Guidebook for New York
Drinks & Nightlife
It's my go-to spot if I want to grab a bite late at night and grab a drink. They also have a great Jazz brunch on the weekends!
428 locals recommend
Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass BlvdIt's my go-to spot if I want to grab a bite late at night and grab a drink. They also have a great Jazz brunch on the weekends!
They have local live musicians in the basement playing live music at night, and during the day it's an amazing coffee shop! Great place to sit and work.
It's a coffee shop, a music venue AND a shop which sells locally crafted items: canvas bags, jewelry, pillows journals. Great idea to look for a gift for yourself, or someone special!
197 locals recommend
Silvana
300 W 116th StThey have local live musicians in the basement playing live music at night, and during the day it's an amazing coffee shop! Great place to sit and work.
It's a coffee shop, a music venue AND a shop which sells locally crafted items: canvas bags, jewelry, pillows journals. Great idea to look for a gift for yourself, or someone special!
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StSo close to the iconic Apollo Theatre! Worth a visit!
Food Scene
Levain Bakery - Harlem
2167 Frederick Douglass BlvdThe BEST COOKIES EVER!! :)
Terrific Italian. Outdoor seating, and they serve brunch as well!
253 locals recommend
Lido Harlem Restaurant
2168 Frederick Douglass BlvdTerrific Italian. Outdoor seating, and they serve brunch as well!
Wonderful spot for brunch or dinner. Outdoor seating, and they also have a fantastic wine menu. Ask for Nathan to be your server, he's the best!
169 locals recommend
VINATERÍA
2211 Frederick Douglass BlvdWonderful spot for brunch or dinner. Outdoor seating, and they also have a fantastic wine menu. Ask for Nathan to be your server, he's the best!
A short walk across the park, but the most delicious brunch around. Farm to table organic food, with fresh juice, outdoor seating. Usually a wait, but totally worth it.
103 locals recommend
Community Food & Juice
2893 BroadwayA short walk across the park, but the most delicious brunch around. Farm to table organic food, with fresh juice, outdoor seating. Usually a wait, but totally worth it.
Pizza slices bigger than your head! Seriously, the largest slice I have ever seen. Super casual and fun.
37 locals recommend
Koronet Pizza
4087 BroadwayPizza slices bigger than your head! Seriously, the largest slice I have ever seen. Super casual and fun.
Arts & Culture
Also, very close to Shake Shack! Grab a delicious burger, walk through the park, and then enjoy the afternoon at the Natural History Museum!
1623 locals recommend
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestAlso, very close to Shake Shack! Grab a delicious burger, walk through the park, and then enjoy the afternoon at the Natural History Museum!
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveParks & Nature
I love running here! Great workout, lots of stairs. There's also a running track, a playground, and picnic tables!
116 locals recommend
Friends of Morningside Park
14 Morningside AveI love running here! Great workout, lots of stairs. There's also a running track, a playground, and picnic tables!
I love running around the Harlem Meer. It's so beautiful, and peaceful. Great spot to hang out and have a picnic.
86 locals recommend
Harlem Meer
199 Central Park NI love running around the Harlem Meer. It's so beautiful, and peaceful. Great spot to hang out and have a picnic.
Start off your adventure here! You can hike/walk/run through the north woods, the Conservatory Garden, and the Harlem Meer.
187 locals recommend
Central Park North
Central Park NorthStart off your adventure here! You can hike/walk/run through the north woods, the Conservatory Garden, and the Harlem Meer.
Essentials
I LOVE this grocery store. It's large,well-stocked, fair-priced and clean. What more can you ask for? They also have one of the largest selections of craft beers in NYC.
252 locals recommend
Best Market Harlem
2187 Frederick Douglass BlvdI LOVE this grocery store. It's large,well-stocked, fair-priced and clean. What more can you ask for? They also have one of the largest selections of craft beers in NYC.
You can wash laundry there, or send out. They can do same-day turnaround if necessary (usually if you send out in the morning) They will pick up and deliver right to our door. #luxury
24 locals recommend
Baby Girl's Bubbles & Cleaners
You can wash laundry there, or send out. They can do same-day turnaround if necessary (usually if you send out in the morning) They will pick up and deliver right to our door. #luxury
Rite Aid Pharmacy
2170 Frederick Douglass BlvdVery clean and large. They are open 24 hours!
Shopping
DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
301 W 125th StBest selection of shoes around! I love this store.
Wonderful bookstore, which also has some lovely gifts. Feels like one of the last book stores in the city!
Book Culture on Broadway
2915 BroadwayWonderful bookstore, which also has some lovely gifts. Feels like one of the last book stores in the city!
Sightseeing
This is a must-see. The architecture is incredible. Do yourself a favor and walk through this beautiful cathedral. You can give a small donation. There is also a very interesting sculpture garden!
378 locals recommend
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam AveThis is a must-see. The architecture is incredible. Do yourself a favor and walk through this beautiful cathedral. You can give a small donation. There is also a very interesting sculpture garden!