Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Mariachi on Thursdays. Great food. Family dining. I frequent this place more often than any other restaurant. And they deliver!!!!
23 locals recommend
Lolita's
57 Malcolm X BoulevardMariachi on Thursdays. Great food. Family dining. I frequent this place more often than any other restaurant. And they deliver!!!!
Love the owner, the staff. The food is great. Hukkahs at pleasure. Wonderful energy.
19 locals recommend
The Kiosk
80 E 116th StLove the owner, the staff. The food is great. Hukkahs at pleasure. Wonderful energy.
The owner is this wonderful woman from Korea and the cook
makes the best Mexican inspired brunch. Their green tea latte is pure desert.
163 locals recommend
Il Cafe Latte 1
189 Malcolm X BlvdThe owner is this wonderful woman from Korea and the cook
makes the best Mexican inspired brunch. Their green tea latte is pure desert.
Outdoor sitting. Prices are reasonable. The weekend brunch special is sweet. They have ice cream sandwiches for desert! Not too loud. The waiters are comedians!
9 locals recommend
Native Restaurant
161 Malcolm X BoulevardOutdoor sitting. Prices are reasonable. The weekend brunch special is sweet. They have ice cream sandwiches for desert! Not too loud. The waiters are comedians!
Small little place but love that it caters the old neighborhood and the old. It's all about the Arugula/Goat Cheese salad! Becomes a club on certain nights so early afternoon is best.
Questans
2113 Frederick Douglass BlvdSmall little place but love that it caters the old neighborhood and the old. It's all about the Arugula/Goat Cheese salad! Becomes a club on certain nights so early afternoon is best.
Africa Kine
2267 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdOne of the better spots to eat Senegalese food.
Camaradas El Barrio
2241 1st Ave.This is THE spot!
Now if you wanted to shoot a short film in a Starbucks that gave a full representation of the old Harlem, this would be the place. The older generation frequents here abundant. And it's lovely.
17 locals recommend
FedEx Office Ship Center
207 W 125th StNow if you wanted to shoot a short film in a Starbucks that gave a full representation of the old Harlem, this would be the place. The older generation frequents here abundant. And it's lovely.
You simply cannot be up in Harlem and not have a cuchifrito experience. There is a spot closer on 110th but it does not come up in the search. Traditional, old school, Nuyorican cheap food.
168 E 116th St
168 East 116th StreetYou simply cannot be up in Harlem and not have a cuchifrito experience. There is a spot closer on 110th but it does not come up in the search. Traditional, old school, Nuyorican cheap food.
Everything Else
In my opinion one of the warmest Bikram spots I've ever been to. The owners are sisters from the neighborhood and it shows in their community involvement. I always leave there uplifted.
48 locals recommend
Bikram Yoga Harlem
518 W 145th StIn my opinion one of the warmest Bikram spots I've ever been to. The owners are sisters from the neighborhood and it shows in their community involvement. I always leave there uplifted.
Haven't been there yet, but it comes with good recommendations.
13 locals recommend
Harlem Yoga Studio
44 W 125th StHaven't been there yet, but it comes with good recommendations.
Land Yoga
2116 Frederick Douglass BlvdHaven't been there yet, but it comes with good recommendations.
Really cool local bike shop that opened up a couple of years ago. The guys really know bikes. Trust worthy and at times, you catch a sale on a helmet.
14 locals recommend
MODSquad Cycles
2119 Frederick Douglass BlvdReally cool local bike shop that opened up a couple of years ago. The guys really know bikes. Trust worthy and at times, you catch a sale on a helmet.
BBraxton
Need a shave? A shampoo? A cut? Go here.
Shopping
Staples
105 W 125th StIf you need something in this area, they're there.
FedEx Office Ship Center
207 W 125th StFor shipping only
Ok, you saying why? Cheap quick stuff. Soap, haircare, extra towels, toothpaste. And if they don't have it, CVS is right across the street.
Fallas Discount Stores
101-116 W 116th StOk, you saying why? Cheap quick stuff. Soap, haircare, extra towels, toothpaste. And if they don't have it, CVS is right across the street.
Essentials
I am disappointed they turned the cafe on the second level into a beer shop (BOOOOO!), but in terms of location, you can get what you need here and be content.
252 locals recommend
Best Market Harlem
2187 Frederick Douglass BlvdI am disappointed they turned the cafe on the second level into a beer shop (BOOOOO!), but in terms of location, you can get what you need here and be content.
Only two stops on the 2 or 3 train and directly across the street from the train station, this has become my regular spot for essentials.
420 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
715 River RdOnly two stops on the 2 or 3 train and directly across the street from the train station, this has become my regular spot for essentials.
I highly recommend the Fine Fare on 117 over the one closer for the obvious reasons: more selections, WAY better produce. The one on 112 still has some growing to do.
162 locals recommend
Fine Fare Supermakets
4211 BroadwayI highly recommend the Fine Fare on 117 over the one closer for the obvious reasons: more selections, WAY better produce. The one on 112 still has some growing to do.
The one chain that knows the value of wifi! This spot in particular gets occupied by writers and self business cats quick. Be worth waiting a couple of minutes to get you chair and table.
753 locals recommend
Starbucks
301 W 145th StThe one chain that knows the value of wifi! This spot in particular gets occupied by writers and self business cats quick. Be worth waiting a couple of minutes to get you chair and table.
So from the 72nd station, this is just 2 1/2 blocks away from Trader Joes and highly recommended. Good produce, good prices, and some select stuff you may not fine at an affordable price.
185 locals recommend
Fairway Market 74th Street
2131 BroadwaySo from the 72nd station, this is just 2 1/2 blocks away from Trader Joes and highly recommended. Good produce, good prices, and some select stuff you may not fine at an affordable price.
Sightseeing
Central Park North
Central Park NorthYes, you're that close
New exhibit up. A must see and visit! One of two spots you can't over look when visiting Harlem.
239 locals recommend
The Studio Museum in Harlem
144 West 125th StreetNew exhibit up. A must see and visit! One of two spots you can't over look when visiting Harlem.
Before or after, your visiting to Studio Museum of Harlem is not complete unless you visit El Museo. Both, for note, were founded close to the same time.
182 locals recommend
El Museo del Barrio
1230 5th AveBefore or after, your visiting to Studio Museum of Harlem is not complete unless you visit El Museo. Both, for note, were founded close to the same time.