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.
You can find me at the bar, but Indian Road Cafe is nothing if not fantastically versatile. It's almost hard not to feel intimidated by the delicious menu of farm-to-table cooking, a full-bar with handcrafted cocktails, a stellar selection of beer and wine, and super friendly staff. Not only that, but they have weekly bar trivia, live music, a monthly 'Lost in Inwood' series, and beer glasses that say: 'Hi - Neighbor' because they know how to melt hearts. I'm not the sort of person that makes reservations, and I love them for making me feel at home whether alone at the bar, sharing beautiful food with friends, or bringing a notebook and drinking coffee. They are a perfect embodiment of the Inwood vibe: understated, friendly, and tasty as you'll find anywhere else in New York City. I love Indian Road Cafe. You will, too. Everyone does.
