What to do and eat in South Slope: The best spots in the unseen Brooklyn neighborhood

Butterfly Garden. It’s a bit of space that was left over after the construction of the Prospect Expressway that now draws migrating butterflies. Take a moment to relax among the butterfly-attracting perennials carefully tended to by local residents.” data-id=”113680344″ data-link=”https://www.amny.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/19962_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.13680344″/>
Photo Credit: Polly Higgins

6/15 Green is open to the pubic. Occasional events including plant sales aside, your main reason for stopping here is to remind yourself what can and does grow in the city. And you can always rest for a bit on one of the chairs placed beneath a giant weeping willow tree.” data-id=”113783162″ data-link=”https://www.amny.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/12884_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.13783162″/>
Photo Credit: Polly Higgins

Park Slope may get all the attention, but there are still a few things to discover just south of its border. Though no one can formally agree about the boundaries of South Slope (most say its northern border is 15th Street), the neighborhood manages to retain a feel all its own.

Here you’ll find a slower pace and a deeper Brooklyn feel. Mingle with locals at cafes and pizza shops or explore streets where you’ll see charming prewar row houses.

Here’s our guide to the often unseen neighborhood that includes everything from an artist’s coffeehouse to a late-night mermaid-themed bar.