Dining in Greater Harlem (diners, greasy spoons)
Doug E's Chicken & Waffles is one of Dining in Greater Harlem (diners, greasy spoons).

1. Doug E's Chicken & Waffles

2245 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd (at W 132nd St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 23 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: After a night at PJ's, or another local standby, get carbed up here. While chix and wafflles is standard, Fish and waffles may need a bit more coaxing. Solid choices for those needing a greasy fix.

Milk Burger is one of Dining in Greater Harlem (diners, greasy spoons).

2. Milk Burger

2051 2nd Ave (btwn 105th St & 106th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · East Harlem · 42 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: You may not be accustomed to a $14 burger tab, (and that's before the fries) but then again...Shake Shack would be a lot more pricey. You will work up quite an appetite trying to find it. Worth the $$

Patsy's Pizza - East Harlem is one of Dining in Greater Harlem (diners, greasy spoons).

3. Patsy's Pizza - East Harlem

8.7
2287 1st Ave (btwn E 117th & E 118th St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · East Harlem · 142 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: The pizza is old world style. Then again, so are the portions in this supersized era, you'll craving more.The coal oven gives a smokey flavor to fresh slices. The nearby restaurant is an alternative.

Harlem Shake is one of Dining in Greater Harlem (diners, greasy spoons).

4. Harlem Shake

8.1
100 W 124th St (at Lenox Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Central Harlem · 176 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: With a retro look and a restroom that is conversation worthy, it may distract from specialties like the Hot Mess Burger and Harlem Shorty Shake made from red velvet cupcakes. Perfect for Lenox gazing.

5. Corleone Pizza & Pasta

188 E 104th St, New York, NY
Pizzeria · East Harlem · 1 tip
The Orange Peel is one of Dining in Greater Harlem (diners, greasy spoons).

6. The Orange Peel

390 Manhattan Ave (116 & 117 St), New York, NY
Restaurant · Central Harlem · 4 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: If you have ever eaten in a shoe box then this might remind you of that experience.Menu is quite vast. Lots of healthy & tasty choices. Very good varitey and oddly low prices. Locals make good chat.

Charles' Country Pan Fried Chicken is one of Dining in Greater Harlem (diners, greasy spoons).

7. Charles' Country Pan Fried Chicken

2839-2841 Frederick Douglass Blvd (at 151st St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 45 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: Voted best fried Chicken 2013 by Village Voice, means that they have the crown uptown AND downtown. That all you can eat buffet is manned by waitresses that do portion control on their terms not yours

8. china soul

West 154th St. (Amsterdam Ave.), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · West Harlem · 1 tip

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: Chinese takeout meets soul food paradise. The mac & chz is worth the wait alone. Chicken wings that'll make you slap your mama for not making them. Fried oreos are sinful bliss. A cafe is coming!

Harlem Karibe is one of Dining in Greater Harlem (diners, greasy spoons).

9. Harlem Karibe

7.1
2234 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd (132nd), Harlem, NY
Caribbean Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: Don't look for beef patties and jerk. These folks are Haitian and Creole is what they do. The poisson is light and crispy. Picklese will have you crying for water. Opt for whatever is on the stove.

10. roast

165 East 106th street (3rd avenue), East Harlem, NY
Café · 1 tip

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: The menu is ready with various takes on roasted chicken that are kosher approved. Salads, and such, round out the offerings. With 12 seats don't expect space for families. The place seems so 96th st.!

Sylvia's Restaurant is one of Dining in Greater Harlem (diners, greasy spoons).

11. Sylvia's Restaurant

8.0
328 Malcolm X Blvd (btwn W 126th & W 127th St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 248 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: Your grandmother might make it better, but then again, she likely doesn't run a place of this volume. Perfect for the tour bus explorer set. Turkey wings and Smothered chicken don't disappoint.

The Park View is one of Dining in Greater Harlem (diners, greasy spoons).

12. The Park View

7.3
219 Dyckman St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Restaurant · Washington Heights · 41 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: The place went from stressed to impress. Dive to Alive. WOW what a renovation can do. The staple diner items don't disappoint. Brunches have'm jockeying for square footage while nursing a hangover.

LoLo's Seafood Shack is one of Dining in Greater Harlem (diners, greasy spoons).

13. LoLo's Seafood Shack

303 W 116th St (btw FDB & Manhattan Ave), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Central Harlem · 58 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: A Cape Cod\Caribbean mash up with an island focus that gives new meaning to seafood. Crabby dip with callaloo is a keeper. That salmon sandwich is right up there. Turn down that music! Back garden???

Atomic Wings is one of Dining in Greater Harlem (diners, greasy spoons).

14. Atomic Wings

6.0
2090 Frederick Douglass Blvd (West 113th street), New York, NY
Wings Joint · Central Harlem · 17 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: For those trying to save on the dining dollars take note! With a new proliferation of wing's spots, this place still remains the best. Garlic & Parmesan is legendary. Waffle fries are a veg option.

Gabriela's Restaurant & Tequila Bar is one of Dining in Greater Harlem (diners, greasy spoons).

15. Gabriela's Restaurant & Tequila Bar

688 Columbus Ave (at 93rd St.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Upper West Side · 83 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: Do your best to ignore 80's UWS architecture. If you can't get a cafe seat make way to the bar for kick @$$ ritas and comp chips w/ tangy tomatillo. The beef nachos are an authentic best & must try!!!

Harlem Bar-B-Q is one of Dining in Greater Harlem (diners, greasy spoons).

16. Harlem Bar-B-Q

547 Malcolm X Blvd (137th), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · Central Harlem · 8 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: COULD. NOT. EVEN. GET. IN. THE. DOOR. How is that for a review. We'll return once the buzz dies down. Certainly bigger than the 1st location on 8th avenue. Def a local favorite thus far.

Harlem Burger Co. is one of Dining in Greater Harlem (diners, greasy spoons).

17. Harlem Burger Co.

5.4
2190 Frederick Douglass Blvd (West 118th Street), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Central Harlem · 8 tips and reviews