Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Uptown Veg, Make My Cake and Uptown Veg 2, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 42 cheap dining experiences
Find cheap american restaurants in Central Harlem. Great american food that fits your budget.
Central Harlem's Cheap American Destinations
Central Harlem offers an incredible array of affordable dining options that capture the soulful spirit and culinary diversity of this historic neighborhood. From the legendary comfort food at Charles Pan-Fried Chicken and Jacob Soul Food Restaurant to unexpected French and Vietnamese influences, there is a budget-friendly flavor for every palate. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite at Harlem Biscuit Company or settling in for a meal at Corner Social, these local favorites prove you can enjoy a rich dining experience without breaking the bank.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap American Restaurants in Central Harlem | Cheap American Food
- Uptown Veg · rated 5/5: American.
- Make My Cake · rated 5/5: American.
- Uptown Veg 2 · rated 5/5: American.
- Nokka LLC · rated 5/5: American.
- West Restaurant Consulting · rated 5/5: American.
- Kingston Bakery Harlem · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Halal Flamez · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Harlem Hops · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Charles Pan-Fried Chicken · rated 4.6/5: American.
- mister Leroy's · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Manhattanville Coffee · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Okis Soul Food Restaurant NYC · rated 4.6/5: American.
- The Edge · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Minton's Playhouse · rated 4.5/5: American.
- The Edge Harlem · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Ginny's Supper Club · rated 4.5/5: American.
- The Corner Lounge · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Lenox Fast Food · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Sugar Hill Cafe · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Harlem Biscuit Company · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Red Rooster Harlem · rated 4.4/5: American.
- The Little Hot Dog Wagon · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Burger & Shake Co. · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Jacob Soul Food Restaurant · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Sylvia's Restaurant · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Corner Social · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Angel of Harlem · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Jacob Restaurant · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Harlem Breakfast Club · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Renaissance Harlem · rated 4.3/5: French.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
