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A full guide to Carroll Gardens - drink, eat, shop!
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items I’ve lived in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn my whole life. My family immigrated here in the early 1900’s and have been here for generations. It’s my favorite neighborhood in Brooklyn because of its quaintness, proximity to the city, and great food/bars. ...
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Bars 🥂
Restaurants 🍝
Shop 🛍️
Mom & Pop Shops 🥐
Bars 🥂
This bar has the most character and is the most unique in Carroll Gardens with its sexy vibe. My boyfriend threw one of my birthday parties here in their backyard space (which is huge!) and everyone loved it. They have a strong cocktail menu with som...
Barely Disfigured
Love this spot when I’m in the mood to chill at a cozy dive bar. They have an expansive cocktail menu and a selection of yummy bar food that satisfies cravings every time. I usually get their impossible burger with a side of their mozzarella sticks. ...
Abilene Bar Brooklyn
This is my favorite bar in the downtown Brooklyn area. The vibe is cozy and romantic with warm mood lighting that is perfect for a date night or a chill night with friends. The cocktails change seasonally and each offer a unique blend of flavors that...
Elsa
I hosted my 31st birthday here and it was perfect. The drinks are amazing (they have a tropical cocktail that comes in a butt-shaped glass!) and their bar food is great too (they once had a blueberry cheesecake that was the best I ever tasted). The a...
Bohemien Bar (@bohemienbar) · Brooklyn, TAS
Perfect dive-bar if you’re looking for cheap drinks with a cool tiki-themed atmosphere! I always get either the Blue Lagoon (a blue margarita) or the Frozen Zombie (which really packs a punch). Their backyard space is great for summer and great for g...
Zombie Hut NYC (@zombiehut)
I love this place because it’s somewhere in between a dive and upscale vibe. They have a full bar with some specialty drinks that change seasonally. I usually get a glass of rose or their take on a “bees knees”. Their outdoor seating in the front is ...
Congress Bar
Restaurants 🍝
As an Italian girl, I need to get my fix of pasta at least every week. Cafe Spaghetti is a quaint little spot that offers amazing food and refreshing cocktails. Their backyard offers great outdoor seating making this place a perfect go-to spot for su...
Cafe Spaghetti
Great low-key Mexican diner style spot to grab some food and watch the game. They have the best tortilla soup and the most bomb tater tots. Their margaritas are also unmatched; I typically get the cucumber one and they serve it in the coolest skull s...
Bar Bruno Brooklyn – Mexican Bistro
If you’re looking for a good sit-down Chinese spot for a night out instead of ordering take out, this is it. I got the beef and broccoli, spicy wontons, and egg roll which was the best egg roll I ever had. It’s also not hard to get a reservation whic...
Sal Tang's
One of the BEST Thai places. Be warned, this place has some of the spiciest dishes 🌶️ but there’s some mild options that are just as amazing. Their cocktail menu has pictures which is great if you’d like a little preview of what your drink will look...
Untable
Great Italian restaurant with a rustic, half indoor half outdoor set up. Grabbing brunch and sitting near the open windows with an Aperol Spritz is the perfect way to spend a weekend. For cocktails, I usually get the Henry Orange Sour (light and refr...
Sociale
This is the only place I’ll get my sushi in Carroll Gardens. It tastes amazing and fresh every time and the staff is quick and accommodating. I love the Foxy Lady roll and the TNT Lover roll. It’s dimly lit so it’s the perfect spot for a date night.
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Shop 🛍️
If you’re looking for a last-minute gift shop, this is the spot. Any time I need a last minute card or gift I make my way here because it has something for everyone in your life. The cards are my favorite; they’re so unique and they have a ton of fun...
Woods Grove
Mom & Pop Shops 🥐
This is a neighborhood staple that has been here for YEARS. It’s the perfect Italian pastry spot that offers an array of Italian cookies for extremely reasonable prices. I pay $17 and get over a pound of cookies. Their mini chocolate cheesecake hits ...
Monteleone's Bakery & Cafe (@monteleonesbakery355) · Brooklyn, NY
If you’re ever craving an Italian deli sandwich with fresh cured meats, this is the spot. They offer an array of premade sandwiches and imported Italian goods. I come here to get imported sauces, pastas, hazelnut spreads, and garlic stuffed onions. T...
Caputo's Fine Foods