Brooklyn Heights Guide
Coffee Shops
Great coffee, breakfast breads & lunch options! You can also work here, they have great wifi.
27 residents recomanen
Vineapple Cafe
71 Pineapple StGreat coffee, breakfast breads & lunch options! You can also work here, they have great wifi.
maman
154 Court StreetDelicious french bakery and coffee shop + fun place to people watch and work.
drip coffee makers
100 Henry StreetGreat espresso on the go inside Clark Street 2/3 subway station.
Swallow Cafe
49 Bogart StNice local spot for coffee and lunch.
Amy's Bread
672 9th AveSolid NY bakery chain, try their croissant sticks.
Sightseeing
Promenade on the East River with stunning views of lower manahttan, governor's island, the statue of liberty, and BK Bridge park.
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Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Brooklyn Heights PromenadePromenade on the East River with stunning views of lower manahttan, governor's island, the statue of liberty, and BK Bridge park.
There are beautiful walking paths from the end of Atlantic Avenue (where the road meets East River) around all the piers to Dumbo, where you can catch the Ferry, visit the glassed-in carousel, shop or dine. Dumbo is a tourist hot spot, but it's fun to walk.
951 residents recomanen
Parc del Pont de Brooklyn
334 Furman StThere are beautiful walking paths from the end of Atlantic Avenue (where the road meets East River) around all the piers to Dumbo, where you can catch the Ferry, visit the glassed-in carousel, shop or dine. Dumbo is a tourist hot spot, but it's fun to walk.
Nearby Restaurants & Bars
Clark's
Clark StreetGreat local Greek/American diner -- good for breakfast, sandwiches.
Great pizzas and salads. They oddly have a Mexican restaurant inside too, so you can order tacos or pizza.
Brado Thin Crust Pizza
155 Atlantic AveGreat pizzas and salads. They oddly have a Mexican restaurant inside too, so you can order tacos or pizza.
Colonie
127 Atlantic AveFantastic American/rustic food-- good for dinner or weekend brunch.
Court Street Bagels
181 Court StGreat bagel sandwiches
Great bagel sandwiches and NY deli black & white cookies.
10 residents recomanen
La Bagel Delight at Court St
90 Court StGreat bagel sandwiches and NY deli black & white cookies.
Grand Army
336 State Stfun cocktails and excellent raw bar
Hibino
333 Henry StFavorite Japanese in the neighborhood. Excellent menu and specials.
The HiHi Room
138 Smith StAmazing comfort food.
Banhmigos
92 Court StreetFast and delicious pick up vietnamese. Both bahn mi & pho are awesome.
Hi-fi record bar, performance space & vegan cafe. I recommend checking out their website to see what's happening there-- it's rarely been open because of the pandemic, but it's really fun and worth a drink or bite.
17 residents recomanen
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233 Butler StHi-fi record bar, performance space & vegan cafe. I recommend checking out their website to see what's happening there-- it's rarely been open because of the pandemic, but it's really fun and worth a drink or bite.
Neighborhoods
Laid-back Cobble Hill is a neighborhood in Brooklyn, known for hip cafes, bars and casual restaurants along Court Street, its main artery. Families and young professionals reside in many of the brownstones and single-family homes that line the tree-lined streets. With many independent shops, trendy boutiques and specialty food markets, as well as schools and playgrounds, the area has a village vibe.
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Cobble Hill
Laid-back Cobble Hill is a neighborhood in Brooklyn, known for hip cafes, bars and casual restaurants along Court Street, its main artery. Families and young professionals reside in many of the brownstones and single-family homes that line the tree-lined streets. With many independent shops, trendy boutiques and specialty food markets, as well as schools and playgrounds, the area has a village vibe.
Boerum Hill’s brownstone-and-tree-lined streets are meant for strolling. In recent years, dozens of restaurants, cozy cafés and charming boutiques have moved in along the main thoroughfares of Smith Street and Atlantic Avenue. Artsy types, families and longtime locals mingle in one of Brooklyn’s prettiest neighborhoods.
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Boerum Hill
Boerum Hill’s brownstone-and-tree-lined streets are meant for strolling. In recent years, dozens of restaurants, cozy cafés and charming boutiques have moved in along the main thoroughfares of Smith Street and Atlantic Avenue. Artsy types, families and longtime locals mingle in one of Brooklyn’s prettiest neighborhoods.
Grocery & Specialty Food Market
Amazing health food store with pre-made meals and all the kombucha you need.
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Perelandra Natural Food Center
175 Remsen StAmazing health food store with pre-made meals and all the kombucha you need.
Sahadi’s is a famous family-owned local market for Middle Eastern specialties, including spices, grains, nuts, dried fruits, coffee, cheeses, oils, and — last but not least — prepared foods like pita & hummus, baba, a wide variety of meze, and a plethora of sweets, all handmade on-premises.
130 residents recomanen
Sahadi's
187 Atlantic AveSahadi’s is a famous family-owned local market for Middle Eastern specialties, including spices, grains, nuts, dried fruits, coffee, cheeses, oils, and — last but not least — prepared foods like pita & hummus, baba, a wide variety of meze, and a plethora of sweets, all handmade on-premises.
Go at unconventional hours or you'll be in line for a long time.
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Trader Joe's
130 Court StGo at unconventional hours or you'll be in line for a long time.
Key Food Marketplace
7414 3rd AveLocal Farmers Market is here every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday from 8-5pm. COVID-19 mobile testing trucks for testing are usually available here.
46 residents recomanen
Borough Hall station
Local Farmers Market is here every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday from 8-5pm. COVID-19 mobile testing trucks for testing are usually available here.
Bookstores
Favorite local book store owned by friend and author, Emma Straub.
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Books Are Magic
225 Smith StFavorite local book store owned by friend and author, Emma Straub.
Greenlight Bookstore (Fulton Street)
686 Fulton StLovely local bookstore.
Shopping
Tango
145 Montague StLovely (but pricey) ladies boutique.