Double Dutch Espresso is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Central Harlem, New York.

1. Double Dutch Espresso

8.6
2194 Frederick Douglass Blvd (btwn W 118th & W 119 St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Central Harlem · 62 tips and reviews

Emma S.Emma Smit: Good coffee and Nice quiet place with at lovely courtyard

Naomi T.Naomi Tolson: Friendly staff, tasty treats, wi-fi, and good coffee? Can't really go wrong. The patio is also a great plus!

KeeganKeegan: They do flat whites!

Manhattanville Coffee is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Central Harlem, New York.

2. Manhattanville Coffee

9.1
142 Edgecombe Ave (at W 142nd St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Central Harlem · 67 tips and reviews

Pamela C.Pamela C: Don't use your Starbucks voice in here. It's super quiet with NO coffee shop din.

Brody L.Brody Lawson: Came here for the first time just to have a coffee and do some work on my laptop. It’s a chill spot. Definitely a hidden gem and relaxing. The coffee shop was very nice and informative.

Alex M.Alex Mann: Awesome couches! Great community table! Get a high quality (and pretty) latte and chill with the neighbors. Fantastic crew running the joint, too!

NYPL Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Central Harlem, New York.

3. NYPL Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

9.3
515 Malcolm X Blvd (at W 135th St), New York, NY
Library · Central Harlem · 45 tips and reviews

Marc P.Marc P.: This is a great place to sit, and have quiet time to think things through.

Karen G.Karen Guzmán: Everything you need to know about Black history and culture, events and more. A great library for explore.

Tanya T.Tanya Troutman-Dailey: History is essential ! Self Awareness is my Pride !!!

Il Caffe Latte is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Central Harlem, New York.

4. Il Caffe Latte

7.4
189 Malcolm X Blvd./Lenox Ave. (btwn 119th & 120th St.), New York, NY
Café · Central Harlem · 97 tips and reviews

Kashem M.Kashem Miah: Place is great. It's in a quiet neighborhood and their coffee is great too.

Kyle M.Kyle McCullers: It's pretty calm here and good for a mid day quiet point. But they really need to let loose and get wifi!

DevontaDevonta: Nice spot to grab breakfast, lunch or coffee. Kinda quiet and hidden but the service is good.

Lee Lee's Baked Goods is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Central Harlem, New York.

5. Lee Lee's Baked Goods

8.1
283 W 118th St (East of 8th Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Central Harlem · 26 tips and reviews

SabrinaSabrina: Best Rugelach I've ever had..truly. .. Also now serving vegan soul food..really.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Charming Harlem bakery known for its rugelach.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: If you make a daytime visit to Harlem's burgeoning new restaurant row, make sure to stop by Lee Lee's Baked Goods to experience their friendly service and try some of their world class rugelach.

ACP Coffee is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Central Harlem, New York.

6. ACP Coffee

7.7
2286 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd (135th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Central Harlem · 11 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael C: They have free wifi, it's quiet, and great place to get work done Iced chai latte was good but not out of this world. Will have to try the coffee another time. Great addition to the neighborhood.

KaitlinKaitlin: Great coffee, and amazing quiches!!

Michael S.Michael S.: Great place for coffee in Central Harlem. Free wifi, educated and friendly baristas, good sandwiches. I will be back!

Big L Memorial Mural is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Central Harlem, New York.

7. Big L Memorial Mural

7.8
104 W 140th St (Lenox Ave), New York, NY
Public Art · Central Harlem · 7 tips and reviews

Ann O.Ann Osipova: Big L rest in peace

CMMTSO I.CMMTSO Inc.: Must see for those who love the culture. Big L Rest In Peace.👊✊

HOT 97HOT 97: Hot 97 remembers Big L. Check in and share your favorite Big L story, song, memory. R.I.P Big L (5/30/74-2/15/99).

Yuzu is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Central Harlem, New York.

8. Yuzu

7.4
350 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Central Harlem · 12 tips and reviews

HeatherHeather: Chili Roll is the best! Also the double shrimp roll and the rainbow roll

Christophe J.Christophe Jammet: Really great omakase

Kwanza J.Kwanza Johnson: So good. I've lived in Japan, eaten a lot of sushi — Yuzu is among the best in New York.

