Brooklyn Food Tour of Mom-and-Pop Culinary Gems



Discover the culinary history of Brooklyn on this whistle-stop tour of the best food stops in this bustling borough. Taste food from the New America, the Middle East, and Italy with a local guide.

Highlights

  • Explore a vibrant, food-rich Brooklyn neighborhood
  • Taste iconic Italian and Middle Eastern specialties
  • Support beloved mom-and-pop shops in Brooklyn
  • Sip locally roasted coffee from artisan cafΓ©s
  • Join a small group or private tour with max 14 guests

Description

Brooklyn’s Smith and Court Streets and surrounding neighborhoods have a vibrant mix of small, locally owned, and artisanal food shops unlike almost any other neighborhood in America. On this Brooklyn food tour, you find out how these unique spots came to be, and with a local guide you discover just what it is that makes them special. Join a small group (max 14 guests) led by a food-loving local as you explore the delicious mom-and-pop shops and restaurants of New York. Taste your way through Italian pastry stores, the oldest Middle Eastern bakery in NYC, and bold New American cafΓ©s. Learn how these businesses have shaped the neighborhood, how they’ve adapted to modern challenges, and how they support the local economy. Visit a bar that hosts community events, supports local farms, and sources regional ingredients. From bread shops to coffee roasters, this corner of Brooklyn couldn’t get more unique if it tried. Come hungry, leave fullβ€”and full of stories.

Includes

Guided walking food tour through Brooklyn’s Smith & Court Streets 7 Tastings at locally-owned food shops and artisanal eateries Visits to Italian and Middle Eastern culinary institutions Stops at cafΓ©s, bakeries, and pastry shops with local specialties Insights into Brooklyn’s food history and neighborhood evolution Local English-speaking guide

Important Information

  • This tour is carbon neutral, operated by a B Corp certified company committed to using travel as a force for good. This Certification measures a company’s social and environmental impacts and responsible tourism practices.
  • The maximum number of people on this tour will be 12 passengers.
  • Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, but please note that this tour covers 1.6 km (1 mile) of walking.
  • This tour can cater vegetarians, vegans, gluten free customers, but for any any specific dietary request we need to know 24 h before the tour start time.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Available Dates

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