Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Inside a real tortilla factory, this hole-in-the-wall spot offers very cheap and authentic Mexican standards using their freshly made tortillas. Menu: https://www.yelp.com/biz/tortilleria-mexicana-los-hermanos-brooklyn-2
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Tortilleria Mexicanas Los Hermanos
271 Starr StInside a real tortilla factory, this hole-in-the-wall spot offers very cheap and authentic Mexican standards using their freshly made tortillas. Menu: https://www.yelp.com/biz/tortilleria-mexicana-los-hermanos-brooklyn-2
Modern French bistro serving classic fare in a chic, vintage-like space with a garden. One of our favorite brunch spot! The Mominette Pancake is a must try, but you may wish to share it as it is literally one large and very fat pancake! Very delicious. I also highly recommend the Egg's Benedict, my personal favorite! On Mondays they have $1 oysters and Tuesday evenings they have live jazz.
www.yelp.com/biz/mominette-brooklyn
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Mominette Bistro
221 Knickerbocker AveModern French bistro serving classic fare in a chic, vintage-like space with a garden. One of our favorite brunch spot! The Mominette Pancake is a must try, but you may wish to share it as it is literally one large and very fat pancake! Very delicious. I also highly recommend the Egg's Benedict, my personal favorite! On Mondays they have $1 oysters and Tuesday evenings they have live jazz.
www.yelp.com/biz/mominette-brooklyn
A little hole-in-the-wall Mexican deli serving cheap and tasty Mexican food. Highly recommended if you are looking for delicious and cheap eats!
www.yelp.com/biz/mallys-deli-and-grocery-brooklyn
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Mally's Deli
199 Knickerbocker AveA little hole-in-the-wall Mexican deli serving cheap and tasty Mexican food. Highly recommended if you are looking for delicious and cheap eats!
www.yelp.com/biz/mallys-deli-and-grocery-brooklyn
Great brunch (served every day of the week) and dinner spot with good vegan options.
www.yelp.com/biz/café-ghia-brooklyn-2
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Cafe Ghia
24 Irving AvenueGreat brunch (served every day of the week) and dinner spot with good vegan options.
www.yelp.com/biz/café-ghia-brooklyn-2
The best New York Pizzeria on our block and conveniently right below our apartment.
www.yelp.com/biz/fortunatas-ii-brooklyn
Fortunata's Pizza
305 Knickerbocker AveThe best New York Pizzeria on our block and conveniently right below our apartment.
www.yelp.com/biz/fortunatas-ii-brooklyn
Foodies may already know of this renowned restaurant serving delicious wood-fired pizza. Beyonce and Jay-Z like this place too.
www.yelp.com/biz/robertas-brooklyn-2
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Roberta's
261 Moore StFoodies may already know of this renowned restaurant serving delicious wood-fired pizza. Beyonce and Jay-Z like this place too.
www.yelp.com/biz/robertas-brooklyn-2
Hamburgers and hot dogs with a Latin American taste.
www.yelp.com/biz/guacuco-hotdog-bushwick
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Gua-cu-co Hot Dogs
234 Starr StreetHamburgers and hot dogs with a Latin American taste.
www.yelp.com/biz/guacuco-hotdog-bushwick
Officially called 983-Bushwick's Living Room, this spot has a great brunch menu with really good vegan options.
www.yelp.com/biz/983-bushwicks-living-room-brooklyn
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983 Flushing AveOfficially called 983-Bushwick's Living Room, this spot has a great brunch menu with really good vegan options.
www.yelp.com/biz/983-bushwicks-living-room-brooklyn
Modern gastropub with garden seating offers creative drinks, New American food and brunch. It's a nice place for a quiet drink in the evening.
www.yelp.com/biz/the-rookery-brooklyn
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The Rookery Bar
425 Troutman StreetModern gastropub with garden seating offers creative drinks, New American food and brunch. It's a nice place for a quiet drink in the evening.
www.yelp.com/biz/the-rookery-brooklyn
Classic old-school diner offering traditional cheap eats such as omelets, pancakes & sandwiches. www.yelp.com/biz/tinas-place-brooklyn-2
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Tina's Place
1002 Flushing AveClassic old-school diner offering traditional cheap eats such as omelets, pancakes & sandwiches. www.yelp.com/biz/tinas-place-brooklyn-2
Old-school family-owned Italian bakery offering delicious pastries, cookies & cakes. Conveniently located across the street from us. www.yelp.com/biz/circo-pastry-shop-brooklyn
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Circo's Pastry Shop
312 Knickerbocker AveOld-school family-owned Italian bakery offering delicious pastries, cookies & cakes. Conveniently located across the street from us. www.yelp.com/biz/circo-pastry-shop-brooklyn
Delicious Indian cooking, including great vegetarian options. One of our favorite spots!
