Customers see Harlem Shake as a community gathering spot where we serve critic’s-choice burgers and shakes made from premium ingredients in a comfortable, familiar space with a retro vibe that celebrates and preserves Harlem’s rich culture and history.

Our menu caters to both simple and sophisticated tastes and draws locals and tourists alike. It’s a welcoming space that appeals to people of all backgrounds and ages—from baby boomers down to Gen Z. Amid a backdrop of hundreds of autographed celebrity headshots and a “Wall of Fro,” burger and shake lovers make lifelong memories with friends and family. Special touches include organic shakes and fancy bottled sodas from small, independent and vintage producers.

We are proud to be entrenched in the Harlem community, where we hire predominantly in the neighborhood and support a variety of local organizations and non-profits.

All the above combines to lend Harlem Shake some serious local cred along with international brand recognition status and a strong, loyal following. As a result, Harlem Shake has been honorably dubbed a “NYC must.”