Guidebook for Brooklyn
Food Scene
Roots Cafe is a great place to warm up in the winter with great beverages, delicious pressed sandwiches, and great music. There is often, also, local art on the walls for sale.
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Roots Cafe
639 5th AveRoots Cafe is a great place to warm up in the winter with great beverages, delicious pressed sandwiches, and great music. There is often, also, local art on the walls for sale.
Fresh bagels every day, made on premises, with a great selection of cream cheeses and other toppings (lox, cheese, tomatoes, meats, etc.) They also have salads and other sandwiches during lunch time.
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The Bagel Factory
612 5th AveFresh bagels every day, made on premises, with a great selection of cream cheeses and other toppings (lox, cheese, tomatoes, meats, etc.) They also have salads and other sandwiches during lunch time.
Subs 'N' Stuff
624 5th AveNice owners. We love their "All-in-One Breakfast Wrap". Tip: add avocado as an extra!
Undoubtedly the best coffee in our neighborhood. Sandwiches, though pricy, are fantastic! Excellent espresso and espresso drinks.
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Southside Coffee
654 6th AveUndoubtedly the best coffee in our neighborhood. Sandwiches, though pricy, are fantastic! Excellent espresso and espresso drinks.
Panchita's Place
Reasonably priced good quality Mexican food. Great for families and large groups.
Out-of-this-world authentic Mexican food. Make sure to make a reservation beforehand. A relatively newcomer to Park Slope's wonderful food scene.
Alma Negra
Out-of-this-world authentic Mexican food. Make sure to make a reservation beforehand. A relatively newcomer to Park Slope's wonderful food scene.
One of Park Slope's best restaurants. Authentic Italian food though go early to beat the crowds.
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al di la Trattoria
248 5th AveOne of Park Slope's best restaurants. Authentic Italian food though go early to beat the crowds.
Good Italian food with great service. Call ahead as they can get very busy especially at night and on weekends.
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Piccoli Trattoria
522 6th AveGood Italian food with great service. Call ahead as they can get very busy especially at night and on weekends.
Drinks & Nightlife
Have a drink, snack on grilled PB&J or cheese sandwiches, and mingle with locals from our neighborhood.
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South
629 5th AveHave a drink, snack on grilled PB&J or cheese sandwiches, and mingle with locals from our neighborhood.
A Brooklyn institution that moved from Prospect Heights to our neighborhood several years ago. Great live programming throughout the week including live music, open mic, and even karaoke in the back room. Fun video art as well.
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Freddy's Bar
627 5th AveA Brooklyn institution that moved from Prospect Heights to our neighborhood several years ago. Great live programming throughout the week including live music, open mic, and even karaoke in the back room. Fun video art as well.
Everything Else
The closest place to buy wine, champagne, and other liquors. We've relied on the staff recommendations many times and have not been disappointed.
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FreshDirect Wines & Spirits
3 5th AveThe closest place to buy wine, champagne, and other liquors. We've relied on the staff recommendations many times and have not been disappointed.
Parks & Nature
An absolutely lovely neighborhood community garden. Anyone can enter if a member opens it. Thought there is no schedule, you can count on it being open on weekends with beautiful weather.
6/15 Green Community Garden
15th StreetAn absolutely lovely neighborhood community garden. Anyone can enter if a member opens it. Thought there is no schedule, you can count on it being open on weekends with beautiful weather.
A smaller version, and by the same designer as Central Park, Prospect Park is a must-visit for Brooklyn visitors. Stroll through on a sunny day, and go sledding if there's snow. Gorgeous retreat.
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Bartel-Pritchard Square
Prospect Park SouthwestA smaller version, and by the same designer as Central Park, Prospect Park is a must-visit for Brooklyn visitors. Stroll through on a sunny day, and go sledding if there's snow. Gorgeous retreat.
Sightseeing
An amazing historical cemetery. Make sure to take a long stroll and allow yourself to get lost in the winding streets. It has the highest point in Brooklyn from which you can see an amazing view of the New York Harbor. General admission is free and they offer tours and various events for a fee.
Green-Wood Cemetery Education & Welcome Center (opening)
An amazing historical cemetery. Make sure to take a long stroll and allow yourself to get lost in the winding streets. It has the highest point in Brooklyn from which you can see an amazing view of the New York Harbor. General admission is free and they offer tours and various events for a fee.
Essentials
A supermarket that has all the basics you may need with friendly staff. They also carry an excellent beer selection.
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Associated Fresh
615 5th AveA supermarket that has all the basics you may need with friendly staff. They also carry an excellent beer selection.
A fantastic family-run local pharmacy. The pharmacist Danny, is very nice and knowledgeable. He carries kids' toys and greeting cards. He is also a point of sale for Metro Cards and UPS return drop-offs!
Accurate Pharmacy
639 5th AveA fantastic family-run local pharmacy. The pharmacist Danny, is very nice and knowledgeable. He carries kids' toys and greeting cards. He is also a point of sale for Metro Cards and UPS return drop-offs!
For Kids
A wonderful playspace if you are traveling with kids age 6 and under. Very clean, and with a fairly robust eat-and-drink menu (the smoothies are particularly good.)
Good Day Play Cafe Brooklyn
A wonderful playspace if you are traveling with kids age 6 and under. Very clean, and with a fairly robust eat-and-drink menu (the smoothies are particularly good.)
A great playground for kids just a 1/2 block from our home.
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Slope Park Playground
18th StreetA great playground for kids just a 1/2 block from our home.