The Best Places to Eat and Drink in New York | Bed-Stuy

1. • Dept of Culture 78

   • Convivial Nigerian (North-Central) Tasting
   
   

   1. Eater
      Best New Restaurants in America, 2022

   2. 2025 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: New York State, Ayo Balogun | Semifinalist

   3. Time Out
      The 34 best restaurants in NYC right now | #16

   
   

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   • 327 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn
   • Website
   • Instagram

2. • A&A Bake & Doubles Shop 58

   • Mainstay Trinidadian Roti Shop
   
   

   1. Time Out
      The 34 best restaurants in NYC right now | #32

   2. Eater New York
      The 38 Best Restaurants in New York City

   3. The New York Times
      The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City

   
   

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   • 1337 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn
   • Instagram

3. • Ursula 53

   • Stellar New Mexican-Inspired Cafe/Bakery
   
   

   1. 2022 James Beard Awards
      Best New Restaurant | Nominee

   2. 2023 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: New York State, Eric See | Semifinalist

   
   

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   • 387A Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • Che 43

   • Tiny Coffee Shop/Natural Wine Bar
   
   

   1. Time Out
      The 21 very best coffee shops in NYC | #2

   2. The Infatuation
      The Best Coffee Shops In NYC

   
   

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   • 302 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn
   • Website
   • Instagram

5. • Greenberg’s Bagels 40

   • Classic Bagel Shop
   
   

   1. The Infatuation
      The 19 Best Bagels In NYC, Ranked | #13

   2. Time Out
      The 18 best bagels in NYC

   
   

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   • 1065 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn
   • Website
   • Instagram

6. • Rocco Pizza 40

   • Low-Key Slice Shop
   
   

   1. The New York Times
      The 25 Best Pizza Places in New York Right Now

   2. The New York Times
      The 25 Best Pizza Places in New York Right Now

   
   

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   • 765 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn
   • Website
   • Instagram

7. • All Night Skate 28

   • Retro Skate-Themed Neighborhood Bar
   
   

   1. 2024 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Bar | Semifinalist

   
   

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   • 54 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn
   • Website
   • Instagram

8. • Fan-Fan Doughnuts 28

   • Small-Batch Donut Shop
   
   

   1. 2025 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Bakery | Semifinalist

   
   

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   • 448 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn
   • Website
   • Instagram

9. • Little Grenjai 28

   • Casual Thai/American Restaurant
   
   

   1. Eater
      The 8 Best Meals I Ate This Year, 2024 | Pad Cha Clam Toast

   
   

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   • 477 Gates Ave, Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn
   • Website
   • Instagram

10. • Royal Rib House 23

    • Pleasing BBQ BBQ Shop
    
    

    1. Time Out
       NYC’s 11 best barbecue spots | #7

    
    

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    • 256 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn
    • Instagram

11. • For All Things Good 21

    • Charming Mexican Cafe
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 343 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn
    • Website
    • Instagram

12. • Maya Congee Café 21

    • Novel East Asian General Store
    
    

    1. Time Out
       The 34 best restaurants in NYC right now | #21

    
    

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    • 563 Gates Ave, Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn
    • Website
    • Instagram

13. • Daphne's 21

    • Refined Italian-American Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 299 Halsey St, Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn
    • Website
    • Instagram

14. • Dolly's Coffee Shop 21

    • Delicious Bakery
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Bakeries in NYC

    
    

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    • 53 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn
    • Website
    • Instagram

15. • Passionfruit Coffee 21

    • Quality Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Sprudge
       The Sprudge Guide to Coffee in North Brooklyn

    
    

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    • 733 Madison St, Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn
    • Website
    • Instagram

16. • Hart's 21

    • Intimate Mediterranean Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 506 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn
    • Website
    • Instagram

17. • Ali's Trinidad Roti Shop 20

    • Delicious Trinidadian Roti Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       25 Iconic Dishes That Define New York | Doubles

    
    

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    • 1267 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn
    • Website
    • Instagram

18. • Rocco Pizza III 20

    • Low-Key Slice Shop
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Pizza Places in New York Right Now

    
    

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    • 330 Halsey St, Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn
    • Website
    • Instagram