Best places for cheesecake in Harlem
9 places in Harlem get the cheesecake mentioned by name in their reviews. 2 of them have earned a Sweet Score. Lee Lee's Baked Goods is first here (90), CopperLeaf Bakery second (67). This is mostly $$ territory ($15–30): 71% of the list. Places here also get named for red velvet, espresso and fried chicken.
- Typical place carries 203 ratings
- 9 deliver
- 2 take reservations
- 2 have outdoor seating
- 2 open for breakfast
Lee Lee's Baked GoodsTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 431 ratings.
CopperLeaf BakeryLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
What else Harlem is known for
cheesecake in Harlem, briefly
What is the best cheesecake in Harlem?
Lee Lee's Baked Goods currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 90, built on 431 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.
How many places in Harlem are known for their cheesecake?
We track 9. 2 of them have earned a Sweet Score, which means they rated above the median for their county and category. The rest are listed with their address, hours and what people order — just without a number.
How much do places serving cheesecake cost in Harlem?
The commonest price band on this list is $$ — $15–30 — covering 71% 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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