Harlem Shake
Hamburger restaurant · Central Harlem
100 W 124th St, New York, NY 10027
Highlights
Smash burgers, curly fries, and thick milkshakes in retro diner digs
Smash burgers, curly fries, and thick milkshakes in retro diner digs
"The Harlem Shake patio is a great extension of the local burger chain's dining room, especially on summer Sundays, when live music makes the whole street corner feel like a bit of a block party. You might spot a singer dressed like Billie Holiday or hear a fellow diner take an (impressive) turn at the mike as you down your Hot Mess smashburger." - bryan kim, molly fitzpatrick, will hartman, willa moore, sonal shah
"A modern spin on a retro diner, Harlem Shake is the perfect spot to people watch on a warm day. Take a table on the corner of Malcolm X Boulevard with some fast-diner fare. Try the Harlem Classic with jerk fries and don't leave without having one of their rich and smooth milkshakes." - Tracy Zhang
"Harlem Shake opened in 2013, but it was designed to look like a diner from the 1950s. That might sound cheesy, but it really isn’t. Or maybe it is, and we just don’t care. The smashburgers are among the city’s best, they do a Snoop chili dog, and we’re particular fans of their red velvet shake. They also have another location in Park Slope." - neha talreja, hannah albertine, bryan kim, willa moore, sonal shah
"Done up like a rockin’ ‘50s diner with lots of chrome, twirling stools, and a turquoise color scheme, Harlem Shake specializes in heavily seared smash burgers, along with dressed fries, chicken sandwiches, and hot dogs. Soft serve ice cream is a secondary focus, with shakes topped with whipped cream and root beer floats. For parents, there are beers and pitchers of mimosas. Good for older kids. There’s a second location in Park Slope." - Melissa McCart
"In a city increasingly full of two-dimensional patties, the “Hot Mess” from Harlem Shake remains a top-notch smashburger. We never thought ground beef could get this crispy until we tasted the edges on these patties, and the pickled cherry pepper-bacon relish is a very nice touch. Not to mention that Harlem Shake is exactly the kind of business we love to support. The owners do their best to hire from within the community, and they donate part of their profits to local charities and initiatives." - will hartman, bryan kim, neha talreja, willa moore, kenny yang
