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.
- Median Sweet Score here: 25
- Typical place carries 394 ratings
- 36 deliver
- 9 take reservations
- 6 have outdoor seating
- 12 open for breakfast
375º Chicken 'n FriesTop 10%
Upper quarter of New York County — 271 ratings behind it.
Rokstar Chicken HarlemTop 10%
Upper quarter of New York County — 191 ratings behind it.
East Harlem Bottling Co.Top 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 897 ratings behind it.
Earl's Beer and CheeseTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 857 ratings behind it.
AlisonLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Rano's Chicken & BurgersLocal favorite
CocotazoLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Taco BellLocal favorite
Sonic Drive-In
Color World
Costco Food Court
Burger King
White Castle
Wendy's
Sam’s Famous Pizzeria
Cuchifritos
Mayas Snack Bar
Sisters
New Ivoire
Mama's
El Chevere
Wimpys
China King
Q Marqet
What else East Harlem is known for
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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