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Flatbush

Photo: Julienne Schaer

With Caribbean, Pakistani, African American and Latino communities, Flatbush is one of the City’s most diverse neighborhoods. The neighborhood has one of the largest and most diverse Caribbean diasporas in the world, earning the designation, Little Caribbean. Known for its busy commercial district, Flatbush also features quaint, quiet streets lined with Victorian mansions—especially in adjacent Ditmas Park—and landmarks like the Flatbush Reformed Church, whose current building was constructed in the late 18th century. The lavish Kings Theatre, a late-1920s movie palace that was recently restored, seats more than 3,000 for its concerts and events. Stately Brooklyn College is just to the south.

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Black-Owned Flatbush Itinerary

Make an itinerary out of visiting Black-owned venues and attractions in this culturally rich Brooklyn neighborhood.

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Interview with Caribbeing’s Shelley Worrell

The founder of Caribbeing and Little Caribbean shares her passion for Brooklyn’s Caribbean community.

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Broadway & Performing Arts
Flatbush

Kings Theatre

This historic theater reopened in 2015 as a beautifully restored venue for live music.

Assortment of breads at Allan’s Bakery
Restaurants
Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Allan’s Bakery

This family-owned West Indian bakery has been serving Brooklyn for more than 60 years.

NYC Local Legends: Angela Hunte

There’s no better way to see New York City than through the eyes of a local. In our NYC Local Legends video series, notable New Yorkers share their perspectives on some of the five boroughs’ most vibrant and culturally rich neighborhoods. In this episode, Brooklyn native Angela Hunte takes us around Flatbush, highlighting the culture through food, music, carnival and more.

IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Vegan food at Aunts et Uncles in Flatbush, Brooklyn
Restaurants
East Flatbush

Aunts et Uncles

Aunts et Uncles serves tasty vegan eats.

Aerial view of Prospect park
Attractions & Tours
Park Slope

Prospect Park

Prospect Park is a massive playground in the center of Brooklyn.

CaribBeing
Attractions & Tours
Midwood

I Am Caribbeing/Little Caribbean NYC

Get inspired with these culinary and cultural guided tours.

Attractions & Tours
Flatbush

Flatbush Dutch Reformed Church

First built in 1654, the Flatbush Reformed Church has had several iterations in the last 350-plus years.

Shopping
Flatbush

Flatbush Central Market

Entrepreneurs from the community present their wares at this shopping bazaar.

Restaurants
East Flatbush

Lips Cafe

This East Flatbush café serves Caribbean-inflected cuisine.

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BROWSE ALL FLATBUSH