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The Best Places to Go Before the Barclays Center
Franny's is one of The Best Places to Go Before the Barclays Center.

1. Franny's

348 Flatbush Ave (btwn Sterling Pl & 8th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · North Slope · 221 conseils et avis

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Hands down, the best pizza in Brooklyn. Make sure you head here super early if you're attending at event at the Barclays Center, as there's usually a wait. Get the clam pizza...leave happy.

Chuko is one of The Best Places to Go Before the Barclays Center.

2. Chuko

8.7
565 Vanderbilt Ave (at Pacific St), Brooklyn, NY
Restaurant servant des ramen · Prospect Heights · 389 conseils et avis

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: The Spicy Kimchee Ramen here is our favorite, but the Kale Salad is also not to be missed. Cash only!

Bark Hot Dogs is one of The Best Places to Go Before the Barclays Center.

3. Bark Hot Dogs

474 Bergen St (at Flatbush Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Stand de hot-dogs · North Slope · 195 conseils et avis

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Try the Bacon Cheddar Dog or the Beans and Frank or the Market BLT Dog, you can’t go wrong with either. The onion rings are amazing.

Soda Bar is one of The Best Places to Go Before the Barclays Center.

4. Soda Bar

629 Vanderbilt Ave (btwn Prospect Pl & St Marks Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Prospect Heights · 110 conseils et avis

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: The all afternoon/evening happy hour here makes this the perfect place to pre-game a Nets game or a concert at the Barclays Center.

5. Hungry Ghost

8.3
253 Flatbush Ave (at 6th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · North Slope · 147 conseils et avis

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: This coffee shop has staff that is as delightful as their coffee! Friendly and knowledgable baristas serve you a fresh Stumptown coffee with a smile.

Elbow Room Barclays is one of The Best Places to Go Before the Barclays Center.

6. Elbow Room Barclays

6.8
614 Atlantic Ave (btwn. Flatbush & 6th.), Brooklyn, NY
Restaurant de macaronis au fromage · Prospect Heights · 6 conseils et avis

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Nestled on Atlantic Avenue right outside of the Barclays Center, this is the perfect spot to come if you're craving something cheesy before a concert or game. We love the Mushroom Mac and Cheese.

BKLYN Larder is one of The Best Places to Go Before the Barclays Center.

7. BKLYN Larder

8.9
228 Flatbush Ave (at Bergen St), Brooklyn, NY
Magasin de produits gastronomiques · North Slope · 122 conseils et avis

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: This is our spot for provisions for a picnic in Prospect Park – you can try everything before you buy. We also love their salted caramel gelato. Actually, everything is perfect.

606 R&D is one of The Best Places to Go Before the Barclays Center.

8. 606 R&D

606 Vanderbilt Ave (at St. Marks Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
Restaurant américain · Prospect Heights · 78 conseils et avis

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: The doughnuts here are simple, yet perfectly cake-y. We can't visit Prospect Heights without making a stop here.

The Smoke Joint is one of The Best Places to Go Before the Barclays Center.

9. The Smoke Joint

87 S Elliott Pl (btwn Lafayette Ave & Fulton St), Brooklyn, NY
Restaurant de cuisine au barbecue · Fort Greene · 215 conseils et avis

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: There’s not much better in this world than sitting outside and enjoying an Iceberg Wedge salad (with bacon), a Hot Links sandwich and a Kinda Sweet Tea.

Gorilla Coffee is one of The Best Places to Go Before the Barclays Center.

10. Gorilla Coffee

97 5th Ave (at Park Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · North Slope · 152 conseils et avis

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Holy crowds Bat Man! However, if you need a STRONG pick-me-up, get a house coffee or their awesome iced coffee.

ZuZu Ramen is one of The Best Places to Go Before the Barclays Center.

11. ZuZu Ramen

173 4th Ave (at DeGraw St), Brooklyn, NY
Restaurant de nouilles · North Slope · 59 conseils et avis

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Great ramen! Sit at the bar and watch the chef’s prepare your meal! The Mini Pork Buns with Braised Port Shoulder are to DIE for.

Ample Hills Creamery is one of The Best Places to Go Before the Barclays Center.

12. Ample Hills Creamery

9.3
623 Vanderbilt Ave (at St Marks Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Marchand de glaces · Prospect Heights · 372 conseils et avis

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Check their Facebook page for their daily menu of 24 hand-churned flavors. Mainstays like Salted Crack Caramel and Nanatella are top notch.

Broccolino is one of The Best Places to Go Before the Barclays Center.

13. Broccolino

446 Dean St Ste A, Brooklyn, NY
Restaurant italien · North Slope · 31 conseils et avis

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: When we're craving delicious and reasonably priced Italian before heading into the Barclays Center, this is where we run to. The Lasanga and Cavatelli Broccolino are both awesome.

67 Burger is one of The Best Places to Go Before the Barclays Center.

14. 67 Burger

234 Flatbush Ave (at Bergen St), Brooklyn, NY
Lieu servant des hamburgers · Prospect Heights · 35 conseils et avis

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Grab a beer, a 67 Burger, and a side of curly fries, and you'll be all set for a concert at the Barclays Center.

Chick P is one of The Best Places to Go Before the Barclays Center.

15. Chick P

490 Bergen St, Brooklyn, NY
Restaurant du Moyen-Orient · Prospect Heights · 32 conseils et avis

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: One of our go-to spots for a pre-Nets game meal. Our personal favorite is the Deluxe Sandwich - falafel, hummus, Israel salad, tahini and other goodies. What could be better?

Convivium Osteria is one of The Best Places to Go Before the Barclays Center.

16. Convivium Osteria

7.8
68 5th Ave (St Marks), Brooklyn, NY
Restaurant italien · North Slope · 65 conseils et avis

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: The apple and cinnamon ravioli with duck ragu is absolutely to die for. If you're attending an event at the Barclays Center, build time in your schedule to come here first, trust us.

Stonehome Wine Bar & Restaurant is one of The Best Places to Go Before the Barclays Center.

17. Stonehome Wine Bar & Restaurant

87 Lafayette Ave (at South Portland Street.), Brooklyn, NY
Bar à vins · Fort Greene · 29 conseils et avis

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Super cute wine bar that's reasonably priced. Do a wine tasting flight for $18 to sample 3 different wines, and order a cheese plate.

Taro Sushi is one of The Best Places to Go Before the Barclays Center.

18. Taro Sushi

244 Flatbush Ave (at St. Mark's Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Bar à sushis · North Slope · 92 conseils et avis

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Come with a date & get the Special Sushi for 2. It includes 16 pieces of sushi, a shrimp tempura roll & a mountain roll (spicy tuna, avocado & yellowtail) - all for $49. Everything is super fresh too!

Joyce Bakeshop is one of The Best Places to Go Before the Barclays Center.

19. Joyce Bakeshop

646 Vanderbilt Ave (Park Pl.), Brooklyn, NY
Boulangerie · Prospect Heights · 78 conseils et avis

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Seriously awesome chocolate croissants at this cute neighborhood bakery. Be sure to come during the fall for their Pumpkin Whoopie Pies and Macarons - we wait all year for them!

Olea is one of The Best Places to Go Before the Barclays Center.

20. Olea

9.3
171 Lafayette Ave (at Adelphi St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar à tapas · Fort Greene · 236 conseils et avis

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Come on Tuesday night for live Middle Eastern music and Tapas specials. Or eat here before going to see a performance at BAM or the Barclays Center.