Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
The best cookies in town! Heaps of chocolate goodness. Plus, the line at this location is always significantly shorter at this location compared to the 74th street location.
197 locals recommend
Levain Bakery - Harlem
2167 Frederick Douglass BlvdThe best cookies in town! Heaps of chocolate goodness. Plus, the line at this location is always significantly shorter at this location compared to the 74th street location.
My favorite cup of coffee! Sure, there are places to get coffee that are closer to the apartment, but I love their coffee best.
135 locals recommend
Birch Coffee
134 1/2 E 62nd StMy favorite cup of coffee! Sure, there are places to get coffee that are closer to the apartment, but I love their coffee best.
Maharaja Palace
2113 Frederick Douglass BlvdGood indian food! Nice to sit down and enjoy a meal.
Streetbird Rotisserie
2149 Frederick Douglass BoulevardFun environment, good chicken.
Amy Ruth's
113 W 116th StFamous Southern Food
Dough Doughnuts
5th AvenueThe BEST doughnuts in NYC
Seamore's Nolita
390 Broome StLow-key but delicious sea food
MAKANA
2245 1st Ave.Good for quick/easy food - Hawaiian & Japanese BBQ.
Malaysia Grill
224 W 104th StLove the curry coconut soup!
Sightseeing
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam AveBeautiful Cathedral.
This is Tom's, seen in the opening of Seinfeld. Go and get your picture taken out front, but don't eat there. There are much better places in the neighborhood.
96 locals recommend
Tom's
2880 BroadwayThis is Tom's, seen in the opening of Seinfeld. Go and get your picture taken out front, but don't eat there. There are much better places in the neighborhood.
Museum. Wonders of medieval Europe through its art, architecture, and gardens.
707 locals recommend
The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin DrMuseum. Wonders of medieval Europe through its art, architecture, and gardens.
Essentials
This is the closest grocery store. You can find just about everything you'll need here.
43 locals recommend
Central Markets
300 W 110th StThis is the closest grocery store. You can find just about everything you'll need here.
Arts & Culture
Tour the museum that inspired all of the Night at the Museum movies. Be sure to see the dinosaur exhibits!
35 locals recommend
81 Street-Museum of Natural History Station
Tour the museum that inspired all of the Night at the Museum movies. Be sure to see the dinosaur exhibits!
Drinks & Nightlife
Bob's Your Uncle
929 Columbus AveFun, low-key bar to grab a drink.
Speak-easy style Jazz in Bill's basement. $20 per person, cash only. You must make reservations beforehand. You can bring your own drinks.
http://www.billsplaceharlem.com/
61 locals recommend
Bill's Place
148 W 133rd StSpeak-easy style Jazz in Bill's basement. $20 per person, cash only. You must make reservations beforehand. You can bring your own drinks.
http://www.billsplaceharlem.com/