Leana’s Hunts Point Guidebook
Hunts Point Food Scene
Just outside of the house
Tea, coffee, beer, sangria, sandwiches, wings, pizza, etc.
Our neighborhood's unofficial community center. Now with cool outdoor seating thanks to a donation from Beyonce! (seriously!)
Lots of live music, karaoke, DJs, poetry slams, arts, and other fun events.
Boogie Down Grind
868 Hunts Point AveTea, coffee, beer, sangria, sandwiches, wings, pizza, etc.
Our neighborhood's unofficial community center. Now with cool outdoor seating thanks to a donation from Beyonce! (seriously!)
Lots of live music, karaoke, DJs, poetry slams, arts, and other fun events.
Crab Du Jour Cajun Seafood Boil
925 Hunts Point AvenueTasty seafood - fast food
Xin Ya
898 Hunts Point AvenueOur friendly neighborhood Chinese takeout spot.
City Tamale, Hunts Point
1316 Oak Point AveThe best tamales in the Bronx!
Georgina
1003 East 163rd StreetNeighborhood Puerto Rican and Dominican spot
Parks
Small local park on the Bronx River. Summers they have rowing from 1-6 pm on Saturdays with a guide. Once a month they have sailing (Check out Rock the Boat). There is a splash pad in the summer (water feature to cool off/run through the sprinklers). Picnic tables, places to sit, grill, etc.
Hunts Point Riverside Park
1409 Lafayette AveSmall local park on the Bronx River. Summers they have rowing from 1-6 pm on Saturdays with a guide. Once a month they have sailing (Check out Rock the Boat). There is a splash pad in the summer (water feature to cool off/run through the sprinklers). Picnic tables, places to sit, grill, etc.
Lovely park with a path for walking for exercise. Has historic cemetery in the middle of it.
Joseph Rodman Drake Park & Enslaved African Burial Ground
Hunts Point AvenueLovely park with a path for walking for exercise. Has historic cemetery in the middle of it.
The gem of the South Bronx. Such a gorgeous park. Manhattan skyline views, bike and walking trails, playgrounds, track, baseball and soccer fields, outdoor amphitheater, etc.
Soundview Park
The gem of the South Bronx. Such a gorgeous park. Manhattan skyline views, bike and walking trails, playgrounds, track, baseball and soccer fields, outdoor amphitheater, etc.
Nice park with Manhattan skyline views which also features a pool on a barge in the East River in the summer, and a splash pad.
Barretto Point Park
Viele AvenueNice park with Manhattan skyline views which also features a pool on a barge in the East River in the summer, and a splash pad.
Baseball fields, with a nice track for running/walking. Also has picnic tables and seating, a playground and a splash pad (summer water feature).
Julio Carballo Fields
758 Manida StBaseball fields, with a nice track for running/walking. Also has picnic tables and seating, a playground and a splash pad (summer water feature).
Quirky urban park on the Bronx river nearby. Nice seating, community garden, river views.
Concrete Plant Park
Westchester AvenueQuirky urban park on the Bronx river nearby. Nice seating, community garden, river views.
Starlight Park
1490 Sheridan Blvd.Lovely park along the Bronx River with walking paths and soccer/baseball fields.
This park may not look open, but you can go through the open area in the gate. Fishing pier, great views of the East River.
Hunts Point Landing
2 Farragut StThis park may not look open, but you can go through the open area in the gate. Fishing pier, great views of the East River.
Crotona Park
Charlotte StreetBig park + swimming pool + tennis courts and more
Grocery stores
Closest options - on the corner/a few blocks from the house.
Groceries! Big grocery store next to the subway, about a 6 minute walk from the house.
Food Fair Fresh Market
323 Mt Prospect AveGroceries! Big grocery store next to the subway, about a 6 minute walk from the house.
Food Universe Marketplace
538 W 138th StNearby grocery store.
Other Bronx highlights
Outside of Hunts Point, but worth a visit!
Bronx beach on the Long Island sound with nice walking trails and plenty of green space.
