Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
The cookies here are on a whole other level. Truly not to be missed! The brioche, scones and other treats are also great.
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Levain Bakery - Harlem
2167 Frederick Douglass BlvdThe cookies here are on a whole other level. Truly not to be missed! The brioche, scones and other treats are also great.
Streetbird Rotisserie
2149 Frederick Douglass Boulevardthe newest offering from celebrity chef, marcus samuelson
Bad Horse Pizza
2224 Frederick Douglass Boulevarda little $ but really great crust
Melba's
300 W 114th Stthe best smothered fried chicken i've ever had!
Lee Lee's Baked Goods
283 W 118th Sta local favorite, mr lee makes amazing rugelah cookies
Double Dutch Espresso
2194 Frederick Douglass Blvdour favorite cup in the neighborhood
Café Frederick
2104 Frederick Douglass Blvdsweet spot to grab a cup and a snack
The Hungarian Pastry Shop
1030 Amsterdam Avea neighborhood institution.
ask any student in the neighborhood for their favorite pizza and chances are this is it
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V & T
1024 Amsterdam Avenueask any student in the neighborhood for their favorite pizza and chances are this is it
Metisse Closed
239 W 105th Stan oldie but still a goodie!
Harlem Food Bar
2100 Frederick Douglass Blvdthe neighborhood's best burgers - and other tasties
Nakajima At Jado Sushi
2118 Frederick Douglass BoulevardSuper fresh sushi in a nice atmosphere
Part of the world famous 'Clinton Street Baking Company' family so no exaggeration, they have the best blueberry pancakes in NYC!
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Community Food & Juice
2893 BroadwayPart of the world famous 'Clinton Street Baking Company' family so no exaggeration, they have the best blueberry pancakes in NYC!
Max Soha
1274 Amsterdam Aveamazingly good, fresh and authentic Italian
Pisticci
125 La Salle Stmost delicious italian in a very welcoming spot
The 'Balthazar' of Harlem. Classic French bistro great for people watching (and wine drinking)
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Le Monde Restaurant NYC
2885 BroadwayThe 'Balthazar' of Harlem. Classic French bistro great for people watching (and wine drinking)
If you walk up to this classic NY style diner and think to yourself 'this looks just like the diner from Seinfeld" then you're right!
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Tom's
2880 BroadwayIf you walk up to this classic NY style diner and think to yourself 'this looks just like the diner from Seinfeld" then you're right!
Kitchenette
Great brunch in a cute kitschy setting
Yatenga
2269 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdLocal secret!! Great vibes, food and cocktails! Day or night!
Harlem's first Michelin starred restaurant! Modern, global take on southern/soul food. Not inexpensive but great for a special night out
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Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveHarlem's first Michelin starred restaurant! Modern, global take on southern/soul food. Not inexpensive but great for a special night out
Famous spot for good cheap eats - late night too. Super popular with columbia students or anyone looking for good, quick, and cheap.
OLLIE'S NOODLE SHOP & GRILLE
2705 BroadwayFamous spot for good cheap eats - late night too. Super popular with columbia students or anyone looking for good, quick, and cheap.
Mel's Burger Bar
2850 BroadwayNY institution famous for their great burgers and grumpy service.
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
700 W 125th StHands down, the best BBQ in NYC. Sides are great too.
Not sure why this appears as 'Bunz' but Cedric Bistro is actually a gorgeous spot owned by the same family as 'Bilbouquet' - a favorite spot with NY's 'ladies who lunch' - Cedric offers the same great french bistro fare but without the high price tag and precious attitude. Great sunny corner with huge windows too.
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Bunz
185 St Nicholas AveNot sure why this appears as 'Bunz' but Cedric Bistro is actually a gorgeous spot owned by the same family as 'Bilbouquet' - a favorite spot with NY's 'ladies who lunch' - Cedric offers the same great french bistro fare but without the high price tag and precious attitude. Great sunny corner with huge windows too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Zoma
2084 Frederick Douglass Blvdbest ethiopian food in nyc
67 Orange Street
2082 Frederick Douglass Blvdgreat drinks and fun speakeasy vibe
Cafe Amrita
301 W 110th Sta local favorite for coffee by day and wine by night
Jazz brunch and tons of outdoor seating - terrace is even heated during the winter months
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Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass BlvdJazz brunch and tons of outdoor seating - terrace is even heated during the winter months
amazing, international beer selection and great jazz happy hour on thursdays
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Bier International
2099 Frederick Douglass Boulevardamazing, international beer selection and great jazz happy hour on thursdays
great views from the rooftop terrace. and a killer brunch too
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The Heights Bar & Grill
2867 Broadwaygreat views from the rooftop terrace. and a killer brunch too
Same owners as Double Dutch so you can count on great atmosphere, excellent service and quality cocktails and snacks.
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Mess Hall
2194 Frederick Douglass BlvdSame owners as Double Dutch so you can count on great atmosphere, excellent service and quality cocktails and snacks.
Innovative american cuisine located in what was once one of Harlem's most famous Jazz spots. They've kept the tradition alive with great live jazz
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The Cecil Steakhouse
210 West 118th StreetInnovative american cuisine located in what was once one of Harlem's most famous Jazz spots. They've kept the tradition alive with great live jazz
1020 Amsterdam Ave
1020 Amsterdam AvenueGood neighborhood spot to pop in for a drink
Bill's Place
148 W 133rd StAwesome Jazz bar
Smoke Jazz & Supper Club
2751 BroadwayTop notch jazz performers always stop here while in NYC.
A little bit further from the apartment but this is another great Jazz institution that is worth the trip
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Farafina Café & Lounge
1813 Amsterdam AvenueA little bit further from the apartment but this is another great Jazz institution that is worth the trip
Sightseeing
No visit to the area is complete with out visiting 'the living cathedral'
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Dómkirkjan St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam AveNo visit to the area is complete with out visiting 'the living cathedral'
Shopping
this market is a little bit of a hike but has everything you could ever need
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Westside Market
2840 Broadwaythis market is a little bit of a hike but has everything you could ever need
All the basics. Go during the day if you're able. Afterwork crowds are intense.
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Best Market Harlem
2187 Frederick Douglass BlvdAll the basics. Go during the day if you're able. Afterwork crowds are intense.
Getting Around
B/C subway stop. B train doesn't run nights or weekends
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110 St-Cathedral Pkwy Station
B/C subway stop. B train doesn't run nights or weekends
Innovation Bike Shop
105 W 106th StDaily and hourly bike rentals. Helmets, etc too
Arts & Culture
Vibrant museum highlighting the rich jazz tradition in Harlem
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The National Jazz Museum in Harlem
58 W 129th StVibrant museum highlighting the rich jazz tradition in Harlem
El Museo del Barrio
1230 5th AveCool museum highlighting NYC's history as a multicultural city
Borgarminjasafn New York
1220 5th AveMetropolitan listasafn
1000 5th AveParks & Nature
Riverside Park
Gorgeous gardens and trails along the Hudson River
Boulders, cliffs and ponds make this park such a lovely hideaway. You truly don't feel like you're in NYC anymore!
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Morningside Park
Morningside DriveBoulders, cliffs and ponds make this park such a lovely hideaway. You truly don't feel like you're in NYC anymore!