Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
VINATERÍA
2211 Frederick Douglass BlvdGood food. For Dinner & weekend brunch
Great French pastries. The pain au chocolat w/ almonds is my favorite
85 locals recommend
Les Ambassades
2200 Frederick Douglass BlvdGreat French pastries. The pain au chocolat w/ almonds is my favorite
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
700 W 125th StDelicious BBQ food
Jin Ramen West Harlem
3183 BroadwayYummy Japanese food. They don't serve alcohol though
Amazing Italian food. They're known for their meatballs but everything is really good. They have GARDEN seating out back in the warmer months.
Polpette 71
71 W 71st StAmazing Italian food. They're known for their meatballs but everything is really good. They have GARDEN seating out back in the warmer months.
Delicious Caribbean Latin food.
If you go for lunch the prices are very cheap. Sometimes there's a long line. My favorite is the Pork Chop with yellow rice & red beans. And the beef empanadas. Also delicious shakes. Try the Papaya or Mamey
Tropilyz Restaurant
164 W 116th StDelicious Caribbean Latin food.
If you go for lunch the prices are very cheap. Sometimes there's a long line. My favorite is the Pork Chop with yellow rice & red beans. And the beef empanadas. Also delicious shakes. Try the Papaya or Mamey
Mill
2895 BroadwayKorean food that will knock your socks off
Yummy pastries/cakes/cookies and coffees. Good place to sit and chill for a little while. Right across the street from The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine which is also worth checking out.
143 locals recommend
The Hungarian Pastry Shop
1030 Amsterdam AveYummy pastries/cakes/cookies and coffees. Good place to sit and chill for a little while. Right across the street from The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine which is also worth checking out.
Everything Else
Nice park within walking distance. There's a cute duck pond at the south end of the park and if you walk up the stairs to the western edge of the park you can get some nice views of Harlem
116 locals recommend
Friends of Morningside Park
14 Morningside AveNice park within walking distance. There's a cute duck pond at the south end of the park and if you walk up the stairs to the western edge of the park you can get some nice views of Harlem
Columbia University
116th and BroadwayPretty campus to walk through.
Just around the corner if you're looking to buy some wine.
15 locals recommend
Vintage Harlem Wine & Spirits
2239 Frederick Douglass BlvdJust around the corner if you're looking to buy some wine.
I've actually never been here but always wanted to go haha. Let me know how it is!
239 locals recommend
The Studio Museum in Harlem
144 West 125th StreetI've actually never been here but always wanted to go haha. Let me know how it is!
Best Market Harlem
2187 Frederick Douglass BlvdGood grocery store if you want to go food shopping.
Levain Bakery - Harlem
2167 Frederick Douglass BlvdDelicious fresh-baked cookies the size of my fist.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mess Hall
2194 Frederick Douglass BlvdCute local place for drinks
Maison Harlem
341 St Nicholas AveAlso a restaurant. Good food and drink.
Sightseeing
Huge church. Gorgeous inside and out.
378 locals recommend
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam AveHuge church. Gorgeous inside and out.
Parks & Nature
Morningside Park
Morningside Drive