Color me your color, baby Color me your car.. Color me your color, darling I know who you are.. Come up off your color chart I know where you're coming from Call me call me on the line Call me, call me any, anytime We settled into the "Empire State Delicatessen" for a late Breakfast. The Lass: enjoyed an.. "Italian Stallion" sandwich with.. Pepperoni, Salami, Sweet Capocollo, Prosciutto Piccolo, On a Butter Covered & Melted Provolone/Mozzarella Cheeses Toasted Hero Roll. Quite tasty But, next time would prefer it Cold. The Lad: "The Great Bambino" with.. Corned Beef And Pastrami , Chopped Sour Kraut Cabbage, Melted Swiss And Russian Dressing On Toasted Rye Bread Simply the best NYC/Brooklyn sandwich &.."Wow So Good" A fun throwback to me Brooklyn Days... Thanks Empire..:) Cover me with kisses, baby Cover me with love.. Roll me in designer sheets I'll never get enough.. Emotions come, I don't know why.. Cover up love's alibi.. Call me call me on the line Call me, call me any, anytime Best, Avram Blondie Jr. read more

Empire State Delicatessen - NYC for Breakfast..In NOLA - Delis Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This was a restaurant we definitely wanted to check out. The menu looks amazing. Unfortunately when we tried to eat there prior to the Sugar Bowl game, we stopped in and they were closed. I talked to the owner and he told me they were closing. Not sure if it was just for the day (this was the day after the tragedy on New Years Day), or if it was a longer term closure. I would hope it's not long term. We would definitely like to check it out as the menu is full of things that we love to eat. When I talked to the owner he suggested a few other places to eat that day. Definitely a stop on our next trip to the Crescent City. read more

This was a completely different dining experience for me, as we had limited time for lunch, so we tried Door Dash for the first time today ... and it could not have been easier! We split a Fat Cat sandwich ($20.25) from Empire State Deli, which is a full pound of grilled NY style pastrami on toasted Rye, with Swiss Cheese, mustard and Russian Dressing. Delicious, and more than enough for two to share. Door Dash took nine-minutes, from pickup to putting the hot delicious sandwich in my hands. I am super pleased, both with Empire State Deli, (a business where I have never been, but has earned a high Yelp rating, which gave me confidence to order sight-unseen) and with Door Dash, whose slick website and fast service means I'll be ordering through them again. Empire State Deli, Five Stars for their remarkable Fat Cat Sandwich, and Door Dash, Five Stars, for their remarkable service and delivery. read more

This review is for take-out only. I have walked by this place plenty of times over the years, but somehow have never tried it until today. The menu is quite extensive. I got the Central Park Salad with Buttermilk Ranch dressing. It had herb-roasted Chicken, Tomatoes, Red Onion and Avocado on a bed of Romaine. It was excellent! The chicken had amazing flavor. I was pleased that they used real Buttermilk Ranch also. (I'm a Ranch snob and hate the imitation stuff.) I would definitely order this again. I will note that the portion size was much smaller than our usual place we go to in our building nearby. The plastic box was half the width of what we normally get in the building where I work. My coworker got the Chicken Tortilla Soup. She thought it was very good also. We hope to go back soon and try some of the other choices. read more

Empire State Delicatessen - Cheeseburger - Delis Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

It was pretty good. Not great. I got a Philly cheesesteak and it says that it is oozing with cheese..... I was hard-pressed to find much cheese at all and the meat was overcooked. For the price you pay for a premium sandwich. I guess I expected better. If you compare it to Jersey Mikes it's not even close. Jersey Mikes is 100 times better. Maybe the line cook who prepared the sandwich should go have a cheesesteak at Jersey Mikes and that would give him a better idea how to cook it. read more

Wow. I'm in from out of town and I honestly just wanted to find a good deli sandwich and some soup. I stumbled upon this place and it seemed perfect .... And it was. The local feel you get when you're in this place is awesome. You walk up to the counter and order and wait for your name to be called - my food came out very quickly and even more fresh and hot. You could tell everything is cut and made to order. I personally kept it simple and got the 6" Clipper and lobster bisque. Both absolutely delish! The service was also very nice and welcoming. Thank you guys for doing such a great job! If you're a local I'm sure you already know about this place - if you're in town visiting make sure to add this place to your list l. read more

