I love this spot. I've been coming to Harlem Shake for years. I've tried their lemonade, watermelon refreshers, milkshakes, hot dogs, burgers, chicken sandwiches, pattymelts cheese fries, chicken tenders, etc. Everything is good here. It's super retro, I love the interior and there's a lot of outdoor seating as well. They also serve beer here! SUPER COOL AS A DATE SPOT OR A NOVELTY STOP THEY ALSO HAVE A LOCATION IN PARKSLOPE read more

Placed an online delivery order with Harlem Shake, two hours in advance (4 pm for a 6 pm arrival). The time came and went. Called twice, and while the staff answering the phone were certainly polite and respectful, they could only tell me that the order was "in their system and out for delivery". They could not track the driver, who they said was driving "multiple routes" (whatever that means). That makes zero sense. Weather was pleasant. Roads were clear. It was a Sunday evening, not the busiest time of the week for sure. No major sporting events on TV. No excuse. When the food finally arrived (almost 90 minutes late), the burgers were ice cold, and the shakes were drippy soup. I really want to support local business, but it's hard to do that when a very simple delivery order (only $50) is too much for them to handle. And one would think that, at the very least, some sort of refund or gift card would be in order for this inexplicable failure on their part. Nope. Nada. Sorry, but I cannot recommend Harlem Shake. Order from them at your own risk. You would be wise to eat a meal first. read more

My favorite burger joint. I stop by every other month or so for 2 Harlem Classics with Impossible and French Fries, I have not been disappointed yet. The staff is always friendly and the service is quick. read more

Harlem Shake - Harlem Classic w/ Impossible - American Near Me - New York, New York

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Craving a smaller sized meal in the area, I dropped by Harlem Shake for a hot mess burger. The smash burger had the right oomph, sweetness, tang from the chili with the 2 smashed patties. I enjoyed it without making too much of a mess (even tho it's called hot mess). Only miss was that I couldn't try a shake because they ran out of the flavor I wanted. They have free wifi on-site which made my visit the even more comfy. The decor of the place really emphasized their pride and lots of culture - great vibes. I also enjoyed the outdoor seating on the pleasant day I dropped by. read more

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I wanted to try this place and finally was in Harlem and the opportunity presented itself. It was super crowded on a Sunday afternoon. You can order using the QR code/link and then have to wait for your number or name to be called. I ordered the harlem classic w/impossible, special sauce, a cookies and cream hake, and curly fries. The shake was yummy, not too thick. The fries were good, tasty, but not one of the more interesting ones they had on the menu like the jerk ones I saw. The burger was okay. The taste was good but it was smaller than I expected it to be so I was slightly disappointed. We sat outside in the patio area and it was fine. Way less crowded then inside and covered so didn't have to worry about the weather. This was okay but I don't think I need to come back. read more

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Your girl has taken her talents to New York City for the weekend and my homegirl brought me to Harlem Shake to try out their smash burgers (because I'm in a binge right). This spot definitely gives your local burger joint vibes and the some of the workers definitely have that NY type of hospitality, IYKYK. I got the classic Harlem Shake burger which came with fries on the burger so that was quite interesting. Now I will say the smash burger wasn't bad but it was missing a little to me. I like mine a bit cheesier and definitely could've used a little more of their sauce because mine was a little light. The fries and burger were well seasoned though so not mad at that! Unfortunately I wasn't able to try the shake/ froze but my friends really enjoyed it and I'll try and swing back around one more time before i leave town. read more

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Disappointed in delivery and customer service. I have been ordering for years. Today, on a Thursday afternoon, it is taking more than 90 minutes to get my order. Customer service was dismissive and used profane language on the call. read more

