Hawaiian sushi? Well it's here and rockin! Call your funeral director and order your casket as the pork gyoza and the tempura are to die for. love the Hawaiian iced tea & pineapple. surfboard decor?
The owner is quirky and so is the menu. Lunch hours require you to shove for real estate. Pastas and Burgers satisfy. If only this were not the power lunch spot of Mount Morris. Evening more low key
When it first opened it was bright and open. Now it is dark. It's a coffee bar w/ a social scene. Another renovation is on the horizon. (Which is needed) Brunch is a hit. A downstairs speakeasy soon?
The draw is the half priced apps and $3 dollar wine during the week. Meals, while not inventive, offer something for most palates. Ignore the birthdays. Sadly, the downer gives you $3 dollar service
If you're not here at the opening, don't expect a seat. Nabe radicals have staked claim and busy hours will require jostling. Wifi is a go to for the art types and tourist drones. SB card is best.
The drink deals will leave you feeling a sense of obligation. The food will please, even if the variety might not compete with those Southern smoke houses. Humongous screens make watching the game fab
who has the best soul food in Harlem? The question ends here once you taste the pan fried fowl. The all you can eat buffet is tops. ignore the waitress' dirty looks if you go for seconds on buffet
Chai tea, pumpkin cheesecake and lite soups, sandwich and salads adorn the menu which recently changed. Film types and writers lay claim to prime seating early. But their are great Lex view.Fun events
This caterer has created a must stop en route to East River Plaza. Blondies are like crack and Mexican cocoa is kick @$$. Where else can you get an alternative to the cuchifritos options around here?
A French kitchen run by a Mexican family may be a hard sell, but it's the nature of El Barrio. A cozy setting makes for a relaxing vibe. The wine bar is small and so is the selection. Food is worthy
Chicken & Waffles is a Harlem specialty. Invented nearby. These folks will lead you to believe that they created it. Not true. Large portions for the church and family set. Sundays require patience.
If a black woman was cooking in the kitchen, the flavors might meld together and have a bit more soul. For Columbia, this is soul. Brunch is the main attraction and desserts don't disappoint. Crowded.
The white picket fence and laced curtains will confuse many. It's Harlem's version of So. Carolina The seafood gumbo and smothered chicken put things in perspective. Soul food for Columbia University.
With 3 locales it's not surprising that it's packed, but you come here for brunch to kill the hangover with standard comfort plates, not to impress. It offers the basics so you'll find something.
The whole crepe concept was hot in the 80's., but don't tell that to the Manhattan Valley regulars that come for their Nutella fix. The owner always seems to be present and chatty. Great for a sweet.
Bring extra napkins as there never seems to be enough to clean the mess you'll make from the $5 plates that always come with fries. If you delight in frozen drinks then you'll be in heaven. Rowdy.
Servers have been known to have nervous breakdowns and take extended breaks trying to accommodate the masses that show up. Omelets always come with pancakes and will conquer most ravenous appetites.
This area is a bit more rough around the edges but the food is worth the risk. Great soups and chicken. The weekends can cause you to lose your sanity. Visit when Miss Mamie's on 110 is overcrowded
Follow the crowds packing them in for Bar b cue goodness. Give them your name and come back in about an hour and you'll be about ready for your table. The smoked meats are legendary. Excellent sides.
This is where you'll get French quality at East Harlem prices. Don't even think about visiting during the over the top brunch. After work or Bring your French translator for best results. Crepes!!!
The place looks great and so does the staff. A see and be "scene" spot. Don't show up if you're not done up. The mojitos are fashion fabulous. Great variety for food and boys of the GBLTQ persuasion.
Snacks and sandwiches make the grade. Wifi keeps em coming. After the sun sets, the bar has it's own attractions. The booze ain't bad either. Avoid buying items from the traveling vendors in need of $
If you can't get a table anywhere before or after an Apollo show then you'll be happy. The barbecue is standard fare and may not impress. Drinks are what keeps em comin' Gets quite noisy and crowded.
You would think they give out free food since this place is packed to the gills with the City College set. Great breads and muffins. Paying someone off may be the only method to get a seat.
