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    Al's Deli NYC

    3.4 (139 reviews)
    Open • 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Brian C.

    Located in the heart of midtown just steps away from Penn Station and Macy's, this local OG deli has been serving nyc classics since 1976! From a classic pastrami on rye to matzo ball soup to any bagel sandwich you can imagine, they have it all. + Chopped cheese: seasoned beef, American cheese, grilled onions & peppers, and mozzarella + NYPD: grilled chicken, bacon, ranch, lettuce, and tomato on a hero with fries and soda Made to order, everything comes out fresh and piping hot. The staff is super friendly and you can customize your order in almost any way you can imagine. And the portions are HUGE! They're open until 11pm so you can even satisfy your late night cravings. And don't forget to grab some Mrs. Field's Cookies! Follow my Instagram and TikTok @thephotographerfoodie for more! :)

    Shelly J.

    I inadvertently landed to this place cuz I couldn't find the other bagel place. It looks like your typical NYC bagel shop. They have a standard menu of breakfast classics. I got a jalapeño n cheese bagel with cream cheese. I wanted nothing else. Though the dude at the counter was nice. The inside dining area was dirty. For 8am... kinda early for a place to be that dirty. So I sat down, In a little area that was clean. I saw a typed out sign that said, Spend at least $10 to sit at the table... Woooo Chile... Who would spend $10 here?!! That's tacky. This isn't a full service diner. The cashier was ok with me, but was nasty with this other customer over something dumb. My bagel was decent. It tasted homemade. However, compared to Safeways bagels. Safeway wins. This place is a little like a tourist trap. Next time, I go to my bagel pit stop, a block away.

    Everything bagel with vegetable cream cheese. NYC is supposed to LOAD their bagels!! This is a disgrace!
    Dara R.

    I've had a few breakfast sandwiches from here before. Today I ordered an everything bagel with veggie cream cheese and it was NOT what New York is about!! So little cream cheese and the bagel wasn't fresh - for $5 this is a rip off!! The service is fast and they are quick to take care of the morning rush but for the price of the bagels they should be a better quality! Go down the block where there are a couple of other bagel spots that have fresh and authentic bagels from NYC

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    Mike M.

    Been coming here for six or seven years, I have NEVER once been dissatisfied with any sandwich or breakfast here. It is a Manhattan NYC Staple. Highly recommend. Short wait times even with lines out the store!!!! Consistently consistent.

    Four of us walked in and ordered four things, not expecting anything much since it was a small deli, but once we got our plates, we were absolutely caught off-guard. First, the visual. I mean, check out the visuals on those bagels! I've been to some high-end bagel shops in NYC, but these guys at Al's Deli did it better. Seond, the taste. Of course, visual means nothing if the taste doesn't back it up. At our first bites, all four of us came to an agreement that this place is a hidden gem. There are many delis in Manhattan, ranging from so-so to great. And this one, Al's Deli, certainly belongs with the best of them. Go and try if you pass by the area. 7th and 35th st.

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    Best BEC spot in the northeast. Super nice staff, very organized and clean. Love them

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    Very rude, lousy place. Placed an order with them that they didn't honor. Do not go here.

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    Super nice, welcoming, ready to help! We will be back. Also the salad bar looks amazing but we were here at breakfast.

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    The workers at AL's deli are 5 star. Very helpful and engaging. They always have smiles on their faces. The food is consistently good.

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    Very friendly polite an food is always amazing..Quick service as well.i would recommend to anyone that never been

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    Yum Yummy Fast. prices can't be beat for NYC! The. Coffee was hot and fresh. The food is freshly made.

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    great service! Got the gyro and it was good, convenient and accessible. ambiance was great as well

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    Wonderfull staff, Great food and prices, my to go store every day, highly recommend.

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    Very nice place. Will come again. I had the chicken parmasean . Next time ima get a cheeseburger they look tasty

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    Al's deli is the best! Amazing food and great service!!! I love it here! Highly recommend!

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    Been coming to Al's for about 5 years. truly the spot chefs kiss always recommend to everyone. Best spot i know around my job for sure

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    The best NYC Deli ! This is my lunch break spot and they treat me so well. Their customer service is wonderful.

