Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
The atmosphere is really nice, the coffee is great, and their food is really good! Best time to go is in the morning, everything is made fresh daily.
145 locals recommend
Lenox Coffee Roaster
60 W 129th StThe atmosphere is really nice, the coffee is great, and their food is really good! Best time to go is in the morning, everything is made fresh daily.
Babbalucci
331 Malcolm X BlvdBest pizza in the neighborhood!
You can't visit Harlem without going to Red Rooster! Combination of famous Harlem dishes, specialty cocktails, and energetic live music makes it the most famous restaurant in the neighborhood. Past 8pm the hottest club in the area opens downstairs!
1044 locals recommend
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveYou can't visit Harlem without going to Red Rooster! Combination of famous Harlem dishes, specialty cocktails, and energetic live music makes it the most famous restaurant in the neighborhood. Past 8pm the hottest club in the area opens downstairs!
Absolute best soul food in the neighborhood. Sylvia's is a Harlem institution.
405 locals recommend
Sylvia's Restaurant
328 Malcolm X BlvdAbsolute best soul food in the neighborhood. Sylvia's is a Harlem institution.
The absolute best sushi in the city. Traditional Japanese eatery with chef's choice menu--very expensive, but a fabulous hidden gem in the neighborhood!
18 locals recommend
Sushi Inoue
381A Malcolm X BlvdThe absolute best sushi in the city. Traditional Japanese eatery with chef's choice menu--very expensive, but a fabulous hidden gem in the neighborhood!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great atmosphere, great drinks! There is always a good crowd there!
345 locals recommend
The Corner Social
321 Malcolm X BlvdGreat atmosphere, great drinks! There is always a good crowd there!
Harlem Hookah
387 Malcolm X BlvdHookah Bar--open late
Sightseeing
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StThis beautiful decommissioned railroad has beautiful views, and iconic spots all along the way for great photo-ops!
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
This beautiful decommissioned railroad has beautiful views, and iconic spots all along the way for great photo-ops!
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
100 W 125th StPioneer Supermarkets
380 Malcolm X BlvdParks & Nature
5 minute subway ride or 20 minute walk! The gorgeous Observatory Gardens are just beyond the pond!
187 locals recommend
Central Park North
Central Park North5 minute subway ride or 20 minute walk! The gorgeous Observatory Gardens are just beyond the pond!
Arts & Culture
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
515 Malcolm X BlvdThe Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th Ave
Frick Collection
1 E 70th St