Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Popular, stylish comfort food eatery with creative cooking from celeb chef Marcus Samuelsson! A visit its a must!
1044 locals recommend
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AvePopular, stylish comfort food eatery with creative cooking from celeb chef Marcus Samuelsson! A visit its a must!
A "true icon of Harlem", this circa-1962 soul food "mainstay" warms hearts with "generous" helpings of Southern classics and a "rocking" Sunday gospel brunch.
405 locals recommend
Sylvia's Restaurant
328 Malcolm X BlvdA "true icon of Harlem", this circa-1962 soul food "mainstay" warms hearts with "generous" helpings of Southern classics and a "rocking" Sunday gospel brunch.
Those jonesing for a taste of "classic Harlem" head to this low-budget soul food "stalwart" for "hearty" cooking highlighted by "amazing" chicken and waffles
241 locals recommend
Amy Ruth's
113 W 116th StThose jonesing for a taste of "classic Harlem" head to this low-budget soul food "stalwart" for "hearty" cooking highlighted by "amazing" chicken and waffles
Like a little "chunk of Paris" transported to NYC, this all-day bistro on the Harlem/Manhattanville border supplies "solid" French classics in "super-cozy" quarters with a "vintage" vibe.
210 locals recommend
Maison Harlem
341 St Nicholas AveLike a little "chunk of Paris" transported to NYC, this all-day bistro on the Harlem/Manhattanville border supplies "solid" French classics in "super-cozy" quarters with a "vintage" vibe.
Run by two musicians who live in the neighborhood, Lenox Coffee serves Stumptown beans and sells pastries, breads, and sandwiches
145 locals recommend
Lenox Coffee Roaster
60 W 129th StRun by two musicians who live in the neighborhood, Lenox Coffee serves Stumptown beans and sells pastries, breads, and sandwiches
It is a laid back coffee shop with a comfortable environment to relax, meet friends or work/study. The food is also pretty good, including their breakfast and lunch meals. I enjoyed the Astor Omelet with cheese and avocado.
39 locals recommend
Astor Row Cafe
404 Malcolm X Boulevard
It is a laid back coffee shop with a comfortable environment to relax, meet friends or work/study. The food is also pretty good, including their breakfast and lunch meals. I enjoyed the Astor Omelet with cheese and avocado.
One of the sweetest landmarks of Harlem is Make My Cake. There are two locations -- one on St. Nicholas Ave and one on Adam C. Powell Blvd. The bakeries are a tribute to Josephine Smith ("Ma Smith") who combined southern baking traditions with Harlem soul. Thousands of people visit each year seeking their well-known German Chocolate and Red Velvet cakes and Sweet Potato Cheesecake.
46 locals recommend
Make My Cake
775 Columbus AvenueOne of the sweetest landmarks of Harlem is Make My Cake. There are two locations -- one on St. Nicholas Ave and one on Adam C. Powell Blvd. The bakeries are a tribute to Josephine Smith ("Ma Smith") who combined southern baking traditions with Harlem soul. Thousands of people visit each year seeking their well-known German Chocolate and Red Velvet cakes and Sweet Potato Cheesecake.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cozy bar pouring craft beer, bourbon & original cocktails in a narrow space with a back patio.
84 locals recommend
Mess Hall
2194 Frederick Douglass BlvdCozy bar pouring craft beer, bourbon & original cocktails in a narrow space with a back patio.
German drafts plus sausages & bar bites in a beer hall-style space with communal & outdoor tables.
182 locals recommend
Bier International
2099 Frederick Douglass BoulevardGerman drafts plus sausages & bar bites in a beer hall-style space with communal & outdoor tables.
Cozy spot offering modern Japanese noodle dishes & small plates, plus a bar/lounge with live music.
19 locals recommend
Nabe Harlem
2367 Frederick Douglass BlvdCozy spot offering modern Japanese noodle dishes & small plates, plus a bar/lounge with live music.
Updated soul food & craft cocktails plus live music in the basement of Red Rooster.
117 locals recommend
Ginny's Supper Club
310 Malcolm X BlvdUpdated soul food & craft cocktails plus live music in the basement of Red Rooster.
The Apollo Theater at 253 West 125th Street between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard and Frederick Douglass Boulevard in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City is a music hall which is a noted venue for African-American performers.
893 locals recommend
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StThe Apollo Theater at 253 West 125th Street between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard and Frederick Douglass Boulevard in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City is a music hall which is a noted venue for African-American performers.
Minton's Playhouse was an iconic jazz venue that used to be part of the Cecil Hotel at 210 West 118th St. It has been closed but it is rumored that it will reopen in Spring 2012 as an entertainment complex with a club and lounge. The new owner wants to bring jazz back to the area.
138 locals recommend
Minton's Playhouse
206 W 118th StMinton's Playhouse was an iconic jazz venue that used to be part of the Cecil Hotel at 210 West 118th St. It has been closed but it is rumored that it will reopen in Spring 2012 as an entertainment complex with a club and lounge. The new owner wants to bring jazz back to the area.
Arts & Culture
The Studio Museum in Harlem, located at 144 West 125th Street between Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard and Lenox Avenue in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City is an American contemporary art museum which is devoted to the work of African-Americans artists of the 19th and 20th centuries.
239 locals recommend
The Studio Museum in Harlem
144 West 125th StreetThe Studio Museum in Harlem, located at 144 West 125th Street between Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard and Lenox Avenue in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City is an American contemporary art museum which is devoted to the work of African-Americans artists of the 19th and 20th centuries.
El Museo del Barrio, often known simply as El Museo is a museum located towards the northern end in the neighborhood of Museum Mile, immediately north of the Museum of the City of New York and south of the future Museum for African Art.
182 locals recommend
El Museo del Barrio
1230 5th AveEl Museo del Barrio, often known simply as El Museo is a museum located towards the northern end in the neighborhood of Museum Mile, immediately north of the Museum of the City of New York and south of the future Museum for African Art.
Shopping
Vendors at this canopied bazaar offer various African crafts, clothes & accessories.
38 locals recommend
Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market
52 W 116th StVendors at this canopied bazaar offer various African crafts, clothes & accessories.
Entertainment & Activities
Located on Lenox Ave, the Maysles Cinema is the only independent film house north of Lincoln Center. The film house not only shows documentary films, but then encourages dialogue around it. Filmmakes are invited to attend the screenings and actively participate with the viewers afterwards.
25 locals recommend
Maysles Documentary Center
343 Malcolm X BlvdLocated on Lenox Ave, the Maysles Cinema is the only independent film house north of Lincoln Center. The film house not only shows documentary films, but then encourages dialogue around it. Filmmakes are invited to attend the screenings and actively participate with the viewers afterwards.
Sightseeing
Columbia University was founded in 1754 as King's College by King George II of England. It's the oldest high learning institution in New York. In 1784 it became Columbia University and in 1897 it moved to its present location on Morningside Heights at 116th St. Today the school offers graduate and undergraduate programs along with law, medical and teaching schools.
539 locals recommend
Columbia University
116th and BroadwayColumbia University was founded in 1754 as King's College by King George II of England. It's the oldest high learning institution in New York. In 1784 it became Columbia University and in 1897 it moved to its present location on Morningside Heights at 116th St. Today the school offers graduate and undergraduate programs along with law, medical and teaching schools.
Essentials
Rite Aid
35-45 W 125th St