Jacob Restaurant is one of The 9 Best Inexpensive Places in Central Harlem, New York.

1. Jacob Restaurant

8.6
373 Malcolm X Blvd (W 129th St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 47 tips and reviews

L. T.L. T.: Really inexpensive for a buffet! But go in there with a game plan! Everything looks (and is) delicious, so it's easy to walk out of there broke!

Konstantin P.Konstantin Pereiaslov: Cheap and tasty buffet

Ms. Dee B.Ms. Dee Bell: Best soul food buffet in Harlem. Much better than Manna. Clean and pleasant.

Harlem Shake is one of The 9 Best Inexpensive Places in Central Harlem, New York.

2. Harlem Shake

8.0
100 W 124th St (at Lenox Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Central Harlem · 175 tips and reviews

Jake T.Jake T.: Disappointing. For a great burger go to Chez Lucienne. For a cheap burger go to Jimbo's.

ChelseaChelsea: New York Magazine Cheap Eats issue gives this place "high marks for the two-thin-patties-is-better-than-one-beef-bomb construction, and for how the floppy burgers bulge, tonguelike, out of the bun."

Cialina T.Cialina Temena-Husemann: Their swag kid special is a great value that is just right. The downside is that the milkshake options that come with it are limited.

Jacob's Restaurant is one of The 9 Best Inexpensive Places in Central Harlem, New York.

3. Jacob's Restaurant

7.6
2698 Frederick Douglass Blvd (at 143rd St.), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 23 tips and reviews

Whitney H.Whitney Hu: Cheap pay by the pound. I always spend less than I expect to especially compared to midtown. Decent soul food. Come here for a fast food alternative not a fix.

Angeln9nerAngeln9ner: Cheap eats!

Hershel G.Hershel Guerrant: Food is bangin!!! Buffet of soul food. the mac and cheese and collards are the best

Double Dutch Espresso is one of The 9 Best Inexpensive Places in Central Harlem, New York.

4. Double Dutch Espresso

8.6
2194 Frederick Douglass Blvd (btwn W 118th & W 119 St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Central Harlem · 62 tips and reviews

Jonathan E.Jonathan Etheart: Great Harlem coffee shop with a good vibe, awesome staff, free wifi, a places to sit.

KeeganKeegan: They do flat whites!

siasia: same menu as lenox coffee. railroad layout not as claustrophobic.

Lenox Coffee is one of The 9 Best Inexpensive Places in Central Harlem, New York.

5. Lenox Coffee

8.1
60 W 129th St (at Lenox Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Central Harlem · 107 tips and reviews

Hanoi V.Hanoi Vargas: Beat coffee I've aver been in New York! Excellent music and Live music at nights on weekend!

Nicholas W.Nicholas Webb: Local artist Lynne Stclare will be premiering some amazing dramatic cuban photos depicting various aspects of life on Oct 11. The fantastic coffee alone is worth coming to check it out

Molly J.Molly Jones: Love this place...it stays packed but if u wait a bit you can usually get a seat! The chai tea is really delicious and they don't use that boxed stuff so you can get it with soy if you want!!

Destiny Sandwich & Juice Bar is one of The 9 Best Inexpensive Places in Central Harlem, New York.

6. Destiny Sandwich & Juice Bar

7.2
2166 Frederick Douglass Blvd (117), New York, NY
Juice Bar · Central Harlem · 5 tips and reviews

Joseph C.Joseph Cook: The M10 sandwich is da Bizness!! Friendly customer service at it's best!

HarlemGal -.HarlemGal -Inc: Try any of their juices. They're made fresh on the spot!

Tan N.Tan Nguyen: A nice juice bar

121 Lenox Gourmet Deli is one of The 9 Best Inexpensive Places in Central Harlem, New York.

7. 121 Lenox Gourmet Deli

8.0
217 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY
Deli · Central Harlem · 4 tips and reviews

S M.S M: The best corner deli in NYC.

Sexy L.Sexy LF: They sell One Smart Cookie Chocolate chip cookies to the right of the counter that ate to die for. To DIE for!

Craig T.Craig Thompson: Great guys working here and they make awesome burgers and salads with your choice of toppings.

Cafe Amrita is one of The 9 Best Inexpensive Places in Central Harlem, New York.

8. Cafe Amrita

7.1
301 W 110th St (Central Park West), New York, NY
Café · Central Harlem · 84 tips and reviews

Sameepa S.Sameepa Shetty: Great brunch spot. 3 egg omelette w Salad for $10 good deal. Nice atmosphere. Make it your go to place.

Dulcita C.Dulcita Coco: Come for the rich & fluffy blueberry pancakes, stay for the "home away from home" cafe feeling. Great place to meet people from around the world, too!

bethannebethanne: Brunettes at register are always angry...and very slow.

Lee Lee's Baked Goods is one of The 9 Best Inexpensive Places in Central Harlem, New York.

9. Lee Lee's Baked Goods

8.1
283 W 118th St (East of 8th Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Central Harlem · 26 tips and reviews

Alvaro R.Alvaro Rojas: Their homemade lemonade and ginger drinks go great with some seltzer and vodka.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Charming Harlem bakery known for its rugelach.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: If you make a daytime visit to Harlem's burgeoning new restaurant row, make sure to stop by Lee Lee's Baked Goods to experience their friendly service and try some of their world class rugelach.