Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Joy Burger Bar
1567 Lexington AveGreat burgers in a cute part of town
One of the best Mexican restaurants in the neighborhood. Go next door for drinks on the patio after dinner!
8 locals recommend
Agua Fresca - CLOSED
207 E 117th StOne of the best Mexican restaurants in the neighborhood. Go next door for drinks on the patio after dinner!
A cozy coffee spot where you can actually sit and enjoy your coffee and a yummy treat.
46 locals recommend
East Harlem Cafe
1651 Lexington AvenueA cozy coffee spot where you can actually sit and enjoy your coffee and a yummy treat.
If Sinatra hung out here you know it was for a reason ... the best pizza in Manhattan!
202 locals recommend
Patsy's Pizzeria
2287 1st Ave.If Sinatra hung out here you know it was for a reason ... the best pizza in Manhattan!
It's nearly impossible to get a seat, but just walking by and seeing who did get a table is an experience, reminding you of when the neighborhood was run by the Italians.
69 locals recommend
Rao's
455 E 114th StIt's nearly impossible to get a seat, but just walking by and seeing who did get a table is an experience, reminding you of when the neighborhood was run by the Italians.
Ricardo
2145 2nd AveBest steak in the neighborhood!
Harley's Smokeshack
355 East 116th StreetGood bar and yummy BBQ too!
Love Cafe
283 Pleasant AvenueGreat local cafe for breakfast in the neighborhood!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great happy hour specials
Good local bands
A favorite spot for the young, hip crowd in the neighborhood
70 locals recommend
Camaradas El Barrio
2241 1st Ave.Great happy hour specials
Good local bands
A favorite spot for the young, hip crowd in the neighborhood
The Lexington Social
1634 Lexington AveA bit of a walk, but fun mix of people from the community.
Everything Else
Target
4024 College Point BlvdAll the essentials you need only a 5 minute walk away!
Great for a run or walk along the East River with beautiful views of the Manhattan skyline.
20 locals recommend
Bobby Wagner Walk
Bobby Wagner WalkGreat for a run or walk along the East River with beautiful views of the Manhattan skyline.
Rite Aid
32-14 31st StClosest pharmacy
Essentials
Grocery store conveniently located next to the subway station.
13 locals recommend
Associated Supermarket
125 East 116th StreetGrocery store conveniently located next to the subway station.
ALDI
2819 John F. Kennedy BlvdBest prices on groceries in the area.
City Fresh Market
518 32nd StClosest grocery store