For my 100th review, I visited Friedman's Deli in the Chelsea Market. This bustling lunch spot gets high marks for its matzoh ball soup, half-sour pickles and kosher dogs. Put them all together and you've got a solid $10 lunch. Mazel tov. read more

Recommended gluten-free deli. I had a delicious, grilled reuben sandwich. The pastrami was very good, and the gluten-free bread wasn't dry or gritty (the bane of many rice-flour based GF breads). Sure, the sandwich was messy, but that's because it was overflowing with pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese & Russian dressing. Downsides: the sandwich was expensive (~$15), and--as is to be expected in Chelsa Market--the place was a beehive. read more

Amazingly good grilled Reuben sandwich: came back a second day just for that. Can't speak to the rest of the menu, but if you're nearby - you must try that sandwich! read more

Absolutely amazing. The wait was the only downside. We arrived around 1pm and my party of 5 wasn't seated until about 1:50pm. However, it was completely worth the wait! My mother and I eat gluten-free, so we tried the fried chicken and cheddar waffles AND the gluten free pancakes. You can pass on the pancakes, but the chick and waffles were AMAZING. Absolutely perfect. Crispy skin and moist chicken with waffles that were just a hint cheddar-y. The cheesy grits you can pass on, but the eggs Benedict and smoked salmon plate were pretty large and also extremely amazing. We didn't have those in the gluten free option, so I'm not sure how great their bagels are. Also a hint-- they use Udi's gluten free bread-- not homemade. So I'd definitely suggest the waffles! read more

I went here because I heard they had gluten-free bread for their sandwiches... instead I ended up spending $15 for a lunch-sized salad that ended up giving me a stomach ache... read more

Not much fantastic to say about this location. We went to the Chelsea Market to walk around and grab a few nibbles and ended up eating a late breakfast here. Poor service and mediocre food. Felt rushed to finish as well. Won't be back. read more

I received an note from a manager after my first review asking me to give Friedman's another try. A week ago after one of my daughter's auditions, we grabbed a sandwich and fries on our way to the train station. The sandwich was fine (this time a decent amount of meat) but the fries you ask? They were literally ALL overcooked, greasy and it was hard to tell if there was any potato at all or if it was just skin. My daughter refused to eat them and so did I. Yuck. I began to wonder if whoever made them thought they looked bad too and just gave them to us because we were a to go order? It is just unacceptable, gf or not to pay $20 for one sandwich and an order of burnt, inedible fries. read more

I work around Chelsea Market so decided to give this place a try since it is almost always very crowded. Ordered the burger and all I can say is "meh". read more

Friedman's SHOULD NOT CLAIM TO BE GLUTEN FREE! Celiac's, don't trust them! I don't even know where to begin. Friedman's used to be such an amazing place for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance. It pains me to see what has happened to it since it has come under new management. They have sent me the wrong order countless times (I specified gluten free and they have sent me plates filled with gluten). To make matters worse, the staff there is incredibly rude. The many times they have messed up my order, they have never apologized until it gets to the manager level. If you are a celiac, you know how hard it is to find gluten free food. Don't get your hopes up with this place. I'd rather take my chances somewhere that i have to explain my disease, rather than put my trust in these people only to have them serve me gluten time and time again. read more

The only real downside for me is that this is located in the Chelsea Market. You should expect a wait on the weekends. I have been here twice. One of the times they were out of gluten free batter. So, perhaps ask the staff before you wait for a table if they have the gf menu that day. They were remaking the batter, but there was an additional wait. The gluten free chicken and waffles was delicious and unique...I don't know of another place in the city that serves gluten free chicken and waffles. The non-gluten free people seemed to be happy with their menu selections as well. I haven't had super friendly servers either time I was there. read more

