Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Make My Cake, Uptown Veg 2 and Vegan Hood, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 33 cheap dining experiences
Find cheap soul food restaurants in Harlem. Great soul food food that fits your budget.
Harlem's Cheap Soul Food Destinations
Harlem’s vibrant culinary scene is home to a wealth of affordable soul food staples that offer a true taste of the neighborhood’s rich heritage. This curated selection features everything from classic American comfort at Harlem Biscuit Company and Jacob Soul Food Restaurant to diverse international influences ranging from Italian and Spanish to French and Vietnamese. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite at Lenox Fast Food or enjoying fresh catches from Lighthouse Fish Market, these budget-friendly spots provide a satisfying and authentic dining experience without breaking the bank.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Soul Food Restaurants in Harlem | Cheap Soul Food Food
- Make My Cake · rated 5/5: American.
- Uptown Veg 2 · rated 5/5: American.
- Vegan Hood · rated 5/5: American.
- BIXI Harlem · rated 4.6/5: Chinese.
- Okis Soul Food Restaurant NYC · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Minton's Playhouse · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Vegan Hood · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Ginny's Supper Club · rated 4.5/5: American.
- The Corner Lounge · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Chez Jacob · rated 4.4/5: French.
- Happy Mama's · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Legends House Of Sea Foods · rated 4.4/5: Seafood.
- Lenox Fast Food · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Polanco · rated 4.4/5: Mexican.
- Harlem Biscuit Company · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Crab Du Jour Xpress Cajun Seafood · rated 4.4/5: Seafood.
- Silvana · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Jacob Soul Food Restaurant · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Greedy Pot · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Amy Ruth's · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Renaissance Harlem · rated 4.3/5: French.
- Pepo’s Pizza · rated 4.3/5: Italian.
- Barawine · rated 4.3/5: French.
- Uptown Veg 2 express · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Harlem Food CT · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Harlem Cop n Go · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Lighthouse Fish Market · rated 4.3/5: Seafood.
- Bf Soul Food · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Easy Corner · rated 4.2/5: American.
- Londel's · rated 4.2/5: American.
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.