76 locals recommend
Orchard Beach
Bronx beach on the Long Island sound with nice walking trails and plenty of green space.
New York Botanical Garden
2900 Southern BlvdA highlight of any visit to NYC.
Cathedral of Baseball - just 20 minutes door to door (well the bus stop is a block away on Hunts Point Ave) on the Bx6 bus.
514 locals recommend
Yankee Stadium
1 E 161 StCathedral of Baseball - just 20 minutes door to door (well the bus stop is a block away on Hunts Point Ave) on the Bx6 bus.
NYC's official Little Italy. So many delicious places to eat/buy Italian food/fresh meats, cheeses, etc.
14 locals recommend
Arthur Avenue
Arthur AvenueNYC's official Little Italy. So many delicious places to eat/buy Italian food/fresh meats, cheeses, etc.
Pelham Bay Park
The biggest park in NYC.
Universal Hip Hop Museum
585 Exterior StreetCelebrates and preserves the history of local and global hip hop.
The Bronx Brewery
856 E 136th StLocal beer + snacks.
The largest metropolitan zoo in the United States by area, comprising 265 acres of park lands and naturalistic habitats on the Bronx River.
572 locals recommend
Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern BlvdThe largest metropolitan zoo in the United States by area, comprising 265 acres of park lands and naturalistic habitats on the Bronx River.
St. Benedict Roman Catholic Church
2969 Otis Ave90+ year old beautiful Catholic Church.
Louie & Ernie's Pizza
1300 Crosby AveArguably the best pizza in the Bronx.
Zona De Cuba
558 Grand ConcourseFun rooftop with music, food and dancing if you'd like!
Wave Hill
4900 Independence AveBeautiful park in Riverdale.
Italian grocery store with delectable meats, cheese, olives, olive oil, etc. galore! Top quality ingredients to create your own feast/snack.
Teitel Brothers
2372 Arthur AveItalian grocery store with delectable meats, cheese, olives, olive oil, etc. galore! Top quality ingredients to create your own feast/snack.
City Island Diner
304 City Island AveCute old Italian fisherman's village with tasty seafood.
Gun Hill Brewing Company
3227 Laconia AveLocal brewery
Bookstore
The Lit. Bar
131 Alexander AveBookstore + cafe/bar
South Bronx Restaurant Favorites
Fabulous restaurants just outside of Hunts Point + most have delivery available!
Ceetay
129 Alexander AveDelicious sushi and pan-Asian dishes (pad thai, etc.)
Seis Vecinos
640 Prospect AveDelicious Mexican & Central American food.
Tasty food and fun environment. GREAT MUSIC! Outdoor dining available. Food leans Southern, but Latin & Asian infused. It's "a nod to the neighborhood’s roots in hip-hop, graffiti art, and soul food."
17 locals recommend
Beatstro
135 Alexander AveTasty food and fun environment. GREAT MUSIC! Outdoor dining available. Food leans Southern, but Latin & Asian infused. It's "a nod to the neighborhood’s roots in hip-hop, graffiti art, and soul food."
Mexicosina
503 Jackson AveTasty and colorful Mex/Tex-Mex eatery.
Hudson Smokehouse
37 Bruckner BoulevardBBQ baby!!
Mottley Kitchen
402 E 140th StHealthy fare.
La Cueva Fonda
961 Leggett AvenueSweet little Mexican spot.
Tasty traditional Mexican spot with incredible owners who constantly help the community/fight for social justice.
23 locals recommend
La Morada
308 Willis AveTasty traditional Mexican spot with incredible owners who constantly help the community/fight for social justice.
Charlies Bar & Kitchen
112 Lincoln AveAll-American fare: leans Southern though.
Milk Burger
2051 2nd AveLocal hamburger joint.
Bar 47
47 Bruckner BoulevardFun new bar - just opened!
La Isla Cuchifrito
276 E 149th StNeed your quick fast-food Puerto Rican fix? Here you go.
Freshly Made
2535 3rd Ave.Smoothies and more.