Harlem Shake was absolutely delicious! I went there on a Saturday night and was pumped that it wasn't too over crowded and that I didn't have to wait forever to get my food. We ordered at the counter and then grabbed a booth inside - and got to see a lot of great signed photos of celebrities and entertainers who had visited this location along the walls. The decor was straight out of a 1950s burger shop and the food was so good. I got the regular burger and fries and The Harlem Shake - a red velvet milkshake that was incredible. My friend got the yam fries that were even better than the regular fries! Highly recommending going to this place when you're in the area! If I lived nearby I'd be getting takeout or delivery from here all the time! read more

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Harlem Shake is a go-to favorite for when I'm uptown. I enjoy most of their menu items, but so far, I have been really loving their classic crispy chicken sandwich. This handheld is roughly the size of a Pop-Eyes sandwich, but with actual ingredients for just $7.50 tip. The cole slaw and pickles are perfect, and I can easily repeat buy this without needing extra toppings. There are wait times (sometimes) with more room to sit inside & outside during work/school hours. The staff have always been chill, even when customers are hangry/ impatient. Inside has an overall vintage diner feel, with a juke box, colorful booths, and a self-serve area for sauce/napkins etc. read more

Harlem Shake - Classic Chicken Sandwich - American Near Me - New York, New York

Yummy burger does the job. Curly fries r good too. Remind me of barb fries tho which is neither good nor bad it just is.

Delicious food and great service. This is one of those places I always make time for when visiting NYC. So many great memories, and the food is truly the highlight--perfect when you're looking for something specia read more

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I always used to order from the uber eats app from Harlem Shake, so I decided that I wanted to check it out in person... You can say worst decision ever! The place was dirty and had a bad odor. The staff were super nice and friendly though. My burger was burnt and had a bad taste to it. Unfortunately I won't be eating here anymore. It sucks because they do make great shakes and vegan burgers. read more

The price was expected given the reputation. The burger lived up to it, the fries just about, the cookies and cream shake fell flat. Heavy on the milk, light on the shake. I'd return, but it'd be a while. read more

While visiting we decided to stop here for lunch. I got a beef smash burger and my husband, turkey. The burger was pretty good. I was told the turkey was good also. We got fries on the side. My sweet potato fries were actually cold. I really didn't feel like going back up there so I just ate a few and ate my husbands fries, he had regular ones. Constructive criticism, I would suggest a better system of calling your customers. I mean, idk if that's a staple thing for the establishment to yell the names, but just sitting there observing, people do not hear their names especially when they were sitting outside. Nevertheless, if I were in the area and wanted a burger, I would stop by. read more

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8 years later and I'm still rooting for Harlem Shake, despite the scant vegetarian options. In fact, not even the fries are vegetarian - they intentionally add beef fat to the frying oil. Such a pity. The veggie burger is a mashed bean and walnut patty that I personally enjoy but isn't everyone's cup of tea since it's pretty mushy. They also have impossible burgers for the faux meat crowd and a kale Caesar with chickpeas that is reliably decent. The milkshakes slap - a shortie is plenty since they're thiccc. read more

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Still really good burger and fries joint. Customer service is always pleasant. Drinks are a plenty. A great place to bring family, friends or even classic enough for a date night. Plenty of space to dine, even with the option to dine outside. Prices are good even in the economy that we are living in. I'm sure I would visit again when I'm craving those delicious jerk fries with the jerk Mayo. It's something everyone should at least try once. Two thumbs up from me! Happy Yelping! read more

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Ordered the burger, hot chicken sandwich, snoop dog and fries. The food was good, not spectacular. Prices were a little high for fast food. Snoop chili cheese dog is a disaster. Don't get. Waste of money. Service was fast though. read more

Harlem Shake - Hot Honey Chick - American Near Me - New York, New York

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I just came to talk about the frozé. It gave everything it needed to give. Some other establishments need to take notes cause Harlem Shake clearly understands the assignment. read more

If you're looking for an authentic Burger Place you will definitely agree the experience is more than just word of mouth .It is mouthwatering with your ability to create your own version of. The service is with a smile fast courteous and it is a big turn over to how quickly they clean the tables and collect the trash.the outdoors and indoors helps you have the best experience ever and they have bands and DJ selections coming through their great sound system read more

