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Jacob Restaurant

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Jacob Restaurant, photographed by New York Dearest

Famous for dishing out some of the best soul food on the East Coast, Jacob Restaurant is worth a detour, especially on Thanksgiving.

Famous for dishing out some of the best soul food on the East Coast, Jacob Restaurant is worth a detour, especially on Thanksgiving. The reason? This Harlem mainstay has been serving free Thanksgiving dinner in NYC for 14 years.

The wait at Jacob Restaurant can get pretty long on Thanksgiving, why not take the time to chat with some of the other folks in line? At the end of the day Thanksgiving is a holiday meant to bring us together. Or, place your catering order ahead of time and enjoy it at home with friends & family.

Cost
Free Famous for dishing out some of the best soul food on the East Coast, Jacob Restaurant is worth a detour, especially on Thanksgiving.
Address
373 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10027

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