Perfect no frills deli with solid sandwiches and great service. Best of it's kind in the area.

I stumbled upon Elim by accident, and decided to give this inconspicuous deli a try....what I discovered was One of the best Chopped Cheese sandwiches in the City. The service is typical New York City fast, efficient and friendly. Prices are reasonable. read more

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Best place to get a sandwich near Hunter. Their chicken Caesar sandwich is awesome. They also have hot food options in the back. Will return to try more options. read more

We stopped into Elim for lunch before going to The Met because it was between our subway stop and bus stop on the way to the museum. It was inexpensive for quality sandwiches and there was a small seating area. The menu is extensive with lots of options to customize your order. My daughter got the Philly cheese steak and I ordered a basic turkey and swiss on an everything bagel. The gentleman who took our order was courteous and helpful in answering questions we had about the menu options before placing our order. Elim Deli seems to be more than just a deli as it also has a small selection of drug store items for sale behind the counter as well. read more

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BEC with hash brown and carmalized onions. Special. No frills. Just great bread and good ingredients. Hell yeah read more

Elim Deli Cafe - Delis Near Me - New York, New York

I had a veggie breakfast wrap with broccoli, eggs and cheese and I feel it was made with love! The staff here are very friendly and great to see before heading to class. read more

i loved this cafe, i was on a quick 1 day trip with my friends and we were incredibly hungry aftee walking through central park. a brisk 12 minute walk and we had delicious wraps and a chopped cheese. their customer service was fantastic and their owner was incredibly kind. i would visit again if im ever in the city! read more

We felt so fortunate to have wandered into Elim Deli Cafe that evening. This place serves delicious food, charges fairly and provides great service. The cost here runs lower than similar places. Restaurant staff are nice and helpful, and your meal won't take long. This place should thrive in this location. read more

Been coming here for over a decade. Today was my last time. The guy who takes the grill orders must be suffering from memory loss because he's been getting my orders wrong or not putting them in at all. I wait 10 minutes only to find that they didn't even start the order. There was only me and 1 other person there this morning so there was zero reason why he is slacking. After he realized that he forgot my order, they tried to throw it together quickly giving me half cooked snotty eggs where the egg whites were still completely raw. Complete health hazard. This is the third or fourth time this has happened recently where he just didn't start my order as I order it and just has me standing there for 10-15 minutes like a dope. I made them remake the eggs. They gave me 2 tablespoons of potatoes with my order which is ridiculous as well. Good riddance. read more

After a great day in Central Park, my wife and I wanted a quick bite to eat. We came across Elim Deli Cafe and stopped in. We were blown away by the quality of the food. I had their version of a Philly Cheese Steak while my wife had a Turkey BLT on Flatbread. It was one of the best cheesesteaks I've ever had (including Philly. Who wants cheese whiz on steak um?). My wife loved her turkey as well. The ONLY downside is that there is not a lot of seating inside the restaurant but the food is AMAZING. We did notice a lot of delivery going out so the neighborhood is also a fan! read more

We were heading to Central Park to watch Major League Pickleball (yes, I have caught the pickle fever), and we needed a quick bite to eat while we walked. Checked on Yelp and found this highly rated deli on the way. Perfect! Walking in, I saw some pizzas under hot plates that looked decent but it was only 10am so decided on an egg sandwich. Now as a NYer, I was leaning towards a classic BEC (if you know, you know), but then I saw a sign for a "spam eggslut" sandwich. Now I am a fan of the Eggslut in LA but despite the trademark appropriation, I ordered it. Sandwiches were prepared pretty quick. Like Eggslut, the egg is fluffy and just barely cooked, which gives it a delicious consistency and flavor. The spicy mayo cuts the richness and the brioche was nice, shiny and fluffy! Loved it but just sad I forgot to take a pic. My friend got a chicken cutlet sandwich that he really liked. So why only 4 stars? Their coffee was just meh. If you are in this area and need a quick bite, try this place. read more

Elim Deli Cafe is a small place tucked away on Lexington Avenue. I would be reluctant to get food from Elim Deli for a long time, as it is not as aesthetically pleasing as other Delis, but I quickly learned that looks can be deceiving. After having been turned away from a breakfast food truck since there was no apple pay, my craving for an egg on a roll was at its peak. I finally came to Elim and I was eager to make the purchase. The egg on a roll with turkey bacon ** and cheese turned out to be only 6.50! Not only was it reasonably priced, it was also fairly tasty and a good portion size. The atmosphere is pretty standard for a deli in New York City -- narrow space, faint music, along with the hot and cold food bars. My sandwich was prepared in a relatively short period of time. The staff were nice and close to ensure I had napkins and condiments. :) I'll definitely be back for more breakfast sandwiches! read more

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Great place full of options! My daughter and I got tuna melt paninis to go. Not only weee they delicious and reasonable for NYC but they were plentiful! read more

Cheap, friendly and quick service. I had a great ham and cheese omelet, coffee, toast.

