Melissa’s guidebook
Local Hot Spots
Here's a mix of local hot spots that may be useful during your stay!
Family owned & operated. Great prices, amazing food! Recommend calling in advance for a reservation. My go-to is the meat ravioli!
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Joe's
6611 Forest AveFamily owned & operated. Great prices, amazing food! Recommend calling in advance for a reservation. My go-to is the meat ravioli!
The perfect brunch spot. Friendly service, cute atmosphere, vegetarian options available, and carafe mimosas!
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Julia's Beer and Wine Bar
818 Woodward AveThe perfect brunch spot. Friendly service, cute atmosphere, vegetarian options available, and carafe mimosas!
The quintessential lil' coffee shop. Delectable pastries, affordable sandwiches for b'fast & lunch, and they sell jewelry made by local vendors!
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Norma's Corner Shoppe
59-02 Catalpa AveThe quintessential lil' coffee shop. Delectable pastries, affordable sandwiches for b'fast & lunch, and they sell jewelry made by local vendors!
Not your typical "tiki" bar but these guys are definitely knowledgeable in their rum! We know the owner from various Bushwick bars, his name is Austin - a rad dude! They've got great food...I'm a sucker for the chicken tenders paired with a shot & a beer.
Paradise Lounge
678 Woodward AveNot your typical "tiki" bar but these guys are definitely knowledgeable in their rum! We know the owner from various Bushwick bars, his name is Austin - a rad dude! They've got great food...I'm a sucker for the chicken tenders paired with a shot & a beer.
This place is one of our staples. It's spacious, has bar arcade games, a pool table, and I must say...some of the BEST bar food to ever exist. The guy Fernando and his staff whip up the perfect concoctions for a hangover or simply when it's late and you want fried pizza rolls. Win win!
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aunt Ginny's
652 Woodward AveThis place is one of our staples. It's spacious, has bar arcade games, a pool table, and I must say...some of the BEST bar food to ever exist. The guy Fernando and his staff whip up the perfect concoctions for a hangover or simply when it's late and you want fried pizza rolls. Win win!
Need a little take-away from your NYC visit? This women-owned & operated boutique has pretty much everything from NY-made crafts to CBD oil. They also have a wide selection of fun-gimmicky cards. These ladies are the best.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stay Forever
818 Woodward AveNeed a little take-away from your NYC visit? This women-owned & operated boutique has pretty much everything from NY-made crafts to CBD oil. They also have a wide selection of fun-gimmicky cards. These ladies are the best.
One stop shop for a cup of joe & a new book for the plane ride home! They have a section of used comics and discounted books. We have a punch card for you to use ;)
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Topos Bookstore Cafe
788 Woodward AveOne stop shop for a cup of joe & a new book for the plane ride home! They have a section of used comics and discounted books. We have a punch card for you to use ;)
This is our little gem of a cocktail bar. Incredibly tiny but just the perfect vibe for a quick little nightcap. The vibe is intimate and cozy.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sundown bar
68-38 Forest AvenueThis is our little gem of a cocktail bar. Incredibly tiny but just the perfect vibe for a quick little nightcap. The vibe is intimate and cozy.
Forgot something? This discount store probably could cover you. Located just around the corner.
Dollar General
1815 Gates AveForgot something? This discount store probably could cover you. Located just around the corner.
Need a quick wash? This place is right around the corner next to the pizza place (Julie's). It's cheaper than the Mega Wash down Gates Ave. $1.75 wash and at least $1.50 to dry.
Soapy Suds Laundromatl
o675 Onderdonk AveNeed a quick wash? This place is right around the corner next to the pizza place (Julie's). It's cheaper than the Mega Wash down Gates Ave. $1.75 wash and at least $1.50 to dry.
If you're in a hurry and just need to grab a quick coffee before venturing out, Café M is right at the bottom of the Seneca M station next to Crown Fried Chicken. They've got good bagels, too.
Cafe M Seneca
709 Seneca AveIf you're in a hurry and just need to grab a quick coffee before venturing out, Café M is right at the bottom of the Seneca M station next to Crown Fried Chicken. They've got good bagels, too.
This is a good but busy work place if you're here to do some freelance work or catch up on emails. It's one of the more spacious coffee shops in the hood. Great coffee and super good bagel sandwiches. Outdoor seating as well.
139 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Milk & Pull
181 Irving AveThis is a good but busy work place if you're here to do some freelance work or catch up on emails. It's one of the more spacious coffee shops in the hood. Great coffee and super good bagel sandwiches. Outdoor seating as well.
If you're like me, you like to collect at least something vintage from a different town so here you go!
FEELS Vintage Vinyl Home
11385 Curated vintageIf you're like me, you like to collect at least something vintage from a different town so here you go!
Small cozy cocktail bar. They do "shitty movie" nights and bingo. There's live music sometimes. The environment is like your parents' basement in the 70s. They have board games and a little mini library. A place to check out for sure.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Bad Old Days
1684 Woodbine StSmall cozy cocktail bar. They do "shitty movie" nights and bingo. There's live music sometimes. The environment is like your parents' basement in the 70s. They have board games and a little mini library. A place to check out for sure.
While in Kathmandu
758 Seneca AveThis place has good momo!
Pinball bar. Need I say more? ...except, nice backyard space. Also, my roommate is beyond regular status there.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Milo's Yard
564 Seneca AvePinball bar. Need I say more? ...except, nice backyard space. Also, my roommate is beyond regular status there.
Maybe catch a show here and discover some local bands! No events? No problem. It's also a good typical dive.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Footlight Bar
552 Grandview AveMaybe catch a show here and discover some local bands! No events? No problem. It's also a good typical dive.
Like to dance? Need to let loose? HOY is a theatrical atmosphere that hosts themed events and given how relatively close it is...could be worth experiencing. If you hop on the site early enough, you could snag a free RSVP before a certain entry time otherwise it can get spendy. From the Myrtle/Wyckoff L (only 4 blocks away), it's 2 stops on Jefferson. Lots to explore on Wyckoff Ave which in that area is considered Bushwick. If it's nice, you can walk back...if you prefer a car (esp after a night out), it's a cheap fare!
552 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
House of Yes
2 Wyckoff AvenueLike to dance? Need to let loose? HOY is a theatrical atmosphere that hosts themed events and given how relatively close it is...could be worth experiencing. If you hop on the site early enough, you could snag a free RSVP before a certain entry time otherwise it can get spendy. From the Myrtle/Wyckoff L (only 4 blocks away), it's 2 stops on Jefferson. Lots to explore on Wyckoff Ave which in that area is considered Bushwick. If it's nice, you can walk back...if you prefer a car (esp after a night out), it's a cheap fare!
For your grocery needs, this place is the closest for your basics.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vitelio's Marketplace
1883 Madison StFor your grocery needs, this place is the closest for your basics.
Best breakfast burritos. Homemade batch juices (like strawberry horchata, hibiscus, watermelon -- changes daily). It's about a 10-15 walk but worth it.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Burrito Republic
59-15 71st AveBest breakfast burritos. Homemade batch juices (like strawberry horchata, hibiscus, watermelon -- changes daily). It's about a 10-15 walk but worth it.
Another cute boutique if you're shopping for local gifts or little take-aways.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Saint Seneca Store
788 Woodward AveAnother cute boutique if you're shopping for local gifts or little take-aways.
Spanish Mediterranean Café with good eats! Known for their churros and signature rose lattés!
Café Esencia
68-38 Forest AveSpanish Mediterranean Café with good eats! Known for their churros and signature rose lattés!