Our Neighborhood Guidebook - Crown Heights and Beyond!
Food scene
Tasty and cheap takeout Trinidadian food! Try a roti (like a giant wrap sandwich with various fillings) or two doubles (like a chickpea sandwich on chewy chickpea dough) for lunch, and ask to get it "with everything" to add tamarind and pepper sauces for extra flavor.
For dessert try a slice of Pone (cassava pudding cut into squares, very dense so several people can share one slice) is delicious, or their coconut buns and current rolls are great for an afternoon snack, fresh out of the oven. Also if you want to buy a fresh loaf of bread, their Butter Bread is delicious white bread.
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Trinidad Golden Place
788 Nostrand Ave.Tasty and cheap takeout Trinidadian food! Try a roti (like a giant wrap sandwich with various fillings) or two doubles (like a chickpea sandwich on chewy chickpea dough) for lunch, and ask to get it "with everything" to add tamarind and pepper sauces for extra flavor.
For dessert try a slice of Pone (cassava pudding cut into squares, very dense so several people can share one slice) is delicious, or their coconut buns and current rolls are great for an afternoon snack, fresh out of the oven. Also if you want to buy a fresh loaf of bread, their Butter Bread is delicious white bread.
Cute sidewalk cafe and solid brunch/lunch spot. Food is a mix of traditional breakfasty foods (eggs, pancakes, bacon) and Ecuadorian favorites such as empanadas.
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Colina Cuervo
759 Nostrand Ave.Cute sidewalk cafe and solid brunch/lunch spot. Food is a mix of traditional breakfasty foods (eggs, pancakes, bacon) and Ecuadorian favorites such as empanadas.
A great bagel cafe with every imaginable topping you could want, including many vegan options. Order at the window, eat inside or at the sidewalk tables.
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Lula Bagel
816 Nostrand Ave.A great bagel cafe with every imaginable topping you could want, including many vegan options. Order at the window, eat inside or at the sidewalk tables.
They specialize in Italian style wood-oven baked pizzas. Cute sidewalk seating on happening Franklin Avenue.
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Barboncino Pizza
781 Franklin AveThey specialize in Italian style wood-oven baked pizzas. Cute sidewalk seating on happening Franklin Avenue.
Hip corner bar with a diverse crowd. Good food, good drinks and friendly atmosphere. Sit on the sidewalk or inside. Great veggie burger!
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Two Saints
753 Nostrand Ave.Hip corner bar with a diverse crowd. Good food, good drinks and friendly atmosphere. Sit on the sidewalk or inside. Great veggie burger!
Every Saturday there's a farmer's market at Grand Army Plaza. Great for people watching, sampling local food and snacks, it is well worth a visit! If you need a bathroom, the nearby library is a good place. Usually open 8AM-3PM.
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Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Flatbush AvenueEvery Saturday there's a farmer's market at Grand Army Plaza. Great for people watching, sampling local food and snacks, it is well worth a visit! If you need a bathroom, the nearby library is a good place. Usually open 8AM-3PM.
Authentic Jewish bakery in the heart of the Lubavitcher Orthodox Jewish community of Crown Heights. You can get a freshly baked loaf of challah and lovely pastries and coffee. Highly recommend getting a slice of chocolate babka, which they can cut for you on the counter. They even have tables outside where you can sit and eat your treats! Please note they are orthodox and observe the Sabbath so they are always closed from Friday afternoon until Sunday.
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Gombo's Heimishe Bakery
328 Kingston AveAuthentic Jewish bakery in the heart of the Lubavitcher Orthodox Jewish community of Crown Heights. You can get a freshly baked loaf of challah and lovely pastries and coffee. Highly recommend getting a slice of chocolate babka, which they can cut for you on the counter. They even have tables outside where you can sit and eat your treats! Please note they are orthodox and observe the Sabbath so they are always closed from Friday afternoon until Sunday.
Upscale new supermarket that is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Amazing selection of breads, cheeses, olives, fish and more that you won't find at any of the other supermarkets.
Union Market
1535 Bedford AvenueUpscale new supermarket that is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Amazing selection of breads, cheeses, olives, fish and more that you won't find at any of the other supermarkets.
Pretty good supermarket 5 blocks north of us on Nostrand Ave. Look for their weekly deals. Note that you should always check your receipt to make sure you are charged the correct amount because they often have the wrong price in the computer!
