Guidebook for New York
Essentials
Columbia University
116th and BroadwayLegendary NYC supermarket! Visit to find out why.
Our go-to supermarket. Check out 'beer world' upstairs for a huge selection of craft beers.
252 locals recommend
Best Market Harlem
2187 Frederick Douglass BlvdOur go-to supermarket. Check out 'beer world' upstairs for a huge selection of craft beers.
Ok supermarket closer to the 116 stop. so-so produce but okay for picking up other staples like cereal, milk, etc.
162 locals recommend
Fine Fare Supermakets
4211 BroadwayOk supermarket closer to the 116 stop. so-so produce but okay for picking up other staples like cereal, milk, etc.
Harlem Shake
100 W 124th StHipster butcher. Yes, we have a hipster butcher in Harlem.
Organic Forever
2053 Frederick Douglass Boulevardorganic grocery store.
Karrot Inc
304 West 117th Streetsmall organic grocery store.
Food Scene
Delicious brunch, very popular among Columbia students and professors. 10 minute walk.
68 locals recommend
Kitchenette
Delicious brunch, very popular among Columbia students and professors. 10 minute walk.
Max Soha
1274 Amsterdam AveGreat Italian food! Try the squid ink pasta.
Our favorite place for brunch. Try the mushroom polenta and go for the bottomless mimosas!
253 locals recommend
Lido Harlem Restaurant
2168 Frederick Douglass BlvdOur favorite place for brunch. Try the mushroom polenta and go for the bottomless mimosas!
Amy Ruth's
113 W 116th StChicken & waffles in a legendary harlem establishment. A must try.
Red Rooster serves comfort food celebrating the roots of American cuisine and the diverse culinary traditions of the neighborhood by Chef Marcus Samuelsson.
1044 locals recommend
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveRed Rooster serves comfort food celebrating the roots of American cuisine and the diverse culinary traditions of the neighborhood by Chef Marcus Samuelsson.
Great BBQ! If you're traveling in two, try the sweetheart special (even if you aren't sweethearts, it's a damn good finger-lickin deal for ribs!)
409 locals recommend
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
700 W 125th StGreat BBQ! If you're traveling in two, try the sweetheart special (even if you aren't sweethearts, it's a damn good finger-lickin deal for ribs!)
Bier International
2099 Frederick Douglass BoulevardInternational beer garden, also with outdoor seating space.
Lenox Coffee Roaster
60 W 129th StWe like the coffee here.
Service is a bit slow, but this is a really cute lively Harlem brunch spot that is just around the corner.
163 locals recommend
Il Cafe Latte 1
189 Malcolm X BlvdService is a bit slow, but this is a really cute lively Harlem brunch spot that is just around the corner.
Absolute Bagels
2788 BroadwayBest. Bagels. NYC. Challenge us, we dare you.
The most famous Columbia cafe, known to writers, poets, artists... great pastries & coffee. Just make sure you order before you sit down and take the receipt to the table
143 locals recommend
The Hungarian Pastry Shop
1030 Amsterdam AveThe most famous Columbia cafe, known to writers, poets, artists... great pastries & coffee. Just make sure you order before you sit down and take the receipt to the table
Caracas Arepa Bar
291 Grand StOne of our favorite restaurants in the entire city.
Best dessert in town. If you have the $20 for the 3 course pre fixe, do it. If you don't, head across the street for the best cupcakes. We recommend everything.
44 locals recommend
ChikaLicious Dessert Bar
203 E 10th StBest dessert in town. If you have the $20 for the 3 course pre fixe, do it. If you don't, head across the street for the best cupcakes. We recommend everything.
Sightseeing
Teachers College, Columbia University
525 W 120th StUniversity
Malcolm X Boulevard
Malcolm X BoulevardAfrican market
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th Sthistoric harlem
Columbia University School of the Arts
2960 BroadwayIvy league university, 10 minute walk.
General Grant National Memorial
Riverside Drivenear the river
Central Park
85 S Jefferson Rdneeds no explanation. the greatest park in the world!
Drinks & Nightlife
lively new Harlem bar with large outdoor seating space. Good for staple bar food like burgers and fries.
428 locals recommend
Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass Blvdlively new Harlem bar with large outdoor seating space. Good for staple bar food like burgers and fries.
Everything Else
In case you need to do laundry, this place has decent machines but is super busy on the weekends. they also have a pick up & drop off service.
24 locals recommend
Baby Girl's Bubbles & Cleaners
In case you need to do laundry, this place has decent machines but is super busy on the weekends. they also have a pick up & drop off service.
Arts & Culture
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveFun movie theater that serves food & drinks themed to each film