Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Jacob
373 Malcolm X BlvdBest soul food buffet in Harlem
Casual neighborhood cafe serving strong coffee & 3 Italian-influenced meals a day.
163 locals recommend
Il Cafe Latte 1
189 Malcolm X BlvdCasual neighborhood cafe serving strong coffee & 3 Italian-influenced meals a day.
Storefront cafe featuring classic French pastries & Senegalese fare in a basic environment (BYOB).
85 locals recommend
Les Ambassades
2200 Frederick Douglass BlvdStorefront cafe featuring classic French pastries & Senegalese fare in a basic environment (BYOB).
This specialty coffee shop serves baked goods, snacks & Stumptown beans in a rustic setting.
145 locals recommend
Lenox Coffee Roaster
60 W 129th StThis specialty coffee shop serves baked goods, snacks & Stumptown beans in a rustic setting.
Astor Row Cafe
404 Malcolm X BoulevardBright, airy & lively neighborhood cafe with an upbeat playlist.
Airy brasserie serving Afro-Asian-American fare & cocktails in a chic space with leather banquettes.
125 locals recommend
The Cecil Steakhouse
210 West 118th StreetAiry brasserie serving Afro-Asian-American fare & cocktails in a chic space with leather banquettes.
Authentic French pâtisserie, full-service restaurant with West African-inspired cuisine and live jazz/DJs several times a week.
65 locals recommend
Lenox Saphire Harlem
341 Lenox AveAuthentic French pâtisserie, full-service restaurant with West African-inspired cuisine and live jazz/DJs several times a week.
Harlem restaurant/bar with upscale pub menu, craft beers, outdoor seating & special DJ nights.
345 locals recommend
The Corner Social
321 Malcolm X BlvdHarlem restaurant/bar with upscale pub menu, craft beers, outdoor seating & special DJ nights.
Traditional Ethiopian fare is offered by this casual eatery with a petite setup.
36 locals recommend
Abyssinia
268 W 135th StTraditional Ethiopian fare is offered by this casual eatery with a petite setup.
East African eatery serves traditional Ethiopian & Eritrean fare scooped by hand with injera bread.
17 locals recommend
Massawa
1239 Amsterdam AveEast African eatery serves traditional Ethiopian & Eritrean fare scooped by hand with injera bread.
Popular, stylish comfort food eatery with creative cooking from celeb chef Marcus Samuelsson.
1044 locals recommend
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AvePopular, stylish comfort food eatery with creative cooking from celeb chef Marcus Samuelsson.
Chicken & waffles are among the classics served to locals & sightseers at this down-home restaurant.
241 locals recommend
Amy Ruth's
113 W 116th StChicken & waffles are among the classics served to locals & sightseers at this down-home restaurant.
Harlem landmark serving generous helpings of Southern comfort food since 1962.
405 locals recommend
Sylvia's Restaurant
328 Malcolm X BlvdHarlem landmark serving generous helpings of Southern comfort food since 1962.
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.
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.
Well-known outfit with a homestyle, Southern vibe for specialty cakes, cheesecakes, cupcakes & pies.
46 locals recommend
Make My Cake
775 Columbus AvenueWell-known outfit with a homestyle, Southern vibe for specialty cakes, cheesecakes, cupcakes & pies.
Modern bar & casual cafe with a menu of South African specialties & occasional live music.
31 locals recommend
Mist Harlem
46 W 116th StModern bar & casual cafe with a menu of South African specialties & occasional live music.
A Moroccan/Mediterranean menu plus a cocktail & hookah selection in a relaxed setting.
19 locals recommend
The Kiosk
80 E 116th StA Moroccan/Mediterranean menu plus a cocktail & hookah selection in a relaxed setting.
Intimate, low-key spot for Italian small plates, wines, espresso & weekend brunch.
33 locals recommend
D'amore
118 E 116th StIntimate, low-key spot for Italian small plates, wines, espresso & weekend brunch.
French-American bistro fare, desserts & wine in a rustic-chic townhouse with tin ceilings & patio.
98 locals recommend
BLVD Bistro NY
2149 Frederick Douglass BlvdFrench-American bistro fare, desserts & wine in a rustic-chic townhouse with tin ceilings & patio.
