Fan Fan Doughnuts is a specialty doughnut shop in Bed-Stuy.

Abu’s Homestyle Bakery in Bed-Stuy is one of the few places that sells navy bean pie in the city - and you should try it.

For All Things Good is a Mexican cafe in Bed-Stuy that nixtamalizes its own corn. They make the best tortillas in Brooklyn.

The Awkward Scone moved to Bed-Stuy and got a new name. Ursula makes the best breakfast burritos in Brooklyn. Get a side of chile.

Brooklyn Noosh is a casual spot in Bed-Stuy with burgers, beer, kabobs, and a big outdoor patio in their back alley.

Lady Moo Moo is a takeout window for ice cream in Bed-Stuy that has perfected the classic cone.

Visit Boca Santa, a BYOB Mexican spot in Bed-Stuy, for a grown-up Taco Tuesday.

Sally’s is a Caribbean spot in Bed-Stuy where you should get dinner or drinks someone who’s cooler than you.

Playground Coffee Shop is a cafe in Bed-Stuy with regularly scheduled readings, events, and open mics.

At The Fly, you eat chicken and drink wine. In other words, it’s pretty ideal, and you should grab some dinner at this Bed-Stuy spot.

Calaca is a little cash-only Mexican spot in Bed-Stuy where you should drink flights of tequila while eating some great tacos and tostadas.

Brooklyn Tap House is a sports bar in Bed-Stuy that has over 40 beers on tap, plus a big backyard.

Trad Room has mostly-Japanese food and a space in Bed-Stuy that looks like they decorated it with all the best items from a vintage thrift store.

Nostrand Cafe is a coffee shop in Bed-Stuy that serves Korean food and soju.

Bar Lunatico is one of the best bars to hang out in Bed-Stuy, especially if you’re looking for live music.

Golda is a tiny coffee shop/cafe in Bed-Stuy where you can sit at a little table and eat some small plates that both look and taste very good.