment & Activities
This is a movie theater and restaurant/bar in one! There is table service in the theater.
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Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveThis is a movie theater and restaurant/bar in one! There is table service in the theater.
Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn AveWalking distance from us!
North Brooklyn's best bowling and music venue. Food is by blue ribbon, and the atmosphere is swanky.
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Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveNorth Brooklyn's best bowling and music venue. Food is by blue ribbon, and the atmosphere is swanky.
A super vintage bowling alley in Williamsburg. Complete with Milwaukee decor and plastic pitchers of beer, this small(ish) bowling venue draws a fun crowd and a mix of mustached locals and tourists. A pool table in the middle is a fun way to pass the time until you get a lane.
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The Gutter
200 N 14th StA super vintage bowling alley in Williamsburg. Complete with Milwaukee decor and plastic pitchers of beer, this small(ish) bowling venue draws a fun crowd and a mix of mustached locals and tourists. A pool table in the middle is a fun way to pass the time until you get a lane.
Sightseeing
Big mural of Biggie Smalls who grew on the border of Clinton Hill and Bedford Stuyvesant. Located on Quincy street on the corner of Bedford Avenue.
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Biggie Mural
Big mural of Biggie Smalls who grew on the border of Clinton Hill and Bedford Stuyvesant. Located on Quincy street on the corner of Bedford Avenue.
Shopping
Locally owned gift store with a fun and eclectic selection of clothing, jewelry, home goods, games and toys.
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peace & RIOT
401-403 Tompkins AveLocally owned gift store with a fun and eclectic selection of clothing, jewelry, home goods, games and toys.
Black-owned women's collective and workshop selling unique batik textiles, rugs and clothing.
Make Manifest
382 - 384 Tompkins AveBlack-owned women's collective and workshop selling unique batik textiles, rugs and clothing.
IndigoStyle Vintage
409 Lewis AveGreat vintage shop in the neighborhood!