www.yelp.com/biz/agra-heights-brooklyn
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Agra Heights
226 Wilson AveDelicious Indian cooking, including great vegetarian options. One of our favorite spots!
www.yelp.com/biz/agra-heights-brooklyn
Very tasty Indian cuisine right by the Jefferson St. L train stop.
www.yelp.com/biz/desi-grill-indian-cuisine-brooklyn
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Desi Grill
46 Wyckoff AveVery tasty Indian cuisine right by the Jefferson St. L train stop.
www.yelp.com/biz/desi-grill-indian-cuisine-brooklyn
A small counter-service spot offering a fusion of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean fare. Queen of Falafel uses authentic Israeli family recipes to create delicious sandwiches, salads and platters including sabich, shashuka, labne, baklvah and quite possibly the best falafel you’ve ever had in your life.
www.yelp.com/biz/queen-of-falafel-brooklyn
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Queen of Falafel
247 Wyckoff AveA small counter-service spot offering a fusion of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean fare. Queen of Falafel uses authentic Israeli family recipes to create delicious sandwiches, salads and platters including sabich, shashuka, labne, baklvah and quite possibly the best falafel you’ve ever had in your life.
www.yelp.com/biz/queen-of-falafel-brooklyn
Petite neighborhood coffee shop offering coffee, pre-made sandwiches & vegan baked goods. Right be the L train Jefferson St. stop. Open 7am-8pm every day. www.yelp.com/biz/wyckoff-starr-brooklyn
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Wyckoff Starr Coffee Shop
30 Wyckoff AvePetite neighborhood coffee shop offering coffee, pre-made sandwiches & vegan baked goods. Right be the L train Jefferson St. stop. Open 7am-8pm every day. www.yelp.com/biz/wyckoff-starr-brooklyn
Relaxed, family-run restaurant offering a creative spin on Mexican classics, plus sangria & cocktails :) www.yelp.com/biz/amaranto-mexican-restaurant-bushwick
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Amaranto
887 Hart StRelaxed, family-run restaurant offering a creative spin on Mexican classics, plus sangria & cocktails :) www.yelp.com/biz/amaranto-mexican-restaurant-bushwick
Akaru Sushi
201 Wyckoff AveTasty sushi spot! www.yelp.com/biz/akaru-brooklyn
Vietnamese local for Bahn Mi & pho noodle soups.
www.yelp.com/biz/lucys-vietnamese-kitchen-bushwick-2
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Lucy's Kitchen
262 Irving AvenueVietnamese local for Bahn Mi & pho noodle soups.
www.yelp.com/biz/lucys-vietnamese-kitchen-bushwick-2
Rustic setting offering modern take on Southern Comfort Food. Plus cocktails till late and a patio.
www.yelp.com/biz/montanas-trail-house-brooklyn
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Montana's Trail House
445 Troutman StreetRustic setting offering modern take on Southern Comfort Food. Plus cocktails till late and a patio.
www.yelp.com/biz/montanas-trail-house-brooklyn
No-frills Chinese & Japanese spot for quick take out. Cheap and tasty.
www.shenzhouchinese.com. www.yelp.com/biz/a-shen-zhou-restaurant-brooklyn
Shen Zhou
159 Wilson AveNo-frills Chinese & Japanese spot for quick take out. Cheap and tasty.
www.shenzhouchinese.com. www.yelp.com/biz/a-shen-zhou-restaurant-brooklyn
Family-run Venezuelan eatery serves arepas, empanadas & exotic juices in a no-frills setting.
