Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Harlem Shake
100 W 124th StGood burgers and shakes
For a fancy night out, go to Marcus Samuelson's restaurant for dinner. Reservations are hard but had luck as a drop in. Downstairs there's music and wknds there's gospel brunch which is buffet style.
1044 locals recommend
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveFor a fancy night out, go to Marcus Samuelson's restaurant for dinner. Reservations are hard but had luck as a drop in. Downstairs there's music and wknds there's gospel brunch which is buffet style.
Iconic soul food restaurant but is not quite as great as it was during its prime.
405 locals recommend
Sylvia's Restaurant
328 Malcolm X BlvdIconic soul food restaurant but is not quite as great as it was during its prime.
A block away so it's a super convenient, basic meal option. Personally enjoy their matcha latte. Usually go for breakfast.
163 locals recommend
Il Cafe Latte 1
189 Malcolm X BlvdA block away so it's a super convenient, basic meal option. Personally enjoy their matcha latte. Usually go for breakfast.
Healthy food, smoothies and frozen yogurt with free wifi. The owner, Robert, is a great guy. Their WIFI username is PSFYC and password is Frozen171
171 Malcolm X Blvd
171 Malcolm X BoulevardHealthy food, smoothies and frozen yogurt with free wifi. The owner, Robert, is a great guy. Their WIFI username is PSFYC and password is Frozen171
Amy Ruth's
113 W 116th StAnother soul food joint
Best cookies ever! But be careful, they're huge and very caloric!!
197 locals recommend
Levain Bakery - Harlem
2167 Frederick Douglass BlvdBest cookies ever! But be careful, they're huge and very caloric!!
Open 24/7 cab drivers travel from all over to eat here. The service isn't great but it's an experience. You'll feel like you're in the Ivory Coast. Fish, plantains and peanut butter stew is delicious.
New Ivoire
76 E 119th StOpen 24/7 cab drivers travel from all over to eat here. The service isn't great but it's an experience. You'll feel like you're in the Ivory Coast. Fish, plantains and peanut butter stew is delicious.
Jazz & Blues Bar. Food is delicious, atmosphere is great. Jacket is required for men. Heads up, there is a $20 cover for band
138 locals recommend
Minton's Playhouse
206 W 118th StJazz & Blues Bar. Food is delicious, atmosphere is great. Jacket is required for men. Heads up, there is a $20 cover for band
Arts & Culture
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StHistoric
AMC Magic Johnson Harlem 9
2309 Frederick Douglass BlvdClosest major movie theater
Essentials
Closest supermarket. Also conveniently next to subway station
162 locals recommend
Fine Fare Supermakets
4211 BroadwayClosest supermarket. Also conveniently next to subway station
Favorite supermarket nearby surprisingly has the best BBQ I've had in Harlem
252 locals recommend
Best Market Harlem
2187 Frederick Douglass BlvdFavorite supermarket nearby surprisingly has the best BBQ I've had in Harlem