Empire State Delicatessen - a sandwich and a cup of coffee - Delis Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

My first time eating here and I was so happy to see some thought put into vegetation food! They had 2 really good veggie options - a veggie sandwich with eggplant and veggies and a black bean burger. I got the sandwich and my colleague got the burger. He definitely LOVED his burger and devoured it in 5 minutes lol! It was very well done! For me, the veggie sandwich was very surprising, because it was so flavorful! the hoagie roll was great, the eggplant had been well seasoned and the sandwich overall was delicious! We also got the fries to share - very well done! Crispy on the outside, soft inside and the perfect thickness! The cup of tomato soup I got was not the best I had ever had, because it was very thick and felt like it hadnt been cooked long enough. Overall, excellent experience for a small office deli. I know the wait was long, but totally worth it! From what I understand, this is a small family owned business and I saw everyone hard at work, cranking out excellent food. read more

6" Philly was average at best and it's way overpriced. Just under $17 for the 6" and chips.

We came by during their lunch hour, probably around 12:30pm, so it was no surprise that they had a rush considering this place is inside an office building. That said, the wait for food was quite long after ordering. The price points are okay to me as someone who lives in LA, but not sure if they're considered a bit higher than average in New Orleans. In my group, we ordered the corned beef sandwich, Philly cheesesteak, and a turkey with bacon wrap. I wish we had read their prominent sign earlier (our fault), but we opted not to get a salad because we're scared of romaine right now lol. Their sign states, however, that they're subbing out romaine in their salads, which is nice of them. Corned beef was good, less salty than other places. Would recommend you passing on the Philly cheesesteak - so much bread, so little meat. Couldn't really taste much aside from bread. The roll it came on though was nice and soft and tasty. They do provide honey mustard and Dijon mustard from Boar's Head in little sauce packets, which I used plenty of to aid in my journey for flavor. The wrap was good! Again, if you like more flavor, definitely recommend using their mustard. Overall, it was good, but nothing to write home about. I probably wouldn't recommend it to someone who's visiting town and looking for New Orleans eats (not that they're at all advertising to be one), but it's probably a good option for those that work in nearby office buildings or locals looking for lunch. read more

Empire State Delicatessen - Philly cheesesteak: meat to bread ratio was quite off, hard to taste any meat when there was so much bread. Nonetheless, the bread was tasty - Delis Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Decent sandwiches and wraps (either on their menu or build your own) for takeout which I can appreciate in a pinch in the CBD

This place was closing,,, I walked in the side entrance of the deli. These people were fantastic. Normally when a place is closing in the restaurant business, and someone walks in the last minute, the product is normally lack-luster. Not here,,, they welcomed me like it was the middle of lunch time. Totally unexpected!! The sandwich and fries were probably one of the best I've had in New Orleans! Bravo, place was extra clean and food arrived in record time!! I will be back for sure. read more

My wife and I were initially disappointed they were no longer serving breakfast (we came in at 10:30), but the staff offered to make us breakfast anyway. Outstanding breakfast sandwiches and a great selection. We'll be back! read more

Best Ruben sandwich in town! And can't beat the price or service. Lol I dare you to try not to eat the whole thing.

Good food I would go again! Quick and easy ... it was close to our hotel so we just walked there .

As a native New York City girl, people always ask me what I miss most about home and without fail my answer is always NY delis! So Empire feels like a little slice of home for me with delicious sandwiches. They also have Dr. Browns diet cream soda which was like a ritual growing up and hard to find in New Orleans. Food is great and it's central located in the city center. They have online ordering so it's easy to pick up quickly for lunch read more

Great sandwiches. Paul knocked it out of the park for our group lunch box event. Everyone was raving about how fresh the food was!