Arts & Culture
Live music and diverse crowd with mainly vegetarian food downstairs, coffee/tea shop upstairs
197 locals recommend
Silvana
300 W 116th StLive music and diverse crowd with mainly vegetarian food downstairs, coffee/tea shop upstairs
Awesome jazz speakeasy hosted by a native Harlemite on the famous old Swing Street (133rd Street)
61 locals recommend
Bill's Place
148 W 133rd StAwesome jazz speakeasy hosted by a native Harlemite on the famous old Swing Street (133rd Street)
Best jazz experience I've had in Harlem with an excellent band, eclectic crowd of Harlem natives/visitors and in the bottom of a charming brownstone. Very reasonably priced food & drinks, a few TVs.
19 locals recommend
American Legion Post 398
248 W 132nd StBest jazz experience I've had in Harlem with an excellent band, eclectic crowd of Harlem natives/visitors and in the bottom of a charming brownstone. Very reasonably priced food & drinks, a few TVs.
Shrine
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdEclectic live music & late-night dance club, serving drinks & bar bites.
An American contemporary art museum which is devoted to the work of African-Americans artists of the 19th and 20th centuries.
239 locals recommend
The Studio Museum in Harlem
144 West 125th StreetAn American contemporary art museum which is devoted to the work of African-Americans artists of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Alex Adam Gallery
78 W 120th StArt gallery across the street from apartment.
A historic music hall which is a noted venue for African-American performers and still hosts its famous Amatuer Nights.
893 locals recommend
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StA historic music hall which is a noted venue for African-American performers and still hosts its famous Amatuer Nights.
Home of the NY Yankees baseball team & NYC FC soccer club, check out a game or visit the museum!
514 locals recommend
Yankee Stadium
1 E 161 StHome of the NY Yankees baseball team & NYC FC soccer club, check out a game or visit the museum!
Essentials
Best Market Harlem
2187 Frederick Douglass BlvdHigh quality grocery store, 3 levels.
Closest grocery store 2 blocks from house. It is large, clean and fresh.
162 locals recommend
Fine Fare Supermakets
4211 BroadwayClosest grocery store 2 blocks from house. It is large, clean and fresh.
Drinks & Nightlife
Revival of a famed Harlem nightclub, now with elevated Southern cuisine, elegant decor & live jazz.
138 locals recommend
Minton's Playhouse
206 W 118th StRevival of a famed Harlem nightclub, now with elevated Southern cuisine, elegant decor & live jazz.
Updated soul food & craft cocktails plus live music in the basement of Red Rooster.
117 locals recommend
Ginny's Supper Club
310 Malcolm X BlvdUpdated soul food & craft cocktails plus live music in the basement of Red Rooster.
67 Orange Street
2082 Frederick Douglass BlvdSpeakeasy with excellent craft cocktails and food.
Dive bar jazz club with great performances and very cheap drinks/food.
106 locals recommend
Paris Blues
2021 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdDive bar jazz club with great performances and very cheap drinks/food.
Everything Else
Marcus Garvey Park
Mount Morris Park WestPark
Friends of Morningside Park
14 Morningside AvePark
Central Park North
Central Park NorthPark
Conservatory Garden
1233 5th AvePark
Sightseeing
Stunning in its size and beauty, this is a historic cathedral.
378 locals recommend
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam AveStunning in its size and beauty, this is a historic cathedral.
A historic district consisting of row houses and associated buildings designed by noted architects and built in 1891-93, collectively recognized as gems of NYC architecture.
70 locals recommend
Strivers' Row
A historic district consisting of row houses and associated buildings designed by noted architects and built in 1891-93, collectively recognized as gems of NYC architecture.
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem is New York City's museum dedicated to preservation and celebration of Harlem's jazz history.
100 locals recommend
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem
58 W 129th StThe National Jazz Museum in Harlem is New York City's museum dedicated to preservation and celebration of Harlem's jazz history.
A history & art museum covering the history of NYC.
271 locals recommend
Museum of the City of New York
1220 5th AveA history & art museum covering the history of NYC.
El Museo specializes in Latin American and Caribbean art, with an emphasis on works from Puerto Rico and the Puerto Rican community in New York City
182 locals recommend
El Museo del Barrio
1230 5th AveEl Museo specializes in Latin American and Caribbean art, with an emphasis on works from Puerto Rico and the Puerto Rican community in New York City
The Cloisters museum and gardens is the branch of The Metropolitan Museum of Art devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe.
707 locals recommend
The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin DrThe Cloisters museum and gardens is the branch of The Metropolitan Museum of Art devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe.
Shopping
Target
4024 College Point BlvdRetail