Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Melba's
300 W 114th StAmazing chicken and waffles (and even better sweet potato pancakes!)
Cozy place to grab a cup of coffee or a bite to eat—plus they have Nutella lattes!
23 locals recommend
Café Frederick
2104 Frederick Douglass BlvdCozy place to grab a cup of coffee or a bite to eat—plus they have Nutella lattes!
Old school italian restaurant with some of the best pizza and house red around.
15 locals recommend
V & T
1024 Amsterdam AvenueOld school italian restaurant with some of the best pizza and house red around.
A great place to grab a coffee and some delicious pastries. The cookies are our favorite.
143 locals recommend
The Hungarian Pastry Shop
1030 Amsterdam AveA great place to grab a coffee and some delicious pastries. The cookies are our favorite.
Really amazing Thai food (and very fast delivery if you feel like staying in!)
22 locals recommend
Tum & Yum
917 Columbus AvenueReally amazing Thai food (and very fast delivery if you feel like staying in!)
Taqueria Y Fonda
968 Amsterdam AveGreat hole in the wall spot for delicious tacos.
Broadway Diner
590 S BroadwayOld school diner with a great breakfast special.
Everything from fried pickles to pickle martinis—and a great fried chicken and honey biscuit.
239 locals recommend
Jacob's Pickles
509 Amsterdam AveEverything from fried pickles to pickle martinis—and a great fried chicken and honey biscuit.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bier International
2099 Frederick Douglass BoulevardRelaxed bar with a great selection of beers.