If you like a fresh deli sandwich, hot or cold, go here. They have a large selection of sandwiches to choose from, or you can do a build your own. I went with a traditional hot corned beef on rye with mustard and a pickle. It was perfect. Not too big or too small. read more

2/14/19 Arrived at 7:15 only to realize they don't open until 7:30. No problem we can just walk around for a little bit. We came back at 7:30 only to find the doors still locked, lights out and a closed sign in the window. Some guy in a Jetta races up to the curb, gets out and unlocks the door only to let the little girl that came with him to go in. I asked if the place was open now and he said, "No, we are running late today". Puzzled I said, "we can't come in?" He says, "No!" He came back out a few moments later and said to me as he ran to his car, "it won't be open for at least another 10 minutes maybe more". He gets into his car and floors it down the street. I guess that means I need to find somewhere else to eat. This place is not going to stay in business for long if they don't open on time. People have places to go and meetings to get to and there are so many other places to eat close by. Update - I came back about 7:50 only to find that the doors were still locked, lights out and a closed sign in the window. read more

Empire State Delicatessen - It's 7:34 and they are not open yet, lights out, and the door is locked ?? - Delis Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Super friendly staff! We love to watch Mardi Gras parades near here so that we can stop in when hungry. They keep the place really clean and always serve their food nice and hot, which is great on cooler days. Most of all, I love that the staff is very hospitable... calling by your name, interacting with my kids while I'm pulling out my wallet... those little things go a long way towards having a good experience. read more

Saddest Ruben I have ever had. Hate to leave bad reviews but dam that sandwich had so little corn beef on it. The hot dog for 7.99 was as small as it gets. You would think you are getting at least a 1/4 pound hot dog for that price but nope. Can't speak to the other items but definitely a hard pass for me. read more

Awesome subs... nice bread / meat/ dressing ratio. Hands down ... kudos to the chef! Place clean, nice simple ambiance!Boar's Head Deli read more

I have like three fave deli's in New Orleans and this is one of them. A local who supports the community and has reopened phase one for take out and delivery. An Established restaurant that has a great variety of sandwiches, and beyond. My fave being their take on the Reuben. The Brooklyn Dodger is my fave, a hearty sandwich with beautiful bread, and built big enough for two. however, I always have to get more when the family comes so my other go to is the great bambino, another take on that reuben. LOL give me some onion rings, some corn and shrimp chowder and a beer, and I'm good for the day. I am so thankful this place is still serving the community. Nothing else compares to a real New York Deli like Empire. They have even changed their hours to reflect community needs during this pandemic, so later hours means DINNER is served. I look forward to my next visit. thanks! read more

Nice looking place. Decent sandwiches but not NY style size wise...bit lacking in the meat department. Also a bit pricey. 28 bucks for 2 sandwiches and two fountain sodas seemed a bit high. Not bad but nothing special. Also I realized while we were there the place closed at 230pm. And guess what...230pm the lights were shut off as we were finishing up. That was very NY. read more

Empire State Delicatessen - Bit light - Delis Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great food and Paul is a great guy to talk to. Being new to town and in the middle of this lockdown, I ran across the shop on a little walk of the neighborhood and decided to pop in. Since then I've been back several times over the last few weeks and tried several different sandwiches, and I have to say, everyone one has delighted so far. Fair warning - the brisket sandwich can get a bit messy so have some paper towels handy!! Definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a great variety of sandwiches and great tasting food. read more

Wow! The wife and I had a Brooklyn Dodger and a Great Bambino and an order of onion rings. The sandwiches were absolutely delicious. Very fresh, hot, and so tasty. The onion rings though.... phenomenal! The restaurant itself is clean, has a good amount of seating, and has some cool pictures on the walls. Staff were friendly and food was prepared in a timely manner. This is a really cool spot with really good food. read more

Four stars for the sandwich. Quiet atmosphere - a nice break from most of the other places in the area. read more

Empire State Delicatessen - Turkey & Cheddar on sour dough bread. - Delis Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Empire State Delicatessen is located in the bottom of One Shell Square. It offers good food and fast service during the lunchtime hours. Most of my experiences here have been when visiting people who work in the building, or on a break from something at the courthouse. It is very convenient to both locations and is frequently crowded at lunch. I recommend coming for 11 to avoid the rush. I have had several of heir sandwiches, but my favorites are the club and brisket sandwich. They have some fancy baseball themed name, but that sport is lame so I don't care to remember the official title. If you want some privacy, there is a table set inside of two walls. There isn't much room, but it is somewhat private. The other tables are set out in the open in the large dining area so privacy is difficult. If you're in the CBD and want a sandwich, check this place out. read more

We ordered sandwiches for our daughters volleyball team and the girls loved them. We appreciated delivery to the convention center.

