Nicole’s Prospect Heights guidebook
Food scene
Local eats that I recommend.
A century old, classic Brooklyn diner with charming decor. Don't miss the pancakes and beef sausage with lemon. Although there's often a line out the door on weekends, don't fret - they bring you coffee and snacks while you're waiting on line!
225 locals raden deze aan
Tom’s
782 Washington AveA century old, classic Brooklyn diner with charming decor. Don't miss the pancakes and beef sausage with lemon. Although there's often a line out the door on weekends, don't fret - they bring you coffee and snacks while you're waiting on line!
Just a few doors down, my favorite take out spot. Vegetarian Jamaican food and yummy baked goods. Super nice folks.
17 locals raden deze aan
Natural Blend
769A Washington AveJust a few doors down, my favorite take out spot. Vegetarian Jamaican food and yummy baked goods. Super nice folks.
One of a several cafes on Washington Ave, with good coffee, wifi and a back patio open in summer.
83 locals raden deze aan
Sit & Wonder
688 Washington AveOne of a several cafes on Washington Ave, with good coffee, wifi and a back patio open in summer.
Great for coffee or lunch. Also good if you need to work, as they have a large comunal table for people to post up with their laptops.
107 locals raden deze aan
Lincoln Station
409 Lincoln PlGreat for coffee or lunch. Also good if you need to work, as they have a large comunal table for people to post up with their laptops.
The closest authentic bagel shop in the neighborhood, but only a few small tables to sit down at so best to grab & go.
59 locals raden deze aan
Olde Brooklyn Bagel Shoppe
645 Vanderbilt AveThe closest authentic bagel shop in the neighborhood, but only a few small tables to sit down at so best to grab & go.
The closest place to grab a classic New York slice. Not highly ranked in the city but perfect if you need a quick fix.
Gino's Cucina Brick Oven Pizza
723 Washington AvenueThe closest place to grab a classic New York slice. Not highly ranked in the city but perfect if you need a quick fix.
My favorite Japanese in the neighborhood, they offer a more creative-than-average menu which changes occasionally, and a great sake list.
95 locals raden deze aan
Gen
659 Washington AveMy favorite Japanese in the neighborhood, they offer a more creative-than-average menu which changes occasionally, and a great sake list.
Easily the most romantic restaurant in the neighborhood. Not cheap, but worth it. Great burger night on Mondays.
96 locals raden deze aan
James
605 Carlton AveEasily the most romantic restaurant in the neighborhood. Not cheap, but worth it. Great burger night on Mondays.
One of the most gorgeous interiors around with incredible skylights and other design elements. Bar in the back where they sometimes have music events and DJs.
191 locals raden deze aan
Sisters
47 E 124th StOne of the most gorgeous interiors around with incredible skylights and other design elements. Bar in the back where they sometimes have music events and DJs.
Lovely bistro for dinner or weekend brunch. Just caddy-corner from the apartment.
56 locals raden deze aan
Sunshine Co.
780 Washington AveLovely bistro for dinner or weekend brunch. Just caddy-corner from the apartment.
Banhmigos
636 Park PlVietnamese Sandwiches
Delicious artisanal pizza and drinks right across the street.
33 locals raden deze aan
Ogliastro Pizza Bar
784 Washington AveDelicious artisanal pizza and drinks right across the street.
My favorite Thai in the neighborhood. Delicious, affordable, nice vibe inside and they deliver.
20 locals raden deze aan
Nourish Thai
637A Vanderbilt AveMy favorite Thai in the neighborhood. Delicious, affordable, nice vibe inside and they deliver.
Jamaican food/rum bar with amazing interior design. Great for lunch or dinner.
192 locals raden deze aan
Glady's
788 Franklin AveJamaican food/rum bar with amazing interior design. Great for lunch or dinner.
Citrico
681 Washington AveThe closest Mexican spot with better-than-average food.
Delish local soul food place open from breakfast through dinner.