I don't blame the restaurant, but this place has minimal seating. Should not be recommended by yelp as good for kids.

This review is long overdue seeing that I have 69 check ins here! I love this deli for a plectrum of reasons. 1) Affordable: You can essentially get an entire meal for under $10 which is difficult to come across in the Upper East Side of Manhattan. There are daily breakfast and lunch specials that come with a free beverage, you can't beat that! 2) Friendly Staff: I am always greeted with a smile and a Good Morning/Afternoon 3) The food is delicious: Whether you decide to get breakfast or lunch here, you're not disappointed. I've had various selections (chicken & broccoli, salmon, rice, lo mein, etc.) from the buffet, a bacon, egg, & cheese with a hashbrown on a toasted bagel, and a fruit smoothe here. Fortunately, I do not work far from this deli therefore, it's easier for me to be a proud regular here. read more

3 stars because I saw the man wearing gloves pick his eye and then touch the deli meat and put it on my sandwich. Which defeated the purpose of wearing gloves. I immediately lost my appetite. I ended up eating my sandwich I got the turkey and ham with cheese. It was pretty good but the roll seemed a little old. They did put a lot of meat which was nice, but again he contaminated it. My boyfriend for the chicken pesto sandwich and he liked it but agreed this is a 3 star place. It could have used more filing. Good place to come for sandwiches and they have a bar full of various hot and cold foods but they just need to be cleaner. Inside It looks like a drug store mixed with a cheap buffet. Overall, this place has cheap food that's not actually that cheap?! read more

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Discovered this place 2 weeks ago and I've been dropping by once or twice every week because their selection of food is so good! Had the egg slut sandwich #3 today and it did not disappoint. Brioche, special Mayo, sautéed onions, scrambled eggs, bacon and hash brown. So good! Def recommend. read more

Elim Deli Cafe - Egg slut sandwich #3 - Delis Near Me - New York, New York

Pizza and beef patty was horrible, never again Please leave the pizza for a real pizzeria restaurant. read more

First off: their prices are super reasonable. Secondly: perfect place to go for breakfast/lunch. My sister and I walked here from Central Park after seeing reviews and pictures. Upon entering, we saw a buffet style table laid out, which you can buy per pound- the options on here ranged from fruits, vegetables/salad, to lasagna/pasta options, dumplings-- all kinds of things really ! From the menu, you can order breakfast items. I chose 2 eggs, bacon and potatoes. This was $4.50 !! The amount they gave was SO MUCH ! On the side, i got some salad, avocado, and shrimp because I wasn't expecting such a huge portion. I only took a pic of the main thing I got but everything was really tasty. read more

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Made to order. Had egg slut sandwich and it was really delicious. Staff were polite and friendly. read more

Elim Deli Cafe - EggSlut With hashbrowns - Delis Near Me - New York, New York

When looking for an authentic deli Best breakfast sandwich, Elim is the best place to go.

As a student of the campus nearby, Elim was a better alternative than the expensive cafeteria food. Although I frequented their salad bar, their hot food bar looked good too. The salads provided me a healthy yet filling meal to go about my classes. Their salad was any 5 toppings, plus the base and chicken you chose for 7.57 after taxes. Having a great amount of selections to choose from was definitely a plus. Avocado could have been one of the 5 toppings which is amazing. Their sauce selection for the salads was more than enough. The guys preparing your salad are always happy to help. Elim is a great place to get food from and their prices are not outrageous for an upper east side location. They are conveniently located and are delicious as well. Definitely appreciate this place for being there as an alternative and a location that serves amazing food. read more

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This deli is definitely a little gem in the Upper East Side, especially to those students at Hunter College (me!). I was craving for a bagel sandwich and went on a spree searching for places within only a few blocks radius (I was starving, wouldn't have made it if it was anywhere further). I walked in and the deli was pretty much seated full with some more people waiting for their orders. The hot food buffet immediately caught my eye because everything looked so good and fresh...fresh as in the food doesnt look like its been sitting there for 6 hours and is showing discoloration. There was a large variety and I spent most of my time actually just looking at the hot foods. I ordered the Herb Chicken and Avocado with mozzarella, lettuce and balsamic vinaigrette on a sesame bagel. It came out to only ~$6.80. The chicken was surprisingly juicy and not dry like most places. My only complaint is that I wish the cheese was melted but that's insignificant because everything was perfectly paired and the bagel was generously stuffed, I downed the whole sandwich in a quick 10 minutes! So happy I found this place and can now avoid those $10+ sandwiches in the area. I am definitely returning for hot food and more sandwiches!! read more

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Nice inexpensive place to grab a delicious sandwich while walking around a pricey neighborhood in NYC. read more

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Consistently great deli food at a super modest price. I had the sweet chicken sandwich on a roll. Great quality roll, super tasty and perfectly Cooked chicken cutlet. Roasted red peppers and grilled onions. They served it up in less than 3 minutes. Good stuff. read more

The chicken quesadilla is to DIE FOR. Constantly talking about it and the staff is so nice!!

