HARLEM
Food Scene
Restaurants, cafes, all the good bites!
Great fried chicken and soul food on the street level by Famous chef Marcus Samuelson. Make reservations and check their website for when they have gospel Sunday brunch/lunch.
1044 locals recommend
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveGreat fried chicken and soul food on the street level by Famous chef Marcus Samuelson. Make reservations and check their website for when they have gospel Sunday brunch/lunch.
Fried Chicken is Harlem´s staple! Think corn bread, mac and cheese, collard greens as sides! Silvia´s has been around for years and is an iconic location in Harlem. On Sundays they have gospel brunch!
405 locals recommend
Sylvia's Restaurant
328 Malcolm X BlvdFried Chicken is Harlem´s staple! Think corn bread, mac and cheese, collard greens as sides! Silvia´s has been around for years and is an iconic location in Harlem. On Sundays they have gospel brunch!
A great spot, not too big, great vibe with wood fire pizza, pasta, Italian staples, lovely appetizers and great wine list! Romantic vibe for sure :) Delivery is also great!
105 locals recommend
Babbalucci
331 Malcolm X BlvdA great spot, not too big, great vibe with wood fire pizza, pasta, Italian staples, lovely appetizers and great wine list! Romantic vibe for sure :) Delivery is also great!
Italian and American classics, never disappoints. Great for dinner or when you just want something good! We love the meatballs!
253 locals recommend
Lido Harlem Restaurant
2168 Frederick Douglass BlvdItalian and American classics, never disappoints. Great for dinner or when you just want something good! We love the meatballs!
Indian delivery at it's best!!!!! We always order in and never have eaten there. Superb food, no frills. Fast delivery!
23 locals recommend
Maharaja Palace
2113 Frederick Douglass BlvdIndian delivery at it's best!!!!! We always order in and never have eaten there. Superb food, no frills. Fast delivery!
The Hot Mess burger is a must try! Right by the subway, old burger joint diner style makes this place fun and a great quick bite!
212 locals recommend
Harlem Shake
100 W 124th StThe Hot Mess burger is a must try! Right by the subway, old burger joint diner style makes this place fun and a great quick bite!
Great restaurant with new american cuisine, lively vibe with big bar area.
166 locals recommend
Barawine Harlem
200 Malcolm X BlvdGreat restaurant with new american cuisine, lively vibe with big bar area.
Levain Bakery - Harlem
2167 Frederick Douglass BlvdCOOKIES
Hand pulled noodles are so underrated! THEY ARE SO GOOD! Spicy cumin lamb is our fave and the dumplings are delish. Lots of veggie options.
9 locals recommend
The Noodle
370 Malcolm X BoulevardHand pulled noodles are so underrated! THEY ARE SO GOOD! Spicy cumin lamb is our fave and the dumplings are delish. Lots of veggie options.
Dragon Sushi
No frills delivery for sushi, delivery is quick! No dine in.
Yummy Latin American and South Asian fare. Try to sit in the back garden!
19 locals recommend
Archer & Goat
187 Malcolm X BlvdYummy Latin American and South Asian fare. Try to sit in the back garden!
Tapas bar with great wines! Patio is super cute. Inside is cosy! Staff are extremely nice.
Enoteca Harlem
Tapas bar with great wines! Patio is super cute. Inside is cosy! Staff are extremely nice.
Mess Hall and Double Dutch are sisters, right next door to each other sharing the small outdoor area. This place has the best coffee in Harlem. Very short walk from the house and right in front of LIDL(supermarket). Bring your laptop to work for a bit, or just chill!
147 locals recommend
Double Dutch Espresso
2194 Frederick Douglass BlvdMess Hall and Double Dutch are sisters, right next door to each other sharing the small outdoor area. This place has the best coffee in Harlem. Very short walk from the house and right in front of LIDL(supermarket). Bring your laptop to work for a bit, or just chill!
Great cafe serving coffee and teas plus Italian pastries! Across from the Whole Foods and 2/3 red line subway. Big selection of freshly made pasta and sauces to cook at home. Or pick up lunch/dinner.
Pastitalia
Great cafe serving coffee and teas plus Italian pastries! Across from the Whole Foods and 2/3 red line subway. Big selection of freshly made pasta and sauces to cook at home. Or pick up lunch/dinner.
Industrial chic coffee place, super great tasting coffee! Good place for a quick coffee to go or reading a book or meeting! Not as close, a bit of a walk uptown.
145 locals recommend
Manhattanville Coffee
142 Edgecombe AveIndustrial chic coffee place, super great tasting coffee! Good place for a quick coffee to go or reading a book or meeting! Not as close, a bit of a walk uptown.
Il Cafe Latte 1
189 Malcolm X BlvdBreakfast! Brunch! Or simple lunches.
Drinks & Nightlife
OUR FAVE! Quaint little bar with small outdoor area. Bourbon bar with lots of beer on tap. Lovely staff, great vibe and won't burn a hole in your pocket!
84 locals recommend
Mess Hall
2194 Frederick Douglass BlvdOUR FAVE! Quaint little bar with small outdoor area. Bourbon bar with lots of beer on tap. Lovely staff, great vibe and won't burn a hole in your pocket!
Legends play jazz here. Tickets are not too expensive ($25 approx). Get the full Harlem experience. Check out their website and find out more before going!
138 locals recommend
Minton's Playhouse
206 W 118th StLegends play jazz here. Tickets are not too expensive ($25 approx). Get the full Harlem experience. Check out their website and find out more before going!
Great basement with live music and dj every night! Closes late and very friendly staff. There´s also food till late! In the day, the basement is closed but above it is the street level cafe that has yummy kebabs, falafels and pitas. Amazing Brooklyn Company coffee. This part boutique part cafe is great for getting a read in, getting some work done on your laptop or simple just chill and shop.
197 locals recommend
Silvana
300 W 116th StGreat basement with live music and dj every night! Closes late and very friendly staff. There´s also food till late! In the day, the basement is closed but above it is the street level cafe that has yummy kebabs, falafels and pitas. Amazing Brooklyn Company coffee. This part boutique part cafe is great for getting a read in, getting some work done on your laptop or simple just chill and shop.
Speakeasy vibes, very small and cosy, velvet sofas and a stunning bar! Cocktails are incredible, extensive menu! Very hidden entrance.
11 locals recommend
Sugar Monk
2292 Frederick Douglass BlvdSpeakeasy vibes, very small and cosy, velvet sofas and a stunning bar! Cocktails are incredible, extensive menu! Very hidden entrance.
Pharmacies & Supermarkets
The closet supermarket - it’s in our street! 2 min walk. Variety is excellent. Large! Not too expensive!
Lincoln Market Harlem
The closet supermarket - it’s in our street! 2 min walk. Variety is excellent. Large! Not too expensive!
Lidl
2187 Frederick Douglass BoulevardAnother supermarket close by. 6 min walk. Smaller. House brands mainly.
Whole Foods Market
100 W 125th St8 min walk, but bigger, more organic type foods .
CVS
115 W 125th StDuane Reade
2864 BroadwayRite Aid
35-45 W 125th StFedEx Office Ship Center
207 W 125th StThe UPS Store
55 W 116th StSuper quick, great service, not much of a line
Getting Around
A B C D trains to go to anywhere in Manhattan till Booklyn or Coney Island or JFK! Express trains are A and D and they go express from 59th columbus circle till 125th in one stop!
110 locals recommend
West 125th Street
West 125th StreetA B C D trains to go to anywhere in Manhattan till Booklyn or Coney Island or JFK! Express trains are A and D and they go express from 59th columbus circle till 125th in one stop!