Gemini diner was a great find for a casual quick meal with friendly service…read more After a long flight I just wanted some breakfast so I met a friend at Gemini and we ate good food, had tons of coffee and chatted for over an hour. I got the eggs Benedict and they were good. Nothing crazy new or out of this world but good nonetheless. This place definitely has its regulars but also welcomes new diners with open arms.

Salad was bigger than expected & worth the price! It was delicious, the grilled chicken could have…read morebeen seasoned a bit more for my liking but it was still tasty. Staff were friendly and helpful. Such a gem finding diners in New York!

Food service is awesome , all the works are cool and down to earth ,very polite,and the prices are…read moregood ,better then most

Ugh what can I say? I've learned my lesson. The sandwiches suck. They have their cold cuts already…read moresliced and it looks like it's been sitting there. I don't know how they sell so many sandwiches and don't get any complaints.

Reliable as always. Still don't understand the low rating. There are a lot of bodegas in this…read moreneighborhood. I go to each for different things. Not all bodegas have eggplant parm. The eggplant parmesan sandwich is my ultimate comfort food after a rough day at work. Order ahead and it's usually ready within ten minutes. They've also got all the beverage and snack options the weary soul desires.

The chopped cheese is good and is a good size. We also got the chicken Caesar wrap and it was good…read morebut it had a lot of dressing so next time I would ask for less dressing. Good service and was clean.

Stepping into Kips Bay Deli, the familiar aroma of grilling meat and fresh bread immediately set…read morethe scene. I knew exactly what I was after: a classic chopped cheese, a true New York staple. And let me tell you, they delivered an experience that was both authentic and incredibly satisfying. The magic started with the patty itself - perfectly seasoned, sizzling on the griddle, and expertly chopped right before my eyes, allowing the savory beef to meld seamlessly with the generous blanket of melted cheese. This wasn't just a sandwich; it was a symphony of textures and flavors. Tucked into a soft, yet sturdy hero roll, the chopped cheese was then adorned with the essential accompaniments: crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, and thinly sliced onion, all adding a refreshing counterpoint to the rich, warm filling. Every single bite was a delicious, comforting mess - in the best possible way. The cheese was gooey, the meat was flavorful, and the fresh veggies provided that perfect crunch. To complete this quintessential New York meal, I grabbed a frosty Snapple from the cooler - the sweet, tangy peach flavor was the perfect palate cleanser between bites. And of course, no deli order is complete without a bag of chips. The satisfying crunch of classic potato chips added that extra layer of texture and saltiness, rounding out the whole experience. It's the kind of no-frills, deeply satisfying meal that truly hits the spot, whether you're grabbing a quick lunch or a late-night bite. If you're wandering through the Kips Bay area and find yourself craving a truly authentic and incredibly well-executed chopped cheese, complete with the perfect drink and snack, this deli is absolutely your go-to destination. It's a taste of classic New York that never disappoints.

I can't believe I've been sleeping on this place! I got the jacks chicken wrap which was…read morerecommended and it was delicious and reasonably priced. They provide you a punch card where after a certain number of sandwiches you get one for free! Amazing deal.

They completely messed up my order: I asked for a toasted whole wheat bagel with peanut butter and…read morehoney (great combo actually). Got a toasted sesame bagel with cream cheese and honey. It wasn't even crowded. They've messed up orders for me and others before. With this being said, the combo isn't as bad as I thought; just slightly sweeter cream cheese than I'd like. I'd appreciate the staff taking more care with paying attention and/or listening for all orders, esp when it's not crowded. If this can be improved, I'll consider recommending more to others.

{Overall: 4; Food: 4} Service: 4…read more This is one of my favorite bagel spots in the area. It's no frills and does all the classics well. The bagels have a really nice chewiness and density. My favorite thing to order is an egg, sausage, and cheese breakfast sandwich on a roll. The roll is fluffy, the sausage patty is the right thickness, and the cheese is very melty. On weekends there is always a line of people from the neighborhood, but they keep things moving smoothly and quickly.

