Cobble Hill Shopping Guide
Published 11/06/2017
This picturesque neighborhood is home to handsome row houses on landmarked blocks, but there’s much more to discover. Prime shopping options cluster along the main drags of Smith and Court Streets, which are lined with indie boutiques and locally owned specialty stores. Check out some of our favorite Cobble Hill shops below.
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Books Are Magic
1
225 Smith St.
The graphic mural on its exterior, frequent readings, book signings and author-owner Emma Straub are just some of the draws of this independent book store. The main attraction, however, is the wide selection of books, with plenty of shelf space dedicated to children’s literature and Brooklyn authors.
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Collyer’s Mansion
2
179 Atlantic Ave.
This curated home goods shop on Atlantic Avenue carries vintage art, antique finds, furniture, lighting and ceramics from around the world. Check out the in-house brand of table linens, textiles and room accents, too.
3
Diane T
3
174 Court St.
White walls make a clean canvas for the racks of print-and-pastel clothing at this boutique, which functions as a kind of miniature Bergdorf Goodman for Cobble Hill residents. Expect to see high-end looks from both American and European designers, including Diane von Furstenberg, Vanessa Bruno, Pedro Garcia and Repetto.
4
Papél
4
225 Court St
Stationery enthusiasts should take note of this playful Court Street paperie. The shop specializes in personalized invitations but also stocks a host of eco-friendly letterpress cards, plus books, gifts and other charming paper goods.
5
Sahadi’s
5
187 Atlantic Ave.
An Atlantic Avenue mainstay since 1948, this Middle Eastern market is one of Brooklyn’s culinary landmarks. Beware of browsing on an empty stomach amidst imported olive oils, gourmet cheeses, exotic herbs and freshly prepared hummus, baba ghanoush and tabouleh.
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Shelsky’s Smoked Fish
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141 Court Street
When in need of a mid-shopping nosh, try Shelsky’s, a new-school spot serving old-school Jewish deli staples. Try a smoked fish sandwich—cheekily named options include the Fancy Pants and the Brooklyn Transplant—or one filled with homemade pastrami and corned beef.
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Stinky Bklyn
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215 Smith Street
Get a whiff of roquefort, emmentaler, beaufort, manchego and 60 more cheeses (stinky and otherwise) from this specialty dairy-product purveyor. Beyond the shop’s mammoth 12-foot-wide cheese case, an array of meats, oils, pickles and vinegars are available to complete your custom charcuterie spread.