Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Sarku Japan
190 Passaic AveGreat simple, fast sushi and teriyaki.
Miss Maude's Spoonbread Too
Another great soulfood spot.
Manna's
486 Malcolm X BlvdEpic soul food.
Make My Cake
775 Columbus AvenueBeautiful, fresh sweets bakery.
Lolita's
57 Malcolm X BoulevardThe BEST Mexican delivery around. :3 Sueminn loves the nachos from here!
Il Cafe Latte 1
189 Malcolm X BlvdSmall neighborhood cafe.
Amy Ruth's
113 W 116th StHomestyle southern food. Another spot famous around the country.
Applebee’s Grill + Bar
1 W 125th StChain restaurant.
A Taste of Seafood
2530 Frederick Douglass BlvdGreat seafood restaurant.
Famous all over the world, you MUST come here for classic Harlem style soul food! :)
405 locals recommend
Sylvia's Restaurant
328 Malcolm X BlvdFamous all over the world, you MUST come here for classic Harlem style soul food! :)
"Elevated Ethiopian food. Lemony azifa, a lentil spread served in crunchy endive shells instead of on traditional injera bread, and doro wot, a slow cooked chicken stew."
71 locals recommend
Zoma
2084 Frederick Douglass Blvd"Elevated Ethiopian food. Lemony azifa, a lentil spread served in crunchy endive shells instead of on traditional injera bread, and doro wot, a slow cooked chicken stew."
"Refined Italian food. Salt-cod fritters, fluffy and furnished with a garlicky French aioli, pea-shoot salad mint leaves and burrata. Octopus, tossed with potatoes, olives and cubed Italian sausage.
253 locals recommend
Lido Harlem Restaurant
2168 Frederick Douglass Blvd"Refined Italian food. Salt-cod fritters, fluffy and furnished with a garlicky French aioli, pea-shoot salad mint leaves and burrata. Octopus, tossed with potatoes, olives and cubed Italian sausage.
Favorites like fried-green tomatoes, chicken wings and beer-boiled shrimp, fork-tender beef brisket, succulent ribs and juicy pulled pork, FAMOUS bbq sauce, fun, loud atmosphere; reserve ahead!
409 locals recommend
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
700 W 125th StFavorites like fried-green tomatoes, chicken wings and beer-boiled shrimp, fork-tender beef brisket, succulent ribs and juicy pulled pork, FAMOUS bbq sauce, fun, loud atmosphere; reserve ahead!
The 60-seat space, with its globe lights and powder-blue banquettes, evokes a classic bistro, while dishes range from the traditional (beef bourguignonne) to the bold (calf's-foot croquettes).
120 locals recommend
Chez Lucienne
308 Lenox AveThe 60-seat space, with its globe lights and powder-blue banquettes, evokes a classic bistro, while dishes range from the traditional (beef bourguignonne) to the bold (calf's-foot croquettes).
Jamaican patties and curries, delicious caribbean food.
15 locals recommend
Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant
70 W 125th StJamaican patties and curries, delicious caribbean food.
Dunkin' Donuts
25-22 30th AveDunkin donuts!
Burger King
3310 Astoria Blvdburger king
McDonald's
208 Dyckman StMcDonald's
Subway
578 W 125th StSandwiches
Tonnie's Minis
4734 BroadwayCoffee, milk, and fresh baked CUPCAKES! Lots of cupcakes.
Red Lobster
261 W 125th StBrand new location of the famous seafood chain.
Hip new burger spot with fresh burgers, fries, and shakes. Classic American food.
212 locals recommend
Harlem Shake
100 W 124th StHip new burger spot with fresh burgers, fries, and shakes. Classic American food.
One of the most famous restaurants in Harlem. President Obama has eaten here!
1044 locals recommend
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveOne of the most famous restaurants in Harlem. President Obama has eaten here!
Drinks & Nightlife
Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass BlvdGood food and drinks.
Arts & Culture
AMC Magic Johnson Harlem 9
2309 Frederick Douglass BlvdMajor movie theater with all of the latest movies.
The Studio Museum in Harlem
144 West 125th StreetLocal art museum with wonderful small shows.
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StWorld famous performance hall. Michael Jackson started here!
Everything Else
Planet Fitness
3799 BroadwayAnother gym location just across the street.
Planet Fitness
3799 BroadwayLots of places to work out in our neighborhood!
Target
4024 College Point BlvdBig Target location.
Bank of America Financial Center
301 W 145th StBank of America
Bank of America Financial Center
301 W 145th StBank of America
Citibank
2261 1st Ave.Citibank.