I consider myself an expert of all things Chelsea Market as I have worked for a business based out of here for nearly 4 yrs now. Friedman's had so much promise when it originally opened up here. There was nothing else in the market like it. A potential great option for lunches. It comes down to this. The food is bland. The prices are outrageous for what they give you. And the service is generally slow (although the people that work there are nice enough at least). I'm really unsure if it's completely Friedman's I should blame. Chelsea Market has long drained the businesses that open up here for rent. It's tough to charge reasonable prices for the food that's sold. I guess I'm just bitter cause I have to work here and I'm not a tourist on a day trip that is more willing to just splurge on the Chelsea Market experience. read more

wow! positively mediocre and for the price, not that good. go across the way to the Italian deli, much better food at half the price. Friedmans is an insult to NYers. I had their daily "special" for $12. Prosciutto, red peps, mozz on a baguette. Almost tasteless! How do you do that? This place is way out of place with the quality eats in CM. read more

Lamb N.Y. State burger was really great! I added bacon and pepper jack cheese, really worth it. Waiter was great too!

Their spices string beans with rice is absolutely delicious. Sometimes I'll get it for lunch in it's own and it's delicious. Ive also had the matzah ball, which is a solid soup, though the portion could be a little bigger. I'll be back for more just to try whatever else they have on their extensive menu. read more

GLUTEN FREE DINERS: I absolutely freaked out and wanted to dance an Irish jig in happiness over the gluten free chicken and waffles. Not only is this a cute brunch place in Chelsea Market, but they have such an extensive gluten free menu full of yummy things I miss. The fried chicken was incredibly moist and PERFECTLY seasoned. The cheddar waffle had a wonderful consistency and I actually had to double check with the waiter to make sure it was gluten free, because the waffle didn't have a gritty consistency that I'm used to with gluten free waffles! The spicy honey dipping sauce really sealed the deal, and now I crave spicy honey whenever I think of chicken...*mouth is watering* read more

should've checked yelp before i came here. located inside chelsea market, this restaurant looked pretty good/interesting when we passed by. came in here for early dinner and it was pretty empty. since i wasn't hungry, i ordered the ice cream sandwich. my friends ordered the grilled asparagus, pine cones, and friedman burger. my ice cream sandwich was quite a disappointment. the cookies were a lot harder to bite into and the ice cream was alright. it was supposed to be homemade, i guess. i tried the grilled asparagus. it was pretty good but a few pieces of asparagus for $5 was not worth it. the pine nut dish was pretty interesting and full of flavor. but it came in a tiny little bowl. once again, not worth the money. bottom line: probably would not return here again read more

it's been 3 years in NY and i had never eaten at Friedman's - always pass it by since the wait is ridic! but to my surprise... just 15 min this weekend for my party of 3. we ordered: flautas, BELT, chicken and waffles, with a side of fried green tomates. i'd skip the side next time, but everything else was on point and delicious! read more

Great chicken salad sandwich and side of mac-n-cheese. Simple and solid. Definitely add to the rotation.

gluten free fried green tomatoes? okay! we saw those on the menu while trying to find a yummy gf friendly brunch spot in the city and we knew where we had to go! i can see how this place might get a little crowded at times, and the mimosa was $10 for just a regular flute of cheap champagne and OJ... but the food. droolworthy to say the least. we had the fried green tomatoes, chicken and cheddar waffle, BLT with fried eggs, and chicken sandwich, all gf. all delicious! this meal definitely stands out in our minds as a highly enjoyable one! also, i found chelsea market quite charming. i would definitely recommend friedmans lunch for a gluten free brunch! read more

I go to Friedman's often because they offer a huge variety of gluten free options and the food is tasty. What they do best is potatoes: herbed fries, potato pancakes, home fries... yum. Also, try the flourless chocolate cake. It is amazing. I would give them 5 stars, but sometimes they seem a bit out of sorts in there... Always understaffed. The staff that they have, I like, but they definitely work them to the bone. read more

Bummer their food is better than customer service. I got delicious fish tacos covered in mayo. Don't like mayo. They said tough luck. They get one star. Big frown. read more

The food is okay but I would come here more often if the service was better. The staff at the front are rude, saying things like "I'm not the one who takes your to-go order" or "we already called your # twice" when I just returned from using the restroom. Do yourself a favor and get your lunch somewhere else in Chelsea Market. read more

Great service, a busy place in chelsea market but worth the wait. Their lamb burger was seriously an incredible achievement. Their fresh juices were a spot on treat. I'll be going back very soon. read more

