Sherry’s Guidebook
Food scene
Fresco's Pizzeria
804 W 187th StExcellent pizza! And just a few steps from our apartment!
Really great Italian food, fresh pastas, etc. Also great ambience and vibe.
75 locals recommend
Saggio
827 W 181st StReally great Italian food, fresh pastas, etc. Also great ambience and vibe.
Great place--has everything! Delicious brunch, great cafe and coffee, great dinner, outdoor seating, friendly staff, and really nice ambience. One of my go-tos! Try the chicken and waffles!
29 locals recommend
The Uptown Garrison
821 W 181st StGreat place--has everything! Delicious brunch, great cafe and coffee, great dinner, outdoor seating, friendly staff, and really nice ambience. One of my go-tos! Try the chicken and waffles!
Fairly pricey, but the food is out of this world. The owner's wife does all the cooking herself. It's a little gem.
10 locals recommend
The Pandering Pig
209 Pinehurst AveFairly pricey, but the food is out of this world. The owner's wife does all the cooking herself. It's a little gem.
Tampopo Ramen
1 Bennett AveI am not a ramen fan but I've heard great things!
Cafe Buunni
213 Pinehurst AveOur local hipster coffee shop :) Pricey, but all very yummy!
Awesome Irish pub and restaurant. I love the staff here and such a chill vibe. Food is a bit overpriced but it's delicious if you're in the mood for a burger, or fish and chips, etc.
95 locals recommend
Le Chéile
839 W 181st StAwesome Irish pub and restaurant. I love the staff here and such a chill vibe. Food is a bit overpriced but it's delicious if you're in the mood for a burger, or fish and chips, etc.
This place has only been around a few months but is always busy. Fantastic baked items and delicious brunch and more as well.
Dutch Baby Bakery
813 West 187th StreetThis place has only been around a few months but is always busy. Fantastic baked items and delicious brunch and more as well.
Essentials
Hilltop Pharmacy
593 Fort Washington AveFamily-owned pharmacy right across the street!
This grocery store is next door (like, actually next door). They have everything you need! And if they don't, there's a pharmacy across the street that probably has it!
22 locals recommend
Ozzie's Fresh Market
592 Fort Washington AveThis grocery store is next door (like, actually next door). They have everything you need! And if they don't, there's a pharmacy across the street that probably has it!
A long-standing, family-owned grocery store just around the corner. For a small store, they have everything and good quality too.
35 locals recommend
Frank's Market
807-809 W 187th StA long-standing, family-owned grocery store just around the corner. For a small store, they have everything and good quality too.
Sightseeing
This is a set of apartment buildings along the Hudson River. It's a private community, so you're not supposed to walk on the grounds, but I've done it a few times and never been asked to leave! It's really beautiful and has phenomenal views, especially at sunset!
Castle Village
212 Cabrini BlvdThis is a set of apartment buildings along the Hudson River. It's a private community, so you're not supposed to walk on the grounds, but I've done it a few times and never been asked to leave! It's really beautiful and has phenomenal views, especially at sunset!
This little park has a special place in my heart as my kids have been playing at the playground there since they were babies. A great place to get a feel for the neighborhood vibe. It's not the prettiest park, but it's much loved and much used. Fun fact: It's the highest point in all of Manhattan! It's also referenced in the movie/musical In the Heights!
28 locals recommend
Bennett Park
Fort Washington AvenueThis little park has a special place in my heart as my kids have been playing at the playground there since they were babies. A great place to get a feel for the neighborhood vibe. It's not the prettiest park, but it's much loved and much used. Fun fact: It's the highest point in all of Manhattan! It's also referenced in the movie/musical In the Heights!
Fort Tryon Park
Dr To BroadwayFort Tryon Park is absolutely gorgeous and well worth a visit!
Beautiful and worth a visit! And then hang out in Fort Tryon Park!
707 locals recommend
The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin DrBeautiful and worth a visit! And then hang out in Fort Tryon Park!
Just north of Fort Tryon Park, this park is even bigger--in parts, it feels like you are in the woods! Part of the Inwood neighborhood, which has a great farmer's market near the entrance to this park on Saturday.s
146 locals recommend
Inwood Hill Park
Seaman AvenueJust north of Fort Tryon Park, this park is even bigger--in parts, it feels like you are in the woods! Part of the Inwood neighborhood, which has a great farmer's market near the entrance to this park on Saturday.s
Inwood Greenmarket
Cooper StreetA great farmer's market on Saturdays!
City advice
Getting around
The 181st/184th St subway stop (A train) is very close by!
From there you can get just about anywhere in the city. For example, take the A train downtown to get to Times Square (where Broadway shows are, etc.) in about 40 minutes!
Travelling with kids
Strollers and the subway
If you want to avoid carrying strollers on any stairs, walk south to the 175th St A train subway stop! They have elevators all the way down to the platform.
Getting around
Parking
The parking in the neighborhood is hit or miss--really depends on whether folks are away. If you can't find a spot, there are 2 garages within walking distance: one at 200 Cabrini Blvd. and another one at 360 Cabrini Blvd.