Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Tiny bakery serving up signature oversized chocolate chip cookies, plus brioche, scones & more.
197 locals recommend
Levain Bakery - Harlem
2167 Frederick Douglass BlvdTiny bakery serving up signature oversized chocolate chip cookies, plus brioche, scones & more.
The bottomless-mimosa brunch is a draw at this sleek, warm Italian eatery on a Lower Harlem corner.
253 locals recommend
Lido Harlem Restaurant
2168 Frederick Douglass BlvdThe bottomless-mimosa brunch is a draw at this sleek, warm Italian eatery on a Lower Harlem corner.
Brick walls & vintage fixtures adorn this inviting cafe offering pastries, Wi-Fi & a back patio.
147 locals recommend
Double Dutch Espresso
2194 Frederick Douglass BlvdBrick walls & vintage fixtures adorn this inviting cafe offering pastries, Wi-Fi & a back patio.
Chic, contemporary spot pairing wine & cocktails with upscale Italian- & Spanish-influenced cooking.
169 locals recommend
VINATERÍA
2211 Frederick Douglass BlvdChic, contemporary spot pairing wine & cocktails with upscale Italian- & Spanish-influenced cooking.
Place for handmade bagels, spreads & deli items by a couple who began their business as a stand. Try what NYC is known for...bagels!
28 locals recommend
BO's Bagels
235 W 116th StPlace for handmade bagels, spreads & deli items by a couple who began their business as a stand. Try what NYC is known for...bagels!
Elevated American comfort food with Southern twists served in a stylish setting with a long bar.
11 locals recommend
Blujeen
Elevated American comfort food with Southern twists served in a stylish setting with a long bar.
Southern classics served in a retro setting that's relaxed & homey by day, bustling in the evening.
138 locals recommend
Melba's
300 W 114th St Southern classics served in a retro setting that's relaxed & homey by day, bustling in the evening.
Seasonal New American small plates & cocktails in a stylish, vintage-inspired space.
69 locals recommend
Row House
2128 Frederick Douglass Blvd Seasonal New American small plates & cocktails in a stylish, vintage-inspired space.
Comfort food & cocktail options in a petite bistro featuring a contemporary vibe & outdoor seating.
62 locals recommend
Harlem Food Bar
2100 Frederick Douglass Blvd Comfort food & cocktail options in a petite bistro featuring a contemporary vibe & outdoor seating.
RDV - Rendezvous is Chef Kfir Ben-Ari's modern French bistro. Located in Harlem, just two blocks from Central Park, Rendezvous serves modern French Mediterranean cooking with a personal twist.
16 locals recommend
RDV-Rendezvous Harlem
2072 Frederick Douglass Blvd RDV - Rendezvous is Chef Kfir Ben-Ari's modern French bistro. Located in Harlem, just two blocks from Central Park, Rendezvous serves modern French Mediterranean cooking with a personal twist.
Small counter-order place offering Caribbean-inspired fare including seafood steampots.
67 locals recommend
Lolo's Seafood Shack
303 W 116th StSmall counter-order place offering Caribbean-inspired fare including seafood steampots.
Known for its gourmet rugelach, this cheery red-&-white-themed bakery offers delivery services.
35 locals recommend
Lee Lee's Baked Goods
283 W 118th StKnown for its gourmet rugelach, this cheery red-&-white-themed bakery offers delivery services.
Meat & veggie burgers, hot dogs & shakes in a sunny space with a graffiti-style mural.
12 locals recommend
Harlem Burger Co.
2190 Frederick Douglass BlvdMeat & veggie burgers, hot dogs & shakes in a sunny space with a graffiti-style mural.
Cafe featuring classic French pastries & Senegalese fare in a basic environment (BYOB).
85 locals recommend
Les Ambassades
2200 Frederick Douglass BlvdCafe featuring classic French pastries & Senegalese fare in a basic environment (BYOB).
Starbucks
301 W 145th StUpmarket choice for seafood with happy hour specials, crafted cocktails & a quaint speakeasy feel.
49 locals recommend
B2 Harlem
271 W 119th StUpmarket choice for seafood with happy hour specials, crafted cocktails & a quaint speakeasy feel.
Specializes in agave spirits, hand crafted cocktails, and Mexican Tapas. We have a wide selection of rare and exclusive tequilas, mezcales and raicillas, served neat or in cocktails, accompanied with Traditional Mexican Food.