This place is amazing!! I tried the Harlem classic with Parmesan fries and it was delicious!! The service is energetic and the ambience is fantastic!! I would recommend the Harlem Classic to everyone!! I would definitely come here again!! read more

Harlem Shake - Harlem Classic w/ Beef and DarDra's Parmesan Truffle Fries - American Near Me - New York, New York

I previously only ordered in from this place, it was well worth going in person for a take out order. They have a comfortable and homey area to wait, fun stuff on the walls to check out. The food is equally nostalgic with American cheese that tastes like the 90s. The fries are fried in just enough tallow in the mix to be flavorful but not to the point of overwhelm. Service is like an old friend & contributes to the vibe. 10/10! read more

I ordered food via uber eats. The food came late and tasted like it was sitting around. The fries were cold and soggy. The cheese sauce was cold and hardening. The burger just was disappointing. The milkshake was okay but tasted more vanilla cake instead of red velvet. I was highly disappointed. read more

Fried chicken sandwich was pretty moist inside, the buns itself were ok. The hot honey they use is quite good. Personally would prefer a few more condiments on both the smashed burger and fried chicken sandwich. Not a huge fan of the jerk fries- seasoning was a tad too much, and the mayo didn't really add much to it. Ample outdoor seating area though, and service was relatively quick. read more

Harlem Shake - American Near Me - New York, New York

the vibes - great; service OK; but the food (value) is below average. The burger looks big in pictures, but the actual size is very small. The smashed burger patties are very thin, and I was still hungry; that was a bit disappointing. read more

Me and a coworker visited this spot for something to eat after our 1st choice for dinner didn't work out. I heard about this place before but this was my first time visiting. When we arrived there weren't too many patrons inside but it gradually got crowded. We initially sat outside since the weather was beautiful. However, the tables weren't sturdy so we sat inside at one of the cute booths. The décor of this place was cute. The set up for this restaurant is more like a take out spot even though they have a lot of indoor seating. You order your food, pay for it at the register and wait for you to be called to pick it up. There weren't a lot of fascinating choose on the menu. I initially wanted the hot honey chicken but they were sold out. I ordered the classic fried chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries and a salted caramel shake. My friend ordered the Harlem classic- regular hamburger with cheese and regular fries. The food was fulfilling but me and my friend agreed the taste was just OK. My sandwich lacked flavor and needed more seasoning. My fries and shake were good. The staff were cool and there were no issues. I am not running back here anytime soon but I would check out other menu items if I'm in the area. read more

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Food is always made well. I always get the veggie burger and frozé. Great atmosphere. Playlist is always on point and Sundays live music is wonderful. read more

Food: 10/10 I really enjoyed it. Reminded me of wayback burgers. But with better buns lol. Fries nice and crispy. Definitely worth the wait. Service: 8/10 You have to order, wait for your food and then go pick it up. Ambiance 10/10 The whole restaurant was a vibe. Some old throwback Hip-Hop kinda old school style vibe. The bathroom was flooded with posters. read more

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Nadia! The special thing about this burger joint is, you feel like you are ordering your family to just provide sustenance! I scramble in when my nearest bodega was closed! And Harlem Shake was still open! I would not have even thought about the bodega, I would have chosen this first! No shade for bodegas, I'm just from California! I got exactly what I needed! And after my card went thru, Nadia called me back Uber saying the kale salad I ordered was out! I could have freaked out, but why would I! That means it's quality and made fresh daily! I chose the coleslaw to replace! And damn it! It's also high quality! I may just need to buy a franchise after this experience! Because this ain't no regular burger joint! It's a community! It's a vibe! It's great food and sisterhood service!. read more

An absolute Harlem icon! Is the food the best in Harlem? No, but the service is so family friendly and it's a swanky reminder of Jazz and stars past. I didn't get the red velvet shake this time around but I highly recommend it with your burger and shake. The kid's meals are very filling if you're looking for a value option. read more