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    Banter

    4.4(97 reviews)
    0.8 mi•Kips Bay, Midtown East

    Great spot to meet friends for brunch or get takeout! Numerous healthy options and delicious…read moredrinks. We got the Banter Bowl, which includes pickled carrot, cabbage, watermelon radish, cucumber, edamame, avocado, quinoa, and miso ponzu dressing. You have a choice of meats, so we chose the grilled chicken. Second, we ordered the falafel bowl that includes three falafels, pickled onions, avocado, cucumber, whipped garlic feta, kale salad, romesco, and Za'atar dressing that had a delicious flavor. However, our ultimate favorite had to be the Thai Crunch Wrap with sweet potato fries. It was fairly busy, and our drinks took a while to come, but the food arrived shortly after. The next time I'm back, I will be sure to reorder the Thai crunch wrap. If you have food allergies, they are extremely accommodating and have numerous vegan/vegetarian/GF.

    - Cozy little spot serving all-day brunch with plenty of indoor tables and ample outdoor seating;…read morewhile the space is on the smaller side, it feels clean and inviting; it wasn't very busy during lunch on a Monday afternoon, with just a handful of tables occupied inside and out - Service was friendly enough and efficient--ordering ahead online was easy, and my pickup order was ready at the promised time and packaged well; that said, it was missing utensils and napkins - The food was just okay--the Banter Bowl with grilled chicken came with two thin slices of chicken breast that were under-seasoned and a bit dry; the accompanying ingredients were fresh and made for a healthy meal, but overall everything lacked flavor and really needed the dressing to bring it together

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    Take Care - Pancakes at Take Care Restaurant.

    Take Care

    4.4(85 reviews)
    0.7 mi•Murray Hill, Midtown East

    Arrived Thursday for lunch around 12:45pm to find plenty of tables available without a reservation…read more I was given a table to enjoy before my second guest arrived so I could settle in and place an order in advance. Booths were available just beyond table and chair seating. Love the wood and leather finishes and soft lighting choices that create a subdued atmosphere even mid-day. I was given a lunch/dinner menu and a Lunch Special prix fixe that offered an appetizer and entree for $25. The spicy carrot hummus was recommended and didn't disappoint as well as the grilled chicken sandwich w/ bbq sauce on a buttered pretzel bun. Everything was fresh and excellent and I would order it all again. Noticed the happy hour at the bar is a pretty sweet deal as well with $8 wine, $6 beer, and $10 bites. Nice to have a spot that can be revisited multiple times for a great deal!

    Take Care is a modern bistro that serves regular American fare all day. They offer pick-up,…read moredelivery, and in-room dining options. The breakfast items that I ordered were fast to make, with good service. I was able to get the omelette without the ham. The vegetarian omelette was thick and fluffy, with a good amount of sliced portobello mushrooms and spinach. It came with a side of market salad (leafy greens, cherry tomatoes, carrot, radish, cucumber), making it a great low-carb & high-protein breakfast option. The fruits platter was also excellent - came with a good amount of various sliced fruits (cantaloupe, honeydew, orange, kiwi, pineapple, strawberries, blueberries) that were all very fresh. The milk, however tasted thick and a bit bitter. Not sure if they gave me homogenized milk (3.25%) or the milk was starting to turn bad. Unfortunately I couldn't drink it.

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    Take Care - Lovely wood tables & leather seating with plants

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    Steak Frites at Take Care Restaurant

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    Cask

    4.1(1.6k reviews)
    0.7 mi•Murray Hill, Kips Bay, Midtown East
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    Wednesday girl dinner is a must try. For $25, you get a martini, salad (Cesar or market), and fries…read more(truffle or regular). I got the market salad with grilled chicken which was very filling and packed with flavor. The grilled chicken was an add on so cost a little bit more than $25 but still an amazing deal. 10/10 recommend!

    Stopped into Cask Bar & Kitchen in Murray Hill for a casual dinner and loved the quirky, cozy vibe;…read moreit kind of feels like having dinner in your grandma's living room (in the best way possible). Think vintage wallpaper, little knick-knacks, and warm lighting. It's got character. I ordered the market salad with mixed greens, honeycrisp apples, goat cheese, candied pecans, and sherry vinaigrette. It was a hearty portion - super fresh and flavorful, and honestly more than I could finish (not a complaint!). I also ordered a Diet Pepsi with grenadine; they don't carry Diet Coke, which I almost docked a point for, but the mix was unexpectedly delicious. Highly recommend it. My date ordered the hanger steak and said it was absolutely amazing. Only hiccup: his first glass of wine he got came out hot... like, microwave-level warm. Fortunately, the server brought a new (cold) one and the rest of the meal was smooth sailing. Service was friendly, the vibe was homey and relaxed, and the food was solid across the board. Would definitely come back, especially for that salad and another round of grenadine magic.

