{"id":53012,"date":"2025-11-26T15:26:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T15:26:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/53012\/"},"modified":"2025-11-26T15:26:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T15:26:12","slug":"10-best-places-to-shop-in-brooklyn-brooklyn-paper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/53012\/","title":{"rendered":"10 best places to shop in Brooklyn \u2022 Brooklyn Paper"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t Search our comprehensive guide to things to do in Brooklyn<\/a> for more local events \u2014 or submit your own<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Brooklyn is poised to be a major destination for Small Business Saturday, with more than 180,000 independent shops and makers operating across the borough, according to NYCEDC<\/a>. A new report from Public Advocate Jumaane Williams underscores how critical this moment is, stressing the importance of supporting minority and woman-owned small businesses across the city.<\/p>\n

From specialty retailers to longtime neighborhood staples, local businesses are preparing for a surge of holiday shoppers.\u00a0To help readers navigate it, Brooklyn Paper has assembled a curated list of standout spots worth supporting across the borough.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Bookmark Shoppe, Bay Ridge<\/a>
\n\"TheThe Bookmark Shoppe, a small business in Bay Ridge, offers a wide selection of literature and community programming.Photo courtesy of The Bookmark Shoppe\n<\/p>\n

This woman-owned indie bookstore<\/a> on Third Avenue features expansive sections for children, romantasy, young adult and more. The shop values customer experiences and loyalty, and hosts multiple book signings and readings each month.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For Small Business Saturday, The Bookmark Shoppe will offer 20% off books, a free tote bag with purchases of $75 or more and author appearances.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

RIDER Gifts, Park Slope<\/a>
\n\"RiderRIDER, a gifting small business in Park Slope, features two locations.Photo by Chris Coe\n<\/p>\n

Another woman-owned business<\/a>, RIDER offers unique gifts and knick-knacks. Owner Alma Lacour prioritizes locally-owned, woman, minority and LGBTQ+ made products. RIDER has two locations in Park Slope \u2014 one on 8th Avenue and one on 5th Avenue.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For \u201cwarm, whimsical and deeply intentional\u201d products, RIDER is a place where all goods tell a unique story.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

Kente Cones, East New York<\/a>
\n\"KenteKente Cones, a Black-owned small business in East New York, combines sweet treats and education.Photo courtesy of Ashley Marrero\n<\/p>\n

After years of pop-up business, owner Ashley Marrero opened Kente Cones\u2019 first brick-and-mortar location in June. Its ice cream and treats tell the story of Afro-American history, each telling a story and educating Brooklynites. Outside of the shop, Marrero visits schools to provide concrete examples of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M\/WBEs) to the next generation of scoopers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Flavors like \u201cGranny\u2019s Favorite,\u201d \u201cShirley Salted Caramel\u201d and \u201cMansa Musa\u2019s Golden Scoop\u201d are just a few ways Marrero helps connect with the community.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bernie\u2019s Bait and Tackle, Sheepshead Bay<\/a>
\n\"Bernie'sBernie\u2019s Bait and Tackle, a small business in Sheepshead Bay, offers fishing essentials for the neighborhood\u2019s fishing community.Photo by Erica Price\n<\/p>\n

This multi-generation-owned tackle business<\/a> has been in Sheepshead Bay since 1955. Bernie\u2019s Bait and Tackle carries a \u201cfull line of fishing essentials\u201d able to ship nationwide. Housing a staff with decades of experience, Bernie\u2019s is set apart from a competitive retail landscape.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Owner Michael Giordano told Brooklyn Paper that \u201cthere\u2019s not a thing that the larger stores could do better than us. There\u2019s just not,\u201d Giordano said. \u201cWe do support small businesses and hope that everyone would also support them when they have the opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n

Private Picassos, Clinton Hill<\/a>
\n\"PrivatePrivate Picassos, a small business in Clinton Hill, offers art classes for learners of all ages.Photo courtesy of Valeen Bhat\n<\/p>\n

This art school<\/a> in Clinton Hill, owned by Valeen Bhat, offers classes and parties for all ages. The business has been a pillar of the neighborhood, especially when it was hit by devastating floods last month. Its location officially reopened on Nov. 18, with plans to double as a community meeting space for flooding and infrastructure management.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Laundry and Latte, Downtown Brooklyn<\/a>
\n\"LaundryLaundry & Latte, a small business in Downtown Brooklyn, offers full-service laundry and drinks.Photo courtesy of Laundry and Latte\n<\/p>\n

A business with a unique concept, Laundry & Latte<\/a> offers exactly what you\u2019d think. Offering modern washing machines and dryers, owner Jean-Roch Dumas opened the business in March 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Partnering with Brooklyn-based coffee vendors and a sense of his home in France, Laundry & Latte provides convenience, connection and delicious drinks.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

