Guidebook for New York
Drinks & Nightlife
I eat here sometimes 3 times per week! It's a quick little walk, reasonably priced, amazing food, and fantastic beer selection! Definitely hipster.
526 locals recommend
Harlem Public
3612 BroadwayI eat here sometimes 3 times per week! It's a quick little walk, reasonably priced, amazing food, and fantastic beer selection! Definitely hipster.
A great sports bar, TONS of outdoor seating! They set up a projector during games (right now, The World Cup!) and the crowd is very lively and exciting! Great place for a burger & beer.
428 locals recommend
Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass BlvdA great sports bar, TONS of outdoor seating! They set up a projector during games (right now, The World Cup!) and the crowd is very lively and exciting! Great place for a burger & beer.
Classy bar for sure. Very expensive cocktails. But also very good -- welcome to New York, right?
357 locals recommend
The Grange
1635 Amsterdam AveClassy bar for sure. Very expensive cocktails. But also very good -- welcome to New York, right?
One of Harlem's oldest Jazz Clubs!! $10 Cover to sit at the bar and hear a two hour set >> Date night kind of place.
138 locals recommend
Minton's Playhouse
206 W 118th StOne of Harlem's oldest Jazz Clubs!! $10 Cover to sit at the bar and hear a two hour set >> Date night kind of place.
Food Scene
Great coffee, fantastic New York style bagels, charming little atmosphere! They often have open mic nights and poetry readings and all sorts of fun things. They also have an outdoor back patio!
246 locals recommend
The Chipped Cup
3610 BroadwayGreat coffee, fantastic New York style bagels, charming little atmosphere! They often have open mic nights and poetry readings and all sorts of fun things. They also have an outdoor back patio!
Even closer coffee! For when Dunkin Donuts will just not do. They also have a decent brunch on the weekends (I recommend the Cafe Latte Egg Wrap & Sweet Potato Fries). Service is a little slow.
163 locals recommend
Il Cafe Latte 1
189 Malcolm X BlvdEven closer coffee! For when Dunkin Donuts will just not do. They also have a decent brunch on the weekends (I recommend the Cafe Latte Egg Wrap & Sweet Potato Fries). Service is a little slow.
Starbucks
301 W 145th StBecause Starbucks.
VINATERÍA
2211 Frederick Douglass BlvdClassy brunch :)
If you're looking for a boozy brunch, this is the place! $15 for unlimited drinks for an hour >> each drink is handmade and I promise will get you sufficiently drunk!! Also, unlimited pancakes on Sat.
35 locals recommend
5 and Diamond
2072 Frederick Douglass BoulevardIf you're looking for a boozy brunch, this is the place! $15 for unlimited drinks for an hour >> each drink is handmade and I promise will get you sufficiently drunk!! Also, unlimited pancakes on Sat.
Bad Horse Pizza
2224 Frederick Douglass BoulevardBar with good pizza, check out their menu on our fridge!
Very popular place -- I personally have never been but my roommates go there frequently! Nice river views I hear!
409 locals recommend
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
700 W 125th StVery popular place -- I personally have never been but my roommates go there frequently! Nice river views I hear!
This is my FAVORITE coffee shop in the city. Great coffee, perfect NY bagels (only $3 with cream cheese!), and the staff is wonderful. And it's super close!!
145 locals recommend
Manhattanville Coffee
142 Edgecombe AveThis is my FAVORITE coffee shop in the city. Great coffee, perfect NY bagels (only $3 with cream cheese!), and the staff is wonderful. And it's super close!!
Everything Else
Similar to CVS or Walgreens! They have a Ben & Jerry's BOGO once a week :)
93 locals recommend
Duane Reade Pharmacy
176 Main StSimilar to CVS or Walgreens! They have a Ben & Jerry's BOGO once a week :)
Grocery Store! Definitely a little ghetto, but has EVERYTHING.
64 locals recommend
Pathmark Supermarkets
Grocery Store! Definitely a little ghetto, but has EVERYTHING.
New York Sports Clubs
303 W 145th StIf you feel the need to exercise!
Riverbank/State Park
Awesome park!
Don't let the map fool you, it runs all the way up to 168th! And there is an entrance at 145th!
502 locals recommend
Riverside Park
Don't let the map fool you, it runs all the way up to 168th! And there is an entrance at 145th!
Harlem tourist attraction! Check them out on Amateur Night!
This whole area also has some great shopping!
893 locals recommend
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StHarlem tourist attraction! Check them out on Amateur Night!
This whole area also has some great shopping!
Make My Cake
775 Columbus AvenueCute bakery, delicious cupcakes!
Central Park is so close! A nice 20-30 min walk or 4 stops on the C train!
187 locals recommend
Central Park North
Central Park NorthCentral Park is so close! A nice 20-30 min walk or 4 stops on the C train!
Fantastic hospital just one stop on the Uptown A Train.
37 locals recommend
NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center
622 W 168th StFantastic hospital just one stop on the Uptown A Train.
Shopping
If you must go to Target (believe me I freakin' love Target) there is one just across the river! Walk east on 145th, then turn left on River Ave. Once you are done-- hop in the taxi line, $10 home!
80 locals recommend
Target
40 W 225th StIf you must go to Target (believe me I freakin' love Target) there is one just across the river! Walk east on 145th, then turn left on River Ave. Once you are done-- hop in the taxi line, $10 home!