Central Harlem Guidebook
Food scene
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveOne of the restaurants Harlem is known for
Small business run by a woman who made her dream of being a chocolatier come true
Harlem Chocolate Factory
2363 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdSmall business run by a woman who made her dream of being a chocolatier come true
Fantastic chef. Great vibe
The space is small so this isn’t a good spot for large groups
22 locals recommend
Belle Harlem
2363 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdFantastic chef. Great vibe
The space is small so this isn’t a good spot for large groups
Clay
553 Manhattan AveGreat food and drinks
Rejuvenate Juice bar
171 W 133rd StHealthy juice bar
Presto Fresh Cafe
559 Malcolm X BlvdFrench food and juices
Exquisite Deli & Grill
521 Malcolm X BoulevardBest deli in the neighborhood
Harlem Shake
100 W 124th StWhole Foods Market
100 W 125th StBest grocery store
The Noodle
370 Malcolm X BoulevardRenaissance Harlem
2245 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdArcher & Goat
187 Malcolm X BlvdSugar Hill Creamery
184 Malcolm X BlvdMake My Cake
2380 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdNo frills bakery. Great cakes
Cake Man Raven
201 West 135th StreetKnown for their red velvet slices
Mad Juicy
100 West 139th StreetSmoothies and fresh pressed juices
Culture
Abyssinian Baptist Church
132 W 138th StSchomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
515 Malcolm X BlvdApollo Theater
253 W 125th St
The Studio Museum in Harlem
144 West 125th StreetCoffee
Lenox Coffee Roaster
60 W 129th StManhattanville Coffee
142 Edgecombe AveIl Cafe Latte 1
189 Malcolm X BlvdBars / Nightlife
Harlem Nights
2361 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdSugar Monk
2292 Frederick Douglass BlvdGreat, cozy bar with fantastic drink menu. Hidden gem
Shrine
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdA neighborhood staple. Bar, music space
Bill's Place
148 W 133rd StBYOB small legendary jazz spot
Fitness
HARLEM CYCLE FITNESS STUDIO
2350 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdHarlem YMCA Health Club
180 W 135th StHas pool for those who swim for a workout
New York Sports Clubs
303 W 145th St