coolstuff.nyc neighborhood guide

Fort Greene, Brooklyn

Ft. Greene is one of our favorite neighborhoods in Brooklyn (Disclaimer! G used to live in Ft. Greene). From the old brownstones to some of the city’s best dining, Ft. Greene should be up next on your neighborhoods to visit. Read on for our favorite spots to hang, sip, and eat in Ft. Greene ︎

Eat

Buff Patty

For a spicy beef patty and a Ting grapefruit soda.

Walter’s

For the best french dip sammy in all the land.

Miss Ada

For Miss Ada’s ultra-delicious Chicken Shawarma Hummus Musabaha...seriously just get like an order of this per person and you will be happy.

Mekong

For a classic bowl of Pho.

Drink

Petit Paulette

For AM: Cortado // PM: A glass of natty wine

Rhodora

For a quartino of delicious natural wine & A cheese plate with the freshest bread.

Bittersweet

For some delicious cold brew from a bright green cafe.

Thirst

For a bottle of...you guessed it... Natural Wine to pair with a meal from Fort Green Farmers market goodies

Shop

Greenlight Books

For the latest hit novel and all of your favorites.

Head Sounds Records

For a first pressing of a Smiths record.

Head Hi

For art books & more coffee!!

Elly’s Market

For fresh flowers, Korean goodies, and pantry staples.

Do

Ft. Greene Farmers Market

For super duper fresh produce every Saturday...be sure to stop by She Wolf Bakery’s stall for delicious bread.

See

Ft. Greene Park

For the jewel of Ft. Greene. A hilly park full of great places to picnic, play tennis, and live the best days of a Brooklyn summer.