Pizza restaurant. I haven't been, but Eater says, "This slightly upscale, spacious pizzeria at the corner of Alexander Avenue and East 134th Street is the place to go when a run-of-the-mill pizza won’t do. Options include a jerk chicken pizza with vodka sauce and mozzarella, and a four cheese one with parmesan, ricotta, mozzarella, and fontina. There’s also a wide selection of pastas, wings, and sandwiches on deck."
20 locals recommend
Monte's Brick Oven
136 Alexander AvePizza restaurant. I haven't been, but Eater says, "This slightly upscale, spacious pizzeria at the corner of Alexander Avenue and East 134th Street is the place to go when a run-of-the-mill pizza won’t do. Options include a jerk chicken pizza with vodka sauce and mozzarella, and a four cheese one with parmesan, ricotta, mozzarella, and fontina. There’s also a wide selection of pastas, wings, and sandwiches on deck."
Old school Italian restaurant that has been around for decades (at least since the 1980s?). Eater says, "It’s been several decades since parts of Mott Haven were still an Italian immigrant enclave, but this cavernous and comfortable restaurant is a holdover from that time period. Founded by three brothers, the old-fashioned Italian restaurant is a throwback to the bustling markets that once existed in the neighborhood, and its focus is seafood and pizza. The fried calamari is formidable, and so is the scungilli salad, but make sure the meal starts with baked clams, and take a hero home."
The Original Venice Restaurant
772 E 149th StOld school Italian restaurant that has been around for decades (at least since the 1980s?). Eater says, "It’s been several decades since parts of Mott Haven were still an Italian immigrant enclave, but this cavernous and comfortable restaurant is a holdover from that time period. Founded by three brothers, the old-fashioned Italian restaurant is a throwback to the bustling markets that once existed in the neighborhood, and its focus is seafood and pizza. The fried calamari is formidable, and so is the scungilli salad, but make sure the meal starts with baked clams, and take a hero home."
Maisonetta
141 Lincoln AvenueFrench-Mex
Bricks & Hops
65 Bruckner BlvdBeer Garden + food
I haven't been yet, but it's on my list! "The Bistro offers cozy date night ambiance to casual morning breakfast, weekend boozy brunch, afternoon lunch, and family fun. Our variety of wines and mixed drinks are deliciously prepared, for local and international tastebuds."
iNINE Bistro
53 Bruckner BoulevardI haven't been yet, but it's on my list! "The Bistro offers cozy date night ambiance to casual morning breakfast, weekend boozy brunch, afternoon lunch, and family fun. Our variety of wines and mixed drinks are deliciously prepared, for local and international tastebuds."
Lechonera La Piraña
766 East 152nd StreetThe BEST Puerto Rican food in the South Bronx!
"Cozy spot resembling an old port tavern offering Italian fare, local draft beers & outdoor seating"
9 locals recommend
Porto Salvo
424 E 161 St"Cozy spot resembling an old port tavern offering Italian fare, local draft beers & outdoor seating"
Jalisco Tacos Mexican Restaurant
214 St Ann's AveTaco spot!
"Hearty Mexican food favorites & aguas frescas served in a cozy, colorful space with a jukebox."
420 locals recommend
Xochimilco
1a. Cerrada de Embarcadero"Hearty Mexican food favorites & aguas frescas served in a cozy, colorful space with a jukebox."
Delivery Favorites
This in Harlem, but available on uber eats for delivery to our house. The best freaking pizza! Coal oven and in business since 1933!
202 locals recommend
Patsy's Pizzeria
2287 1st Ave.This in Harlem, but available on uber eats for delivery to our house. The best freaking pizza! Coal oven and in business since 1933!
Baked goods! Nearly 85 years since Joseph Zaro came to America, they're now a fourth-generation family-owned and operated business.
Zaro's Family Bakery
1309 Metropolitan AveBaked goods! Nearly 85 years since Joseph Zaro came to America, they're now a fourth-generation family-owned and operated business.