Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Tasty neighborhood coffee shop, well priced, with yummy food and wine and beer.
80 locals recommend
Cafe Amrita
301 W 110th StTasty neighborhood coffee shop, well priced, with yummy food and wine and beer.
Harlem Food Bar
2100 Frederick Douglass BlvdNew American Bistro food, with a fun, intimate bar scene.
Part sports bar, part jazz spot. Indoor and outdoor dining, and for your money one of the better burgers you can find in New York.
428 locals recommend
Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass BlvdPart sports bar, part jazz spot. Indoor and outdoor dining, and for your money one of the better burgers you can find in New York.
Amazing quality, locally sourced, organic meats that don't break the bank. It gives an excuse to use our kitchen.
212 locals recommend
Harlem Shake
100 W 124th StAmazing quality, locally sourced, organic meats that don't break the bank. It gives an excuse to use our kitchen.
Maharaja Palace
2113 Frederick Douglass BlvdTasty, well priced authentic Indian food.
Lido Harlem Restaurant
2168 Frederick Douglass BlvdTasty, nearby New Italian cuisine. Gluten free options
Frequently voted best Soul Food in Harlem. Plus, they have live music most nights.
138 locals recommend
Melba's
300 W 114th StFrequently voted best Soul Food in Harlem. Plus, they have live music most nights.
Delicious brunch: the Shakshuka and Eggs Benedict are favorites. With a 90-minute unlimited drink Happy Hour, it's a fun, tasty way to start a Saturday or Sunday.
16 locals recommend
RDV-Rendezvous Harlem
2072 Frederick Douglass BlvdDelicious brunch: the Shakshuka and Eggs Benedict are favorites. With a 90-minute unlimited drink Happy Hour, it's a fun, tasty way to start a Saturday or Sunday.
Essentials
Good selection, fresh produce, and almost pantry item you can think of, including gluten free and vegan options.
43 locals recommend
Central Markets
300 W 110th StGood selection, fresh produce, and almost pantry item you can think of, including gluten free and vegan options.
They can pick up and deliver your laundry or dry cleaning. Especially good if your journey takes you to another destination after your stay with us.
6 locals recommend
MCMB Cleaners
2071 Frederick Douglass BlvdThey can pick up and deliver your laundry or dry cleaning. Especially good if your journey takes you to another destination after your stay with us.
Everything Else
Mid range prices for some really awesome wine and a good liquor selection. Plus, there are free wine tastings every Tuesday night.
CATHEDRAL WINE & LIQUOR
301 Cathedral PkwyMid range prices for some really awesome wine and a good liquor selection. Plus, there are free wine tastings every Tuesday night.
Parks & Nature
Cute park with a dog park, walking trails, and pond with turtles, ducks, and geese. Very safe: full of children, families, and people walking their dogs. Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings during the Spring, Summer, and Fall.
8 locals recommend
Morningside Park Farmers Market
237-331 Manhattan AveCute park with a dog park, walking trails, and pond with turtles, ducks, and geese. Very safe: full of children, families, and people walking their dogs. Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings during the Spring, Summer, and Fall.
Just two blocks from Central Park. The Northern end is perfect for biking and hiking and is usually less crowded then the Southern part
187 locals recommend
Central Park North
Central Park NorthJust two blocks from Central Park. The Northern end is perfect for biking and hiking and is usually less crowded then the Southern part
Sightseeing
The largest cathedral in the United States. Gorgeous architecture inside and out.
378 locals recommend
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam AveThe largest cathedral in the United States. Gorgeous architecture inside and out.