9 locals raden deze aan
Cheryl's Global Soul
236 Underhill AvenueDelish local soul food place open from breakfast through dinner.
Blue Marble Ice Cream
186 Underhill AveClosest ice cream shop
Chuko
565 Vanderbilt AveSuper delicious ramen, can sometimes be crowded so call ahead.
Delicious and affordable Dominican food, with a nice vibe for couples or families.
62 locals raden deze aan
Puerto Viejo
564 Grand AveDelicious and affordable Dominican food, with a nice vibe for couples or families.
Great for breakfast or lunch, delicious salads. They also own Stocked Burger on Washington. Owned by a local family.
11 locals raden deze aan
Stocked
663 Washington AveGreat for breakfast or lunch, delicious salads. They also own Stocked Burger on Washington. Owned by a local family.
Arts & Culture
It's the Brooklyn Museum! Gorgeous inside, a deep permanent collection, amazing special exhibitions (they had the last showing of the David Bowie show before it closed), regular events, and the first Saturday of every month is totally free.
3011 locals raden deze aan
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyIt's the Brooklyn Museum! Gorgeous inside, a deep permanent collection, amazing special exhibitions (they had the last showing of the David Bowie show before it closed), regular events, and the first Saturday of every month is totally free.
Movies, modern dance, concerts, and more inside this gorgeous landmark Brooklyn building.
859 locals raden deze aan
Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette AveMovies, modern dance, concerts, and more inside this gorgeous landmark Brooklyn building.
The main branch of the Brooklyn Public Library is a beautiful building in itself, also a great place to work or step in from the cold/heat.
383 locals raden deze aan
Brooklyn Public Library
The main branch of the Brooklyn Public Library is a beautiful building in itself, also a great place to work or step in from the cold/heat.
A synagogue by day, music/comedy/lit reading event space by night. Beautiful interiors, a special place with great programming. Just adjacent to Grand Army Plaza.
Murmrr
17 Eastern PkwyA synagogue by day, music/comedy/lit reading event space by night. Beautiful interiors, a special place with great programming. Just adjacent to Grand Army Plaza.
Parks & Nature
We're in one of the best city neighborhoods for proximity to non-city landscapes
One of the main reasons I live in this neighborhood is the Botanic Garden. Walk in and feel 1000 miles away from the city you're in, but not so big that it'll take you hours to wander through everything. Hear the birds chirping as you wander through a lovely babbling brook, Japanese hill-and-pond garden, beautiful rose garden, and epic Cherry Blossom collection - just to name a few features. BBG is jewel in the crown of Brooklyn, even in the winter (when it's free during the week!)
2030 locals raden deze aan
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveOne of the main reasons I live in this neighborhood is the Botanic Garden. Walk in and feel 1000 miles away from the city you're in, but not so big that it'll take you hours to wander through everything. Hear the birds chirping as you wander through a lovely babbling brook, Japanese hill-and-pond garden, beautiful rose garden, and epic Cherry Blossom collection - just to name a few features. BBG is jewel in the crown of Brooklyn, even in the winter (when it's free during the week!)
The Largest park in Brooklyn, just a 10 minute walk. 3 mile running/biking loop inside, a lake and and hiking trails all over. Ice skating in the winter and plenty of places to lay a blanket down and chill any time you please.
3418 locals raden deze aan
Prospect Park
The Largest park in Brooklyn, just a 10 minute walk. 3 mile running/biking loop inside, a lake and and hiking trails all over. Ice skating in the winter and plenty of places to lay a blanket down and chill any time you please.
