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Hamilton Heights
Manhattanville Coffee is one of Hamilton Heights.

1. Manhattanville Coffee

9.1
142 Edgecombe Ave (at W 142nd St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Central Harlem · 71 tips and reviews

Amy S.Amy Spriggs: Good coffee, most days. Beautiful space high ceilings and high windows, free wifi. Secret outlets and golf pencils are under the communal table.

Hogshead Tavern is one of Hamilton Heights.

2. Hogshead Tavern

126 Hamilton Pl (btwn 143rd St & 144th St), New York, NY
Bar · West Harlem · 22 tips and reviews

Amy S.Amy Spriggs: 20 beers on tap, reasonably priced. The sampler flight is the best. Good luck trying to carry on a conversation when it's crowded though. It gets LOUD.

Jacob's Restaurant is one of Hamilton Heights.

3. Jacob's Restaurant

7.7
2698 Frederick Douglass Blvd (at 143rd St.), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 23 tips and reviews

Amy S.Amy Spriggs: Wonderful greasy soul food by the pound. Gospel concerts are always playing on the TVs in the back.

Taszo Espresso Bar is one of Hamilton Heights.

4. Taszo Espresso Bar

5 Edward M Morgan Pl (b/t 157th and 158th Streets), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Washington Heights · 83 tips and reviews

Amy S.Amy Spriggs: Good coffee, friendly baristas. Laptops are segregated to a table in the back (as they should be).

The Chipped Cup is one of Hamilton Heights.

5. The Chipped Cup

8.7
3610 Broadway (at W 148th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · West Harlem · 95 tips and reviews

Amy S.Amy Spriggs: Pretty good coffee (Culture Espresso), sweet back yard. Remember to ask for a wifi code with your purchase (it lasts 2 hours). Location is below street-level, so don't expect sunny views.

Four Stars Deli is one of Hamilton Heights.

6. Four Stars Deli

7.2
145th Street (St. Nicholas), New York, NY
Deli · West Harlem · 4 tips and reviews

Amy S.Amy Spriggs: Friendly, convenient, cheap. In a hood thick with bodegas, this is the one I like best.

Riverbank State Park is one of Hamilton Heights.

7. Riverbank State Park

9.0
679 Riverside Dr (btwn W 137th & W 145th St), New York, NY
State or Provincial Park · West Harlem · 61 tips and reviews

Amy S.Amy Spriggs: Sweet views of Jersey and lots of sports facilities.

Famous Fish Market is one of Hamilton Heights.

8. Famous Fish Market

8.0
684 Saint Nicholas Ave (btwn W 141st & W 145th St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Central Harlem · 52 tips and reviews

Amy S.Amy Spriggs: There's always a line out the door for this little hole in the wall.

Sugar Hill Cafe is one of Hamilton Heights.

9. Sugar Hill Cafe

8.2
410 W 145th St, New York, NY
Café · West Harlem · 27 tips and reviews

Amy S.Amy Spriggs: Blink and you'll miss it--it's below street level so look for the sandwich board outside. Coffee is alright, space is small and quiet.

The Handpulled Noodle is one of Hamilton Heights.

10. The Handpulled Noodle

7.9
3600 Broadway (at 148th St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · West Harlem · 52 tips and reviews

Amy S.Amy Spriggs: Blatant rip off of Xian Famous Foods, but a welcome addition to the neighborhood.

The Draft House is one of Hamilton Heights.

11. The Draft House

3473 Broadway (W. 142nd Street), New York, NY
Pub · West Harlem · 10 tips and reviews
One Stop Patty Shop is one of Hamilton Heights.

12. One Stop Patty Shop

7.5
1708 Amsterdam Ave (btw 144th & 145th), New York, NY
Caribbean Restaurant · West Harlem · 11 tips and reviews

Amy S.Amy Spriggs: 1 patty = 1 meal, just $1.75. Wait at least 10 minutes before biting into one, or risk severe mouth burns.

Filtered Coffee is one of Hamilton Heights.

13. Filtered Coffee

7.2
1620 Amsterdam Ave (w. 140th), New York, NY
Café · West Harlem · 15 tips and reviews

Amy S.Amy Spriggs: Small space with a few tables and wifi, serving Stumptown, including Nitro Brew on tap.

The Quadrangle - City College of NY is one of Hamilton Heights.

14. The Quadrangle - City College of NY

160 Convent Ave (139th St. & Convent Ave), New York, NY
College Quad · West Harlem · 4 tips and reviews

Amy S.Amy Spriggs: It's on the CCNY campus but open to the public. A quiet open space with lots of seating and tables. Perfect for outdoor lounging and studying.

Branson Got Juice! is one of Hamilton Heights.

15. Branson Got Juice!

8.4
741 Saint Nicholas Ave, New York, NY
Juice Bar · West Harlem · 15 tips and reviews

Amy S.Amy Spriggs: Delicious juices, super friendly service. No seating--get in get out.