Nicole’s Prospect Heights guidebook

Nicole
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!
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Tom’s
782 Washington Ave
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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!
Just a few doors down, my favorite take out spot. Vegetarian Jamaican food and yummy baked goods. Super nice folks.
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Natural Blend
769A Washington Ave
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Just 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.
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Sit & Wonder
688 Washington Ave
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One 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.
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Lincoln Station
409 Lincoln Pl
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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.
The closest authentic bagel shop in the neighborhood, but only a few small tables to sit down at so best to grab & go.
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Olde Brooklyn Bagel Shoppe
645 Vanderbilt Ave
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The 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 Avenue
The 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.
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Gen
659 Washington Ave
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My 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.
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James
605 Carlton Ave
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Easily 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.
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Sisters
47 E 124th St
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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.
Lovely bistro for dinner or weekend brunch. Just caddy-corner from the apartment.
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Sunshine Co.
780 Washington Ave
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Lovely bistro for dinner or weekend brunch. Just caddy-corner from the apartment.
Vietnamese Sandwiches
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Banhmigos
636 Park Pl
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Vietnamese Sandwiches
Delicious artisanal pizza and drinks right across the street.
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Ogliastro Pizza Bar
784 Washington Ave
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Delicious artisanal pizza and drinks right across the street.
My favorite Thai in the neighborhood. Delicious, affordable, nice vibe inside and they deliver.
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Nourish Thai
637A Vanderbilt Ave
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My 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.
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Glady's
788 Franklin Ave
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Jamaican food/rum bar with amazing interior design. Great for lunch or dinner.
The closest Mexican spot with better-than-average food.
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Citrico
681 Washington Ave
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The closest Mexican spot with better-than-average food.
Delish local soul food place open from breakfast through dinner.
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Cheryl's Global Soul
236 Underhill Avenue
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Delish local soul food place open from breakfast through dinner.
Closest ice cream shop
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Blue Marble Ice Cream
186 Underhill Ave
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Closest ice cream shop
Super delicious ramen, can sometimes be crowded so call ahead.
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Chuko
565 Vanderbilt Ave
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Super delicious ramen, can sometimes be crowded so call ahead.
Delicious and affordable Dominican food, with a nice vibe for couples or families.
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Puerto Viejo
564 Grand Ave
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Delicious 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.
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Stocked
663 Washington Ave
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Great 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.
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Brooklynin museo
200 Eastern Pkwy
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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.
Movies, modern dance, concerts, and more inside this gorgeous landmark Brooklyn building.
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Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette Ave
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Movies, 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.
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Brooklyn Public Library
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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 Pkwy
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.

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!)
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington Ave
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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!)
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.
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Prospect Park
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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
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The Way Station
683 Washington Ave
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Dr. 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,
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Weather Up
589 Vanderbilt Ave
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Speak-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
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Tooker Alley
793 Washington Ave
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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
Crown Heights bar skewing to a 20s / 30s crowd
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The Crown Inn
724 Franklin Ave
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Crown 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
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Friends and Lovers
641 Classon Ave
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Live DJs or music almost every night. Every other Saturday Night is a huge soul/funk dance party. Starts late, ends late
Vibey and slightly mysterious - a great hang.
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Doris
1088 Fulton St
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Vibey and slightly mysterious - a great hang.
Craft beer bar 1 block away.
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Gold Star Beer Counter
176 Underhill Ave
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Craft 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.
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BERG'N
899 Bergen St
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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.
This place is large with a young hip crowd, sleek mod design and a big backyard with a sometime-food truck.
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Diamond Reef
1057 Atlantic Ave
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This place is large with a young hip crowd, sleek mod design and a big backyard with a sometime-food truck.
10,000+ records and craft beer. 'Nuff said
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BierWax
556 Vanderbilt Ave
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10,000+ records and craft beer. 'Nuff said
An awesome beer garden with good food, great for afternoon drinks in the summertime.
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Franklin Park
618 St Johns Pl
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An awesome beer garden with good food, great for afternoon drinks in the summertime.
New cocktail bar with romantic interior and nice seating area. Great for dates.
Bar Meridian
406 Prospect Pl
New cocktail bar with romantic interior and nice seating area. Great for dates.

Essentials

For your every day needs!
The closest grocery store for anything you need.
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Ideal Food Basket
631 Gates Ave
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The 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.
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Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Flatbush Avenue
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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.
Just next door, a pharmacy for all your needs.
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Thriftcare Pharmacy
759 Washington Ave
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Just next door, a pharmacy for all your needs.
Favorite liquor/wine shop in the neighborhood, and there are a few.
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The Winey Neighbor
679 Washington Ave
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Favorite 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.
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Happy Cleaners
68 4th Ave
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A 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.
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Park Delicatessen
722 Classon Ave
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This 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 Ave
Brewing 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.
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Natty Garden
636 Washington Ave
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Local Garden shop run by a sweet and knowledgeable Rastafarian man.
Gorgeous jewelry made by the shop owner and other lovely things from clothes to crystals.
Lady J +1
320 Dean Street
Gorgeous jewelry made by the shop owner and other lovely things from clothes to crystals.