Let me start by saying any ratings that are below 3 for this established dining facility were created by barbaric apes who have no aptitude for taste. Moving on, the buffet at this esteemed hall has food fit for the Gods on Mount Olympus. Matta a fact, I would dead to the ass fight Zeus for a piece of that good ass baked tilapia. The chicken teriyaki is so good that after I finished my meal, i went into a coma for all 5 turns. One bite into the sweet potatoes and I saw my life flashing before my eyes. If the 8 fold path in Buddhism told me I have achieved enlightenment and have broken the cycle of reincarnation, I would tell him to kill me so I can revive again to eat here. The bible has a hidden verse Elim Deli 42:5 " Doth communicate with thy Lord, one must look no further then entering the temple of paradise at Elim Deli Cafe" read more

Convenient Deli Store with Breakfast Specials for early commutes and for brunch or lunch, Salad bar Hot or Cold. Opens early. I get usually the Special breakfast menu that's comes with a coffee. Is made fresh and you can add here and there what you desire to get extra. No complains from the staff, Pretty cool peeps. By 10am they start bringing lunch out freshly cooked. If am one of he first I'll get a few items because it looks delicious and it hasn't been touch, there's something about open salads bar that repels me. Even though he Maduros are Amazeballzzzz. I think they should have a person to supervise over customer to keep a little of control when it comes to hygiene, That's why I try to stick to my breakfast special. The place have mixed reviews around my colleagues they call it Sketchy Deli!!! So I decide to go with my own gut feelings. They have Every kind of tea. You self serve your coffee or tea, so is easier to make it exactly how you like it. Comfortable, Convenient and Fast. how can you go wrong when on Lexington?! Will be back..... for sure ;) read more

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I have been enjoying the food and friendly service here for nearly two years. They have been consistent throughout. They deliver and offer a hot food bar for lunch. Their options have gone down due to the state of the world, but their hot grill is fully open! Their staff will make it however you like it. If you are in the area they are worth a visit! read more

staff is super friendly, good size portion for price, and the food is pretty good! they are flexible with what you can add and remove from your order, everything is pretty customizable read more

Got crispy cutlet it taste so bad and it cost almost $9 never going there ewww disgusting

Great NY deli. My wife had a classic deli sandwhich and I had a burger and fries. My burger was good and she could only eat half the sandwhich..... looks like she'll be having leftovers later. Would definitely recommend for a NY deli sandwhich. read more

Elim Deli Cafe - My wife's roast beef and cheddar sandwhich on a Baggett. - Delis Near Me - New York, New York

I enjoy Elim because they have food at student prices while being in one of the most expensive neighborhoods in the city. I ordered T4, which was pretty decent for $7.50. I had to add a bunch of ketchup and mayo because of how much flavor it lacked, and the meat didn't feel cooked enough. I still appreciate Elim. It's run by a bunch of immigrant entrepreneurs. read more

Elim Deli Cafe - Delis Near Me - New York, New York

Decent place for grab and go. Not much room to sit if you want to eat at the restaurant. Buffet is pretty good, so are the sandwiches and burgers. Pricing is comparable to all the other places around so no big surprises. read more

Easily the best deli in the area. The only bad thing is the secrets clearly out. Don't try coming here for the hot food bar after 2 pm. There are so many things here that I love: kale, quinoa, salmon, mashed potato, pesto pasta, fresh turkey, cauliflower, string beans w cashews. Yum!! Also everyone who works here is nice - from the cashier to the guys who cook on the grill and make your salads. Love you, Elim!! read more

Decent place for grab and go. Not much room to sit if you want to eat at the restaurant. Buffet is pretty good, so are the sandwiches and burgers. Pricing is comparable to all the other places around so no big surprises. read more

THIS PLACE IS ON POINT. Everyone from my work goes here on break for sandwiches, salads, quesadillas, or hot prepared food. It's always good and reasonably priced. Staff is efficient and cordial, exactly what I'm looking for on a short lunch break. read more

Elim Deli Cafe - The Italian sub always hits the spot!! Yummmm - Delis Near Me - New York, New York

This is a hole in the wall deli that is so well located and well priced. The staff are very friendly. I got the warm pastrami + corn beef sandwich and ended up costing $7.95....and it was great. Everything's made to order. It really is more of a grab and go place, but they do have a super causal eating area. I definitely recommend if you're on a budget. read more

Such a perfect quintessential deli! They offer both hot buffet options as well as any hero you could possible want. Super reasonably priced (most sandwiches under 8.50) and made to perfection. They were also super accommodating to any substitutions. It's definitely more of a grab-and-go place but there are a few tables in the front of the store. Grab your food and walk to the park if it's a nice day! read more