Guidebook for Chelsea, NYC
Food Scene
Elmo
156 7th AveGreat brunch spot. Good for dinner too.
There are several dining options in there, but I am a big fan of their Spaghettone.
592 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eataly NYC Flatiron
200 5th AveThere are several dining options in there, but I am a big fan of their Spaghettone.
Big Booty Bread Co
261 W 23rd StBakery delights. They have Colombian treats too.
Momoya
185 7th AveBest sushi in the neighborhood.
Excellent paella/tapas restaurant.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Socarrat Paella Bar- Chelsea
259 W 19th StExcellent paella/tapas restaurant.
The Grey Dog Chelsea
242 W 16th StWhere all the locals go...
Good for everything... breaky, lunch and dinner.
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Westville Chelsea
88 W 18th StGood for everything... breaky, lunch and dinner.
Only restaurant in the hood that opens 24 hours (!!!), aside from the local diners. It is better than average, I would say.
111 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafeteria
119 7th AveOnly restaurant in the hood that opens 24 hours (!!!), aside from the local diners. It is better than average, I would say.
Excellent brunch spot. Good for everything, actually.
171 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cookshop
156 10th AveExcellent brunch spot. Good for everything, actually.
Motel Morris
132 7th AveGreat for dinner
The Pho 2
273 8th AvePho, and a lot more. Delicious. Perfect for winter nights
Tiny place, but breakfast is good and it is indeed an experience.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Johny's Luncheonette
124 W 25th StTiny place, but breakfast is good and it is indeed an experience.
Brunch, lunch dinner... everything on the menu is good.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seamore's
161 8th AveBrunch, lunch dinner... everything on the menu is good.
24/7 restaurant. Pan-Latin food. Good and filling stuff.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coppelia
207 W 14th St24/7 restaurant. Pan-Latin food. Good and filling stuff.
Glur Thai
144 West 19th StreetNot in the neighborhood, but the best waffle shop in town. And so much fun 😜 #adultsonly
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Not in the neighborhood, but the best waffle shop in town. And so much fun 😜 #adultsonly
JOY LOVE CLUB
Rangoon - Chelsea
New kid on the block. Good from Myanmar
Drinks & Nightlife
Gay bar. Busy Friday/Saturday/Sunday, but still pretty crowded during the week.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gym Sportsbar
167 8th AveGay bar. Busy Friday/Saturday/Sunday, but still pretty crowded during the week.
Gay bar. Fridays and Saturdays is packed. During weekdays they host drag shows.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barracuda
275 W 22nd StGay bar. Fridays and Saturdays is packed. During weekdays they host drag shows.
Gay bar. It might be my favorite bar in the city. It is not the kind of place for the easily scared.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eagle NYC
554 W 28th StGay bar. It might be my favorite bar in the city. It is not the kind of place for the easily scared.
Bar Veloce
176 7th AveGood to start the night, or a drinks date.
Gay bar. They have TV screens to watch games and what not, and there's a pool table, but Gym bar has more of a sports bar vibe. Crowded most of the time, so I'm recommending it anyway.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boxers
37 W 20th StGay bar. They have TV screens to watch games and what not, and there's a pool table, but Gym bar has more of a sports bar vibe. Crowded most of the time, so I'm recommending it anyway.
This used to be G Lounge, but new owners did a better job with the space. Gay bar.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rebar
225 W 19th StThis used to be G Lounge, but new owners did a better job with the space. Gay bar.
Cooper's Craft and Kitchen
169 8th AveParks & Nature
Lay down on the grass and tan a bit.
440 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Madison Square
11 Madison AveLay down on the grass and tan a bit.
Hang out here and chill after a long day of walking. Or you can walk by the water all the way down and see NJ on the other side.
232 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chelsea Piers
Chelsea PiersHang out here and chill after a long day of walking. Or you can walk by the water all the way down and see NJ on the other side.
Sightseeing
Edificio Flatiron
175 5th AveCool building to look at.
Take a walk on this (re purposed) elevated rail down to 14th street and finish by checking out the Whitney museum.
2323 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque High Line
Take a walk on this (re purposed) elevated rail down to 14th street and finish by checking out the Whitney museum.
Shopping
Mercado de Chelsea
75 9th AveA+
The Blue
206 8th AveSex(y) shop
Essentials
They lose a sock every now and then, but overall they have a good service. I drop-off/pick-up my laundry there. They also have coin washing/drying machines if you rather do it yourself
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Quick Coin Four
178 7th AveThey lose a sock every now and then, but overall they have a good service. I drop-off/pick-up my laundry there. They also have coin washing/drying machines if you rather do it yourself
Whole Foods Market
Trader Joe's
Westside Market NYC
East One Coffee Roasters
Best coffee in the hood