Northern tip of the Island. The closest New Yorkers will ever get to upstate and still not find parking. Many visitors will find themselves getting lost on an upward climb to a medieval castle called, The Cloisters. They will write a postcard to their mother, sigh, and come back down to where the people live. Here, home is so much more. Inwood offers panoramic views of the Hudson and Harlem Rivers, an amazing annual (although softly illegal) Fourth of July fireworks show, a historic farmhouse, farm-to-table cooking, craft beer, the best reading spots in New York City, and a friendly and diverse community well-versed in the uptown art of waiting for the A train.
Scrumptious and adorable. This is your favorite daytime coffee house.
A family-owned bakery, Carrot Top Pastries has been in Inwood since 1979. Fun Fact: that's only about a decade after the actor, Scott Thompson, aka, 'Carrot Top' was born. With a name like that, they remain very on brand, specializing in carrot cake and carrot muffins. With seating available and an afternoon special of discounted baked goods, it is the perfect place to people-watch while having a cup of coffee and enjoying a delicious treat. Go in and check out the picture of Harrison Ford and a few other famous people eating at the bakery. They are friendly, uptown-centric, community-centric, and also sell their baked goods to prisons upstate.
