Guevara’s is an excellent vegan cafe and market in Clinton Hill.

Leland Eating & Drinking House serves excellent small plates, fresh focaccia, and hot cocktails from its corner shop in Prospect Heights.

Roberta’s is a pizza place in Bushwick that kickstarted a Neapolitan pie movement in NYC and then started selling frozen pizzas nationwide.

Back Alley Bread is an excellent delivery-only bakery based in Ditmas Park.

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

Santo Bruklin is a casual Brazilian spot in Carroll Gardens with a nice backyard and some of the best pão de queijo in NYC.

Zanmi is an excellent Haitian restaurant in Prospect Lefferts Gardens.

Colonia Verde is a Latin American restaurant in Fort Greene that’s ideal for date night outside.

Edith’s is a long-standing gourmet bagel pop-up at Paulie Gee’s in Greenpoint.

Rangoon is an excellent Burmese restaurant in Crown Heights. Come for your next date night, small group dinner, or solo outdoor meal.

Edy’s Grocer is a Lebanese deli in Greenpoint where you can pick up dips, or have a nice brunch or lunch.

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

Tong is a Thai spot in Bushwick that serves a bunch of great snacky plates.

5ive Spice is a good option for a bánh mì or bowl of phở in Park Slope.

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.

Strangeways is a pleasant, outdoor-only restaurant in Williamsburg with a good backyard burger.