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The Ultimate Summer Guide in Bedford-Stuyvesant

1. Saraghina

9.3
435 Halsey St (at Lewis Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 208 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Saraghina's secluded backyard outdoor seating area will allow you to enjoy the weather while also being in a private area — best of both worlds.

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2. Peaches HotHouse

8.7
415 Tompkins Ave (at Hancock St), Brooklyn, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 249 tips and reviews
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3. Manny's

212 Patchen Ave (Macon), Brooklyn, NY
Café · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 26 tips and reviews

Maureen N.Maureen Njuguna: Great cafe in Bed-Stuy, well priced food and tasty, great backyard seating.

4. L' Antagoniste

8.2
238 Malcolm X Boulevard Brooklyn, NY 11233 (Malcolm X Boulevard and Hancock Street), Brooklyn, NY
French Restaurant · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 31 tips and reviews

Damon L.Damon Lindsay: A neighborhood gem and Brooklyn's answer to the classic French Farm and Sea to Table restaurant.

5. Grandchamps Kitchen & Market

197 Patchen Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Caribbean Restaurant · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 19 tips and reviews

Damon L.Damon Lindsay: The best Haitian food in Bedford Stuyvesant bringing awareness to Haitian culture and cuisine.

6. Eugene & Co

397 Tompkins Ave (btwn Hancock St & Jefferson Ave), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 31 tips and reviews

Damon L.Damon Lindsay: Corner restaurant with a wraparound banquette, serving organic American fare by a Le Bernardin alum.

7. Bedford Hall

1177 Bedford Ave (Putnam), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 53 tips and reviews

Aurora T.Aurora Thornhill: Very chill place. Comfy leather chairs, but not pretentious. Really well-priced food and a pretty good drink selection. The mussels are incredible. There's also a pool table, if that's your thing.

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8. Casablanca Cocktail Lounge

300 Malcolm X Blvd (Macdonough Street), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 34 tips and reviews

Sarah S.Sarah Spagnolo: Cool new spot in Bed-Stuy. Apres-ski chic with "mid-western" food coming soon. Still cash only.

9. Cocktail Bedstuy

8.3
305 Halsey St (at Throop Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 9 tips and reviews

HONEYGRiPHONEYGRiP: Thursdays feature "the Jerk shop" the jerk pork and snapped is awesome! Also try the rum punch and the signature cocktail the Halsey. Taco Tuesdays are also awesome! I definitely recommend ;)

10. Bed-Vyne Brew

8.9
370 Tompkins Ave (Putnam), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Garden · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 47 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Mcnally: This is the best good beer bar in Bed Stuy. Very casual cellar bar and small out front patio. Better beer selection than Fulton Grand, its only competition in Bedford Stuyvesant.

11. Therapy Wine Bar

364 Lewis Ave (Between Macon & Halsey), Brooklyn, NY
Wine Bar · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 50 tips and reviews

amNewYorkamNewYork: This ambient alcove serves everything from basic $4 pints to a frozen wine cocktail called the Concrete Rose. With its outstanding ambiance, it’s not hard to spend an evening relaxing here.

12. Bed Stuy Fresh & Local

210 Patchen Ave (Macon St.), Brooklyn, NY
Grocery Store · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 6 tips and reviews

Damon L.Damon Lindsay: A neighborhood source for quality fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, and locally-made products. Check out the juice bar and lunch counter.

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13. Saraghina Bakery

8.8
433 Halsey St, Brooklyn, NY
Bakery · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 17 tips and reviews

Carola C.Carola Cassaro: Little Italy makes it to Bed/-Stuy's backyard offering Saraghina's best focaccia, pasta, and cheese

14. Georges-André Vintage Café

558 Halsey St (btwn Stuyvesant Ave & Lewis Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Café · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 24 tips and reviews

Alyssa K.Alyssa Kovacs: An absolutely fantastic café that serves only the best coffee toasted at La Colombe (which is another prime coffee spot everyone must visit)

15. Sankofa Aban B & B Jazz Night And Fish Fry

8.4
107 Macon St (No strands), Brooklyn, NY
Speakeasy · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 7 tips and reviews

Eric B.Eric Bacolas: I'm told Lena Horne once lived on this block - come before 9pm or miss out. Old fashioned fish fry is great - originated as a way to help people make enough money to pay rent

16. Akwaaba Mansion

7.3
347 Macdonough St (btwn Stuyvesant & Lewis), Brooklyn, NY
Bed and Breakfast · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 4 tips and reviews

amNewYorkamNewYork: In 1995, a local couple converted this historic 1860 villa into a bed-and-breakfast. The interior is decorated with African-American and Victorian furniture.

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17. Manny's Bar

8.5
562 Halsey St (Stuyvesant Ave & Malcolm X Blvd), Brooklyn, NY
Wine Store · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 2 tips and reviews