Crema's Take
“Home Sweet Harlem serves genuinely excellent Southern comfort food—think shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles with real homemade biscuits—executed with care by a chef who clearly takes pride in every plate. The staff, led by owner Donna, treats you like family, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere makes it the kind of place where people celebrate life's biggest moments, from weddings to memorials. If you're craving authentic Southern breakfast done right with genuine hospitality, this is worth the visit.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Lovely homey vibe and atmosphere. Our server Kat was amazing, and constantly checked in on us, making our experience even greater! The food was fresh, served hot, I can tell the chef took their time. Catfish & grits was really good and well seasoned. The chicken was a bit small…
Very welcoming Staff, Food is top tier my new favorite breakfast spot. I got the Chicken and waffles with a Side of Grits. I haven’t had Grits in 10 yrs and this place made the wait so worth it, Great amount of salt and butter. The Waffles were fluffy and savory.
Miguel was incredible. So kind, welcoming, and truly made us feel at home. As a Southerner, I’m suuuper picky about my shrimp and grits, and these were top notch. Same goes for the biscuit and you should snag one to go. Our turkey bacon wasn’t too crispy, griddle cakes…
Home Sweet Harlem is a wonderful place for gatherings. Last Friday, we used this hidden gem space for a wedding reception. The owner, Donna, and her staff were very helpful and kind. The space fit the theme of the wedding reception. The restaurant was clean and spacious family…
I just love it here at Home Sweet Harlem (HSH). My mom loved the food too. She was 89 when she passed this year. The owner Donna was so gracious and allowed us to have the repass at HSH. It was such a warm and familiar space and I know my mom was smiling as we ate all her…
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