A date plan
Hangout · Harlem · Adventurous · $
Hit up iconic Harlem spots for bold flavors, live music, and late-night treats with your crew.
Harlem · $ · Soul food restaurant · Buffet restaurant
This is the real deal—a Harlem institution with a massive buffet of soul food classics done right. Load up your plate with fried chicken, mac and cheese, and collard greens, and settle in at long communal tables with your crew. At these prices, everyone eats big without breaking the bank.
~8 min walk (0.4 mi). After dinner, head west on Malcolm X and turn onto Frederick Douglass—you're staying in the heart of Harlem the whole time. Sugar Monk is just a few blocks from Jacob, so the night flows naturally.
Harlem · $$ · Cocktail bar
A slick cocktail bar where the drinks are crafted with real intention and the vibe is unpretentious—perfect for a crew looking to keep the night going. Try something unexpected from the menu and watch the bartenders work their magic. It's the kind of spot where friends feel at home.
~6 min walk (0.3 mi). From Sugar Monk to Levain is a short stroll down Frederick Douglass. By the time you get there, you'll have worked up room for something sweet and will be grateful for the pick-me-up before heading home.
Harlem · $ · Bakery
End the night the right way with an oversized, warm cookie that's basically a dessert legend. Their chocolate chip and chocolate peanut butter varieties are worth the late-night pilgrimage. One cookie between friends equals pure happiness (and probably enough to share three ways).