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    El Universal Deli

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    Alis's Bakery & Deli - The chicken stew dish (pollo guisado) was so fresh, and light and flavorful

    Alis's Bakery & Deli

    4.0(3 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Having lunch on Main Street in Brewster, NY! Surprised to see virtually all restaurants serving…read moresome type of Spanish cuisine! Ali's has Guatemalan food prepared to order or from the steam table. Kitchen was busy, so I chose from the steam table. Chicken stew, rice, beans, and some veggies. First time I've had lunch served by the pound from a Spanish place! Food was fresh & tasty but it cost more than expected at $7.99/lb. Got two house made tortillas as well. Would stop in again.

    We took the train to Brewster and looked for a place to get quick lunch at. Walked around near the…read moretrain station and this place (now called Ali's Bakery & Deli) looked nice. The food turned out to be utterly delicious - we got the Guatemalan chicken stew kind of dish (pollo guisado), rice, 2 kinds of black beans, and plantains. The chicken dish was so fresh, and surprisingly light and very flavorful. The black bean paste was tasty too. The lady running the place asked if we wanted tortillas. So glad we said yes. They were thicker than Mexican tortillas, but light and slightly spongey and not dry. They were making them fresh inside, I watched them make these. I haven't had tortillas this tasty since we vacationed in Guatemala some years ago. The horchata was good too, not too sweet. Families were coming in, it was a very authentic kind of place and the food had a home-cooked taste. Theres's pre-made food, but you can also order from the menu. We were there on Saturday, around 11:30am, so the food was just being prepared for the day, but I think they cook throughout the day. Must say also a very friendly and gracious kind of place. A really fantastic surprise! Wish this place would open a location in Manhattan.

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    Alis's Bakery & Deli - Lady running the place, so nice and friendly. She suggested the fantastic fresh tortillas which we could watch being hand made.

    Lady running the place, so nice and friendly. She suggested the fantastic fresh tortillas which we could watch being hand made.

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    Alis's Bakery & Deli - Delicious food at Ali's. The chicken dish, pollo guisado, was soooo good! The black bean paste was also yummy. The plantains not too sweet.

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    Delicious food at Ali's. The chicken dish, pollo guisado, was soooo good! The black bean paste was also yummy. The plantains not too sweet.

    Rein's New York Style Deli Restaurant - One or our two popular vegetarian sandwiches.  Lettuce, tomato onion, cucumber, cole slaw and sweet red peppers.  That's a cool sandwich.

    Rein's New York Style Deli Restaurant

    3.9(1.2k reviews)
    66.0 mi
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    Another great visit and sandwich…read more Hot pastrami on toasted rye with melted Swiss coleslaw Russian dressing and spicy brown mustard The carrot cake for dessert was great

    Quality is still good, price and portion are askew…read more We came here as a quick sandwich bite on our way around the state. Service was good, and the ambiance is still lively. The still tastes good, with some exceptions. The frier oil seemed burnt, so the pickle chips we had just had that little bit of carbon taste on them. The pickle chips batter was very thick, and the mayo was the only respite. The sandwich, still tasty, seemed much smaller than normal, the meat still had good flavor, but the portion was lighter in comparison. The prices are also a bit high. The sandwich coming out to about 15 bucks. The bargain is very much gone now, and the portion is okay for a sandwich but pricy because of this shrinkage. Not shown are the overcooked onion rings. We returned those and the server promptly removed them from the bill. So really good customer service. I opted for a brownie for dessert, and the brownie was a disappointment. Too sugary, no flavor, gummy, and disappointingly small and thin. A detractor for sure. As a deli, it feels like it's on the decline. I know things are pricier now, but what you pay vs what you get doesn't match up. I'm hoping they pivot from this path, but right now it's no longer my go-to. It's still tasty, just pricy

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    Rein's New York Style Deli Restaurant - The wait area during a much less backup of fans on the wait.

    The wait area during a much less backup of fans on the wait.

    Rein's New York Style Deli Restaurant - Chicken salad platter with cole slaw and potato salad, tomatoes and sweet mixed pickles.  What a great summer-time (or any time) treat!

    Chicken salad platter with cole slaw and potato salad, tomatoes and sweet mixed pickles. What a great summer-time (or any time) treat!

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    Katz's Deli & Restaurant - BYO sandwich.

    Katz's Deli & Restaurant

    3.5(589 reviews)
    33.4 mi
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    My friend and I stopped by this deli on our way home to NYC. When we arrived there were a few…read morecustomers in the store sitting down and some online. The deli/restaurant was fairly large and spacious. They sell a variety of cold cuts, sandwiches, soups, salads, meal platters, baked goods and lots of other items. The staff were friendly and worked fast to keep the line moving. My friend ordered the roast beef hero that was jus okay to me. I would've preferred the pastrami. However, I ordered a small turkey chili with grated cheese on top (Ground Turkey, Kidney Beans, White Onion, and Jalapeños Simmered with Chili Powder and Other Secret Spices). I waited until I got home and slaughtered that chili. OMG, it was so flavorful and hearty. Of course, I was upset I didn't get a large. The chili came with some small crackers. I also purchased some macaroons and they were very yummy. I would definitely check this place out again and check out some other menu items.

    Driving north from NY back to Windsor Locks, it's a toss up whether I stop at Katz's or the…read moreCromwell Diner. Yesterday, the coin came up tails, so Katz it was. Lunchtime so I ordered a corned beef on rye and French fries w brown gravy. Plus a Dr. Brown's diet cream soda. Service was nonpareil. No sooner does one sit before a dish of pickles and cole slaw appears. Everything else came quickly, too. The corned beef was piled high, so high I had to eat some with a fork. The only topping needed was Beaver deli mustard (no tomato or lettuce needed). Fries nice and crispy, gravy comforting. Service great, food as good as NYC delis, price in line w other delis / restaurants. 5 delicious stars. Who knows what the coin flip will be next time. Either way, you can't go wrong.

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    Katz's Deli & Restaurant - Great cold slaw

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    El Universal Deli - delis - Updated August 2026

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