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Urban Market by Key Food
651 Nostrand Ave.Pretty good supermarket 5 blocks north of us on Nostrand Ave. Look for their weekly deals. Note that you should always check your receipt to make sure you are charged the correct amount because they often have the wrong price in the computer!
This cafe is under new ownership and is now a dependable Banh Mi/bubble tea spot. They have sidewalk seating as well as a garden out back.
Namas Tea
863 Sterling PlaceThis cafe is under new ownership and is now a dependable Banh Mi/bubble tea spot. They have sidewalk seating as well as a garden out back.
Excellent Trini food takeout place. Highly recommend their dal (lentil soup in a cup, just $1.75!), patties and desserts.
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Royal Bakery
575 Nostrand Ave.Excellent Trini food takeout place. Highly recommend their dal (lentil soup in a cup, just $1.75!), patties and desserts.
Fun vegan Ethiopian food served in a hip setting, including a cool outdoor seating in the front . The menu is a bit confusing but basically you get a platter or two to share with your group.
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Ras Plant Based
739 Franklin AvenueFun vegan Ethiopian food served in a hip setting, including a cool outdoor seating in the front . The menu is a bit confusing but basically you get a platter or two to share with your group.
Really good Jamaican vegan food very close to the Brooklyn Museum. Highly recommend getting a pattie or two for a good snack/lunch. Try the vegetarian chicken or fish, or even the lentil patties. A good Jamaican drink to try is sorrel, made from dried hibiscus flowers. Some indoor seating, and garden seating out back!
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Natural Blend
769A Washington AveReally good Jamaican vegan food very close to the Brooklyn Museum. Highly recommend getting a pattie or two for a good snack/lunch. Try the vegetarian chicken or fish, or even the lentil patties. A good Jamaican drink to try is sorrel, made from dried hibiscus flowers. Some indoor seating, and garden seating out back!
This is a hole-in-the-wall Dominican place close to Brower Park. Can't speak to the meat dishes, of which there appear to be many, but their $4 for a container of rice and beans is a great deal!
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Jenny's Coffee Shop #2
233 Kingston AvenueThis is a hole-in-the-wall Dominican place close to Brower Park. Can't speak to the meat dishes, of which there appear to be many, but their $4 for a container of rice and beans is a great deal!
Ultra hip coffee shop close to Brower Park. The food looks yum, but strangely there are no prices on the menu! Great for people watching and they have a great soundtrack.
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Daughter
1090 St Johns PlUltra hip coffee shop close to Brower Park. The food looks yum, but strangely there are no prices on the menu! Great for people watching and they have a great soundtrack.
A candy and ice cream shop with every conceivable type of candy you can imagine. Tons of "penny candy" that you buy by weight, plus other goodies.
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Sweet Expressions
310 Kingston AveA candy and ice cream shop with every conceivable type of candy you can imagine. Tons of "penny candy" that you buy by weight, plus other goodies.
Yet another yummy Trini place, and this is the only one with (some) seating!! We recommend their doubles, chicken, and pholourie (a snack, it's a bag of fried dough balls made from split pea flour).
Trini Girl
628 Nostrand AvenueYet another yummy Trini place, and this is the only one with (some) seating!! We recommend their doubles, chicken, and pholourie (a snack, it's a bag of fried dough balls made from split pea flour).
Cute ice cream shop with Caribbean flavor. Lots of people recommend the soursop ice cream. We've had the ice pops (frozen juice on a stick) in various flavors and they were all delicious!
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Island Pops
680 Nostrand Ave.Cute ice cream shop with Caribbean flavor. Lots of people recommend the soursop ice cream. We've had the ice pops (frozen juice on a stick) in various flavors and they were all delicious!
Hip cocktail bar with some food and nice outdoor sidewalk seating. Nice, laid back vibe and friendly service. Somewhat pricey.
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King Tai
1095 Bergen StHip cocktail bar with some food and nice outdoor sidewalk seating. Nice, laid back vibe and friendly service. Somewhat pricey.
Chavela's
736 Franklin AveExtremely popular Mexican restaurant with a fun vibe.
Fruit and veggie stand very close by on Nostrand Ave. Pretty good selection and OK prices.
Green Mango Tree - Food Market
784 Nostrand Ave.Fruit and veggie stand very close by on Nostrand Ave. Pretty good selection and OK prices.
Nice banh mi place near the Brooklyn Museum. Grab a sandwich and eat on the bench outside, or the steps of the museum. Vegan options available.
