Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Hands down, the best Thai restaurant in the neighborhood if not the city. Kow Soy is the best thing you never knew you were missing, second only to the Kui Teiw Kua Ped.
113 locals recommend
Thai Market
960 Amsterdam AveHands down, the best Thai restaurant in the neighborhood if not the city. Kow Soy is the best thing you never knew you were missing, second only to the Kui Teiw Kua Ped.
Phenomenal Ethiopian food. What the place lacks in ambiance and decor they more than make up for delicious combo platters. There is no shame in leftovers.
947 Amsterdam Ave
947 Amsterdam AvenuePhenomenal Ethiopian food. What the place lacks in ambiance and decor they more than make up for delicious combo platters. There is no shame in leftovers.
Best pizza in the neighborhood. Begging is futile, they won't deliver so pay them a visit.
24 locals recommend
Sal and Carmine Pizzeria
2671 BroadwayBest pizza in the neighborhood. Begging is futile, they won't deliver so pay them a visit.
Delightful Columbia hangout. There's no wifi or power outlets, but the coffee and cookies match the atmosphere perfectly.
143 locals recommend
The Hungarian Pastry Shop
1030 Amsterdam AveDelightful Columbia hangout. There's no wifi or power outlets, but the coffee and cookies match the atmosphere perfectly.
Do you like spicy Szechuan food? Like, really spicy? Good, because this place can kill you. It's tasty but write out a will before ordering anything above mild.
2675 Broadway
2675 BroadwayDo you like spicy Szechuan food? Like, really spicy? Good, because this place can kill you. It's tasty but write out a will before ordering anything above mild.
One of the few places in the city you can order a flat white. Great place to sit and people watch.
135 locals recommend
Birch Coffee
134 1/2 E 62nd StOne of the few places in the city you can order a flat white. Great place to sit and people watch.
Expect a line on weekend mornings, the crepes make for a perfect neighborhood brunch.
32 locals recommend
Crepes On Columbus
990 Columbus AveExpect a line on weekend mornings, the crepes make for a perfect neighborhood brunch.
It may not look like much, but if it's cold and you're craving wonton soup, this is the place to go.
Benny's Chao King
906 Columbus AveIt may not look like much, but if it's cold and you're craving wonton soup, this is the place to go.
Gastronomia Culinaria
53 W 106th StCozy Italian hole in the wall.
It looks like absolutely nothing, but they have very good dollar samosas. Also, there's a place across the street that looks exactly the same and also has very good dollar samosas.
7 locals recommend
Doaba Deli
945 Columbus AveIt looks like absolutely nothing, but they have very good dollar samosas. Also, there's a place across the street that looks exactly the same and also has very good dollar samosas.
Chicken and Waffles. If you haven't heard of them, they're the best thing you never expected to try. If you have had them, well, you haven't until you've had them here. Go immediately.
138 locals recommend
Melba's
300 W 114th StChicken and Waffles. If you haven't heard of them, they're the best thing you never expected to try. If you have had them, well, you haven't until you've had them here. Go immediately.
Good for coffee if you happen to be right there and in need. Otherwise, go to Birch or the Hungarian Pastry Shop instead.
11 locals recommend
Saurin Parke Cafe
301 W 110th StGood for coffee if you happen to be right there and in need. Otherwise, go to Birch or the Hungarian Pastry Shop instead.
So you want a late-night snack? This is the place to get it! Open til 4 a.m.
23 locals recommend
Roti Roll Bombay Frankie
994 Amsterdam AveSo you want a late-night snack? This is the place to get it! Open til 4 a.m.
Delicious Mexican food. Highly recommend the burritos. When they say "cheese," they mean the authentic Mexican stuff, not the cheddar you might think.
27 locals recommend
Taqueria Y Fonda
968 Amsterdam AveDelicious Mexican food. Highly recommend the burritos. When they say "cheese," they mean the authentic Mexican stuff, not the cheddar you might think.
Toast
2737 BroadwayCute neighborhood brunch spot.
Delicious egg-creams, probably the best in the neighborhood. Old-world charm, well worth a look.
11 locals recommend
Broadway Diner
590 S BroadwayDelicious egg-creams, probably the best in the neighborhood. Old-world charm, well worth a look.
Manhattan Valley
West 100th StreetBest Indian in the neighborhood.
Monk's cafe from Seinfeld. Interior looks nothing like the show, but the exterior makes a nice background for a photo.
96 locals recommend
Tom's
2880 BroadwayMonk's cafe from Seinfeld. Interior looks nothing like the show, but the exterior makes a nice background for a photo.
Essentials
For all your grocery needs. If your needs tend more towards wine, the Whole Foods Wine Store is right next door.
541 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
100 W 125th StFor all your grocery needs. If your needs tend more towards wine, the Whole Foods Wine Store is right next door.
Gristedes #601
2704 Broadway24-hour grocery store.
Bravo Supermarkets
81 W 104th StLocal supermarket.
Everything Else
Duane Reade
3506 Broadway24-hour pharmacy.
Silver Moon Bakery
2740 BroadwayThe best bakery outside of Paris. Go here, order everything.
Drinks & Nightlife
Little dark, little loud. When opened, there were 20,000 crack vials in the basement. Progress!
9 locals recommend
Ding Dong Lounge
929 Columbus AveLittle dark, little loud. When opened, there were 20,000 crack vials in the basement. Progress!
Owned by the same people as Five Lamps. This is the not-craft beer bar of the two. Just a regular bar, but it's a good scene and pleasant place to grab a drink.
24 locals recommend
Amsterdam Tavern
938 Amsterdam AvenueOwned by the same people as Five Lamps. This is the not-craft beer bar of the two. Just a regular bar, but it's a good scene and pleasant place to grab a drink.
Craft beer bar with patio in the back. It can be a little loud, but if you like craft beers, this is the place to go.
8 locals recommend
Five Lamps Tavern
2756 BroadwayCraft beer bar with patio in the back. It can be a little loud, but if you like craft beers, this is the place to go.
Sightseeing
One of the most scenic spots in the City, location of a scene from the Royal Tenenbaums.
11 locals recommend
The Pool
102nd Street CrossingOne of the most scenic spots in the City, location of a scene from the Royal Tenenbaums.
The Great Hill, one of the tallest hills in the Park with views down to midtown on a clear day.
11 locals recommend
Great Hill
The Great Hill, one of the tallest hills in the Park with views down to midtown on a clear day.