The Bed Stuy Guide
New York is a fantastic and friendly city to explore for families, including with smaller children. Here we share from our family to yours a selection of recommended experiences for children and families of all ages. Be mindful for the kids that in New York you walk a lot more than you realise every day! so we do recommend looking at the New York Pass, to get savings for you and your family. Avoid buying any services from people offering tickets on the street.
- Supermarket Shopping
Inlet Market (well-stocked local bodega 5 min walk) - https://goo.gl/maps/2396zrFw2Z12
Halsey Traders Market (15 min walk) - https://goo.gl/maps/a6YdtJisW6q
Super Foodtown of Bed-Stuy (20 minute walk) - https://goo.gl/maps/pQubVeRHq5F2
Harvest Market Union (larger supermarket, cab ride) - https://goo.gl/maps/XyQiBGaq8GD2
Whole Foods Williamsburg (full supermarket) - https://goo.gl/maps/2pKQ7e3FcGm
- Local Wine Shop
Olivino on Marcus Garvey (OK selection, but close) - https://goo.gl/maps/efthQXWpLcs
Mannies on Halsey near Stuyvesant (better choice) - https://goo.gl/maps/18VAsR7He7D2
Bed-Vyne Wine & Spirits on Tompkins (great choice) - https://goo.gl/maps/i232bGQHmo42
- Ordering Food Delivery
We have included a few menus in the back of the welcome folder and recommend www.seamless.com for online ordering options ($7 off your order with that link).
- Eating & Drinking Out
There are lots of great options to eat locally, all within walking distance. We have a truly wonderful bakery cafe called Saraghina Bakery within minutes walk from the house. It is a local and visitor favourite and can make all the things (flat whites, cortados and all that jazz).
- Coffee & Pastries (all make great coffee)
Saraghina Bakery - https://goo.gl/maps/aNHVuRnjox12
Sincerely Tommy - https://goo.gl/maps/EkXxDoaDEnA2
Corto (superb panini sandwiches) - https://goo.gl/maps/1v15qFxW7bveWNWw5
Dear Friend Books (zen space, great green tea) - https://goo.gl/maps/egtPL8PB5J5cVn899
Milk & Pull - https://goo.gl/maps/t22hhs61uUt
Trash Island - https://goo.gl/maps/ReRfa8QCgCpBUxsR8
Odd Fox Coffee - https://g.page/odd-fox-coffee
- Restaurants
Some of our favourite local food spots are (in order of proximity, all walking distance):
Saraghina (long standing Brooklyn destination) - https://goo.gl/maps/Yv7XWNUp8JG2
Peaches (Soul Food) - https://goo.gl/maps/WwrsL9HVzYy
Dick & Janes (Restaurant & Bar, great vibe) - https://goo.gl/maps/RGKFijnH2uKLueVv7
LunAtico (Food & Jazz) - https://goo.gl/maps/LLApwu2nmqN2
Warude Japanese & Taco (cool, casual, good vibes) - https://goo.gl/maps/mPAdFFgNeRA2
Grand Champs (Haitian) - https://goo.gl/maps/hVQW5AdFDyu
Chez Oscar (French)- https://goo.gl/maps/rAHLDX8L3rL2
L’Antagoniste (French) - https://goo.gl/maps/y94NK9T5YHu
Nana Ramen (Japanese) - https://goo.gl/maps/uEe6W7iyCax
Trad Room (Japanese Fusion) - https://goo.gl/maps/3wArrNWuRbL2
Lady Moo-Moo (Ice Cream) - https://goo.gl/maps/8ruBKjvhw5x
- Drinks/Cocktails
Saraghina Tapas Bar (cool local hangout) - https://goo.gl/maps/ED6X8CaJy742
Bar LunAtico (cocktails + live music) - https://goo.gl/maps/LLApwu2nmqN2
Pelican (late night vibes) - https://goo.gl/maps/HPEdT3AKNsu
Mama Fox (drinks & food) - https://goo.gl/maps/M1DNejvU6HG2
Bed-Vyne Brew (craft beers) - https://goo.gl/maps/RWP4nc49pfP2
The Wilky (craft beers) - https://goo.gl/maps/Rf2M39Q487R2
- Exploring Beyond
A little farther afield we recommend exploring Bushwick in the area of the Morgan Avenue Subway Stop, a ten minute cab ride. It’s a bustling area with good street vibes and lots to check out.
