Melissa’s guidebook
Local Spots
There are lots of good spots in the neighborhood! Enjoy outdoor drinks, indoor drinks, good food, and beautiful tree lined streets during your stay.
Bearded Lady
686A Washington AveGreat cocktails and outdoor seating good for people watching.
Chuko
565 Vanderbilt AveBest ramen ever!
Weather Up
589 Vanderbilt AveNice cocktail bar. Cash only.
This is our go-to coffee shop if you don't want to make your own here!
83 residents recomanen
Sit & Wonder
688 Washington AveThis is our go-to coffee shop if you don't want to make your own here!
Sisters
47 E 124th StGreat, trendy spot for delicious food.
Franklin Park
618 St Johns PlGreat casual spot with outdoor seating and a no frills menu.
Delicious bagels! There's usually a weekend line though, but it's worth it.
134 residents recomanen
Bagel Pub
287 9th StDelicious bagels! There's usually a weekend line though, but it's worth it.
Sunshine Co.
780 Washington AveGreat food! Their burgers are my fave.
A neighborhood tradition. Weekend lines, cash only, but a really great diner!
225 residents recomanen
Tom’s
782 Washington AveA neighborhood tradition. Weekend lines, cash only, but a really great diner!
Tough to get a reservation, sometimes you get lucky with a walk-in....such delicious food! Order the whole menu if you can!
124 residents recomanen
Olmsted
659 Vanderbilt AveTough to get a reservation, sometimes you get lucky with a walk-in....such delicious food! Order the whole menu if you can!