Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Step back in time at this cozy old pastry shop. My favourites are the carrot cake and not-too-sweet hot chocolate. Sandwich shop next door is great, too. They have a common seating area outside.
143 locals recommend
The Hungarian Pastry Shop
1030 Amsterdam AveStep back in time at this cozy old pastry shop. My favourites are the carrot cake and not-too-sweet hot chocolate. Sandwich shop next door is great, too. They have a common seating area outside.
Harlem Must-Do: Gospel Brunch at Marcus Samuelsson's Southern American-Swedish-Ethiopian fusion restaurant.
1044 locals recommend
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveHarlem Must-Do: Gospel Brunch at Marcus Samuelsson's Southern American-Swedish-Ethiopian fusion restaurant.
5 and Diamond
2072 Frederick Douglass BoulevardExcellent happy hour deals! Bonus points for their White Sangria.
Zoma
2084 Frederick Douglass BlvdGet your fix of Ethiopian food and honey wine here.
Don't mistake the humble environs of this tiny Senegalese joint for a hole in the wall. They've got some heavy magic in that kitchen of theirs.
Kaloum
120 W 116th StDon't mistake the humble environs of this tiny Senegalese joint for a hole in the wall. They've got some heavy magic in that kitchen of theirs.
Amy Ruth's
113 W 116th StSoul food institution.
They say it's a concept of using the food that we eat as a means of healing our bodies as well as satisfying the palate. Very highly rated on Yelp.
Food For Life Supreme
108 West 116th StreetThey say it's a concept of using the food that we eat as a means of healing our bodies as well as satisfying the palate. Very highly rated on Yelp.
Jacob
373 Malcolm X BlvdDelicious & inexpensive buffet.
Seven Seas Deli Inc
Great place for sandwiches on the fly.
Drinks & Nightlife
Shrine
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdGreat live music just a stone's throw from home!
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StSample the locally brewed Sugar Hill Golden Ale.
67 Orange Street
2082 Frederick Douglass BlvdApparently, the drink to try here is Cleopatra's Lust.
Shopping
A little wine store with a big personality. Each bottle is labeled with a handy description.
58 locals recommend
The Winery NYC
257 W 116th StA little wine store with a big personality. Each bottle is labeled with a handy description.
The largest and most famous indie bookstore in the country, focusing on African-American narratives and authors. Houses an extensive children's collection.
Hue-Man Bookstore & Cafe
888 8th AvenueThe largest and most famous indie bookstore in the country, focusing on African-American narratives and authors. Houses an extensive children's collection.
This minimalist Japanese sneaker boutique houses an extensive collection of kicks.
9 locals recommend
atmos ny
203 W 125th StThis minimalist Japanese sneaker boutique houses an extensive collection of kicks.
This natural hair- and skin-care line has gone from a neighborhood secret to one of the leading natural beauty companies in the country, with celebs like Brad Pitt lusting after its products.
24 locals recommend
Carol's Daughter
24 W 125th StThis natural hair- and skin-care line has gone from a neighborhood secret to one of the leading natural beauty companies in the country, with celebs like Brad Pitt lusting after its products.
Harlem’s hottest sneaker emporium is consistently packed with shoe collectors getting their fix of sought-after limited edition and rare kicks.
Goliath
175 E 105th StHarlem’s hottest sneaker emporium is consistently packed with shoe collectors getting their fix of sought-after limited edition and rare kicks.
Pollen Nation
Gallery-like home decor boutique.
Arts & Culture
AMC Magic Johnson Harlem 9
2309 Frederick Douglass BlvdThe local cinema is just 10 blocks away.
Everything Else
Make My Cake
2380 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdFind red velvet heaven at this bakery. There's cupcakes, too!
Harlem YMCA Health Club
180 W 135th StThe local Y.
243 W 135th St
243 West 135th StreetVinyasa yoga in the heart of Harlem.
Barbara's Flowers
2522 Frederick Douglass BlvdYou know, in case you need 'em.
Entertainment & Activities
An outdoor pool, two playgrounds, plenty of benches, an amphitheater, and an 1857 cast-iron fire watchtower make this park worth a stop.
154 locals recommend
Marcus Garvey Park
Mount Morris Park WestAn outdoor pool, two playgrounds, plenty of benches, an amphitheater, and an 1857 cast-iron fire watchtower make this park worth a stop.