Brooklyn Farmacy and Soda Fountain, Carroll Gardens<\/a>
\n\"BrooklynThis famous soda shop in Carroll Gardens offers a nationally recognized egg cream.Photo by Sofie Kato\n<\/p>\n

Once a bustling pharmacy, owners Gia Giasullo and Peter Freeman repurposed the space to a famous soda shop<\/a> in 2010. Their nationally recognized egg creams \u2014 not containing egg or cream\u2014 is a fan-favorite, sitting at the top of the menu. The soda jerks take pride in their delicious drinks, ice cream sundaes and other treats.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Erudito Cannabis Boutique, Columbia Waterfront District<\/a>
\n\"EruditoErudito in the Columbia Waterfront District blends worldly expertise, curation and community spirit.Photo by Gabriele Holtermann\n<\/p>\n

Owner and CEO Fernando Lendof opened the neighborhood\u2019s first legal cannabis dispensary<\/a> in August, offering customers a unique, boutique experience. It\u2019s a small business that prides on curation, education, wellness and community connection.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Lendof, a New York City native, traveled across the world to learn more about the cannabis industry, shaping his experiences for Erudito. The shop is open seven days a week, with \u201ccannabis curators\u201d present to assist customers with various needs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Greenlight Bookstore, Fort Greene<\/a>
\n\"GreenlightThis bookstore was named the most popular small business in new York of 2025.Photo courtesy of Greenlight Bookstore\n<\/p>\n

Voted New York\u2019s most popular small business<\/a>, this indie bookstore features a variety of literature for those who travel near and far. Known for alternating trendy displays, it\u2019s known for its \u201c\u200b\u200bwell-curated selection and knowledgeable staff recommendations.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Founded in 2009 by Jessica Stockton Bagnulo, Greenlight Bookstore has become a cherished member of the community, offering community programming and events like the annual Brooklyn Bookstore Crawl<\/a> and neighborhood \u201cWhere\u2019s Waldo\u201d search.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A Safe Space Studio, Sunset Park<\/a>
\n\"AA Safe Space Studio, a woman and minority-owned business, offers affordable wellness, Reiki and therapy classes for Brooklynites, as part of a local nonprofit.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

Founded by duo Teya Knapp and Jasmine Dayze in 2024, this wellness studio<\/a> provides classes at affordable prices as part of a \u201csister organization to a nonprofit focused on mental health equity.\u201d This relaxing, inclusive space cements itself as a pillar of Sunset Park.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Besides Reiki classes and guided workouts, A Safe Space Studio hosts therapy sessions for individuals and couples. \u201cSessions will be led by certified BIPOC counselors and social workers, and classes may also be bilingual.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Whisk & Whiskey, Park Slope<\/a>
\n\"\"Whisk & Whiskey in Park Slope provides an inclusive dining experience, complete with an acclaimed bar and bakery.Photo courtesy of Casey Stickles\n<\/p>\n

This up-and-coming restaurant<\/a>, cafe and community hub, founded by Chandra Touch and \u201cChef Coy\u201d Brown, blends Cambodian and Trinidadian cultures into one. Their strong partnership is evident through every dish, drink and treat.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Their commitment to diversity and inclusion is unmatched. Chandra and Touch intentionally provide liquor from either women-or-minority owned companies and set out to create an inclusive \u201cliving room\u201d for Brooklynites of all backgrounds.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Search our comprehensive guide to things to do in Brooklyn for more local events \u2014 or submit your…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":53013,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[28719,98,29293,29294,100,29295,99,29296,28754,29297,29298,29299,29300,29301,29302,29303,29304,9,24,63,29305,29306,29307,26959,29308,29309],"class_list":["post-53012","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-brooklyn","tag-bay-ridge-small-businesses","tag-brooklyn","tag-brooklyn-cannabis-dispensary","tag-brooklyn-gift-guide","tag-brooklyn-headlines","tag-brooklyn-holiday-shopping","tag-brooklyn-news","tag-brooklyn-shopping-guide","tag-brooklyn-small-businesses","tag-carroll-gardens-restaurants","tag-clinton-hill-art-classes","tag-east-new-york-businesses","tag-fort-greene-bookstore","tag-indie-bookstores-brooklyn","tag-jumaane-williams-report","tag-m-wbe-brooklyn","tag-minority-owned-businesses-brooklyn","tag-new-york","tag-new-york-city","tag-nyc","tag-nycedc-small-business","tag-park-slope-shops","tag-sheepshead-bay-shops","tag-small-business-saturday-brooklyn","tag-sunset-park-wellness-studio","tag-woman-owned-businesses-nyc"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53012","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53012"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53012\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/53013"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53012"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53012"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=53012"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}