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Banh Mi Place
824b Washington AveNice banh mi place near the Brooklyn Museum. Grab a sandwich and eat on the bench outside, or the steps of the museum. Vegan options available.
This is a surprisingly good pizzeria that is a step up from the regular neighborhood slice. Aside from their regular sice, which is good, the specialty slices are delicious and well worth the extra dollar.
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Brooklyn Pizza Crew
758 Nostrand Ave.This is a surprisingly good pizzeria that is a step up from the regular neighborhood slice. Aside from their regular sice, which is good, the specialty slices are delicious and well worth the extra dollar.
Olmsted is a lovely, elegant restaurant with great food and a beautiful ambiance. You will probably need a reservation. Nice garden out back with a little boule court!
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Olmsted
659 Vanderbilt AveOlmsted is a lovely, elegant restaurant with great food and a beautiful ambiance. You will probably need a reservation. Nice garden out back with a little boule court!
Famous indie ice cream store with creative, whimsical flavors. In hot weather there will be lines!
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Ample Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt AveFamous indie ice cream store with creative, whimsical flavors. In hot weather there will be lines!
Fun and friendly tiki hipster bar on Nostrand ave. Nice outdoor seating and yummy cocktails.
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Super Power
722 Nostrand Ave.Fun and friendly tiki hipster bar on Nostrand ave. Nice outdoor seating and yummy cocktails.
Silver Rice
638 Park PlBest sushi place in Crown Heights! Tasty and very fresh.
Intriguing, hip new restaurant with a menu inspired by Jewish Hungarian food. It's got great reviews and an eclectic menu, with lots of yummy-sounding sandwiches with names you probably never heard of. A bit pricey but worth a splurge! Recommend the deviled eggs. Good for brunch or you can come for drinks and a nosh later in the evening.
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Agi's Counter
818 Franklin AvenueIntriguing, hip new restaurant with a menu inspired by Jewish Hungarian food. It's got great reviews and an eclectic menu, with lots of yummy-sounding sandwiches with names you probably never heard of. A bit pricey but worth a splurge! Recommend the deviled eggs. Good for brunch or you can come for drinks and a nosh later in the evening.
Takeout place with great rotisserie chicken, and even vegetarians can find a meal with the numerous vegetarian side dishes with a soul food element, such as collard greens, macaroni and cheese, corn bread and more. There may be some small sidewalk tables outside in good weather.
16 kohalikku soovitavad
Lula Bird
814 Nostrand Ave.Takeout place with great rotisserie chicken, and even vegetarians can find a meal with the numerous vegetarian side dishes with a soul food element, such as collard greens, macaroni and cheese, corn bread and more. There may be some small sidewalk tables outside in good weather.
Cute homemade ice cream with a Caribbean flair. About half their flavors are "boozy" (contain alcohol).
Creme and Cocoa Creamery
1067 Nostrand Ave.Cute homemade ice cream with a Caribbean flair. About half their flavors are "boozy" (contain alcohol).
Cute place in the most beautiful part of Bed Stuy. They have a cafe, bakery and restaurant.
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Saraghina Bakery
433 Halsey StCute place in the most beautiful part of Bed Stuy. They have a cafe, bakery and restaurant.
Cafe con Libros
724 Prospect PlBlack feminist bookstore with cafe inside!
The closest supermarket to our house. Not the most inspiring place to shop, but has all the basics you need.
Royal Market
739 Nostrand AvenueThe closest supermarket to our house. Not the most inspiring place to shop, but has all the basics you need.
Great little restaurant with pasta dishes. Outdoor seating in the back. Very popular and good for kids.
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Cent'Anni
742 Franklin AveGreat little restaurant with pasta dishes. Outdoor seating in the back. Very popular and good for kids.
Dhania
787 Prospect PlaceGreat Indian food! Have been here several times and it's always good.
Deluxe bakery that is worth the occasional splurge! Pro tip: Buy their bread/pastries at a steep discount with the TooGoodtoGo app.
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Bien Cuit
120 Smith StDeluxe bakery that is worth the occasional splurge! Pro tip: Buy their bread/pastries at a steep discount with the TooGoodtoGo app.
The beloved Park Slope bakery just opened a new cafe by the Picnic House in Prospect Park. You can grab a coffee, sandwich or hotdog here and eat on the picnic tables or the grass nearby.
