{"id":5221,"date":"2012-10-09T16:52:26","date_gmt":"2012-10-09T20:52:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cf-staging.takewalks.com\/blog2\/?p=5221"},"modified":"2025-05-28T00:37:06","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T04:37:06","slug":"dining-in-harlem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/dining-in-harlem","title":{"rendered":"The Best Restaurants in Harlem"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Looking for great food in Harlem? Luckily, there are lots of excellent restaurants in Harlem, ranging from soul food to Ethiopian, Caribbean to French.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The number\u2014and diversity\u2014of restaurants in Harlem come from the community&#8217;s mixed heritage. Over the years, Harlem residents have included\u00a0African Americans from the Deep South, Caribbean immigrants, African transplants, and more recently, new arrivals from Europe, Mexico, and throughout the U.S.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Here are just a few of the incredible restaurants, bars, and bakeries to be savored in Harlem!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/dining-in-harlem\/#The_best_soul_food_restaurants_in_Harlem\" title=\"The best soul food restaurants in Harlem\">The best soul food restaurants in Harlem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/dining-in-harlem\/#The_best_African_and_Caribbean_restaurants_in_Harlem\" title=\"The best African and Caribbean restaurants in Harlem\">The best African and Caribbean restaurants in Harlem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/dining-in-harlem\/#The_best_European_restaurants_in_Harlem\" title=\"The best European restaurants in Harlem\">The best European restaurants in Harlem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/dining-in-harlem\/#Other_great_restaurants_in_Harlem\" title=\"Other great restaurants in Harlem\">Other great restaurants in Harlem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/dining-in-harlem\/#The_best_bakeries_and_cafes_in_Harlem\" title=\"The best bakeries and cafes in Harlem\">The best bakeries and cafes in Harlem<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_best_soul_food_restaurants_in_Harlem\"><\/span>The best soul food restaurants in Harlem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6694\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6694\" style=\"width: 990px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"  wp-image-6694 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/black-eyed-peas-turnip-greens-fried-chicken-soul-food.jpg\" alt=\"Soul food NYC\" width=\"1000\" height=\"662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/black-eyed-peas-turnip-greens-fried-chicken-soul-food.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/black-eyed-peas-turnip-greens-fried-chicken-soul-food-600x397.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6694\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Black-eyed peas, turnip greens, and fried chicken: the perfect soul food platter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Miss Mamie\u2019s Spoonbread:\u00a0<\/strong>Enjoy top-notch down-home southern cooking at this casual, inexpensive Harlem restaurant. Serving lunch and dinner.\u00a0<em>Location:\u00a0<\/em>547 Lenox Ave. (at 137<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0St.); their sister restaurant is at\u00a0366 West 110<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0St. (between Columbus and Manhattan Aves.)\u00a0<em>Average entree:\u00a0<\/em>$15.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insider&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> Want to explore more of beautiful Harlem? Consider taking our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/harlem-new-york\">Self-Guided Harlem Walking Tour<\/a>. From The Abyssinian Baptist Church and Strivers Row to the Apollo theater, you&#8217;ll spend an incredible day exploring the history of this vibrant NYC neighborhood.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5269\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5269\" style=\"width: 574px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-5269 \" title=\"Soul food at Amy Ruth's Harlem\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Amy-Ruths.jpeg\" alt=\"Amy Ruth's Harlem\" width=\"584\" height=\"438\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5269\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chicken and waffles at Amy Ruth&#8217;s, a great soul food spot in Harlem<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Amy Ruth\u2019s:\u00a0<\/strong>Acclaimed by critics and diners alike for its authentic southern cuisine. Serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.\u00a0<em>Location:<\/em> 113 W. 116th St. (between Lenox Ave. and Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.).\u00a0<em>Average entree<\/em>: $15.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.melbasrestaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Melba\u2019s<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>An elegant, intimate restaurant serving \u201cneo-soul food.\u201d Open for dinner and weekend brunch.\u00a0<em>Location:\u00a0<\/em><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>300 W. 114th St. \u00a0(at Frederick Douglass Blvd.).\u00a0<em>Average entree<\/em>: $15 to $20.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Red Rooster:<\/strong>\u00a0Not your grandma&#8217;s soul food. At celebrity chef Marcus Sameulsson\u2019s new restaurant, one of the hottest spots in the city, enjoy upscale soul food and American fare for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.\u00a0<em>Location:<\/em>\u00a0310 Lenox Ave. (between 125th and 126th Sts.).\u00a0<em>Average entree: <\/em>$25 to $30.