Sylvia's Harlem and Local Area Guidebook
Arts & Culture
Walking distance or short bus ride away
El Museo del Barrio
1230 5th AveHispanic Museum
Museo de la Ciudad de Nueva York
1220 5th AveWell worth a visit
No trip to Harlem is complete without a trip
893 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teatro Apollo
253 W 125th StNo trip to Harlem is complete without a trip
Design Museum
146 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cooper Hewitt, Museo de Diseño Smithsonian
2 E 91st StDesign Museum
Museo de la Ciudad de Nueva York
1220 5th AveEl Museo Metropolitano de Arte
1000 5th AveDrinks & Nightlife
La Bodega 47 Social Club
161 Malcolm X BlvdGreat cocktails and bar food
The Corner Social
321 Malcolm X BlvdNeighborhood bar and restaurant
1693 Lexington Ave
Perch Cocktail Bar
Food Scene
Great for Brunch or Dinner, or having a cocktail they also have dj's on the weekend
166 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barawine Harlem
200 Malcolm X BlvdGreat for Brunch or Dinner, or having a cocktail they also have dj's on the weekend
The famour Marcus Samuelsson Restaurant and bar, bookings required
1044 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveThe famour Marcus Samuelsson Restaurant and bar, bookings required
The Hungarian Pastry Shop
1030 Amsterdam AveThe best pastries!
Coffee shop, work space, craft store upstairs, restaurant and live music 7 nights a week downstairs
197 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Silvana
300 W 116th StCoffee shop, work space, craft store upstairs, restaurant and live music 7 nights a week downstairs
Melba's
300 W 114th StTraditional Soul Food
Neighborhood restaurant with Mac and cheese night on Mondays!
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
5 and Diamond
2072 Frederick Douglass BoulevardNeighborhood restaurant with Mac and cheese night on Mondays!
The legendary Sylvia's soulfood restaurant
405 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sylvia's Restaurant
328 Malcolm X BlvdThe legendary Sylvia's soulfood restaurant
The most amazing selection of teas you'll ever see
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Serengeti Teas Food Wine
173 Lenox AveThe most amazing selection of teas you'll ever see
Harlem Shake
100 W 124th StFamous for their burgers
Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass BlvdGreat for outdoor summer dining
Nakajima At Jado Sushi
2118 Frederick Douglass BoulevardNot tried but highly recommended
Great and buzzy mexican neighborhood restaurant and bar
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cantina Taqueria & Tequila Bar
2099 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdGreat and buzzy mexican neighborhood restaurant and bar
Marcus Samualson new Harlem restuarant, lively, very funky vibe and reasonably priced. No reservations
86 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Streetbird Rotisserie
2149 Frederick Douglass BoulevardMarcus Samualson new Harlem restuarant, lively, very funky vibe and reasonably priced. No reservations
Lido Harlem Restaurant
2168 Frederick Douglass BlvdGreat Italian
BLVD Bistro NY
2149 Frederick Douglass BlvdI've heard good things about this place
Seasoned Vegan
128 St Nicholas AvePopular vegan restaurant
Ricardo
2145 2nd AveGood steak restaurant - 20 min walk or 5 min cab
Rao's
455 E 114th StHardest NY restaurant to get a reservation in!
Great for lunch, dinner or drinks Maxwell's is a great local favorite.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maxwell's Bar & Restaurant
59 Reade StGreat for lunch, dinner or drinks Maxwell's is a great local favorite.
Essentials
The best cookies you'll ever, ever taste!
197 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Levain Bakery - Harlem
2167 Frederick Douglass BlvdThe best cookies you'll ever, ever taste!
Open fro 7am - 10pm, 7 days a week
162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fine Fare Supermakets
4211 BroadwayOpen fro 7am - 10pm, 7 days a week
NYC Fresh Market
1660 Madison AveGood selection of groceries
Ranch Market
1600 Madison AveSightseeing
Best kept secret in Central Park
159 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardín del Conservatorio
1233 5th AveBest kept secret in Central Park
A must visit, check out the roof top bar in the summer
2653 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Museo Metropolitano de Arte
1000 5th AveA must visit, check out the roof top bar in the summer
Museo Solomon R. Guggenheim
1071 5th AveA must!
The Jewish Museum
1109 5th AveOff 5th Avenue
Wonderful african market with authentic fabrics, crafts and products ie raw shea butter, oils etc
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado Malcolm Shabazz Harlem
52 W 116th StWonderful african market with authentic fabrics, crafts and products ie raw shea butter, oils etc
Rent a bike (cheaper than Citibikes) and take a trip around Central Park or head to the Hudson riverside pathway
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Larry's Freewheeling
301 Cathedral PkwyRent a bike (cheaper than Citibikes) and take a trip around Central Park or head to the Hudson riverside pathway
Apparently the largest cathedral in America, well worth a visit with a great pastry shop across the street (Hungarian Pastries)
378 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Catedral de San Juan el Divino
1047 Amsterdam AveApparently the largest cathedral in America, well worth a visit with a great pastry shop across the street (Hungarian Pastries)
Everything Else
Universidad de Columbia
116th and BroadwayUniversity
The Mount Sinai Hospital - Neurology
5 E 98th StThe Mount Sinai, complex
Blink Fitness
4200 BroadwayGym if you need it!
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Subways & Buses
You are close to both the;
- 6 train at Lexington Ave / 110th St if you want to travel down the East of Manhattan (via Grand Central)
- 2 & 3 trains ( Malcolm X Ave . 110th St) if you want to travel on the West side of Manhattan (via Times Square).