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🇺🇸 Hempstead · Nassau County, NY

The best American in Hempstead

There are 21 American places in Hempstead. 7 scored above average, and those are the ones carrying a number. Guacado Mexican Grill is first here (95), Pollo Campero second (87). Expect $, under $15 — that covers 59% of the places here. The dishes that keep coming up are fried chicken, burger and chicken sandwich.

21 places · 7 with a Sweet Score

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Guacado Mexican GrillTop 10%

Hempstead · Mexican · $$ · $15–30/person
#1 in Hempstead

Top 10% in Nassau County, on 352 ratings.

95Sweet Score352 ratings
2Rank

Pollo CamperoTop 25%

Hempstead · American · $ · under $15/person

Upper quarter of Nassau County — 3,021 ratings behind it.

87Sweet Score3,021 ratings
3Rank

TJ’s Fried Chicken and GyroTop 25%Underrated

Hempstead · American · $ · under $15/person

Upper quarter of Nassau County — 54 ratings behind it.

81Sweet Score54 ratings
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Stella's CafeLocal favorite

Hempstead · Diner · $$ · $15–30/person

Rated above the typical place in Nassau County.

62Sweet Score402 ratings
5Rank

Wings 'n ThingsLocal favorite

Hempstead · American

Rated above the typical place in Nassau County.

59Sweet Score1,119 ratings
6Rank

Jay & Jay DeliLocal favorite

Hempstead · Deli · $ · under $15/person

Rated above the typical place in Nassau County.

57Sweet Score54 ratings
7Rank

Homemade Taqueria HempsteadLocal favorite

Hempstead · Mexican

Rated above the typical place in Nassau County.

50Sweet Score529 ratings

Sizzling Taste

Hempstead · American · $ · under $15/person

Rated above the typical place in Nassau County.

No score yet28 ratings

Kennedy Chicken grill kabab & Gyro halal

Hempstead · American · $ · under $15/person

Rated above the typical place in Nassau County.

No score yet301 ratings

Checkers

Hempstead · Fast Food · $ · under $15/person

No score yet797 ratings

Tres Sabores

Hempstead · American

No score yet129 ratings

Wingstop

Hempstead · American · $$ · $15–30/person

No score yet310 ratings

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Hempstead · American · $ · under $15/person

No score yet1,983 ratings

MO'S SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT

Hempstead · American · $$ · $15–30/person

No score yet315 ratings

Gusto Latino Bar and Restaurant

Hempstead · Latin

No score yet353 ratings

Kennedy's Chicken & Sandwiches

Hempstead · American · $ · under $15/person

No score yet185 ratings

Jamaican Dutch Pot

Hempstead · Diner · $$ · $15–30/person

No score yet200 ratings

KFC

Hempstead · American · $ · under $15/person

No score yet552 ratings

Pizza Hut

Hempstead · Pizza · $ · under $15/person

No score yet260 ratings

Memories Lounge Restaurant

Hempstead · American · $$ · $15–30/person

No score yet16 ratings

Court House Eatery

Hempstead · American · $$ · $15–30/person

No score yet9 ratings

That’s all 21 of them ✦

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What is the best American in Hempstead?

Guacado Mexican Grill currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 95, built on 352 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.

How many American places are there in Hempstead?

We track 21. 7 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 Hempstead?

The commonest price band on this list is $ — under $15 — covering 59% 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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