Winner in the Park
40 West DriveThe beloved Park Slope bakery just opened a new cafe by the Picnic House in Prospect Park. You can grab a coffee, sandwich or hotdog here and eat on the picnic tables or the grass nearby.
De Hot Pot has amazing Trini food near Prospect Park. There's always a line so it must be good! Try some doubles (chickpea sandwich) or a roti for lunch here. No seating - but you can take your food to go and eat in Prospect Park.
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De Hot Pot
1127 Washington AveDe Hot Pot has amazing Trini food near Prospect Park. There's always a line so it must be good! Try some doubles (chickpea sandwich) or a roti for lunch here. No seating - but you can take your food to go and eat in Prospect Park.
Simple Syrup Wine and Spirits
810 Nostrand Ave.Very nice wine shop with a good selection.
Cozy little coffee shop with caffeinated drinks, sandwiches, and a friendly staff.
Little Skips South
1038 Nostrand AvenueCozy little coffee shop with caffeinated drinks, sandwiches, and a friendly staff.
Nice, cozy cafe with coffee and sandwiches. A good place to work with your laptop for a couple of hours.
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PLG Coffee House and Tavern
499 Rogers AveNice, cozy cafe with coffee and sandwiches. A good place to work with your laptop for a couple of hours.
Have not been here yet but it looks very cool. Indoor/outdoor dining with different ramen noodle dishes, fried chicken and shrimp dishes, and cocktails.
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Mo's Original
453 Rogers AveHave not been here yet but it looks very cool. Indoor/outdoor dining with different ramen noodle dishes, fried chicken and shrimp dishes, and cocktails.
Pasa Pasa
404 Rogers AvenueDelicious juices and smoothies as well as Caribbean vegan patties and food.
Cute hip restaurant that's like the younger cooler sister of Olmsted across the street, which is by the same owners. The food is lower priced and a mix of Japanese and french.
11 kohalikku soovitavad
Maison Yaki
626 Vanderbilt AveCute hip restaurant that's like the younger cooler sister of Olmsted across the street, which is by the same owners. The food is lower priced and a mix of Japanese and french.
This is a quaint, cozy restaurant, perfect for a date night. Classic and delicious Italian food.
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Aita Trattoria
798A Franklin AveThis is a quaint, cozy restaurant, perfect for a date night. Classic and delicious Italian food.
LE PARIS DAKAR
Nice coffee place that also sells sweet and savory crepes.
LunÀtico
486 Halsey StCool bar with live music every night!
Good and cheap Trini food! Try a double ($2) or the pholourie snacks ($2). Some seating is available.
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A&A Bake Doubles and Roti
1337 Fulton StGood and cheap Trini food! Try a double ($2) or the pholourie snacks ($2). Some seating is available.
Our favorite little place to buy produce! Their prices are waaay cheaper than everyone else's and they often have organic stuff for dirt cheap.
Mr. Kale
Our favorite little place to buy produce! Their prices are waaay cheaper than everyone else's and they often have organic stuff for dirt cheap.
In the warmer months they have a great little beer garden! They have happy hour 1-7pm with drink specials.
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Franklin Park
618 St Johns PlIn the warmer months they have a great little beer garden! They have happy hour 1-7pm with drink specials.
This is an extremely popular place for delicious Asian food! You can get Thai food classics or Ramen noodles and everything will be delish! Cool atmosphere as well.
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MISC
758 Franklin AveThis is an extremely popular place for delicious Asian food! You can get Thai food classics or Ramen noodles and everything will be delish! Cool atmosphere as well.
Sightseeing
Experience a black Gospel church with a Caribbean flair, with live gospel music! Visitors are welcome, you do not need to be Christian. Church attire (just look spiffy) is preferred and please make a donation. Church is 170 years old and has a beautiful interior.
Bedford Central Presbyterian Church
1200 Dean StreetExperience a black Gospel church with a Caribbean flair, with live gospel music! Visitors are welcome, you do not need to be Christian. Church attire (just look spiffy) is preferred and please make a donation. Church is 170 years old and has a beautiful interior.
A sweet local park that is beloved by the community. Check out this local park to see locals with their dogs, playing basketball, or kids playing in the playground.
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Brower Park
Prospect PlaceA sweet local park that is beloved by the community. Check out this local park to see locals with their dogs, playing basketball, or kids playing in the playground.
