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Sylvia's Restaurant

Harlem

Sylvia's has been Harlem's "Queen of Soul Food" since 1962, making it the oldest Black-owned restaurant in the city. The spacious dining room buzzes with gospel brunch energy on Sundays, while framed photos of Obama, Ali, and neighborhood legends line the walls. Come hungry: the Woods family still serves the comforting classics that built an institution.

Historic soul food institution
Family-owned since 1962
Gospel brunch Sundays
Generous Southern comfort plates

Tips

🍗"amazing fried chicken" — Dasha Kofman
🍞"the cornbread is the best I've ever had"
🎵gospel brunch Sundays, live music Wednesdays

Sylvia's Restaurant

328 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10027, USA

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Upcoming at Sylvia's Restaurant

Sunday, Jun 14
Gospel Brunch Experience

Gospel Brunch Experience

June 14

Since 1962, this Harlem soul food institution has been serving fried chicken, BBQ ribs, and buttery biscuits—plus Sunday gospel brunches where live music meets Southern comfort.

Gospel Brunch and Live Music

Gospel Brunch and Live Music

June 14 at 12pm

A Harlem institution since 1962, Sylvia's serves soul food classics like BBQ ribs, fried chicken, and mac and cheese in a space that feels like stepping back in time.

Gospel Sunday Brunch

Gospel Sunday Brunch

June 14 at 12pm

Sunday morning at this Harlem institution means live gospel, Chicken and Waffles, and soul food cooked with care. Come hungry—portions are generous and everything from the collard greens to the mac and cheese delivers.