Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
This place does delicious, gluten-free and vegan food! The line forms fast though, but definitely worth the wait. Reasonable prices and delicious baked goodies too!
49 locals recommend
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185 Bleecker StThis place does delicious, gluten-free and vegan food! The line forms fast though, but definitely worth the wait. Reasonable prices and delicious baked goodies too!
This homey spot is perfect for any time of day. From breakfast to lunch or a quiet dinner. Also, killer brownies and pies!
35 locals recommend
The Grey Dog—West Village
49 Carmine StThis homey spot is perfect for any time of day. From breakfast to lunch or a quiet dinner. Also, killer brownies and pies!
burger joint
119 W 56th StBurgers, boozy milkshakes, and beer! What more could you need? :D
This place is very iconic new york - all the locals eat here. Service is swift but friendly, and there are options for everyone: health conscious or not. Turkey burger is always on point, as well as the salads.
23 locals recommend
Westville Hudson
333 Hudson StThis place is very iconic new york - all the locals eat here. Service is swift but friendly, and there are options for everyone: health conscious or not. Turkey burger is always on point, as well as the salads.
Their Pain au Chocolat is THE BEST. And the coffee is fine, too.
16 locals recommend
François Payard Bakery
116 West Houston StreetTheir Pain au Chocolat is THE BEST. And the coffee is fine, too.
Best coffee shop in the 'hood. You might even spot a celebrity or two! Dog friendly, laptop friendly, just friendly!
45 locals recommend
Third Rail Coffee
240 Sullivan StBest coffee shop in the 'hood. You might even spot a celebrity or two! Dog friendly, laptop friendly, just friendly!
An institution! Go in, smell all the coffee and teas — the coffee beans sit out in their sacks. You can even order some and have it shipped back to your home!
68 locals recommend
Porto Rico Importing
201 Bleecker StAn institution! Go in, smell all the coffee and teas — the coffee beans sit out in their sacks. You can even order some and have it shipped back to your home!
Great little hole-in-the-wall. Best tuna salad sandwich out there! Tacos, sandwiches, salads, all are tasty.
11 locals recommend
RBBTS
Great little hole-in-the-wall. Best tuna salad sandwich out there! Tacos, sandwiches, salads, all are tasty.
This is a really nice spot for a fancy dinner. Really fresh ingredients. Never had a bad meal there. "New" american cuisine.
73 locals recommend
Shuka
38 MacDougal StThis is a really nice spot for a fancy dinner. Really fresh ingredients. Never had a bad meal there. "New" american cuisine.
Our go-to steak frites spot. Best for dates and special occasions. Strong, good drinks too.
86 locals recommend
Raoul's
180 Prince StOur go-to steak frites spot. Best for dates and special occasions. Strong, good drinks too.
Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar
225 Liberty StBest sushi around. Need a reservation. Gorgeous setting.
If you're getting fried chicken, get it here! It's SO GOOD. And the fries with bacon and cheese... YUM.
39 locals recommend
Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken
28 E 1st StIf you're getting fried chicken, get it here! It's SO GOOD. And the fries with bacon and cheese... YUM.
Very cute brunch spot, likely need a reservation though. Good healthy options as well as classic breakfast and lunch fare.
64 locals recommend
The Smile
26 Bond StVery cute brunch spot, likely need a reservation though. Good healthy options as well as classic breakfast and lunch fare.
Tasty burgers, laid back setting. Great american diner-style fare.
27 locals recommend
Great Jones Cafe
54 Great Jones StreetTasty burgers, laid back setting. Great american diner-style fare.
Drinks & Nightlife
This adorable French bar serves delicious snacks and dinner, too! Get the flight of wines — three excellent pours for a good price. Also get the buttery escargot, or the tiny toasts with goat cheese and honey.
31 locals recommend
Amelie Wine Bar
22 W 8th StThis adorable French bar serves delicious snacks and dinner, too! Get the flight of wines — three excellent pours for a good price. Also get the buttery escargot, or the tiny toasts with goat cheese and honey.
Best seafood in the neighborhood! Go for $1 oysters and drink specials on weekdays from 4pm-7pm! Tasty bar snacks like shrimp corn dogs, too.
74 locals recommend
Mermaid Oyster Bar
89 MacDougal StBest seafood in the neighborhood! Go for $1 oysters and drink specials on weekdays from 4pm-7pm! Tasty bar snacks like shrimp corn dogs, too.
The drinks are pricey but worth every penny. Strong, delicious. Live music on weekends, too.
168 locals recommend
Little Branch
20 7th Avenue SouthThe drinks are pricey but worth every penny. Strong, delicious. Live music on weekends, too.
A pretty little bar, with an outdoor seating area. Great for meeting other travelers, and drinking a specialty imported beer. Lots of interesting beers on tap.
12 locals recommend
Vol De Nuit ... AKA Kwak Heaven
148 West 4th StreetA pretty little bar, with an outdoor seating area. Great for meeting other travelers, and drinking a specialty imported beer. Lots of interesting beers on tap.
Parks & Nature
Walk (or rent a bike) up the Hudson River Park Greenway! It runs really far up the west side. Great for watching the water and picnicing!
155 locals recommend
Hudson River Park
Walk (or rent a bike) up the Hudson River Park Greenway! It runs really far up the west side. Great for watching the water and picnicing!
Getting Around
You can easily walk to our apartment by taking the B,D,F,M,A,C, or E trains to this stop.
40 locals recommend
West 4 St-Washington Sq Sta station
340 6th AveYou can easily walk to our apartment by taking the B,D,F,M,A,C, or E trains to this stop.