www.yelp.com/biz/arepera-guacuco-brooklyn-2
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Arepera Guacuco
44 Irving AveFamily-run Venezuelan eatery serves arepas, empanadas & exotic juices in a no-frills setting.
www.yelp.com/biz/arepera-guacuco-brooklyn-2
Very good Japanese spot serving sushi, bento, teriyaki & noodle dishes. www.yelp.com/biz/tomo-japanese-fusion-brooklyn-2
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Tomo Japanese Fusion
1077 Flushing AveVery good Japanese spot serving sushi, bento, teriyaki & noodle dishes. www.yelp.com/biz/tomo-japanese-fusion-brooklyn-2
Essentials
A self-service laundromat that also offers drop-off service. Small washing machines are $2.25 per wash. A Normal wash cycle takes 23 minutes. Dryers are 0.25c for 8 minutes. To use the machines you will need to load money onto a laundry card. We have a card that you can use, but they are also available from a machine near the counter. We can provide you with laundry detergent also! If you prefer you can also drop off your clothes for them to wash for you and pick up the following day. Drop off prices start at $8.99 and up.
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Laundry Station
334 Knickerbocker AveA self-service laundromat that also offers drop-off service. Small washing machines are $2.25 per wash. A Normal wash cycle takes 23 minutes. Dryers are 0.25c for 8 minutes. To use the machines you will need to load money onto a laundry card. We have a card that you can use, but they are also available from a machine near the counter. We can provide you with laundry detergent also! If you prefer you can also drop off your clothes for them to wash for you and pick up the following day. Drop off prices start at $8.99 and up.
City Fresh Market
518 32nd StClosest grocery store that offers all essentials and more.
United States Postal Service
4515 44th StClosest Post Office to the Apartment. www.usps.com
Our closest pharmacy selling the usual hygiene and wellness items, but also food, magazines, and other miscellanea.
www.riteaid.com
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Rite Aid
50-15 Roosevelt AveOur closest pharmacy selling the usual hygiene and wellness items, but also food, magazines, and other miscellanea.
www.riteaid.com
Very small grocery store offering fresh fruit and vegetables and high-end dry goods. Products are generally more expensive here. Also has a Salad, Sandwich, and Juice bar inside. Open 24 hours! www.yelp.com/biz/hi-mango-natural-market-bushwick
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Hi Mango Natural Food Store
341 Knickerbocker AveVery small grocery store offering fresh fruit and vegetables and high-end dry goods. Products are generally more expensive here. Also has a Salad, Sandwich, and Juice bar inside. Open 24 hours! www.yelp.com/biz/hi-mango-natural-market-bushwick
The closest bank is Bank of America, but there are ATMs dotted about the neighbourhood inside the local restaurants, delis, and grocery stores etc
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Bank of America ATM
386 Knickerbocker AveThe closest bank is Bank of America, but there are ATMs dotted about the neighbourhood inside the local restaurants, delis, and grocery stores etc
Drinks & Nightlife
Local spot with main bar out front, and an outdoor area with second bar out back. Popular with local Hipsters. It gets VERY busy on weekends. Open til 4am. www.yelp.com/biz/the-three-diamond-door-brooklyn
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The Three Diamond Door
211 Knickerbocker AveLocal spot with main bar out front, and an outdoor area with second bar out back. Popular with local Hipsters. It gets VERY busy on weekends. Open til 4am. www.yelp.com/biz/the-three-diamond-door-brooklyn
Fun and bright gay dive bar with food, pinball, and dance parties on weekends. Drinks are cheap! www.yelp.com/biz/happyfun-hideaway-brooklyn
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Happyfun Hideaway
1211 Myrtle AveFun and bright gay dive bar with food, pinball, and dance parties on weekends. Drinks are cheap! www.yelp.com/biz/happyfun-hideaway-brooklyn
Serving classic cocktails & small plates in a laid-back lounge with chandeliers, sofas & a patio. Lot 45 is also a lively party spot when they are hosting events and DJs.
www.yelp.com/biz/lot45-brooklyn
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Lot 45 Bushwick
411 Troutman StServing classic cocktails & small plates in a laid-back lounge with chandeliers, sofas & a patio. Lot 45 is also a lively party spot when they are hosting events and DJs.
www.yelp.com/biz/lot45-brooklyn
A cozy neighborhood spot serving draft beers & Mason-jar cocktails to the local Hipster crowd.
www.yelp.com/biz/pearls-social-and-billy-club-brooklyn
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Pearl's Social & Billy Club
40 St Nicholas AveA cozy neighborhood spot serving draft beers & Mason-jar cocktails to the local Hipster crowd.
www.yelp.com/biz/pearls-social-and-billy-club-brooklyn
Nightclub, bar and performance venue for dance, circus, theater & cabaret shows in a former ice warehouse. They also serve brunch on the weekends.
