I don't normally eat street meat, but Carnegie John is better than the rest. His platters are generous, the sandwiches and burgers are tasty and best of all everything is cheap. read more

Highly recommend!! This place is on the same block as my work place. I can't believe it took me so long to go here! I was really skeptical, but after hearing rave reviews decided to try it. I got the souvlaki platter, which comes with salad (lots of tomatoes and cucumbers!), meat and rice with sauce (I got the white sauce). It really is a lot of food for the price - $6.50. Not only is the food really good and inexpensive, but John himself is so kind and welcoming! I will definitely be coming back! read more

The guys aren't the friendliest bunch but heck, who cares about making friends when they are serving up absolutely the best street cart food in midtown for the lunch crowd. Thinly sliced ribeye steak and grilled chicken over a bed of the fluffiest rice and freshest veggies you'll find on a cart. Their burgers are amazing as well. read more

I was a bit disappointed after reading all of these reviews. A friend and I headed over to Carnegie John's for lunch - I ordered the rib eye platter, and he got the chicken sandwich. The rib eye was super tender and the rice was delicious, but this platter was majorly lacking in flavor. The meat really needed some kind of seasoning. My friend had the same feeling about his chicken sandwich. Given the rave reviews on yelp, we were pretty underwhelmed. read more

What would we do without Carnegie John's? The best FOOD CART in the neighborhood. When you're hungry for a hot meal that's inexpensive and delicious, check out this food cart. I usually get the Chicken Platter for $7. Tasty grilled chicken over yellow rice, salad with a tangy Vinagrete dressing, and a great yogurt sauce. You can't beat it! Sometimes I order it just over salad for a lower carb lunch! I've also had a hamburger which is better than any burger you can find. For a smaller meal, try a kabob, grilled right in front of you, with or without pita bread. He'll add sautéed onions and peppers to any order if you ask and he couldn't be any nicer. People know him by name! He's been here for years and those of us who work in the neighborhood are grateful to have him on our corner! If you see a line, don't fret, it moves very fast and it will be worth it! read more

In a city plagued by food carts that dried out, over cooked subpar meat (looking at you generic hot dog and halal carts) Carnegie John's stand out. Not only is the meat only cooked right when you order it, but its fresh too. Not left to over cook and dry out on a warmer and it same price (sometimes cheaper) of your average food cart. So far I've had the italian sausage and lamb kebob sandwiches...both were excellent. He uses quality crusty rolls for the sausage and top quality pita (that he warms on the grill) the "white sauce" is excellent and the veggies are fresh. Plan on trying the rib-eye and the hamburger (supposed to be the best in the area) in the near future. I'm regretting that my office is moving farther away, but I will definitely be making the lunch journey in the future. read more

Come here almost every single day and wish I could go on weekends! Healthy and clean food and always fresh, doesn't sit around like these regular halal carts. Carnegie John definitely has a Greek flare to it, amazing white/ tzatziki sauce. I strongly recommend the rib eye and chicken platter! Enjoy! read more

This is the best food cart in NYC. It one of the few carts that offers meats cooked over quality charcoal fire. I highly recommend the lamb, John prepares the fresh american baby lamb leg from the night before, it cuts off the fat and marinates it in lemon and other spices, he cooks it how you like it, one small batch at a time, its tender and delicious, many other places overcook their foods and let them dry-out, not John. read more

There is no shortage of burger places in NY but this place has something that makes me keep coming back. I have tried a few of their offerings but it's the burgers that keep bringing me back and the best part is the price. For under $10 you can walk away with a nice burger combo. I would rate their gyro's as the second best thing next to their burgers. The three things you can always depend on when you come here would be 1) clean food 2) great taste 3) FRESH read more

you get a large platter of soft yellow rice, steak, salad. The rice and steak was nicely marinated. It's a good thing the rice tastes good otherwise there would be a lot of wasted rice. This is a food stand. I'll definitely be back. read more

This is more of a question than a review. Anyone know what is the actual location of this place? We were right on the address mentioned above and nothing was there. We asked people around that worked there and did not know of Carnegie Johns around the area. Any info is appreciated. read more

My work colleagues heard about this cart in a blast email so we ventured to 56th and 7th to find one of the nicest, best prepared, and skillful cart chefs you will find in Manhattan. And his burgers are absolutely top shelf; better than you might find in some local restaurants. Add fries cooked in olive oil and the combo is $7, a tremendous bargain. I am planning on trying the chicken and the lamb. See you there. read more

I live a block away and there is no better deal in the neighborhood. Giant fresh burgers and $4.50 !

Affordable and tasty, what's there not to like? I liked the lamb more than the chicken, something echoed by my wife as well. But you won't go wrong with either, better yet get both! read more

Everything made fresh to order, if you dont mind stand in line and waiting, when he's busy you will likely to wait 15 minutes, the shish kebab is delicious, for $7 a meal this place is a good find read more

WOw! I researched meals before our week in NYC. I picked a few well reviewed restaraunts and printed off some info on street carts (hey when in Rome....). My huband and kids were skeptical but we stopped by Carnegie John's while walking to Central Park. He is right by Carnegie Hall - there are other stands across the street and nearby but he is right next to the Hall. Don't expect an effusive welcome but he and his sidekick were cooking fast and furious. We had 3 gyros, a side of grilled chicken and the gyro plate with rice and salad. WOW again. Much bettter than any of the 5 star places we had visited and we all ate for about $20. It is true "street cart" with food flying and might throw off someone who is overly particular but the food was absolutely great, reasonable, and healthy. I really recommend this - I live in Mississippi and we have several great Greek places nearby - this was as good or better as our more expensive local favorites. Take a chance and live like the locals - you won't regret it.... plus my teens enjoyed being able to picnic at the park (just a few blocks away). One of the highlights of our week! read more

was going to wait til my second trip before posting a review but the food was so fresh and delicious that I had to post right away. not sure if theyre there every day as I went once a couple weeks ago and couldn't find them. got the grilled chicken platter ($7), comes with rice, and lettuce (and a couple slices of tomato) covered in a little yogurt sauce. solid portion size, great taste, fresh ingredients. a step above most other food carts in the area. going back soon for their cheeseburger deluxe combo (with fries for $7) and will update this if anything goes wrong but I'm sure it will be great. read more