31 locals recommend
La Diagonal Agaveria
185 St Nicholas AveSpecializes in agave spirits, hand crafted cocktails, and Mexican Tapas. We have a wide selection of rare and exclusive tequilas, mezcales and raicillas, served neat or in cocktails, accompanied with Traditional Mexican Food.
The Cecil Steakhouse
210 West 118th StreetPiano bar and steakhouse.
Modern, upscale Lower Harlem setting for Ethiopian cuisine, including stews eaten with injera bread.
71 locals recommend
Zoma
2084 Frederick Douglass BlvdModern, upscale Lower Harlem setting for Ethiopian cuisine, including stews eaten with injera bread.
Casual eatery serving an American comfort food menu in a modern setting with an easygoing vibe.
65 locals recommend
Chocolat Restaurant & Bar
2223 Frederick Douglass BlvdCasual eatery serving an American comfort food menu in a modern setting with an easygoing vibe.
Drinks & Nightlife
Corner tavern/beer garden with extensive food & drink menus in a spacious indoor/outdoor setting.
428 locals recommend
Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass BlvdCorner tavern/beer garden with extensive food & drink menus in a spacious indoor/outdoor setting.
This hip cafe & bar offers Middle Eastern eats such as shawarma & falafel, plus live music.
197 locals recommend
Silvana
300 W 116th StThis hip cafe & bar offers Middle Eastern eats such as shawarma & falafel, plus live music.
67 Orange Street
2082 Frederick Douglass BlvdBier International
2099 Frederick Douglass BoulevardCozy bar pouring craft beer, bourbon & original cocktails in a narrow space with a back patio.
84 locals recommend
Mess Hall
2194 Frederick Douglass BlvdCozy bar pouring craft beer, bourbon & original cocktails in a narrow space with a back patio.
Taproom & Kitchen serving New York's best local craft brews. The menu offers plenty of bites to pair with the slate of hop centered beers.
15 locals recommend
Hop House Harlem
2224 Frederick Douglass BlvdTaproom & Kitchen serving New York's best local craft brews. The menu offers plenty of bites to pair with the slate of hop centered beers.
Minton’s was the place where Bebop was born; the place, really, where the foundations of modern jazz were established. Founded in 1938 by the saxophonist Henry Minton (from whom the establishment took its name) Minton’s Playhouse became, over the next decade, the setting for a revolution in jazz.
138 locals recommend
Minton's Playhouse
206 W 118th StMinton’s was the place where Bebop was born; the place, really, where the foundations of modern jazz were established. Founded in 1938 by the saxophonist Henry Minton (from whom the establishment took its name) Minton’s Playhouse became, over the next decade, the setting for a revolution in jazz.
Parks & Nature
Central Park is an urban park in Manhattan, New York City. It is located between the Upper West Side and Upper East Side, roughly bounded by Fifth Avenue on the east, Central Park West on the west.
187 locals recommend
Central Park North
Central Park NorthCentral Park is an urban park in Manhattan, New York City. It is located between the Upper West Side and Upper East Side, roughly bounded by Fifth Avenue on the east, Central Park West on the west.
Arts & Culture
The Apollo Theater at 253 West 125th Street between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard and Frederick Douglass Boulevard in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City is a music hall which is a noted venue for African-American performers.
893 locals recommend
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StThe Apollo Theater at 253 West 125th Street between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard and Frederick Douglass Boulevard in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City is a music hall which is a noted venue for African-American performers.
Getting Around
116 St station
B and C train
Essentials
Best Market Harlem
2187 Frederick Douglass BlvdRite Aid Pharmacy
2170 Frederick Douglass BlvdUnited States Postal Service
511 W 165th StThe UPS Store
55 W 116th StBaby Girl's Bubbles & Cleaners
Chase Bank
25-15 Queens Plaza NModern wine shop featuring an ample selection of quality artisanal wines with frequent tastings.
58 locals recommend
The Winery NYC
257 W 116th StModern wine shop featuring an ample selection of quality artisanal wines with frequent tastings.
Stylish shop for high-quality, house-butchered beef, lamb, pork, poultry & more from NY State farms.
212 locals recommend
Harlem Shake
100 W 124th StStylish shop for high-quality, house-butchered beef, lamb, pork, poultry & more from NY State farms.
Entertainment & Activities
AMC Magic Johnson Harlem 9
2309 Frederick Douglass Blvd