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🇺🇸 East Harlem · Manhattan, NY

The best American in East Harlem

All 39 American places in East Harlem, measured the same way. 8 came out above the median. Top of the list is 375º Chicken 'n Fries on 93; Rokstar Chicken Harlem takes second with 91. This is mostly $ territory (under $15): 63% of the list. What reviewers name most often: fried chicken, mac and cheese and burger.

39 places · 8 with a Sweet Score

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375º Chicken 'n FriesTop 10%

East Harlem · Fast Food · $ · under $15/person

Upper quarter of New York County — 271 ratings behind it.

93Sweet Score271 ratings
2Rank

Rokstar Chicken HarlemTop 10%

East Harlem · American · $ · under $15/person

Upper quarter of New York County — 191 ratings behind it.

91Sweet Score191 ratings
3Rank

East Harlem Bottling Co.Top 25%

East Harlem · American · $$ · $15–30/person

Upper quarter of New York County — 897 ratings behind it.

80Sweet Score897 ratings
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Earl's Beer and CheeseTop 25%

East Harlem · Bar & Grill · $ · under $15/person

Upper quarter of New York County — 857 ratings behind it.

80Sweet Score857 ratings
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AlisonLocal favorite

East Harlem · American · $$ · $15–30/person

Rated above the typical place in New York County.

64Sweet Score567 ratings
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Rano's Chicken & BurgersLocal favorite

East Harlem · Fast Food · $ · under $15/person

51Sweet Score105 ratings
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CocotazoLocal favorite

East Harlem · American · $$ · $15–30/person

Rated above the typical place in New York County.

50Sweet Score583 ratings
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Taco BellLocal favorite

East Harlem · Fast Food · $ · under $15/person

50Sweet Score116 ratings

Sonic Drive-In

East Harlem · Fast Food · $ · under $15/person

No score yet88 ratings

Color World

East Harlem · American · $ · under $15/person

No score yet84 ratings

Costco Food Court

East Harlem · American · $ · under $15/person

No score yet34 ratings

Burger King

East Harlem · Fast Food · $ · under $15/person

No score yet848 ratings

White Castle

East Harlem · Fast Food · $ · under $15/person

No score yet2,434 ratings

Wendy's

East Harlem · Fast Food · $ · under $15/person

No score yet2,200 ratings

Sam’s Famous Pizzeria

East Harlem · Pizza · $ · under $15/person

No score yet423 ratings

Cuchifritos

East Harlem · American · $ · under $15/person

No score yet1,702 ratings

Mayas Snack Bar

East Harlem · American · $ · under $15/person

No score yet64 ratings

Sisters

East Harlem · Caribbean · $$ · $15–30/person

No score yet684 ratings

New Ivoire

East Harlem · American · $$ · $15–30/person

No score yet405 ratings

Mama's

East Harlem · Caribbean · $$ · $15–30/person

No score yet301 ratings

El Chevere

East Harlem · American · $$ · $15–30/person

No score yet237 ratings

Wimpys

East Harlem · American · $$ · $15–30/person

No score yet225 ratings

China King

East Harlem · Chinese · $ · under $15/person

No score yet94 ratings

Q Marqet

East Harlem · American · $$ · $15–30/person

No score yet34 ratings
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American in East Harlem, briefly

What is the best American in East Harlem?

375º Chicken 'n Fries currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 93, built on 271 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.

How many American places are there in East Harlem?

We track 39. 8 of them have earned a Sweet Score, which means they rated above the median for their county and category. The rest are listed with their address, hours and what people order — just without a number.

How much does American cost in East Harlem?

The commonest price band on this list is $ — under $15 — covering 63% of the places we track here.

How is this list ordered?

By the Sweet Score, a 4–96 rating built from where a place ranks against others in its own county and its own category. 50 is the median, 78 is the top quarter, 90 is the top 10%. A place below the median is still listed — it just doesn't carry a number, because we only publish a score when it's good news.

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