The place just opened so give them time to get things in sync. One thing that is ready to go is the personal size pizza's that could compete with Lombardi's, John's, or Patsy's. Sausage & pepperoni!
A "hipster with a laptop" paradise. An underground den that gives you a garden with cafe and the comfort morsels to accompany that gourmet coffee. Everyone comes for open mic. Why aren't there more?
There are at least 5 of these and frankly they don't differ from each other. Go here after a night of revelry and debauchery and you're sure to get satisfying portions of artery clogging fare. cheap!
A greasy spoon if there ever was one. Burgers are made to order from a set that is likely being paid "under the table". The food comes fast and it's good. Lunch time may be best with a "call in" order
Blink and you miss a haven for Hunter College's graduate students looking for an escape from the destitute offerings of 3rd avenue discount shops. Why doesn't this place take credit/debit cards???.
Inspiration for Seinfeld and that annoying Suzanne Vega song that was played constantly in it's heyday. Don't come here for personality or service and you won't be letdown. Basic diner plates, crowded
past carnivores become converts from the depth of variety and flavors that make this a vegan paradise. While the steam table style says takeout, comfort is pure Harlem. Tofu & sietan w\ alternatives.
As good as the pizzas smell from the street, why is the sauce lacking in seasoning? Ingredients are fresh and service is timely. Seating couldn't be more odd. Where is the rest of the bar? Has benefit
Would someone PLEASE let us know when this place get's it's liquor license? Or at least beer and wine! Tasty morsels with local art give a comfort feel w/ hip accents. nabe mainstay that has survived.
The menu is healthy and so are the prices! Juices, wraps and gourmet sodas. Very busy and it's a shame it lacks ample seating. A perfect respite from the casual beggars and bustle outside.
Mediterranean tidbits and pita pizza are worth a trek when wrestling with an appetite. The outdoor cafe on a warm night makes East Harlem feel like Budapest with a glass of vino. Service challenged.
While it's far from McD's, waiting to place an order can have you questioning.. what is all the fuss is about. Popular for those East Side "slummers" that have wandered. Beer and wine and greasy fare
The Francophiles say it isn't French, then again, they say that about everything. A casual spot which is a perfect "hide & seek" from the madness of Shrine next door. Great for drinks and lite bites.
They have renovated yet again! Let's hope that Fish patties and Lamb shank stay on the menu. It reflects the mix of Afro\Franco\American that this place has come to rep. Many fine pastries and cafes.
This venue has a mix of Latin, Italian and Peruvian that gives sounds more 1989 fusion than 2013. Homey service and comfort will offer refuge from the outside hustle & bustle. Look for wine soon!
This is old school Harlem. No frills. No ordering Chicken & Waffles, cuz even that is trendy here. All day breakfast items draw them from blocks or countries away! This place will impress the jaded.
A Senegalese staple in the heart of Little Senegal. Come here for your standards like Thiebou Djeune. The dining style is very communal, but they will get up and give your own table if you're American
If you have ever eaten in a shoe box then this might remind you of that experience.Menu is quite vast. Lots of healthy & tasty choices. Very good varitey and oddly low prices. Locals make good chat.
Finally an eatery that gives good service, good wine, good food and good face. This is one good looking staff. Check out their gay night for the hipster folk with cash.
A sandwich, croissant, or pastries are prominent on the menu. With (3) tables, real estate is hard to come by. Especially the lunch hours. Breakfast escapes are ideal. Be sure to sample the soups.
The Asian population now inhabiting El Barrio must be loving this place! A van with a counter would be bigger than this, but when it comes to flavor in the sushi dept., It's like an 18 wheeler!
Greeks making pizza and you would never know. Dishes are not lacking in the flavor dept. Given how many steam tables joints populate up here, this is well deserved. Homey with all the comforts.
Soups, salads, sandwiches and wifi are perfect for a hospital escape. Avoid lunch at all costs or prepare to pick a number and wait. Soups are tops and sandwiches, while not cheap, are worth it.
Any place with $4 dollar wine is worth a visit by the student hungerers. So why, then, is this place not more crowded? Locals swear by the fried artichoke. Pastas are standard. A bit stoic. Needs art.