During a weekend trip to NYC, my wife was adamant that we check out Chelsea Market for breakfast. This place looked cool and was busy, so we decided to check it out. After a short wait (5 minutes or so), we got our table. I ordered the Pastrami Hash, which was supposed to be one of their specialties. It was bland. I can honestly say that I've never had bland hash until now. Salt and pepper didn't really bring it to life either, so I asked a passing by server (couldn't find mine) for ketchup and hot sauce, which brightened it up a little. My wife got the B.E.L.T., which she enjoyed, but I didn't love either. The reason for 3 stars? The bacon, which was heavenly. Beyond that, the service and the food were both average. read more

Awesome pastrami sandwich. Gets crowded and limited seating. Good spot for lunch in Chelsea market

Pathetic. Ordered a sunny side egg and realized that the EGG WASNT COOKED! Spoke with the manager and received a response of "If you order this dish again, you should make sure you order the egg a different way." Never again. read more

Even though it had a nice tomato relish, my veggie burger was a little bland. However, my deliciously-seasoned fries were great, as was the pastrami reuben that my friend ordered -- I definitely envied the toasted bread, the cheese, and dressing surrounding greasy slices of tempting pastrami. Next time I visit, that's what I'll get! read more

I love visiting Chelsea Market when I'm in the city, but this was my first experience with Friedman's Lunch. Let me tell you: gamechanger. Per Emily's recommendation, I ordered the B.L.A.T. Sandwich and it was savory & filling. Emily was extremely friendly and helpful - so appreciated!! I will be back. read more

Improved home-cooked meal in a very cozy space and an intimate ambiance. I got the entree that was really a combo of 3 sides. The grilled corn was amazing. Whatever sauce was on it complimented it very well I wished I had a few more. The mac and cheese was really good without being too greasy. I can't remember the third side, but my friend's lamb burger was great. You can't go wrong with lamb but they prepared it well. Definitely a place I'd come back to try the rest of the menu. read more

Not a fan of the Chelsea market but I will be going back anyway just to eat here again. Celiac friendly, most of the menu is gluten free. Burger and fries were amazing, so I will definitely go back to try something else. Place is tiny and crowded, so I suggest you get it to go and eat it over on the High Line or somewhere else. read more

Friedman's is no longer a kosher deli, but has now been revamped after less than a year as a ho-hum diner.

We visited with our teens on Sunday of Memorial Day weekend for a day trip, walking the High Line, etc. First stop was brunch at Friedman's, after looking at the options on Yelp. Bottomline: the food was WONDERFUL. My DD17 and I split the Fried Chicken & Cheddar Waffles and the Pork Belly Egg's Benedict. DD14 ordered the BELT (B Egg LT), and DH ordered a healthy grilled salmon salad. We all loved our food. Let me tell you - - the cheddar waffles were light and cheddar-y, and served with honey which was a perfect accompaniment. The 3 pieces of fried chicken were hot out of the fryer - crispy outside, not greasy, SO tender and juicy (even the breast). YUMMMMMM. The pork belly benedict was was 2 english muffins, topped with watercress, generous chunks of pork belly --fried crisp outside, meaty and tender inside-- and a very good hollandaise. Not sure if it was homemade, but it was that close. They were both amazing, and made me glad I ran my 4 miles the day before. I didn't try the salad or the BELT, but both looked delicious. BTW, the servings are very generous. For the type of establishment this is (diner-ish, lunch-spot), I think the food is 5* worthy! Also, we were told that the wait would be 40 minutes, but it only took about 15 or less. read more

So good. Had the special of the day: mushroom toast with burrata, sunny side up eggs, and truffle butter. So bad for u yet so yummy. Hubby got the pulled pork Benedict which is very good also. Will come back next time we're in NY. read more

My and my mother got food poising from this place! Only place we ate at the whole day we both had salmon dishes the other 2 people with us luckily didn't. read more

Another over priced not very remarkable restaurant. It killed me that breakfast cost $45 its just plain silly. The food and service were fine and it was fun to see the Chelsea Market. Its not really a deli at all so don't expect that type of experience. I did like the music they played lost of popular tunes. Bottom line is eat before you go the market and if you want deli food there is one in the market just 15 feet across the hall from Friedman's. read more

