Coney Island Bike Trip
What this foodstroll is
A great NYC bike ride from Prospect Park to Coney Island for some of NYC’s best Turkish food!
Why this foodstroll works
There are several good Turkish grills in southern Brooklyn, home to many Mediterranean and Middle Eastern hot spots, but only Beyti Turkish Kabob can claim to be two blocks from an excellent Turkish market and a Turkish bakery that imports baklava and other treats directly from Istanbul. Beyti also happens to be smack dab in the middle of Brighton Beach, one of NYC’s most exciting food neighborhoods. The Ocean Parkway Bike Path provides a very family friendly stretch of protected bike lane, and it’s a five mile straight shot from Prospect Park to Coney Island. If biking is out of the question, Coney Island and Brighton Beach are easily accessible by subway and car, and the neighborhoods are small and walkable.
Strolling
The bike ride from Prospect Park to Coney Island is 5 miles, and considering the variety of attractions nearby, like the New York Aquarium, Coney Island, Luna Park, and of course the beach itself, this could well be an all day affair. Regardless, we strongly encourage allowing for some time to stroll through the markets and shops in Little Odessa, the 15 block stretch of Brighton Beach Ave between Ocean Parkway and West End Ave.
Food Spots
1. Beyti Turkish Kebab
2. Vintage Gourmet Specialty Foods
3. Güllüoglu
Transportation
Our favorite mode of transportation is the bike ride mentioned earlier, and it makes for a memorable day trip if you can swing it. However Brighton Beach is easily accessible by subway. The Q train travels directly above Brighton Beach Ave and stops in the middle of the neighborhood. Additionally the F, D, and N trains get you in the general vicinity.
2 hour metered parking is available along the main avenues in the neighborhood and there is a Muni Lot next to the boardwalk, but spaces are not guaranteed in summer months. It is possible to streetside park if you’re willing to park a few blocks off of Brighton Beach Ave, but again this can be difficult in-season.
The NYC Ferry is launching a Coney Island route in 2021, and we cannot wait.