Home Sweet Harlem
“As I was walking towards CCNY (City College), I suddendly bumped into the place.”
“I had the farmer's breakfast – buttery biscuit, warm sweet baked yams, savory egg scramble.”
“The grits were wonderfully creamy and the frititta is a well balanced blend of egg, cheese and potatoes in a light pastry shell.”
Home Sweet Harlem
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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Disappointing. I read the good reviews and decided to give this place a try. Ordered the challah french toast which wasn't too good. It tasted and looked like it wasn't soaked enough in the batter. Boyfriend had omlette which was luke warm. Server was sweet and friendly but took a few tries before she got our order correct. Cappuccino lacked froth. Nice decor but wouldn't come back because food was mediocre.
We decided to have brunch at HSH. We initially wanted to get some French toast but we're swayed by Yelp to get the shrimp and grits. We also opted for the unlimited bellini/mimosa/mechilada for one hour. It seemed like a good deal (additional $10 with a main entree).
The bellini and mechilada were good. The mechilada wasn't quite like what I know it to be (nothing on the rim, less limey) but it wasn't bad.
Service for us was a little spotty at first and then Daisy took over. She was amazing. Due to a snafu of some sort (us? waitress?) fish and grits came out instead of shrimp. We were ok with it but Daisy insisted that they at least correct one. Not never but appreciated.
The food was good. Eggs were nicely seasoned, the grits came with plenty of butter, and the fish was good. The salmon cakes were good too (although my companion didn't like them as much).. More for me!
We will be back.
Had a decent brunch here, though our waitress was terrible. I had a frittata (forget the exact name) with grits, and my friend had the Farmer's Skillet with potatoes and an orange juice. I liked hers a little better – the eggs had a better flavor and the potatoes trumped the grits. Overall, the food was tasty and filling. My favorite part was the biscuit!
It's too bad about our waiter, who was super inattentive though it wasn't busy. She also didn't tell us it was cash only (that day) until it was time to pay. Ouch.
THIS REVIEW IS FOR BREAKFAST. I can't speak to lunch or dinner, but the menu looked tasty, so I would definitely give it a go.
Good sized portions at an affordable price – I got a croissant with egg and cheese (?) although I didn't see any cheese at all. The croissant was still flaky and good, and didn't make you feel totally crappy after eating it.
We also got the salmon cakes, which were just okay. The salmon definitely tasted like canned fish, which is sort of what I was expecting, but was hoping I was wrong.
The coffee is fairly good and comes with refills. If you order the fruit bowl, you won't be disappointed – really large portions compared to what you would expect!
A fairly solid brunch option in Harlem.
I been planning on this visiting this location for months. Today I ended up on this side of Harlem today and said what day is better than the PRESENT! I went around brunch time on a Friday. I consider myself a French Toast connisueer. The organic challah french toast with organic maple syrup was amazing. Great flavor and cooked perfectly.
The menu they had was very diverse which definitely makes me want to make another visit VERY SOON. Everything from sandwiches to soups to salads to delicious entrées.
The staff and service was very personable and that is something I value just as much as great food. The staff made me feel at home . Guess that's why it is called Home Sweet Harlem.
Met the owner and she is as sweet as pie and truly has a passion for food & her business.
PLEASE DON'T LET THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS KEEP YOU FROM STOPPING INTO THIS HARLEM GEM!! I Plan on becoming a regular there. Hope the staff doesn't get tired of seeing my face 🙂
Review for take-out only::
The Cobb salad to go was NOT good. Not even a little bit. It was Overly watery (from the washing of the lettuce) which was just plain gross, sloppily placed in a to-go container with mostly brown avocado. I took two bites and lost my appetite. $10 completely wasted. Although the lady that was half-assedly making my salad was nice, this place was in complete disarray and just a plain mess! Even if the salad was good the place was such a mess and dirty that I wouldn't dare return. I feel bad because it's obvious this place is family owned and run but cleanliness and timeliness is important in a restaurant, especially one that offers take out and is so close to a college campus!
I had the shrimp and grits. Partner had the bacon, egg and cheese biscuit. Food was delicious, and service was very attentive. The decor looks much brighter and inviting than it did when it was La Pregunta Cafe. Will definitely return. The brunch comes with a mimosa, bellini, or bloody mary.
Cute little brunch place in Hamilton heights, but the service is incredibly slow. It took 30 minutes for them to bring us an Acai bowl, and an omelette. I also had to ask twice for the check.
Although the choices were pretty limited, their salmon cakes are super yummy, and the fresh squeezed orange juice is amazing. Overall, it's a decent brunch place.