We love it when our customers come to visit us. Casa Kids’s design showroom and woodshop are located side-by-side in our longtime neighborhood in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Once they finish climbing on our bunks and talking to our designers, families  often ask for recommendations for where to eat or what to do in the neighborhood, so we’ve put together an official list of kid-friendly and Casa Kids-approved stops in our dynamic neighborhood. 

 

Valentino Park and Pier 

Ferris Street (between Coffey and Van Dyke)

Just around the corner from our shop you’ll find Valentino Park and Pier (pictured at top). With expansive views of New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty, this former working pier is now a lovely park (and a great spot to bring a treat or a picnic lunch).

Baked

359 Van Brunt Street

A neighborhood stalwart, Baked is perhaps best known for its brownies, but it’s also a great place to grab a quick second breakfast, like a wedge of quiche, or a slice of banana bread ( (we know how hungry kids get by mid-morning!). 

Charming storefront of Key Lime Pie with open yellow doors, surrounded by plants and welcoming decor.


Steve’s Authentic Key Lime Pies

185 Van Dyke Street

For a unique Red Hook treat, considerSteve’s Authentic Key Lime Pies, whose takeout window you can see from our showroom. This New York City icon is famous for its frozen key lime pies. Kids go bananas for the Swiggle, a chocolate-dipped mini key lime pie on a stick (fair warning: a sugar high will ensue).

Hoek Pizza & Bar

117 Ferris Street 

Don’t miss out on the Roman-style, wood-fired pizza at Hoek Pizza. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 5-9pm (and on Saturday and Sundays for lunch), this is one of our favorite spots for dinner with kids. Their outdoor seating has views of our building and the New York Harbor.

Beachfront promenade with loungers, shops, and dining areas under a clear sky, inviting and vibrant.


Brooklyn Crab 

24 Reed Street

Families love this three-story seafood shack right in the middle of Red Hook—both its delicious food and its fun extras like corn hole, video games, and a sandbox for children.


Hometown BBQ

454 Van Brunt Street

If seafood is not your thing, you might check out Hometown BBQ. In addition to the pit-smoked meats, they have kid-centric sides like mac ‘n cheese and cornbread. The counter-style service is casual for the kids.


Chelsea Garden Center

444 Van Brunt Street

Plant lovers take note: Another Red Hook favorite, especially in the summer months, is the Chelsea Garden Center. They have plants and products you can’t find anywhere else in the city.

Artistic industrial interior with wooden sculptures, metallic elements, and rustic charm in a loft space.

Pioneer Works

159 Pioneer Street

It’s hard to pin Pioneer Works down with one word: It’s a gallery, a garden, a community space, a bookstore, and more. On the second Sunday of every month, there are open studios and live music, basically a fun and free party for the whole neighborhood.