Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
French Roast
78 W 11th StGreat 24 hour french bistro
Ouest
2315 BroadwayFine dining, a UWS fixture for 20 years.
Jacob's Pickles
509 Amsterdam AveSouthern comfort food, great bar.
Delicious for breakfast, lunch and coffee. Simple food, communal tables.
247 abantu bendawo batusa
Le Pain Quotidien
861 Lexington AveDelicious for breakfast, lunch and coffee. Simple food, communal tables.
Broadway Cafe
decent for a quick bagel or sandwich to go
Bustan NYC
487 Amsterdam Avedelicious Mediterranean
5 Napkin Burger
630 9th Aveyou can probably guess on this one....
The Mermaid Inn
570 Amsterdam Aveamazing oysters and seafood
B.Cafe
566 Amsterdam Avenueexcellent Belgian food & beers
the best coffee & breakfast/lunch sandwiches on the UWS
109 abantu bendawo batusa
Irving Farm New York
224 W 79th Stthe best coffee & breakfast/lunch sandwiches on the UWS
FIKA
2211 Broadwayawesome Swedish coffee spot
Most delicious brunch. New location at 2161 Broadway (at 76th)
152 abantu bendawo batusa
Maison Kayser
1294 3rd AveMost delicious brunch. New location at 2161 Broadway (at 76th)
Osteria Cotta
513 Columbus AvePizzas are great, pasta is just ok. Service can be spotty
Italian spot with several restaurants in the city. Get the focaccia di sofia.
27 abantu bendawo batusa
Serafina
7 9th AveItalian spot with several restaurants in the city. Get the focaccia di sofia.
RedFarm
529 Hudson StGreat chinese food with communal seating/tables
meatball shops are popping up all over the city now. still delicious, but expect this place to be crowded.
580 abantu bendawo batusa
The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich Avemeatball shops are popping up all over the city now. still delicious, but expect this place to be crowded.
Vegan/vegetarian with some yummy choices. Get the chickpea fries.
63 abantu bendawo batusa
Peacefood Cafe
460 Amsterdam AveVegan/vegetarian with some yummy choices. Get the chickpea fries.
Cilantro
485 Columbus Aveour favorite mexican on the UWS. Get the guac.
Pizzeria Sirenetta
568 Amsterdam Avedelicious thin crust pizza
Playa Betty's
320 Amsterdam Avetasty tacos
Kefi
222 W 79th Stexcellent greek food
Boat Basin Cafe
West 79th Streetdrinks with a view!
PIER i CAFE
500 West 70th Streetcasual riverside spot for drinks and light food
Tal Bagels
977 1st Ave.great bagels in the neighborhood
Zabar's
2245 Broadwaygreat bakery and pre-made foods for take away
Emack & Bolio's
1564 1st Ave.ice cream
Amorino Upper West Side
414 Amsterdam Avegelato!
Essentials
Broadway Farm
2341 BroadwayGood for basics, but more expensive than the larger chains.
Whole Foods Market
100 W 125th StHuge Whole Foods at 97th & Columbus.
Drinks & Nightlife
e's BAR
511 Amsterdam Avefun bar to grab a few drinks
The Dakota
1 W 72nd StUWS version of upscale drinks
our favorite neighborhood spot! great drinks and delicious food. sit at the bar if you can find a stool - and say hi to Hallad and Natalie for us!
27 abantu bendawo batusa
Fred's
476 Amsterdam Aveour favorite neighborhood spot! great drinks and delicious food. sit at the bar if you can find a stool - and say hi to Hallad and Natalie for us!
Dive Bar NYC
732 Amsterdam Avename says it all.
Sightseeing
Iziko Lomuzi wezolimo laseMarekhiya
200 Central Park WestNatural History Museum, a classic
Riverside Park
the other reason we live uptown!
Shopping
Club Monaco
160 5th Avea nearby staple
Steven Alan
140 10th Ave