Large museum with art from many periods, from ancient Egypt to the modern era. Admission is pay what you wish, you do not have to pay their recommended admission. On first Saturdays of the month they have a massive party with free gallery talks, kids workshops and live music. These parties are great for the art experience but almost moreso for the awesome people watching! It's definitely worth it to check out the fashion looks of the young, hip and diverse museum-goers. On the weekends vendors out front sell crafts and homemade goods.
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Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyLarge museum with art from many periods, from ancient Egypt to the modern era. Admission is pay what you wish, you do not have to pay their recommended admission. On first Saturdays of the month they have a massive party with free gallery talks, kids workshops and live music. These parties are great for the art experience but almost moreso for the awesome people watching! It's definitely worth it to check out the fashion looks of the young, hip and diverse museum-goers. On the weekends vendors out front sell crafts and homemade goods.
Fun place for kids and their families to visit. Free Hours every Thursday from 2pm–5pm. Group visits are restricted during this time.Check out their Brooklyn-themed exhibit highlighting multi-ethnic small businesses, as well as their nature area with a few reptiles and small animals. They often have art activities and sometimes music on their roof deck. There's even a fun water play area reserved for the youngest kids.
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Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn AveFun place for kids and their families to visit. Free Hours every Thursday from 2pm–5pm. Group visits are restricted during this time.Check out their Brooklyn-themed exhibit highlighting multi-ethnic small businesses, as well as their nature area with a few reptiles and small animals. They often have art activities and sometimes music on their roof deck. There's even a fun water play area reserved for the youngest kids.
If you're in Crown Heights you must visit the amazing Botanic Gardens. No matter what the season there's always something in bloom!
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveIf you're in Crown Heights you must visit the amazing Botanic Gardens. No matter what the season there's always something in bloom!
Brand new fitness located in an old armory. Has a pool, fitness classes and occasional community events.
Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center
1561 Bedford AvenueBrand new fitness located in an old armory. Has a pool, fitness classes and occasional community events.
799 Lincoln Pl
799 Lincoln PlaceHome base!
Only open Saturdays 9-4, It's fun to stroll this street and check out the vintage clothes and crafts for sale here. There's also a small farmers market with food to buy.
The Artisans Bazaar at Fort Greene Park
Only open Saturdays 9-4, It's fun to stroll this street and check out the vintage clothes and crafts for sale here. There's also a small farmers market with food to buy.
vintage stores
HEE-space Thrift Shop
461 Rogers AvenueCute small thrift shop with clothes, books and nicknacks.
Good and reasonably priced vintage shopping. Here you will find jeans, jackets, shoes and accessories.
L train Vintage
616 Classon AvenueGood and reasonably priced vintage shopping. Here you will find jeans, jackets, shoes and accessories.
Installation Brooklyn
437 Nostrand Ave.Fun hipster vintage store. Black woman owned.
Large, cheap vintage store with a huge selection. A bit messy and unorganized but we always find great stuff. A quick bus ride away - just take the B44 down Nostrand Ave.
Le Point Value Thrift
Large, cheap vintage store with a huge selection. A bit messy and unorganized but we always find great stuff. A quick bus ride away - just take the B44 down Nostrand Ave.
Neighborhoods
The architecture in this neighborhood is beautiful. Gorgeous 3 to 5 story townhouses from the later 1800s with ornate carved stone details. Certain streets are the most beautiful, such as MacDonough, Macon and Decatur. And along Tompkins Ave there are many interesting cafes and shops. The neighborhood has been African American since the 1970s but that is changing, and there are many hip Black businesses that seem to be thriving there right now.
Bedford-Stuyvesant
The architecture in this neighborhood is beautiful. Gorgeous 3 to 5 story townhouses from the later 1800s with ornate carved stone details. Certain streets are the most beautiful, such as MacDonough, Macon and Decatur. And along Tompkins Ave there are many interesting cafes and shops. The neighborhood has been African American since the 1970s but that is changing, and there are many hip Black businesses that seem to be thriving there right now.
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Use your credit card - no need to get a Metrocard
You can pay for the subway or bus by just tapping your card or smartphone on the little screen you'll see by the subway turnstile or as you enter the bus. Once you've paid for a subway ride you can have a free transfer to any bus (and vice versa) within 2 hours. You can also transfer from bus to bus, however you can't ride the same bus to your destination and then home again - they have to be two different bus lines. For a transfer, just tap the same card and the system will know not to charge you twice. If you are multiple people using the same card, no problem, just tap once for each person.