Abyssinia Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Central Harlem, New York.

9. Abyssinia Restaurant

8.5
268 W 135th St, New York, NY
Ethiopian Restaurant · Central Harlem · 15 tips and reviews

Zayed K.Zayed Khan: Great prices, and definitely one of the better Ethiopian restaurants I have been to. The cubed lamb with awaze is a must try.

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Daniel Reta and his wife, Frehiwot, cook the food of their native Ethiopia at this 18-seat eatery, decorated with green-washed walls and photos of the old country. Read more.

Kika G.Kika G: Really tasty veggie platter- the Injera is amazing and so is the spiced Ethiopian tea!

Delhi Masala is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Central Harlem, New York.

10. Delhi Masala

8.5
2077 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd (124th Street), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Central Harlem · 6 tips and reviews

Nikolai C.Nikolai Chowdhury: Solid lunch buffet, take it to go and it's the best deal in the neighborhood. Tasty, predictably consistent food. Can't go wrong!

Pepe C.Pepe Chanona: I guess this is one of the most delicious places up in Harlem! I just fell in love with the Chicken Tikka Masala & Lamb Curry. Naan is just perfectly made. Service is great! Gulab Jamun for dessert

Eva S.Eva Schach: Delicious!! Been coming here for 2 years. Vegan options too.

Safari is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Central Harlem, New York.

11. Safari

8.0
219 W 116th St (Powell), New York, NY
African Restaurant · Central Harlem · 11 tips and reviews

Alex A.Alex Albert: Mango chicken and the mango juice were amazing!!! Will go back for the sambusas

Theresa R.Theresa Roldan: Came here with 10 people and everyone left happy. I had the chicken/beef Sambuza, Hilib Ari, and homemade mango juice!! So delicious!!

Diana R.Diana Richter: The goat!!! Only the goat.

Harlem Pizza Co. is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Central Harlem, New York.

12. Harlem Pizza Co.

7.4
135 W 116th St, New York, NY
Pizzeria · Central Harlem · 18 tips and reviews

TeeksTeeks: Very fresh ingredients. Loved it!

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: The owner is Turkish, chef is Asian, yet the pizza is true Italian. Wood burning oven cooks in 90 seconds? Hoping to see that cafe soon. Many WILL be hooked on that pizza. You will def order seconds!

Mike F.Mike Friedlich: Hot Bird and Spicy Salami are fantastic. The crust is the best crust I have ever had.

Cafe Frederick Harlem Parlor is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Central Harlem, New York.

13. Cafe Frederick Harlem Parlor

7.4
2104 Frederick Douglass Blvd (114th Street), New York, NY
Café · Central Harlem · 11 tips and reviews

Virginia L.Virginia Laird: A pretty light-filled space with delicious coffee and a great brunch menu. Also, Nutella lattes.

David A.David Asabina: bad wifi, good avocado hummus crepe send salad

ᴡ T.ᴡ Taylor: Great place to work from and take a call! Strong wifi and no noise from background musif.

Queen Sheeba is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Central Harlem, New York.

14. Queen Sheeba

7.9
317 W 141st St (Edgecombe), New York, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Central Harlem · 12 tips and reviews

✨#IamRomdelacrème✨✨#IamRomdelacrème✨: Very nice and clean restaurant. Loved the curry chicken and the Lamb with Hummus and Pita bread. Make sure you also try the Samosas!

NdidiNdidi: BEST Yemen tea!!!! I'm in love :-)

Ofra O.Ofra Ofrita: Babaganoush is one of the best I’ve ever had.

Chaiwali Harlem is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in Central Harlem, New York.

15. Chaiwali Harlem

7.8
274 Malcolm X Blvd (btwn 124th St & 123rd St), New York, NY
Café · Central Harlem · 22 tips and reviews

Terry C.Terry Collins: Samosas, kheema pav, tandoori chicken, mango lassi, and chai!

Michael C.Michael C: Have the classic steeped chai. It's lightly sweetened and just the right amount if spice. My friend said it was like being back home.

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: Upfront. Upstairs. Outback. Seating options are limitless at this brownstone Indo-Carib influenced bistro with a small but lively bar. Dining options aren't typical and vegan\vegetarians will rejoice!