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5275\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5275\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/dining-in-harlem\/red-rooster\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5275\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"  wp-image-5275 size-full\" title=\"Red Rooster, Harlem\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Red-Rooster.jpg\" alt=\"Red Rooster restaurant in Harlem\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Red-Rooster.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Red-Rooster-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5275\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Red Rooster, the hot new Harlem restaurant. Photo by Jeff Dobbins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Downstairs,\u00a0<strong>Ginny\u2019s Supper Club<\/strong>\u00a0is a stylish venue offering great food and live music (their Sunday Gospel Brunch is particularly popular).<a href=\"http:\/\/ginnyssupperclub.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Jacob Restaurant:<\/strong>\u00a0Open all day, from 10am to 10pm, this is an informal, buffet-style spot serving some of the city\u2019s best soul food. The food here is sold by weight ($4.99 to $6.49 per lb). <em>Location:<\/em>\u00a0373 Lenox Ave (at 129<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0St).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Manna\u2019s:<\/strong>\u00a0Manna&#8217;s offers simple soul food buffets and salad bars (sold by weight). <em>Locations:\u00a0<\/em>There are three:\u00a02331 Frederick Douglass Blvd. (at 125<sup>th<\/sup> St.), 70 W. 125<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0St (between 5th and Lenox Aves.), and 486 Lenox Ave. (between 134<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0and 135<sup>th<\/sup> Sts.). It&#8217;s open from 11a to 9pm, or 8pm on Sundays.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><strong>Corner Social:<\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0This new hotspot offers an organic, &#8220;neo soul American&#8221; menu, including lunch, brunch, dinner, and a late-night menu. <em>Location:\u00a0<\/em>321 Lenox Ave.\u00a0<em>Average entree:\u00a0<\/em>$20 to $25.\u00a0<strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_best_African_and_Caribbean_restaurants_in_Harlem\"><\/span>The best African and Caribbean restaurants in Harlem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6698\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6698\" style=\"width: 990px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"  wp-image-6698 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/jerk-chicken-jamaican-caribbean-food.jpg\" alt=\"Caribbean restaurant in Harlem\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/jerk-chicken-jamaican-caribbean-food.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/jerk-chicken-jamaican-caribbean-food-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6698\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jerk chicken, a Caribbean food specialty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Zoma:<\/strong>\u00a0An elegant eatery acclaimed for its Ethiopian cuisine. <em>Location:\u00a0<\/em>2084 Frederick Douglass Blvd. (at 113<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0St.).\u00a0<em>Average entree<\/em>: $13 to $20. <em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Africa Kine: <\/strong>Enjoy classic Senegalese dishes in this warm dining room. \u00a0<em>Location:\u00a0<\/em>256 West 116<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0St.<em>\u00a0Average entree:\u00a0<\/em>$12. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.africakine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Keur Sokhna Restaurant Plus: <\/strong>This\u00a0casual Harlem restaurant is popular with both locals and dining critics for its Senegalese cooking.\u00a0<em>Location:<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>2249 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. (at 133<sup>rd<\/sup>\u00a0St).<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><em>Average entree:<\/em> $8. Cash only.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Elsie\u2019s Caribbean Caf\u00e9:\u00a0<\/strong>Elsie cooks up authentic Caribbean delicacies (including Jamaican jerk chicken, roti, curry goat, calalloo, and plantains) in a warm, relaxed environment. It&#8217;s inexpensive, too. <em>Location:<\/em>\u00a02291 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. (between 134<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0&amp; 135<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0Sts.) .<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_best_European_restaurants_in_Harlem\"><\/span>The best European restaurants in Harlem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Chez Lucienne:\u00a0<\/strong>A French restaurant serving delicious bistro staples. Open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Entrees: $16 to $25. The pre-theater prix-fixe Menu ($19.95) and Monday steak nights ($12.95) are great deals.\u00a0<em>Location:\u00a0<\/em>308 Lenox Ave.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.chezlucienne.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bier International:<\/strong>\u00a0A Euro-inspired beer hall\/garden offering a large selection of brews (including Harlem\u2019s own Sugar Hill Golden Ale) and quality pub grub, it&#8217;s also a popular choice for its musical brunch. <em>Average entree:<\/em>\u00a0$15.\u00a0<em>Location:\u00a0<\/em>2099 Frederick Douglass Blvd (at 113<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0St.).<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bierinternational.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lido:\u00a0<\/strong>Elegant dining room offering Italian specialties with a Mediterranean bent, as well as chic cocktails. Open for lunch, brunch, and dinner. <em>Average entree: <\/em>$20 to $25.\u00a0<em>Location:\u00a0<\/em>2168 Frederick Douglass Blvd.\u00a0(at 117<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0St.).