"Harlem Shake was absolutely delicious! I went there on a Saturday night and was pumped that it wasn’t too over crowded and that I didn’t have to wait forever to get my food. We ordered at the counter and then grabbed a booth inside - and got to see a lot of great signed photos of celebrities and entertainers who had visited this location along the walls. The decor was straight out of a 1950s burger shop and the food was so good. I got the regular burger and fries and The Harlem Shake - a red velvet milkshake that was incredible. My friend got the yam fries that were even better than the regular fries! Highly recommending going to this place when you’re in the area! If I lived nearby I’d be getting takeout or delivery from here all the time!"

"I visited Harlem Shake in late September and early October 2025. I’ve always walked by this restaurant while in the area and always wanted to try it. I finally decided to give it a try. When we entered the restaurant, we were greeted by staff. From the moment we walked into the establishment I loved the atmosphere. We waited about 5 -7 mins in line before finally getting to the register. Once we placed our order the representative at the register flipped the screen to ensure our order was accurate. I think all restaurants should do this to ensure the accuracy of customer’s orders and also to ensure food is not going to waste. We decided to dine outside at first, I was concerned I wouldn’t be able to hear my name. But they were loud enough for me to hear outside. I also received a text message when my order was ready. During my first visit I ordered a cheeseburger and the C-dog which is a grilled hotdog with sauerkraut and mustard. I requested it well done like the burger. The burger was absolutely delicious and grilled to perfection just the way I love it. My hot dog was also grilled to perfection my only complaint was they put too much mustard on the hotdog which made it drown out the other flavor and also really mess. They also stacked a whole bunch of sauerkraut on the hotdog that I had to take some of it off. I decided to try a milkshake since people raved about it. I had the Black & White and my aunt had the cookies and cream. Let me tell you they both weren’t good save your money. I ended up washing down my food with the water I was carrying around. My aunt also had a Froze I wasn’t a fan of it as I’m not a drinker and it solely tasted like straight alcohol. When I visited again in October, I ordered the Classic Fried Chicken Sandwich and it had absolutely no flavor. I only tasted black pepper. It was too bland for such a chucky piece of chicken. I was very disappointed. I don't think I'd order this again. I ordered another hot dog but forgot to say I wanted it well done. It was okay this time they put the right amount of ketchup but again way to much sauerkraut. I decided to try their Shirley Temple Soda. I’m warning you now do not order this. If you’re like me expecting the Shirley Temple you order at a bar/restaurant this isn’t it. I don’t know what this taste like. The store accepts both cash and card. It’s also accessible via public transportation. I say give it a try."

"I liked my experience overall at this restaurant. The service was nice. The wait for food was a little long but I didn't mind, it was pretty busy in there. I loved the retro vibe of the place, super cool! The bathroom had a cool design as well, but it was a long wait as there was only one. I tried the mama's fried chicken sandwich, curly fries, and vanilla milkshake. All very delicious! Unfortunately I couldn't try the red velvet milkshake since they ran out of ingredients. They had a live band playing outside too, that was fun! It was a little more on the expensive side, but not overly so. I would definitely come back to try other things from the menu."

"This place is absolutely magical. When you visit the USA this is exactly what you are looking for. Old school style bistro with typical dishes. The food was delicious, the shake was the best I have ever had. A piece of history and delicious food in one place."

"Harlem Shake totally lived up to the hype! The jerk burger was bursting with flavor, the milkshake was rich and wonderfully thick (just the way it should be), and the curly fries were crispy, golden perfection. Add in the cool retro vibe and friendly service, and it’s the kind of spot you instantly want to come back to. Comfort food heaven in the heart of Harlem!"