Note: I would give this 4 1/2 stars if possible. Allow me to jump on the "oh good lord this gluten free brunch is amazing" bandwagon. The food is divine! Before I throw out my list, let me assure you of one thing... This is a celiac-friendly place that actually also serves good food. Too often I find my boyfriend stomaching food he can't really stand, so that I'm able to eat. Even he said the food at Friedman's rocked. Why I dig Friedman's: 1.) It's in Chelsea market. Now, my boyfriend lives in Chelsea, so I'm in the market all the time... But I can still totally see its allure and cuteness. 2.) You can get a ton of stuff prepared gluten free. Most of their brunch, with the exception of grits, can be prepared gluten free. 3.) Good beer and wine selection. Friedman's had a cider I had never heard of and a couple cheap but great wines available. Usually if a place has GF food, I expect their alcohol list to be jacked up and/or suck. 4.) The food. Oh good god, the food. I got the fried chicken and cheddar waffles, and my boyfriend got the southern breakfast (grits, fried green tomatoes, etc.) We also got a side of fries and he got matzoh ball soup. The meals were excellent and seemed to get better with every bite. However, the fries were the best I've had yet. Try them. Love them. You won't be sorry. Why Friedman's can be lame for some people: 1.) It's family style seating. If you're not a fan of sitting next to someone you don't know, Friedman's isn't for you. You do not have one designated waiter, as everyone sits at one table. As a result of family style seating, I would not bring groups of more than 4. There were a group of 7 touristy girls that had to wait about 45 mins for a table while we were eating. 2.) Apparently having dairy in their food is an issue, judging by the previous reviews. All I can say is call before you go. Friedman's is generally pretty accommodating with substitutions, so don't lose hope. 3.) It's not cheap. Boyfriend and I spent about 50 dollars on our food (app, fries, 2 meals, alcohol, tip.) Honestly, if you have an issue with spending 50 dollars on brunch, you should not go to most places in Meatpacking or Chelsea, Friedman's included. Their entire menu and prices are posted on their website, so please read before going if money is a concern. 4.) Weird service. The first time boyfriend and I went to Friedman's, we had missed brunch by about 10 mins. This creepy holier-than-thou host was standing outside and goes "I'm sorry you missed brunch. mmm.. if you would like, you may come back in a half hour for dinner. That's all I can offer at this time, thank you." all in one breath. Very odd, hence the 4 1/2 stars if I could. Bottom line: Great, if slightly expensive, place for gluten-free brunch! Good for parties less than 4, good alcohol, and amazing fries. read more

What a shame and disappointment to find a more than substandard Pastrami sandwich in an iconic place like the Chelsea market. The fat content made the sandwich impossible to eat although the non fatty pieces were tasty enough. Service was friendly. Wait on a Sunday afternoon was 30m. I'd rather wait an hour at Katz ... read more

Friedman's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - New York, New York

I had the best salad of my life for lunch here. That's right, best SALAD of my life. Mediterranean shrimp. So fresh. Dressing so acidic. Creamy tangy cheese. Chewy quinoa. Sweet tomatoes. Creamy avocado. Crunchy seeds. Lemon. I love A bit of fresh lemon on a salad. I ate every tiny bit of this salad. I haven't stopped thinking about this salad for 3 days..... My husband had grilled cheese and tomato soup. He liked it, but I wasn't paying much attention to him because I was so in love with my salad. It was absolutely worth it to stop in here while wandering the Chelsea Market. Anything I would possibly change about his experience doesn't even matter compared to my meal. read more

:( WAAAAY overpriced sandwiches with no meat in them Vegetable soup was really salty and inedible, service has been crappy all 3 times I've tried. Sucks that so many places in Chelsea Market.. well, suck. read more

I was drawn to this Chelsea Market sit down eatery by the special banana walnut pancakes listed on the chalk board. However seeing that the regular pancakes were $11 and Shrimp and Grits were $13 the pancakes weren't a value at all. I opted for the $12 biscuits and gravy and it was quite delicious but the turkey sausage could have been spicier. While everything was fine I'm sure I could find pancakes for a better price. read more