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_great_restaurants_in_Harlem\"><\/span>Other great restaurants in Harlem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5233\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5233\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/dining-in-harlem\/harlem-tavern\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5233\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"    wp-image-5233 size-full\" title=\"Harlem Tavern, a great restaurant in Harlem\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Harlem-Tavern.jpeg\" alt=\"Harlem Tavern\" width=\"800\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Harlem-Tavern.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Harlem-Tavern-600x325.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5233\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Harlem Tavern, a Harlem restaurant with a great beer garden. Photo by Jeff Dobbins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Harlem Tavern:<\/strong> A lively bar and grill with an outdoor beer garden serving upscale American fare for lunch, dinner, and brunch.\u00a0<em>Average entree:\u00a0<\/em>$15 to $20.\u00a0<em>Location:<\/em>\u00a02153 Frederick Douglass Blvd (at 116<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0St.).<a href=\"http:\/\/www.harlemtavern.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>The 5 &amp; Diamond:\u00a0<\/strong>An upscale,\u00a0casual restaurant serving refined American fare made with local, organic ingredients. Open for lunch, brunch, and dinner (with a great happy hour from 5 to 7pm). <em>Average entree<\/em>: $20 to $30.\u00a0<em>Location:<\/em>\u00a02072 Frederick Douglass Blvd. (between 112<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0&amp; 113<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0Sts.).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Dinosaur Bar-B-Que:<\/strong>\u00a0Arguably the best barbecue spot in New York, grilling large portions of pork ribs, steaks, chicken, and brisket with all the traditional fixings. <em>Average entree:<\/em>\u00a0$15 to $25. <em>Location:\u00a0<\/em>700 West 125<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0(at the Hudson River).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5272\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5272\" style=\"width: 580px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/dining-in-harlem\/elsies-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5272\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-5272 size-full\" title=\"Elsie's Caribbean Cafe, Harlem\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/elsies-2.jpg\" alt=\"Elsie's Caribbean Cafe, Harlem\" width=\"590\" height=\"327\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5272\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Oxtails at Elsie&#8217;s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_best_bakeries_and_cafes_in_Harlem\"><\/span>The best bakeries and cafes in Harlem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Tonnie\u2019s Minis:<\/strong> This tiny bakery and shop bakes fresh cupcakes throughout the day (customize your treat by selecting your favorite cupcake, icing, and filling). They also serve ice cream and hot and cold beverages. Backyard, outdoor seating is available in warm weather.\u00a0<em>Location:<\/em>\u00a0264 Lenox Ave. (at 123<sup>rd<\/sup>\u00a0St.).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Levain Bakery: <\/strong>Justifiably famous for their large, chewy cookies, this bakery also serves up fresh-baked pastries and breads.\u00a0<em>Location:<\/em>\u00a02167 Frederick Douglass Blvd. (at 117<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0St.).<a href=\"http:\/\/www.levainbakery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6696\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6696\" style=\"width: 657px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"   wp-image-6696 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/rugelach-jewish-food-pastry.jpg\" alt=\"Harlem bakeries\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/rugelach-jewish-food-pastry.jpg 667w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/rugelach-jewish-food-pastry-600x899.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6696\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rugelach, a Jewish pastry that&#8217;s particularly good at Lee Lee&#8217;s Baked Goods in Harlem<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Lee Lee\u2019s Baked Goods: <\/strong>Said to have the best rugelach in town, this homey place also offers fresh carrot cake, red velvet cake, and bread pudding. <em>Location:<\/em><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>238 W. 118<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0St. (just east of Frederick Douglass Blvd.).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Patisserie Des Ambassades: <\/strong>This cafe serves up fresh-baked croissants, pastries, sandwiches, and coffee. The kitchen also offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, including African, Moroccan, French, and American dishes at reasonable prices (entrees are between $11.50 and $14). <em>Location:<\/em>\u00a02200 Frederick Douglass Blvd. (between 118<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0and 119<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0Sts.).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Lenox Coffee: <\/strong>A cozy coffee house brewing excellent coffee drinks and serving pastries, cookies, and bagels.\u00a0<em>Location:\u00a0<\/em>60 W. 129<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0St. (at Lenox Ave.).<\/p>\n<p>Now that you&#8217;ve explored the best restaurants in Harlem, why don&#8217;t you branch out into additional NYC neighborhoods? Our our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/new-york-tours\/\">New York Food Tours<\/a>, we&#8217;ll show you the best bites in the city. 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