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Discover NYC – Your Guide to Indie Businesses

Discover the local, independent businesses that are the heart and soul of NYC in Shoot New York City’s guide to the best of indie New York!

Discover the real NYC in Shoot New York City’s Discover Guide

As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, many of the businesses listed are temporarily or permanently closed. I do suggest that you verify if they are open before visiting them. With many of them, it is probably best to call them as they may not have had the opportunity to update the information on their website.

I love the independent businesses in New York, they are the heart and soul of the city! In this section you will find bookstores, cafés, restaurants, arts & crafts markets and more. This is an ongoing project to list the best of indie New York so visit often to discover the real New York City. Experience the hidden gems and places that New Yorkers frequent. For more information on many of NYC’s vibrant neighborhoods, have a read of my Neighborhood Guides. I am not compensated for writing these reviews and I'm only writing about the places that I like.

Sadly, far too many of these unique, independent businesses close every year. When I learn of one closing I will move it to the category Vanishing NYC. They may be gone but they’ll never be forgotten!

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Crepe Cafe, East Harlem, Manhattan

Unfortunately Crepe Cafe is now closed. Crepe Cafe was a real favorite restaurant! Unfortunately it is now closed!

Whenever I have a street photography workshop in East Harlem (also called El Barrio) I always eat there first. My favorite is the Sidewalk Crepe. It is so so good. Okay, that's not exactly health food! They have sweet and savor crepes, waffles and soup, salads and sandwiches as well. You can see right into the kitchen. The staff is very friendly and they have free wifi. How did we ever live without wifi??? And there is a restroom there even though you might not even notice it.  Do try them out if you happen to be in the neighborhood!

Crepe Cafe, 1642 Lexington Avenue near 103rd Street and the 6 Train.

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Vanishing NYC, RestaurantsLeanne StaplesEast Harlem, Manhattan