I know many people fon't like oatmeal, but I love it…read more They have the BEST oatmeal I have had in my middle aged life. They also have great bagels and I thoroughly enjoyed their Ruben sandwich. Whenever I have to go anywhere bear there, I make sure I go in to buy.

Delish ! Must try. I was visiting from out of town and had to get a bagel I'm so glad we got to try…read moreNY bagels :-)

My go-to deli for the days I don't have breakfast - which is usually always. They're super quick…read morewith cooking, so from the minute I step in to when I walk out, it's less than 10 minutes. That's including the ordering, cooking, and paying. I've never had a bad experience with them either. My usual is the bacon, egg, spinach with avocado on a bagel, and it's always so good. Everything is perfectly cooked and wonderfully tasty. It's also a 1 minute walk from my office, so I'm already sold on the distance! Absolutely friendly staff as well. Love it.

Good place for a quick breakfast sandwich. Polite and fast service. A place to sit and eat if you'd…read morelike too.

TL;DR = yeah he's not super cuddly but you're not going here for the white glove service - just…read moresome amazing Latin food at incredible bang-for-the-buck (especially in midtown). ==== LONGER REVIEW BELOW ==== The sparse and mostly crappy ratings for this place is a Yelp anomaly / travesty. Usually people figure out the good places and tend to write good reviews. This one is shocking to me. Allow me to start at the beginning. I work about a block away but between Park and Madison. I thought my options were the Madison Ave ones (there's very little on Park itself other than food trucks and Pret)... One day I finally got tired of those and ventured towards Lex, and I noticed every construction worker hanging around this tiny deli next to a barber shop. If you know nothing else, you should know that construction guys always know where the best bang for the buck is. When you walk in it looks like any other deli (and their deli stuff is solid indeed) but there's a corner with rice and beans, pasta, and few latino dishes - these are the real gems! Depending on the day you may find some version of Carne Guisada (potato or not)... Pollo al Horno, usually some cooked fish dish, etc etc. You pick your base (rice/beans or pasta) and top it with one of the above. And then they pass your plate over to the condiment station. The food is great but this is what puts it over the top! Condiment station has Salad, Pico de Gallo, Salsa verde (thick and heavy, like a runny guac), and Salsa Rioja that will make your scalp sweat (I kid you not, I can handle heat but this red sauce is quite something). Back to the deli side - for a while I was getting the crispy chicken cutlet - delicious and fresh, as a wrap. One day I tried the above "Spanish" food section and never looked back. So I thought I had this secret, and then I kept noticing more and more of the same silver trays at the office. And when I asked everyone would say "the place with the construction guys". Some would refer to it as the "Mexican place" and I know the food isn't Mexican. Now, back to the rudeness. The guy loves to bust b@lls like a typical New Yorker. He won't take credit cards (but has an ATM Machine there) - and he INSISTS on giving you a banana even if you don't want one... But MAN - the food here is knockout. One day I thought there was some chicken cutlet, I asked the guy serving the hot food in the corner and he said "it's Fried Fish" - and before I could even say anything he breaks me off a small piece. I WAS HOOKED!!! Bad. At least once a week I get this combo of Fried Fish with guac, green sauce, and red sauce over a bed of rice and beans. For $10 (I'm pretty sure he charges the construction workers less :) - this blows away a lot of the lunches you can get around here. And then it hit me. Rents are cheaper as we you get further east of 5th Ave... everything just made more sense. This is one of the best deals in midtown.

I agree with the other reviewers that the gentleman behind the counter (presumably the owner) is…read morenot the friendliest but certainly not overly rude. The place is near my office and every time I walk by during breakfast or lunch - there is usually lots of construction workers in line. That is good sign! The hot food bar is pretty damn good -- I've had baked chicken, pork chops and chicharron (fried pork belly) and it's as good as any Dominican/Caribbean restaurant place on the Lower East side. I recommend the pork chops and baked chicken though - the fried pork belly while tasty was a tad tough. The servings are enough for two meals. Highly recommend if you are in the area and want a good reasonably priced hot meal.