Jasmine’s Brooklyn Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Prospect Lefferts Gardens in Brooklyn, a diverse, walkable, and interesting neighborhood in NYC, with a mix of brownstones on tree-lined streets that blossom pink in spring and pop orange in fall, a thriving dining scene of international cuisines, bars, juice bars, vintage shops, African markets, independent bookstores, nature, and much more that make this a wonderful neighborhood to explore.
Brooklyn's Way
Brooklyn's WayProspect Lefferts Gardens in Brooklyn, a diverse, walkable, and interesting neighborhood in NYC, with a mix of brownstones on tree-lined streets that blossom pink in spring and pop orange in fall, a thriving dining scene of international cuisines, bars, juice bars, vintage shops, African markets, independent bookstores, nature, and much more that make this a wonderful neighborhood to explore.
Sightseeing
Prospect Lefferts Gardens is one of many vibrant residential neighborhoods in the general Flatbush area and is bound in a square with Empire Boulevard to the North, Clarkson Street to the South, New York Avenue to the East and Prospect Park on Ocean Avenue to the West.
Also, just a train, cab, or ride share away from NYC.
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Brooklyn
Prospect Lefferts Gardens is one of many vibrant residential neighborhoods in the general Flatbush area and is bound in a square with Empire Boulevard to the North, Clarkson Street to the South, New York Avenue to the East and Prospect Park on Ocean Avenue to the West.
Also, just a train, cab, or ride share away from NYC.
With one of several entrances, Prospect Park ticks all boxes for nature lovers, exercise aficionados, and everyone in between, see the full guide to the best things to do in Prospect Park.
Spring sees magnificent pink and white cherry blossom trees, fall captures stunning orange and yellow foliage, winter has the LeFrak skating rink for unbelievable Prospect Park ice skating and a gorgeous blanket of snow to play in for the cold-hearted, and summer has open lawns for picnics and benches by the lake for turtle-watching.
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Prospect Park South
With one of several entrances, Prospect Park ticks all boxes for nature lovers, exercise aficionados, and everyone in between, see the full guide to the best things to do in Prospect Park.
Spring sees magnificent pink and white cherry blossom trees, fall captures stunning orange and yellow foliage, winter has the LeFrak skating rink for unbelievable Prospect Park ice skating and a gorgeous blanket of snow to play in for the cold-hearted, and summer has open lawns for picnics and benches by the lake for turtle-watching.
Located between Flatbush and Washington Avenues opposite Prospect Park, spring is when the Garden blooms with cherry blossom varieties, but the Garden also boasts of large greenhouse ecosystems – temperate and tropical – bonsai trees and other flower varieties. Cherry blossom watching along the Cherry Esplanade is a popular crowd activity to do at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, they even hold an annual Japanese Sakura Cherry Blossom Festival to open the season.
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveLocated between Flatbush and Washington Avenues opposite Prospect Park, spring is when the Garden blooms with cherry blossom varieties, but the Garden also boasts of large greenhouse ecosystems – temperate and tropical – bonsai trees and other flower varieties. Cherry blossom watching along the Cherry Esplanade is a popular crowd activity to do at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, they even hold an annual Japanese Sakura Cherry Blossom Festival to open the season.
Need to top-up your cultural know-how after bonding with nature? Fret not. Brooklyn Museum on Eastern Parkway next to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden houses unique art and holds cultural events year-round ideal for solo or family outings and another great addition to exploring all there is to do around Prospect Lefferts Gardens.
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Eastern Pkwy Brooklyn Museum station
Need to top-up your cultural know-how after bonding with nature? Fret not. Brooklyn Museum on Eastern Parkway next to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden houses unique art and holds cultural events year-round ideal for solo or family outings and another great addition to exploring all there is to do around Prospect Lefferts Gardens.
Food scene
This spot has a plethora of muffins, croissants, breads, bagels, and other delights to welcome you to the neighborhood.
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Flatbush Bagel
557 Flatbush AveThis spot has a plethora of muffins, croissants, breads, bagels, and other delights to welcome you to the neighborhood.
A healthy café with an eye-catching floral display by the popular Floratorium, this spot serves juices, smoothies, salads, and the quintessential Millennial favorite – avocado toast.
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Hibiscus Brew
546 Flatbush AveA healthy café with an eye-catching floral display by the popular Floratorium, this spot serves juices, smoothies, salads, and the quintessential Millennial favorite – avocado toast.
rospect-Lefferts Gardens favorite, this dine-in pub serves beers, wings, nachos, and grub that is expected of a hip pub with diverse clientele of all age ranges. It is open mid-afternoon till midnight.
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Midwood Flats
577 Flatbush Averospect-Lefferts Gardens favorite, this dine-in pub serves beers, wings, nachos, and grub that is expected of a hip pub with diverse clientele of all age ranges. It is open mid-afternoon till midnight.
Great local café where you can order for pickup your morning joe, latte, frappe, tea, and cookies
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Brooklyn Perk Coffee
605 Flatbush AveGreat local café where you can order for pickup your morning joe, latte, frappe, tea, and cookies
Open bar and café serving American food, cocktails, beer, and wine with dine-in and delivery available. In warm weather, there is sometimes sidewalk seating for patrons.
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Edie Jo’s
630 Flatbush AveOpen bar and café serving American food, cocktails, beer, and wine with dine-in and delivery available. In warm weather, there is sometimes sidewalk seating for patrons.
Brand new bar with a colorful interior, open windows, and air purifier for pandemic times. It is a bar so light on heavy meals and heavy on bar fare – mixed nuts, hummus, and dip, etc. – alongside numerous selections of cocktails, beers, and wines.
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Fiona's Bar
562 Flatbush AvenueBrand new bar with a colorful interior, open windows, and air purifier for pandemic times. It is a bar so light on heavy meals and heavy on bar fare – mixed nuts, hummus, and dip, etc. – alongside numerous selections of cocktails, beers, and wines.
This is a small Mexican spot with birria tacos, nachos, quesadillas, and more on the menu.
Jauja Mexican Kitchen
695 Flatbush AvenueThis is a small Mexican spot with birria tacos, nachos, quesadillas, and more on the menu.
City/town information
The vibrant feel of the city! Booming with diversity, culture, history and innovation, NYC radiates an energy that is best experienced in person. From a robust culinary scene to larger-than-life attractions, there’s plenty to explore across the five boroughs. Don’t wait—a New York minute is just too good to miss.
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New York
The vibrant feel of the city! Booming with diversity, culture, history and innovation, NYC radiates an energy that is best experienced in person. From a robust culinary scene to larger-than-life attractions, there’s plenty to explore across the five boroughs. Don’t wait—a New York minute is just too good to miss.
Local Favs
All the food places the locals love!
Habib 1 Deli
631 Flatbush AveAm Thai Bistro
1003 Church AveGaia NoMaya
510 Flatbush AvenueBorgartillaga
Samgöngur
Subways, Walking, or ride share are the ways to get around
The subway is the best way to get around Brooklyn, with the exception of Red Hook and parts of the East Brooklyn neighborhoods, where you may want to consider bus transportation