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    Tara Rose

    4.6(1.1k reviews)
    0.8 mi•Kips Bay
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    We were looking for a place not to far from our hotel to have a couple drinks before we met up…read morefriends and we found this place. The inside looked really nice with some nice pictures on the wall and lots of space for seating. They also have a downstairs that has a bar and plenty of seating. We just ordered a few Aperol Spritz and chilled at the bar. The drinks tasted really good. Hard to mess that up but you never know. They had music playing from something in the background which was really good. The bartenders were alway asking if we needed anything so that was good. We didn't order any food but the plates that we saw looked really good. Definitely a place you need to check out if your looking for a cool spot to drink and get some bites to eat. They also have a good happy hour and from the looks of it a nice brunch with bottomless mimosas. Have to come check out this place if your in town or live near the area.

    My objective was to find a bar for happy hour in Midtown East. In my rarely treading over to the…read moreeast side these days and wanting to avoid Grand Central I searched a little through google maps what was nearby Murray Bro Hill/Kips Bay area and this spot popped up and I remembered wanting to check out their brunch but never did. It's $25 for unlimited drinks plus food by the way. Which is sad is a deal these days. Anyway, their happy hour is solid enough for a Monday and was meeting up with a friend I hadn't seen in over a year. Place is actually very cute. There are no tvs which I appreciate and the paneling of the walls and decor with all the flowers is quite tasteful. Happy hour deals 4-7pm Mon-Fri & all night Thursday apparently: Aperol Spritz $8, Hugo Spritz $9, Paloma $10, Mules $9, Draft Beers (except Guinness) $7, House Wine $9. As well as 2 Appetizer Bites for $19.95. Not the best but not the worst. I'm normally not a Spritz kind of gal. I think watering down prosecco or wine is heinous. But it was a Monday and I didn't exactly feel like powering down into happy hour so Aperol Spritz it was which switched to a Modelo later. It was the perfect drink situation on a god awful hot as hell day. We also ordered the fish tacos and what initially were the curry fries but they brought out the Greek fries. I wasn't mad about it. Honestly was torn between the two and I don't send food back unless something really bad happened. But it was essentially a side of Caesar salad dressing with feta cheese and generous amount of herbs on a very sparse and frugal amount of crispy standard cut fries. Now I know why it's a 2 for $20 deal. The tacos were 3 in an order which I guess is typical. They weren't bad but nothing stood out to me. I'd come for the drinks or try something else on the menu.

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    Chicken and Waffles and a bloody mary, available during our boozy bottomless brunch.

    Sarge’s Delicatessen & Diner - Nicely oiled pastrami sandwich which I probably would have liked the bread lightly toasted for some texture. The meat was flavorful

    Sarge’s Delicatessen & Diner

    3.9(1.7k reviews)
    0.8 mi•Murray Hill, Midtown East
    •$$$

    I'm back in NYC on a business trip. Business is business, but my mission today was to satisfy my…read moreJewish deli craving. I live in California, so my pangs were deep for, a real pastrami Rueben. I had choices. But it had to be Sarge's today. It did not disappoint! The pickles were crisp, cold, refreshing, one tart, the other neutral. The cole slaw was simple cabbage & carrots with a slightly sweet dressing. The potato salad was also simple, with a quality creamy mayo. Perfect texture & delicious. A good Rueben is special. This one absolutely was. Tender, succulent, slightly spiced pastrami. Right amount of Swiss & kraut. The Russian dressing was wonderful. Some nice mustard here & there. Every bite was savored. Just me. I dined alone, which was my plot all along. I gladly paid $52.85 on a 20% tip. Clean & straight forward service. No bougie pretentiousness. Pride in craft. I wish this was available in California. This kind of meal is a renewable pleasure. In my top 3 of Jewish style deli/diner food. I'll be back whenever I get the chance.

    We had one goal this night: a really good pastrami sandwich. After doing some research, we decided…read moreto give Sarge's a try, and it was exactly what we were looking for! We both ordered the Hudson with pastrami and corned beef. The rye bread was SO good, the meat was thinly sliced, the sauerkraut was on point, and the melted Swiss with that little bit of golden toasting made the whole thing even better. It came with French dressing, which was good, but adding some of the mustard from the table really took it up a notch. Service was excellent, and it wasn't overly crowded, ambiance was an old Eastern Europe style deli, which made for a surprisingly relaxed and enjoyable dinner. Pastrami mission accomplished!

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    Super thick slice and really big

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    Al's Deli NYC - delis - Updated September 2026

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