Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
British-Jamaican food with friendly, chill vibe. Great any time of day though particularly packed at brunch time on weekends.
147 locals recommend
The Edge Harlem
101 Edgecombe AveBritish-Jamaican food with friendly, chill vibe. Great any time of day though particularly packed at brunch time on weekends.
Farm to table, delicious, American cuisine. Great place for a special dinner.
357 locals recommend
The Grange
1635 Amsterdam AveFarm to table, delicious, American cuisine. Great place for a special dinner.
Iconic Harlem bakery for cakes (Red Velvet is a signature) and cupcakes.
19 locals recommend
Make My Cake
2380 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdIconic Harlem bakery for cakes (Red Velvet is a signature) and cupcakes.
Sophisticated Senegalese-French cuisine all the time, lively drinks crowd in the evening, DJ music on weekends. Also a popular weekend brunch spot.
115 locals recommend
Ponty Bistro
2375 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdSophisticated Senegalese-French cuisine all the time, lively drinks crowd in the evening, DJ music on weekends. Also a popular weekend brunch spot.
The neighborhood coffee shop - great coffee, pastries and sandwiches also available. Mix of tables and couches so you can either stop for a to go cup or lounge the morning away.
145 locals recommend
Manhattanville Coffee
142 Edgecombe AveThe neighborhood coffee shop - great coffee, pastries and sandwiches also available. Mix of tables and couches so you can either stop for a to go cup or lounge the morning away.
Abyssinia
268 W 135th StThe best Ethiopian food in Manhattan!
One of the hottest additions to the Harlem soul food scene, Red Rooster's chef Marcus Samuelsson has created a Harlem dining destination that is both refined and popular. Reservations are essential
1044 locals recommend
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveOne of the hottest additions to the Harlem soul food scene, Red Rooster's chef Marcus Samuelsson has created a Harlem dining destination that is both refined and popular. Reservations are essential
BO's Bagels
235 W 116th StBest bagels in Harlem, always packed.
Delicious Italian food, neighborhood vibe, with a friendly bar scene as well.
253 locals recommend
Lido Harlem Restaurant
2168 Frederick Douglass BlvdDelicious Italian food, neighborhood vibe, with a friendly bar scene as well.
For truly outstanding sushi, head to the heart of Harlem, where Chef Shinichi Inoue—formerly of Sushi Azabu—presides over this discreet and unexpected addition to the neighborhood. Very expensive, very special sushi. Definitely a special night out.
18 locals recommend
Sushi Inoue
381A Malcolm X BlvdFor truly outstanding sushi, head to the heart of Harlem, where Chef Shinichi Inoue—formerly of Sushi Azabu—presides over this discreet and unexpected addition to the neighborhood. Very expensive, very special sushi. Definitely a special night out.
Family-owned ice cream shop that features big scoops, unique flavors, and a total neighborhood vibe. Coffee also on offer!
40 locals recommend
Sugar Hill Creamery
184 Malcolm X BlvdFamily-owned ice cream shop that features big scoops, unique flavors, and a total neighborhood vibe. Coffee also on offer!
Essentials
Key Food Supermarkets
1769 2nd AveWhole Foods Market
100 W 125th StLocal neighborhood wine shop with decent selection. Knowledgeable and friendly proprietor.
Hamilton Wine House
2714 Frederick Douglass BlvdLocal neighborhood wine shop with decent selection. Knowledgeable and friendly proprietor.
Duane Reade
3387 BroadwayParks & Nature
Hamilton Grange, a National Historic Site, is in this park. Stop by to see the inspiration for Broadway's hit musical, Hamilton. A short 5 minute walk!
142 locals recommend
St. Nicholas Park
Saint Nicholas TerraceHamilton Grange, a National Historic Site, is in this park. Stop by to see the inspiration for Broadway's hit musical, Hamilton. A short 5 minute walk!
Arts & Culture
The Harlem home of Alexander Hamilton: come visit Hamilton Grange and find out more about this controversial founder and the country home that he built on his Harlem estate.
https://www.nps.gov/hagr/index.htm
175 locals recommend
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
414 W 141st StThe Harlem home of Alexander Hamilton: come visit Hamilton Grange and find out more about this controversial founder and the country home that he built on his Harlem estate.
https://www.nps.gov/hagr/index.htm
The Schomburg Center was named a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service, recognizing its vast collection of materials that represent the history and culture of people of African descent through a global, transnational perspective.
186 locals recommend
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
515 Malcolm X BlvdThe Schomburg Center was named a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service, recognizing its vast collection of materials that represent the history and culture of people of African descent through a global, transnational perspective.
Entertainment & Activities
Iconic Harlem hotspot for music and culture. Take in Amateur Night or go up and coming artists, or well known celebrities.
The Apollo has it all!
893 locals recommend
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StIconic Harlem hotspot for music and culture. Take in Amateur Night or go up and coming artists, or well known celebrities.
The Apollo has it all!