Today was the official opening day for Harlem Shake at Lenox by 124th Street and Harlem took notice. We arrived at about 1:30 PM and the lines already had been forming and by the time we left at 3:00 PM, they were all the way out to the door. The price point of the eatery is a step above the fast food establishments on 125th Street but substantially more affordable than most of the new eateries opening in Harlem so the business is seeing instant popularity.
Add on great, retro decor along with quality food which also features some amazing hotdogs and success is the only way to go. Service has definitely improved since our last visit at the soft opening but folks should really be patient when stopping by this week. We have not seen any restaurant with such a crazy lunch hour uptown so it goes to show that if all the pieces come together, the crowds will arrive in Harlem.
Glad to see that they're off to a great start !!! I am planning to go this weekend(which may not be a good idea if these crowds are an indicator of what to expect and it's opening week), but I am eager to patronize this establishment !!!
ReplyDeleteLove the Jerk fries and Classic burger. The place was swamped by one. They are off to a great start, to be sure.
ReplyDeleteJust keep the crowds in mind when you go.
I brought my kids there on Sunday. My six-year-old certified the chocolate shake as being "as good as Metro Diner," but the food was otherwise mediocre. The chickpea and lentil salad was too oily, and the fried chicken was extremely salty.
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