American Food
American FoodMelba's Restaurant
Morningside Heights
Melba Wilson's neo-soul spot has been serving Harlem since 2005, and the eggnog waffles with crispy fried chicken remain the main event. Come for the polished comfort food, stay for the colorful Basquiat portraits and genuine neighborhood warmth.
Neo-soul comfort food
Harlem institution
Community gathering spot
Colorful retro vibe
Tips
🧇"the chicken and waffles are mandatory" (The Infatuation)
🍰"Do you need cake in the morning? If it is Melba's slice of Red Velvet, then yes, yes you do" (Time Out)
🍹try the Strawberry Henney with cognac and preserved strawberries
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Melba's Restaurant
Morningside HeightsOpens Friday at 11:00 AM
American FoodAmerican FoodMelba Wilson's neo-soul spot has been serving Harlem since 2005, and the eggnog waffles with crispy fried chicken remain the main event. Come for the polished comfort food, stay for the colorful Basquiat portraits and genuine neighborhood warmth.
Neo-soul comfort food
Harlem institution
Community gathering spot
Colorful retro vibe
Tips
🧇"the chicken and waffles are mandatory" (The Infatuation)
🍰"Do you need cake in the morning? If it is Melba's slice of Red Velvet, then yes, yes you do" (Time Out)
🍹try the Strawberry Henney with cognac and preserved strawberries
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