Six Brooklyn Neighborhood Kitchens Worth the Train

No. 7 Restaurant

Wed – Sat, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1)

4.4 (393)

627 Vanderbilt Avenue

A cozy Vanderbilt Avenue room pairing classic cheeseburgers with inventive turns like broccoli tacos. It fits a late, low-key dinner. Open Wednesday through Saturday, 5:00 PM to midnight. Pricing is mid-priced.

Lava Shawarma

Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:00 – 23:00; Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1)

4.5 (285)

374 86th St

A welcoming Bay Ridge spot for tender chicken shawarma, finished with a complimentary cup of warm cardamom tea. It works for a fast, filling plate, around 18 dollars with fries. Open to midnight on weekends. Pricing is mid-priced.

PiCH Restaurant and Lounge

Mon – Wed, 17:00 – 23:00; Thu – Fri, 17:00 – 01:00 (+1); Sat, 12:00 – 01:00 (+1); Sun, 11:00 – 23:00

4.1 (371)

774 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA

A lively Flatbush spot pairing Caribbean plates like seafood roti with a backyard hangout and loud music. It suits a group settling in for the night. Open to 1:00 AM Thursday and Friday. Pricing is mid-priced.

Golden Blue Bar & Restaurant

Mon, 16:00 – 23:30; Tue – Sun, 14:00 – 23:30

4.3 (104)

2172 Clarendon Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA

A welcoming Clarendon Road room serving authentic Haitian dishes with a lively feel, handy before a show at Kings Theatre. It fits an early, hearty dinner. Open from 2:00 PM most days. Pricing is upscale.

Tres Banderas Restaurant

Tue – Thu, 11:30 – 21:00; Fri – Sun, 11:30 – 22:00

4.6 (55)

1021 Church Ave

A cozy Church Avenue room plating generous Mexican classics and mango margaritas that read like a small escape. It suits a relaxed weeknight dinner. Open to 10:00 PM on weekends, closed Monday. Pricing is mid-priced.

Cafe Susanne

Mon – Thu, Sun, 08:00 – 20:00; Fri – Sat, 08:00 – 21:00

4.6 (44)

8 River St

A spacious Brooklyn waterfront cafe pairing smooth coffee and pastries with river views and room to work. It fits a long morning or an afternoon reset. Open daily from 8:00 AM. Pricing is inexpensive.