Prospect Lefferts Garden local guide
Coffee!
Woman-owned.
Loud Baby
696 Flatbush AveBlack-owned— coffee, pastries, or breakfast tacos early in the morning.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brooklyn Perk Coffee
605 Flatbush AveBlack-owned— coffee, pastries, or breakfast tacos early in the morning.
Park explorations
Prospect Park is the biggest park in Brooklyn, designed by phenomenal landscape architect Frederick Olmstead.
On Saturday mornings walk to Grand Army Plaza for the farmers market!
Nice if you have littles— the zoo is small, but fun for young ones.
540 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoológico de Prospect Park
450 Flatbush AveNice if you have littles— the zoo is small, but fun for young ones.
Lovely, especially during cherry blossom season! Book tickets online in advance.
2030 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveLovely, especially during cherry blossom season! Book tickets online in advance.
Ice skating in the winter, a splash pad in the summer, LeFrak is perfect for entertaining littles. Don’t miss the green rooftop!
194 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
LeFrak Center at Lakeside Prospect Park Brooklyn
171 East DrIce skating in the winter, a splash pad in the summer, LeFrak is perfect for entertaining littles. Don’t miss the green rooftop!
Food scene
Incredible fresh pasta or weekend brunch (call ahead for a reservation). Woman owned Italian, not to be missed.
184 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bonafini
663 Flatbush AveIncredible fresh pasta or weekend brunch (call ahead for a reservation). Woman owned Italian, not to be missed.
The best burger in Brooklyn (beef or black bean, both incredible!!). No reservation needed. Stop by for a drink or a snack; also a casual spot for weekend brunch!
201 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Midwood Flats
577 Flatbush AveThe best burger in Brooklyn (beef or black bean, both incredible!!). No reservation needed. Stop by for a drink or a snack; also a casual spot for weekend brunch!
Classic NYC & our go-to bagel. Available to deliver as well, you can order ahead.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Flatbush Bagel
557 Flatbush AveClassic NYC & our go-to bagel. Available to deliver as well, you can order ahead.
A New York slice. Stop in for a slice, or get a pie to go. Free delivery. Delicious.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Prospect Pizza
599 Flatbush AveA New York slice. Stop in for a slice, or get a pie to go. Free delivery. Delicious.
Neighborhood gems
NYC offers some of the most affordable mani/pedis around. This clean, beautiful spot offers $35 spa pedis, with a quick shoulder massage in a great settting. Call ahead for an appointment.
WellZen Lounge
593 Flatbush AvenueNYC offers some of the most affordable mani/pedis around. This clean, beautiful spot offers $35 spa pedis, with a quick shoulder massage in a great settting. Call ahead for an appointment.
Greenlight Bookstore (Flatbush Avenue)
632 Flatbush AveJerk chicken is a neighborhood staple. Check out this local carry out spot. It’s not spicy with sauce on the side.
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Peppa's
738 Flatbush AveJerk chicken is a neighborhood staple. Check out this local carry out spot. It’s not spicy with sauce on the side.
Stop by for a snack of a Trinidadian Double (pastry with chickpea) or, for a full meal try a roti. Cash only.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
De Hot Pot
1127 Washington AveStop by for a snack of a Trinidadian Double (pastry with chickpea) or, for a full meal try a roti. Cash only.