Robertas (pizza crazy waits, but fun) - https://goo.gl/maps/CipEbmPs6MN2
Momo Sushi Shack (Japanese v cool) - https://goo.gl/maps/ywvRkQ5CHok
Shinobi Ramen (Japanese) - https://goo.gl/maps/HAx4bYjGRi52
Syndicated Bar Theater Kitchen - https://goo.gl/maps/4L6KBnGaW5y
The Narrows (cocktails) - https://goo.gl/maps/S1aEBnxQnbE2
Forrest Point - (cocktails) - https://goo.gl/maps/fzfEqbpKYKt
Ichiran (Japanese Ramen) - https://goo.gl/maps/mUbrSNoXu832
Or explore Williamsburg and all its delights. This is hipster and restaurant central, and has in recent years (we used to live there) replaced the need to go into Manhattan. Shopping, eating, drinking, Manhattan skyline views, what else do you need? Well worth a few trips there for the day or evening, some insider spots where the locals have been going for a while:
Hotel Delmano (food & cocktails) - https://goo.gl/maps/q6UhXbk2Ywo
The Diner (great food) - https://goo.gl/maps/uQWMLGhq7eH2
Egg (super brunch spot / busy) - https://goo.gl/maps/2SJ9sPnGJF82
Loosie’s Kitchen & Cafe -(cocktails) - https://goo.gl/maps/LhtXV9j7o6m
Marlow & Sons (a mainstay restaurant) - https://goo.gl/maps/aHbzaXvBtE22
Radegast (German Beer Hall - functional) - https://goo.gl/maps/eV18LCyFwor
Donna (our fav NYC bar, a gem) https://goo.gl/maps/NLa7VRyAHNs
Wythe Hotel Bar (check out rooftop) - https://goo.gl/maps/MykXK9X3EDD2
Five Leaves (mainstay brunch & dinner) - https://goo.gl/maps/TSk384ezX7A2
Pizza & Bagels
Bagels
Brooklyn Bagel, Chelsea
Russ n Daughters, LES
Murray Bagel, Chelsea
Greenberg's Bagels, Bed Stuy
The ‘go to’ order
Toasted everything cream cheers, lox, capers
New York Slice
Paulie Gees Slice Shop (hellboy), Greenpoint
Joe’s, West Village & Williamsburg
Lombardi's (for history, since 1905, the first)
Williamsburg Pizza
Other bread
Chocolate Croissants - Devocion, Alouette, West Vill
Bread: Bourke street Bakery, Breads (Challah)
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Bowl (cool bowling in Williamsburg) Google Map
Williamsburg Cinema (local cinema) Google Map
Nitehawk Cinema (dine in movies) Google Map
BAM (arts center kids program) Google Map
New York Transit Museum (for kids that love trains) Google Map
Brooklyn Bridge Park (basketball courts, riverside walk, marina) Google Map
Brooklyn Bridge Park Environmental Education Center (learn about the river/harbour) Google Map
Jane’s Carousel (carousel with scenic views and walks) Google Map
Brooklyn Steele (music venue over 16yrs old fine) Google Map
Brooklyn Children’s Museum (activities for younger ones) Google Map
Domino Park (playground, ice cream, pizza, city views) Google Map
Oddfellows Ice Cream (awesome ice cream selection) Google Map
Museum of the Moving Image (In Queens) Google Map
Downtown Manhattan
Governor’s Island (half day trip full of activities and fun for kids. Ferry access) Google Map
Museum of American Indian (beautiful free musuem) Google Map
Battery Park (to see statue of liberty, boat takes ages) Google Map
New York City Fire Museum (amazing fun for kids) Google Map
One World Observatory (stunning views of NY and NJ) Google Map
Museum of Illusions (for for an hour or so for kids if not busy) Google Map
The Museum Of Ice Cream (interactive experience / insta friendly) Google Map
Sloomoo Institute New York (for those that love slime) Google Map
Children's Musuem Of the Arts (half day, many activities for younger kids) Google Map
Midtown Manhattan
The High Line (scenic elevated walk along abandoned railway) Google Map
Billy’s Bakery (cupcakes and best banana cake in the city) Google Map
American Natural History Museum (the must see museum) Google Map
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum (aircraft carrier, jets, concorde, Nasa Shuttle!) Google Map
Chelsea Piers (activities for athletic kids. Park nearby) Google Maps
Grand Central Concourse (kids love the main station hall) Google Map
MoMath (Museum of Math, solid day experience) Google Map
Lego Store (Madison Square Park. Shake Shack nearby in the park) Google Map
Barnes & Noble (Union Square. Great kids section and toy section) Google Map
Kidding Around (Excellent toy store) Google Map
FAO Schwarz (the classic Tom Hanks BIG one, relaunched) Google Maps
Reading & Web Resources
For some reading in advance of your trip to build anticipation in your children, track down these books resources
‘A Walk In New York’ is a great companion book for kids - Amazon
Also City Walks Kids New York has cool cards giving tips Amazon
Night At the Museum (movie pairs with museum visit) IMDB
It’s always worth checking out Time Out Kids for the latest
