Lonely PlanetAug 26
A Guide to the Best Places to Eat and Drink in Brooklyn
From elevated Jewish cuisine to quite possibly the world’s best breakfast burrito, our Brooklyn-based editors share their favorite local haunts.
Enjoy Manhattan skyline views from Greenpoint
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- Bar MarioRestaurantComfort-food pasta spot with hearty portions
- Fort Greene parkParkStroll through before cozying up in the cafe
- The Long Island BarRestaurantAround since the early '50s, known for fantastic martinis
- RhodoraRestaurantWine bar with marinated olives and burrata
- Radio BakeryBakeryGenuinely deserves the buzz and is worth waiting in line for
- UrsulaCaféOffers perhaps the best breakfast burrito in Brooklyn
- WNYC Transmitter ParkNature reserveEnjoy Manhattan skyline views from Greenpoint
- Otway BakeryBakeryLocal pastry shop with an array of baked goods
- Prospect ParkParkPicnic spot near Otway Bakery
- Cafe RegularCaféLittle hole-in-the-wall spot with charm and limited seating
- Brooklyn Botanic GardenGardenNearby attraction after coffee
- Land to SeaCaféFavorite coffee spot with excellent coffee and matcha drinks
- IXV CoffeeCaféZero-waste shop selling coffee, clothing, and home goods
- Good BBQRestaurantJoint loved for Texas-style brisket and global flavors
- GertieRestaurantElevated takes on classic Jewish cuisine
- Gertrude’sRestaurantSister restaurant with a fancier vibe
- Café PauletteRestaurantQuaint neighborhood staple for French meals
- Deux ChatsBarTrendy spot with raw-bar happy hours and a 'martini fountain'
- OPSRestaurantLocal ingredients and global wines in a cozy space
- L’IndustrieFast foodOne of the best pizza spots with large, thin, crispy crust
- Hungry ThirstyRestaurantServes some of the best Thai food in the city
- Sunny’s BarBarHit after dinner for drinks and live music
- Red Hook’s "Swingle"RestaurantMiniature chocolate-dipped key lime pie, a top dessert
- Poppy’sRestaurantServes a solid cup of coffee and amazing desserts
- DorisBarSultry spot perfect for a third date or hanging with friends