A much needed renovation has done wonders. Trendy lounge seating and laptop bays makes a prime destination for students in need of a social\study fix. The food choices have been upgraded to reflect.
Now honestly, we haven't eaten here yet, so giving a review is unjust. But, if a transplant from Texas gives a strong recommendation then it must be noteworthy. Always crowded and they do mariachi.
Street bar has the likeness of a hotel lobby & upstairs is very corporate in design. The overwhelming menu and overbearing staff can make you wish to be left alone. Plates, while large, lack seasoning
An uptown location with a quirky menu, quirky interior, quirky owner, and quirky service. Why is it that a party of (2) can never be seated upstairs? (which is a lot more desirable) Ideal for a snack
It's clear these folks have a knack for comfort food. Being Guyanese just attracts homesick "Carib Islanders" needing Roti and Jerk, w\ Brownstew chicken thrown in. Very cozy. If only it had booze.
Juices and burgers are not a common mix. Combine decor done in the style of West Elm home with a jazzy soundtrack & this may be the ideal alternative the the family chain joints nearby. Slider heaven.
The wine and beer has FINALLY arrived. The bulk of folks pass this spot by which is a shame. Latinos will take this one for granted, but how often can your order pulpa from a menu? Peruvian goodies!
Among this desert, of quality eating spots, is this jewel waiting to be unearthed. Fresh salads and sandwiches are welcome alternatives to nearby steam table options. Newly added wine & beer options.
This is one of about 5 establishments called Floridita. The feel here is relaxed and casual, but while the look is diner the menu is all Latin. With all the hype nearby prices here are approachable.
Off of Lenox traffic, an out of the way refuge. The few tables here are always packed and locals swear that they have entered coffee heaven. This place is popular with VERY good coffee. suave crowds.
Recently moved from Broadway adjacent to the river, is this massive yet relaxed Cuban style eatery that has upgrades from it's diner past. Cafe con leche. Paella (Cuban style) and an expanded bar.
Eating here is not for the faint hearted. Portions are gargantuan! Dominican breakfast with mangu is hearty. Bring your family and friends and no one will go hungry. Casual, but scattered service,.
With a sign that says black owned and operated, these folks have no qualms about letting you know the're from the hood. The cafe setting and make your own selections are a refresher from the Dunkin'!
Meat eaters can now rejoice that there is a vegan restaurant that will satisfy w\o sacrificing flavor. Those "chicken" nuggets w\ aioli aka spicy mayo is the bomb! Avocado & hummus. Yum. Quesadilla!!!
Created by the owner of X-cafe uptown, and hidden amongst the construction plots, is an oasis of calm. Come for panini, soups, salads and other lunchables. Much cheaper than nearby options. Peaceful.
If you're not seated in the front, by the window, service may suffer. Should you to compare them to IHOP, that may be a detriment as eggy pancakes and non fluffy eggs may not suffice. Needs some work!
A cafe that doubles as nabe workspace. Open & airy. Lots of outlets for laptops & seating. Cheddar w\ apricot panini is da bomb. Left coast folks swear by the fresh ground coffee. Zinfandel is not bad
Blink and you'll pass it. While the dining room is small, it does have a mixologist on the premises! Op for the back garden once it opens. Delight in those tangy meatballs or a Jerk chicken biscuit!
A small place that specializes in small plates. That mezze w/ curry chik is tasty. Cod fritters and shrimp are worth the trip alone. $4 wine for happy hour b4 8pm. Can we get them to stay open later?
Anything that is going to be in the former location of Mountain Bird had better be good. It's hard to go wrong with Mexican and tapas, but this area could use a bit of security. The locals should like
Getting a seat here on a rainy day is a task. Students study while relaxing in the non committal atmosphere that doesn't require a purchase for chair real estate. Fu sandwich menu, cookies & coffees.
A quiet hideaway by Madiba restaurant and Madiba lounge, the mix of tables and a variety of seating give the cafe a hotel quality. Ideal for meeting guests in relative privacy. Baked goods at counter.
