For Coffee / Breakfast
Hutch & Waldo Cafe
247 E 81st StCoffee, Expresso, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner!
H&H Bagels
1551 2nd AveWhen in New York, A bagel is must!
Lunch / Dinner
Mexicoma
1633 2nd AveBrooklyn !
If you’re in the mood to explore the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn Caribbean inspired food and drinks. Great atmosphere great vibes! Great prices. Tell them
Sally Roots
195 Wyckoff AveTraveler advice
Getting around
Subway Tips:
COPY/PASTE link : https://new.mta.info/
** I HIGHLY recommend a quick google map search with the apartment address to become familiar.
**Please keep in mind, the NYC Subway is always under construction. Late night & weekends are the MTA’s favorite times to reroute the subway lines. WATCH OUT for station signs and warnings.
**APPS: Download the NYC Subway app, MyMTA & Google Maps. SUPER Useful
**MetroCard : this is your ticket to ride the subway. It is a Reusable card you can purchase at the subway station (a$1 fee for a new card).
Getting around
TRAVELING FROM AIRPORT by CAR/BUS (JFK/LaGuardia)
PLEASE VISIT (copy/paste link) https://www.jfkairport.com/to-from-airport/taxi-car-and-van-service
**BY TAXI/UBER : The fastest and most direct form of transportation. You can also choose to UBER share.
COST: about $55-$70 may include fee for tolls and tips)
**SUPER SHUTTLE: A Shared bus ride. Copy/Paste link https://www.goairlinkshuttle.com/
**BY BUS : Copy/Paste link https://www.nycairporter.com/
This bus drops off at Port Authority, you will need to take a taxi/uber or Subway to the Airbnb.
Getting around
LIRR/Subway from Airport (JFK/LaGuardia
**PLEASE NOTE: DIRECTIONS ARE CONTINGENT ON THE REROUTING OF THE SUBWAY LINES. HIGHLY recommend a google map search with the address to the apartment. Be ready to flex your muscles & take stairs/escalators:
*Long Island Railroad (LIRR): FOLLOW signs to AIRTRAIN ($7.75) to Jamaica Station. Purchase ticket to PENN STATION. At PENN STATION, EXIT station & walk to 34th St/ 6th Avenue to board UPTOWN/2nd Avenue BOUND (Q) train to 86th Street and 2nd Avenue. Get off and follow signs for 83rd Street exit. **Sometimes (M) train will replace the (Q) PLEASE BE AWARE OF THIS CHANGE when arriving.
Getting around
FROM AIRPORT BY SUBWAY (JFK)
**PLEASE NOTE: DIRECTIONS ARE CONTINGENT ON THE POSSIBLE REROUTING OF THE SUBWAY LINES. Be ready to flex your muscles & take stairs/escalators:
At the airport, FOLLOW SIGNS TO the AIRTRAIN ($7.75) to JAMAICA STATION. At JAMAICA, follow signs for UPTOWN/MANHATTAN BOUND ( E ) train to FOREST HILLS station. TRANSFER to UPTOWN (F) train to 63rd & Lexington Ave. Station. TRANSFER to UPTOWN/2nd Avenue bound (Q) train and get off on 86 Street/2nd Avenue. Follow the signs for 83rd Street Exit.