Jenny's Guidebook
Sightseeing
A Harlem classic! Get a reservation for Sunday’s Gospel Brunch buffet — super memorable for out-of-towners :)
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Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveA Harlem classic! Get a reservation for Sunday’s Gospel Brunch buffet — super memorable for out-of-towners :)
I-Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StCan’t go wrong! World famous theatre
Harlem Meer
199 Central Park NSit on the benches at sunrise or sunset for gorgeous lake views
Neighborhoods
Don’t miss the gorgeous St. John’s cathedral on your way to or from Columbia University.
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Morningside Heights
Don’t miss the gorgeous St. John’s cathedral on your way to or from Columbia University.
Food scene
Absolutely delicious New York Bagels! Order online for pick-up so you don’t have to wait in line.
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BO's Bagels
235 W 116th StAbsolutely delicious New York Bagels! Order online for pick-up so you don’t have to wait in line.
Absolutely divine!! Go in person, or order for delivery on Door Dash.
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Levain Bakery
351 Amsterdam AveAbsolutely divine!! Go in person, or order for delivery on Door Dash.
Right around the corner from us — some of the yummiest burgers in town! Get The Classic with tomatoes, grilled onions, and lettuce. Optional to add avocado and mushrooms. YUM.
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Harlem Shake
100 W 124th StRight around the corner from us — some of the yummiest burgers in town! Get The Classic with tomatoes, grilled onions, and lettuce. Optional to add avocado and mushrooms. YUM.
We love getting delivery from this place on Seamless - elevated French dining delivered to your door!
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Maison Harlem
341 St Nicholas AveWe love getting delivery from this place on Seamless - elevated French dining delivered to your door!
Great coffee shop nearby, along with The Monkey Cup right next door.
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Double Dutch Espresso
2194 Frederick Douglass BlvdGreat coffee shop nearby, along with The Monkey Cup right next door.
Best BBQ in the area! Make reservations if you can on weekends or be prepared to wait a bit. Right near the water, so you can walk along the west side highway too
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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
700 W 125th StBest BBQ in the area! Make reservations if you can on weekends or be prepared to wait a bit. Right near the water, so you can walk along the west side highway too
Food scene
Absolutely delicious New York Bagels! Order online for pick-up so you don’t have to wait in line.
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BO's Bagels
235 W 116th StAbsolutely delicious New York Bagels! Order online for pick-up so you don’t have to wait in line.
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Our Favorite Restaurants for Delivery Apps
Via Seamless: Maison Harlem (French), I Heart Pizza (the best we’ve found), Cantina (Mexican), Maharaja Palace (Indian). Via Door Dash: Dig (healthy bowls), Sweetgreen (salads), and Levain Bakery. Via Amazon / Prime Now: Get Whole Foods groceries delivered. Drizzly: Get wine and spirits delivered.