Drinks & Nightlife
Dr. Who / Steampunk themed bar with live music almost every night
95 locals raden deze aan
The Way Station
683 Washington AveDr. Who / Steampunk themed bar with live music almost every night
Speak-easy style cocktails with a small but sweet backyard. Cash Only. Skews to a slightly older, well-dressed crown. Nice for dates,
234 locals raden deze aan
Weather Up
589 Vanderbilt AveSpeak-easy style cocktails with a small but sweet backyard. Cash Only. Skews to a slightly older, well-dressed crown. Nice for dates,
Nice for a before-or-after Brooklyn Museum cocktail as it's a block away. Well crafted cocktails with a good back-yard. More seating than Weather Up and they take credit cards. Skews to a slightly older, well-dressed crown
102 locals raden deze aan
Tooker Alley
793 Washington AveNice for a before-or-after Brooklyn Museum cocktail as it's a block away. Well crafted cocktails with a good back-yard. More seating than Weather Up and they take credit cards. Skews to a slightly older, well-dressed crown
The Crown Inn
724 Franklin AveCrown Heights bar skewing to a 20s / 30s crowd
Live DJs or music almost every night. Every other Saturday Night is a huge soul/funk dance party. Starts late, ends late
139 locals raden deze aan
Friends and Lovers
641 Classon AveLive DJs or music almost every night. Every other Saturday Night is a huge soul/funk dance party. Starts late, ends late
Doris
1088 Fulton StVibey and slightly mysterious - a great hang.
Gold Star Beer Counter
176 Underhill AveCraft beer bar 1 block away.
Berg'n is a huge bar with multiple food vendors inside. They have outdoor seating and it's quite a scene! 30s and 40s crowd with a lot of kids during the day, buzzing at night. Great spot for a quick bite to eat too.
262 locals raden deze aan
BERG'N
899 Bergen StBerg'n is a huge bar with multiple food vendors inside. They have outdoor seating and it's quite a scene! 30s and 40s crowd with a lot of kids during the day, buzzing at night. Great spot for a quick bite to eat too.
This place is large with a young hip crowd, sleek mod design and a big backyard with a sometime-food truck.
36 locals raden deze aan
Diamond Reef
1057 Atlantic AveThis place is large with a young hip crowd, sleek mod design and a big backyard with a sometime-food truck.
BierWax
556 Vanderbilt Ave10,000+ records and craft beer. 'Nuff said
An awesome beer garden with good food, great for afternoon drinks in the summertime.
437 locals raden deze aan
Franklin Park
618 St Johns PlAn awesome beer garden with good food, great for afternoon drinks in the summertime.
Bar Meridian
406 Prospect PlNew cocktail bar with romantic interior and nice seating area. Great for dates.
Essentials
For your every day needs!
Ideal Food Basket
631 Gates AveThe closest grocery store for anything you need.
Every Saturday until 4pm the farmer's market takes over Grand Army Plaza, at the top of Prospect Park. Produce, meats, fish, cheese, wool, wine, you name it.
206 locals raden deze aan
Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Flatbush AvenueEvery Saturday until 4pm the farmer's market takes over Grand Army Plaza, at the top of Prospect Park. Produce, meats, fish, cheese, wool, wine, you name it.
Thriftcare Pharmacy
759 Washington AveJust next door, a pharmacy for all your needs.
Favorite liquor/wine shop in the neighborhood, and there are a few.
21 locals raden deze aan
The Winey Neighbor
679 Washington AveFavorite liquor/wine shop in the neighborhood, and there are a few.
A dry-cleaner that also offers a drop-off wash-and-fold service, with a typical 24-hour turn around. Right across the street.
13 locals raden deze aan
Happy Cleaners
68 4th AveA dry-cleaner that also offers a drop-off wash-and-fold service, with a typical 24-hour turn around. Right across the street.
Shopping
This shop is the only one of its kind in the world. They sell Skateboards & Fresh Flowers. Super cool hats too.
21 locals raden deze aan
Park Delicatessen
722 Classon AveThis shop is the only one of its kind in the world. They sell Skateboards & Fresh Flowers. Super cool hats too.
Brewing supply store, in case you get inspired by the craft beer or want to learn how to make Kombucha.
Bitter & Esters
700 Washington AveBrewing supply store, in case you get inspired by the craft beer or want to learn how to make Kombucha.
Local Garden shop run by a sweet and knowledgeable Rastafarian man.
7 locals raden deze aan
Natty Garden
636 Washington AveLocal Garden shop run by a sweet and knowledgeable Rastafarian man.
Lady J +1
320 Dean StreetGorgeous jewelry made by the shop owner and other lovely things from clothes to crystals.