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Had lunch special classic burger with fries and chocolate shake. Burger was delicious, even without American cheese! Fries were ok but chocolate shake was wonderful, better than Shake Shack. The quality of the Blue Marble ice cream used is better at Harlem Shake. Staff was really nice! Would absolutely put this on my rotation list over Shake Shack if I am passing through the area again. read more

I got the grill chicken sandwich, it was really good. All the ingredients were fresh and tasty. I also had a kale Caesar salad as a side and it was great, i really enjoyed it. My wife had a burger, fries and a shake , which she enjoyed. I'll be going back soon. As for the service, I did take out and the person taking the order, I was not really feeling her, I was placing the order and she was just out of tune not focus on taking the order. But someone else assisted me, which they were great. The business looked great though, they had and outside and inside where u can eat your food, i really liked that. I recommend checking them out!!!! read more

Took my 8 year old here one afternoon to try their burgers and shakes. It was delicious and she wants to go back. Service was friendly and polite. Food didn't take long. The decor is lovely; even the bathroom is amazing. We can't wait til it's warmer to try the outdoor seating area. read more

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We were staying at a hotel nearby and found ourselves in search of a quick bite. We stumbled upon Harlem Shake - a little before closing. Staff was friendly, everything was neat and clean. We ordered burgers, fries and shakes and were happily surprised. Everything was solid. We were in and out in record time. In search of a good burger? They are worth checking out. read more

Nothing crazy, and location is out of the way from other cool spots. Would not recommend unless in the area

Was in Harlem for an extended visit and had lunch at Harlem Shake. I loved it so much that I took the family here when they came up from Maryland to join me. I grew up in Harlem and I am excited by all the great restaurants that have opened up over the years. Harlem Shake offers up some great diner food with a Harlem twist. The first time I was there I got the Harlem Classic and that was really good. The 2nd time with the family I got the Hot Mess Burger (Pickled pepper and bacon relish) and the girls got the chicken tenders (Fly Child). The Hot Mess was great and the girls loved the tenders and fries. I would rank it as one of the best burgers that I have had. I also got a watermelon cooler which I would also recommend (if you like watermelon). The staff members were really friendly and the experience was great. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. I would highly recommend you check it out. read more

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I love love love this place!!! The staff were all down to earth,helpful and friendly! The food was on point and the dining room gave an old school diner vibe. I really enjoyed the music playing! Lots of pics covering the walls of artists and we even got to see a photo of Mr. Harlem shake! I felt good tipping the helpful staff especially since the food was soooooo good! read more

Great vibe for burgers and beer. Sort of an old style diner setting. Really loved it. The food was outstanding. Service equally. Strong recommendation. read more

I have never been to the brick and mortar restaurant before but I've always wanted to have one of those juicy burgers ... thanks to my Amazon Prime membership I get free delivery from GrubHub and I immediately ordered from Harlem Shake. I ordered the Hot Mess burger with a side of Sweet Yam Fries and a Kale Caesar Salad. For dessert I had to have an organic shake with red velvet cake mixed in ... there was an offer of BOGO for their hot dog sandwich so I had two grilled beef Hot dogs ! Yes it was topped off with a glass of white wine ... I was very satisfied with the entire order even tho it took me two days to finish ... delivery is fine but now I want to actually sit in the restaurant and enjoy the ambiance . I was disappointed by the Kale Caesar Salad because doesn't the word "Caesar" combined with "salad" require some special specific ingredients that make it a "Caesar Salad"? It wasn't special ... read more

Place smells like 1$ store disinfectants the cheap flowery kind - I would rather just smell straight bleach not what I want to inhale upon entering this burger joint - not once or sometimes but always asI get a whiff from the street / they have outdoor seating - so it carries = yuck !! Good burger BUT horrible scent. !! read more

The food is great! Really enjoyed the Harlem Classic. A perfect smash burger. The curly fries were seasoned so well. Everything has good flavor. The service was quick. Everything was clean and the restaurant is very spacious. read more

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