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🍽️ Harlem · Manhattan, NY

Best places for red velvet in Harlem

13 places in Harlem get the red velvet mentioned by name in their reviews. 3 of them have earned a Sweet Score. Lee Lee's Baked Goods is first here (90), Sugar Hill Creamery second (75). 60% of them sit at $$ — $15–30. Places here also get named for cheesecake, carrot cake and cream cheese.

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What is the best red velvet 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 red velvet are there in Harlem?

We track 13. 3 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 red velvet cost in Harlem?

The commonest price band on this list is $$ — $15–30 — covering 60% 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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