Jerk chicken and mango tea are some of the health conscious offerings at this lunch time layover. Avoid those noon hours, as seating will only avail itself to the quick and nimble.
The pizza is old world style. Then again, so are the portions in this supersized era, you'll craving more.The coal oven gives a smokey flavor to fresh slices. The nearby restaurant is an alternative.
Very new and VERY trendy. One of those places that the caucasian visitor will feel safe about. (because it's Marcus S.) Booze should be coming. What's the deal with the chicken? Still in progress.
Don't get your panties in a twist when you go to visit and see that they have closed. They are relocating to "Africa Row" on 7thnext to Shrine and Yatenga. Expect this place to be filled to the gills.
Having evolved from paper plates and take out, the dining room is now full service with plates and glassware. Wine? Beer? We're not sure yet, But the aroma wafting down the block is a lure worth note.
The owner is Turkish, chef is Asian, yet the pizza is true Italian. Wood burning oven cooks in 90 seconds? Hoping to see that cafe soon. Many WILL be hooked on that pizza. You will def order seconds!
Right next to Mama K's is an add'l cafe with soon to come backyard seating, art and wifi. There are monthly art openings. Gargantuan space. Needs more tables. Ethiopian specialties. No wine bar yet.
Where did this place come from and how in the world is it now packed EVERY night? Word on the street is the ribs are to die for. Specialties like Conch chowder and Calypso shrimp scream New Harlem!!!
It's expected to be open by late March. A chain with a dominating presence in all of the trendiest parts of town, (Meatpacking district et al.), will fit right in these college parts. but the price?
With the volume that seems to infiltrate Cafe One daily, it's no wonder that some pioneering soul has decided to venture across Amsterdam and add to the recent cafe migration to Hamilton Heights.
Brightly lit below street level, means avoiding that 145 st foot traffic. A cafe that serves locally purchased juices & such add heft to this culinary deprived area. Beer & wine! Hours don't hold here
Pork chops with poblano gravy..or about (6) other ways. Bring (3) hungry friends and go for that prix fix. Don't go lookin' for booze 'cause there ain't none. Yet. Bring an appetite and leave the diet
Tunisian owner opens Italian cafe in Dominican nabe. Local creatives add to the vibe. After 5pm is ideal for dates that sip wine from bottles and chat. Food is locally made. Wifi now moved to rear.
The cafe space is warm. The pastries are hot. The prices will leave you tepid. The price point fits the financial district. At least the international selection is world class. Ideal for a chill bite.
Don't mind that the sign is misspelled. Everything else is on point. The cafe is a perfect addition to a menu that is pastry heavy with some West African specialties. Ideal for champagne sipping.
The joint is poppin' on a Monday pm that is saying something! While many will rave about that wood fired pizza, that is nothing compared to the shellfish dishes which are fresh and flavorful. A must!
Hipsters rejoice. Cold brewed coffee allows those with a caffeine fix to avoid a trip to Williamsburg. Quite intimate (small), but well frequented by those in need of a late brew. Refurbished comfort.
With all the foot traffic and chaos, this is a nice alternative to the fried egg and chinese food joints that dominate. Breakfast is made all day and fresh salad is a plus. Airduct is Chicago like.
Leave Halal\ Kosher dietary restrictions at the door, and be sure to try that Talleggio & Prosciutto pizza which takes all of (2) minutes to perfect. Pizza, wine, salad and not much else! Authentic!
At Angel of Harlem, the calamari is devilishly good, the mimosa's will have you sinnin', but those prices may have you asking to be forgiven! Pray they do drink specials. A Blessed sexy crowd! Flat TV
Chorizo app is worth the visit alone. Skirt steak is flavorful. Sangrias are a must but low ABV drinks are available for mojitos, margs and other nonwine bar options. Tapas are tops and so is pricing!
Sexy Taco. Sexy staff. Dirty Cash. Dirty mind. At least that is what we had with some of the beautiful folks coming for Cali street food. Not as authentic, But a marg and reasonable prices cure that!
Upfront. Upstairs. Outback. Seating options are limitless at this brownstone Indo-Carib influenced bistro with a small but lively bar. Dining options aren't typical and vegan\vegetarians will rejoice!