www.yelp.com/biz/house-of-yes-brooklyn
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House of Yes
2 Wyckoff AvenueNightclub, bar and performance venue for dance, circus, theater & cabaret shows in a former ice warehouse. They also serve brunch on the weekends.
www.yelp.com/biz/house-of-yes-brooklyn
Shopping
In what used to be a pillow factory, The Loom is now an apartment building with a mini-mall on the ground floor. It's not your typical mall though. Inside are 20 boutique shops, gallery space, a cycle shop, tattoo parlor, and a yoga studio. Here you'll find handmade clothing, funky home decor, cheap designer vintage goods, artisanal sandwiches and great coffee. wwwshopsattheloom.com
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Shops at the Loom
1087 Flushing AveIn what used to be a pillow factory, The Loom is now an apartment building with a mini-mall on the ground floor. It's not your typical mall though. Inside are 20 boutique shops, gallery space, a cycle shop, tattoo parlor, and a yoga studio. Here you'll find handmade clothing, funky home decor, cheap designer vintage goods, artisanal sandwiches and great coffee. wwwshopsattheloom.com
L Train Vintage
1377 Dekalb AveLocal vintage clothing store.
www.ltrainvintage.com
Flea market open every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10am-6pm.
www.citivintage.com. www.yelp.com/biz/bushwick-flea-bushwick
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Bushwick Flea
16 Harrison PlFlea market open every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10am-6pm.
www.citivintage.com. www.yelp.com/biz/bushwick-flea-bushwick
AG Hardware and Paint
347 Knickerbocker AveHandyman store if you're in need of any DIY stuff!
Used bookstore & cafe where patrons can barter books for coffee, beer or more books. Cash also accepted. www.yelp.com/biz/molasses-books-brooklyn
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Molasses Books
770 Hart StUsed bookstore & cafe where patrons can barter books for coffee, beer or more books. Cash also accepted. www.yelp.com/biz/molasses-books-brooklyn
Green Village Used Furniture & Clothing is a warehouse size thrift shop of over 10,000 square feet! Antique lovers' & bargain hunters' dream.
www.gogreenvillage.com
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Green Village Used Furniture and Clothing
276 Starr StGreen Village Used Furniture & Clothing is a warehouse size thrift shop of over 10,000 square feet! Antique lovers' & bargain hunters' dream.
www.gogreenvillage.com
Parks & Nature
Popular with local families, skateboarders, book readers, sun tanners, volleyball players, handball players, and pretty much everybody else in the neighborhood.
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Maria Hernandez Park
Knickerbocker AvenuePopular with local families, skateboarders, book readers, sun tanners, volleyball players, handball players, and pretty much everybody else in the neighborhood.
Getting Around
Major international airport.
www.airport-jfk.com
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John F. Kennedy International Airport
Major international airport.
www.airport-jfk.com
Major domestic airport for intercity and interstate flights.
www.laguardiaairport.com
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LaGuardia Lufthavn
Major domestic airport for intercity and interstate flights.
www.laguardiaairport.com
International airport very close to New York City.
www.airport-ewr.com
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Newark Liberty International Lufthavn
3 Brewster Rd International airport very close to New York City.
www.airport-ewr.com
Major station for intercity bus lines such as Greyhound and Peter Pan. The station is connected to the 34th St.-Penn Station subway stop on the A, C, E, 1, 2, 3 lines, and the LIRR (Long Island Railroad).
www.ny.com/transportation/port_authority
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Port Authority of NY station
641 8th AveMajor station for intercity bus lines such as Greyhound and Peter Pan. The station is connected to the 34th St.-Penn Station subway stop on the A, C, E, 1, 2, 3 lines, and the LIRR (Long Island Railroad).
www.ny.com/transportation/port_authority
A must see architectural site for tourists, Grand Central is a major hub for Metro-North intercity trains. The station is connected to the 42nd St.-Grand Central subway stop 42nd St.-Grand Central on the 4, 5, 6, 7 and S lines allowing for easy transfers.
www.grandcentralterminal.com
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Grand Central Terminal station
89 E 42nd StA must see architectural site for tourists, Grand Central is a major hub for Metro-North intercity trains. The station is connected to the 42nd St.-Grand Central subway stop 42nd St.-Grand Central on the 4, 5, 6, 7 and S lines allowing for easy transfers.
www.grandcentralterminal.com