Fishers of Men II
121 West 125th StreetGood, cheap fast food. Classic NY chain.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem
506 Lenox AveLarge hospital.
This is where we recommend travelers go for medical needs while staying in our apartment. 5-10 minute subway ride, open late, takes walk ins and emergencies, travel and other insurance welcomed.
7 locals recommend
CityMD West 69th Urgent Care - NYC
2025 BroadwayThis is where we recommend travelers go for medical needs while staying in our apartment. 5-10 minute subway ride, open late, takes walk ins and emergencies, travel and other insurance welcomed.
A big yoga studio with a variety of classes. Another great community!
13 locals recommend
Harlem Yoga Studio
44 W 125th StA big yoga studio with a variety of classes. Another great community!
Sueminn goes here almost every day. It was voted the best Bikram yoga studio in the US a few years ago. The energy here is just beautiful, a very strong community. Beginners welcome!
48 locals recommend
Bikram Yoga Harlem
518 W 145th StSueminn goes here almost every day. It was voted the best Bikram yoga studio in the US a few years ago. The energy here is just beautiful, a very strong community. Beginners welcome!
Another beautiful park nearby. Columbia University sits alongside it. It has stone stairway paths to climb up for a beautiful view, and a gorgeous big duck pond. Playground for kids.
116 locals recommend
Friends of Morningside Park
14 Morningside AveAnother beautiful park nearby. Columbia University sits alongside it. It has stone stairway paths to climb up for a beautiful view, and a gorgeous big duck pond. Playground for kids.
I love the guys in this little store, right under our apartment. The BEST sandwiches around, for less than $5. Cigarettes, drinks, snacks, toothbrushes, cold medicine, that kind of thing.
American Deli
I love the guys in this little store, right under our apartment. The BEST sandwiches around, for less than $5. Cigarettes, drinks, snacks, toothbrushes, cold medicine, that kind of thing.
An amazing independent theater that often has directors, cast, and crew come in for interviews, panels, and exclusive showings. They offer lots of programs from movie making workshops to screenings.
25 locals recommend
Maysles Documentary Center
343 Malcolm X BlvdAn amazing independent theater that often has directors, cast, and crew come in for interviews, panels, and exclusive showings. They offer lots of programs from movie making workshops to screenings.
We love taking our dog for walks here. Great lookout point hill, swimming pool, recreating center, basketball courts, baseball field, picnic lawns, and a friendly neighborhood atmosphere.
154 locals recommend
Marcus Garvey Park
Mount Morris Park WestWe love taking our dog for walks here. Great lookout point hill, swimming pool, recreating center, basketball courts, baseball field, picnic lawns, and a friendly neighborhood atmosphere.
I like shopping here because I know that the clothes are made in American factories where workers get health care and a living wage, much higher than minimum wage.
29 locals recommend
American Apparel
I like shopping here because I know that the clothes are made in American factories where workers get health care and a living wage, much higher than minimum wage.
Essentials
Westsider Records
233 W 72nd StFancy grocery store with lots of imported delicious goods.
Costco Wholesale
517 E 117th StBest discounts on groceries.
Shopping
The Body Shop
714 Lexington AveNatural body care supplies.
MAC Cosmetics
202 W 125th StMajor make up store.
Staples
105 W 125th StOffice & school supplies.
Major US phone company for those who would like a phone during their stay.
6 locals recommend
AT&T Store
75 River RdMajor US phone company for those who would like a phone during their stay.
Major US phone company for those who would like a phone during their stay.
12 locals recommend
Verizon
166 W 125th StMajor US phone company for those who would like a phone during their stay.
Marshalls
125 W 125th StMarshalls chain store
Open 7 am to 10 pm most days. Large variety of food, beer, wine, photos, travel supplies, toiletries, pharmacy, magazines, make up, etc.
416 locals recommend
CVS
115 W 125th StOpen 7 am to 10 pm most days. Large variety of food, beer, wine, photos, travel supplies, toiletries, pharmacy, magazines, make up, etc.
Great healthfood store for all kinds of healthy products. Fridge stocked with vegetarian foods. AMAZING juice and smoothie bar for great prices. So delicious!
Watkins Products
46 W 125th StGreat healthfood store for all kinds of healthy products. Fridge stocked with vegetarian foods. AMAZING juice and smoothie bar for great prices. So delicious!
H&M
150 East 86th StreetAmazing prices on the latest fashion.