$1.12 PER BITE! Their Great Bambino (a gross misnomer) is essentially a "Rachel" and comes on standard-sized bread so it's only about a 9-bite lunch. At $10.13 that's roughly $1.12 per chew. By comparison, for $10.90 you can buy 2 footlong Cold Cut Combos from nearby Subway; or for $10.63 a large build-your-own burger and side at Phil's Grill across the Square; and I will do the research soon but I'm sure that Welty's (3 blocks away), Jimmy J's on Chartres (4 blocks) and Reuben's (3 blocks) serve substantially larger sandwiches at lower prices. 2ND STAR BECAUSE CHEF TUFARO IS HOT AS HELL! BETTER PROPINQUITOUS PRICE/VALUE: Welty's Deli, Jimmy J's, Carmo, City Greens, P&G, Ruby Slipper, La Casita, Phil's Grill, eating your folding money... read more

It's a no for me. The first experience we had wasn't great but we charged that to it being Mardi Gras and maybe just not a good night for them. The next time was during a random weekday so there was no excuse. I ordered a salad. There was barely any food in the container. I could've just had lunch at my work for that matter. I work in a school so that says a lot. Just don't. read more

Overpriced and wildly mediocre. The owner has been completely rude to anyone who leaves a negative review on his Facebook page and recently has been inciting violence against a local competitor. Maybe if he was a touch less awful he would be better able to afford the "high rent" he likes to complain about so much. Carpet bagger who has no respect for local culture or food. read more

This is my second time eating here. I had the A-Train (roast beef, grilled onions, pepper jack cheese on Italian bread) and a order of fries. The sandwich was hot, the bread soft, but the meat was as dry as the Utah salt flats. The fries were excellent, though, and they gave you nearly a wheelbarrow of them. It's not Subway and that's a step up, but the dishes I've had from the place have not really wowed me. I'll try again, but it's doubtful that I'd go here regularly. read more

Empire State Delicatessen - Interior shot - Delis Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Terrible service and food. This place is disappointing and a disgrace. The food is overly priced and not appealing and it's ran by the worst people in the food industry. Very rude and unprofessional atmosphere plus the owner has publicly threatened harm to another business. It's not a representative of what it means to be New Orleans. read more

I don't eat eggs or many breakfast foods, so instead of the proverbial grits and bacon, I got The Manhattan Project. I only have one thing to say: God bless America. read more

Empire State Delicatessen - Delis Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Extremely overpriced. You can definitely find better quality sandwiches and food in the area. I ordered one order of sweet potato fries for $4.25 and was charged $5.77 for not even a handful of fries, highway robbery. No wonder the place was empty. Great tourist trap near the hotels. I should of been paying attention but did not noticed until I got up to my hotel room. It not even worth the hassle of going back...just going to warn others!!!! read more

Empire State Delicatessen - Sweet potato fries - Delis Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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$12 for their Central Park salad and it comes with a tiny chicken breast, a quarter of an avocado, and four slices of tomato. The price point is fine for a salad but it was just mostly spinach. (Two stars because the spinach was fresh and because the owner seemed like a decent, nice guy.) Had to go elsewhere for a second lunch. There are also no prices on their menu items, except for the salads (posted in the display window). read more

Anything I've ever ordered here was good but lately I've been getting the Eggplant Parm sandwich. It's outstanding! I'm trying to go all vegge a couple days a week and this really hits the spot on non-meat days. Lots of eggplant with a light hand on the marinara and cheese to keep the sandwich mangeable. I recommend it. read more

Sandwich was great and the customer service was awesome. This will be my new sandwich spot in the city.

The burger was so delicious and it's nice you can custom make it. It is one of the best burgers I have had, really! Maybe it was the combination I made but the burger itself was perfectly cooked and tasted amazing. We had regular and sweet potato fries and they were great too. Also tried the mozzarella sticks and... wow! From the looks if it we were either really lucky with our choices our they might make everything delicious. Happy Miami tourist here. read more

Empire State Delicatessen - Customized with honey mustard, onions, cheddar, lettuce and tomatoes - Delis Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The spicy chicken Caesar (sun-dried tomato) wrap is delicious! The the staff is friendly as well.