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Garden Deli

3.5 (35 reviews)
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Andy V.

One of my favorite things about New York is the amount of quality deli's in any given area. Being able to pop in, get a good sandwich and some soup is what it's all about- I live a simple life. Anyway, on a recent trip to New York City, I was lucky enough to be staying near the Garden Café. It's open 24hrs so I could get my bagel fix any time I wanted. Why are these bagels so freaking good? The shop was small, but wasn't cramped. Had a few tables and chairs for you to sit. A big no loitering sign which tells you to make sure you're done eating within 20 minutes or they'll call the cops- I heart NYC. My first visit I ordered the chicken salad sandwich with bacon. The chicken salad was amazing. The bacon was delicious. The bread was stale. Again, it was probably 2am when I ordered this so who knows how long it had been in that cooler. I let it slide purely out of hunger and ate the good pieces. Plus, the taste of the chicken made up for it. My second trip was for breakfast- a sesame bagel with sausage, egg, cheese. Now this is what I'm talking about! Everything about this breakfast sandwich was perfect. If this sandwich and I went to high school I'd write, "don't ever change" in its yearbook because I loved everything about it. Gooey cheese, a perfectly toasted bagel, and the tasty piece of sausage. I could have this every day. The guys at the counter were always nice. The service was quick and the prices were reasonable, or could even be described as cheap. My breakfast sandwich ran about $4 which is really pretty standard if you ask me and you get a really good meal. Definitely made me a fan of this place and would go back any time I visit NYC again.

Carlos G.

Hidden little gem here that I found looking for a roll of paper towels this morning! From the outside it seems like a regular liquor store but once inside ... Great little deli ,very clean and well stocked. Behind the counter is a flattop where they make breakfast to order and other lunch/dinner items ... Couldn't believe how fresh and appealing the items in the case were.. Definitely a lot of care and pride of business exists here. Had the pancakes... Very light and fluffy comparable to any higher end breakfast joint IMO , sausage which was average but very fresh tasting and grilled to order as well. Also had a breakfast croisssant with the same sausage and freshly scrambled eggs on a light and flaky croissant... Perfect! Glad I stumbled onto this great little spot!

Emmett F.

One of the cleanest delis I have visited in New York City. I was impressed at how fresh all the food was, even late at night. The two guys working were very nice and accommodating. Floor and facility were very clean.

Sam H.

On a recent trip to NY, I stayed at the Eventi Hotel on 30th and 6th Ave. There were multiple bodegas in the area with a similar special; breakfast sandwich for $2.99 with a free coffee. I decided to check out Garden Deli because it had more customers than the other two when I walked by. When I cruised in, you could tell the people were regulars. Service was friendly and the dudes behind the counter were busting their asses to get the food prepared. New Yorkers are always in such a hurry. I opted for the two eggs with cheese and bacon on a bagel. It was freaking delicious. Properly cooked eggs, crispy bacon, and slightly under-toasted bagel. What more can you ask for? They carry all Boar's Head brand meats, which seemed to be the norm in NY, but not always the case in CA. What else can I say, it's a bodega in NY. But with cheap prices and good service, I would definitely return.

Gia J.

So I payed 9$ for a gross af tuna sandwich and a bottle of water there are seats here but apart tyl I'm not allowed to sit in them although I bought food to eat them here so whatever I guess I wouldn't recommend this place and am now standing outside eating this horrible sandwich not because I want to rather it's because it was 9$ for a freaking Tuna sandwich dealing with the bums in the neighborhood thanks

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5 months ago

So good! Great prices for 2 delicious sandwiches. The worker making the sandwiches was so kind and helpful!

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2 years ago

Paid 8$ for a bacon egg and cheese that had chewy bacon. But on the menu it states a bacon egg and cheese is $6. Wtf?

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3 years ago

The service was phenomenal. The curly fries and chicken Caesar wrap with breaded chicken are a must!

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Friendly & Fast Service, Cheap prices and they use Boar's Head meats & cheeses. I've just found my new sandwich spot.

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They put container branded orange juice into the plastic cups sells as fresh juice @3.75 !!! Stay away from them!

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Guy behind the counter rang me up twice for an item, and when I caught him he acted as if it was a mistake. It was not.

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Great setup and good selection of sandwich's along with free ice cold can of soda. Staff is super cool and upbeat.

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I've had the chicken club panini & a make your own salad! Both are delicious and fresh. Trying their breakfast next

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10 years ago

Average deli, wide array of foods and salad and friendly staff. I go to from time to time when I want a no frills deli

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i stayed at the holiday inn near here, and loved getting my salads, breakfast sandwiches and freshly pressed juices here.

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4.4
(619 reviews)
1.0 mi
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Casual dining
Kid friendly

THE BIG: Located in the Theater district of Manhattan. Pretty unassuming and then you find the door…read moreand get transported to and Italian deli. Small space inside but you don't need much space to make bussin sandwiches. Walking or public transportation is preferred. THE BLACK AND WHITE: I came here after a long day doing booth duty at a summit and was starving from not eating the entire day. Fortunatley the place was pretty quiet since it was 2pm and I got my orders in. For sandwiches, I ended up getting the Favolosa and the Italiana. The favolosa had a delicious artichoke cream and salami that was a banger. The italiana had all your great italian cured meats as well as a truffle cream sauce that made the umami bomb even more umami. So good! THE FINAL BAMBOO: The two sandwiches were around $45, a little pricier on the sandwich side but man are they delicious. I'll definitely be back when I'm in NYC.

Okay, so this is the sandwich shop that is famous in Italy, and I waited over 20 minutes in line in…read moreRome for it. It is still one of my favorite sandwiches to this day. The La Paradiso sandwich with mortadella, stracciatella, and pistachios...God's creation!!So when I heard they were coming to NYC, I was SO excited. Okay... it was good, but it was not Italy good. My focaccia didn't taste as fresh, and my sandwich felt rushed;like it wasn't made with love. It still tasted good, but it was definitely not the same magical experience as that first bite I had in Rome. The lemon drink definitely get it. Maybe I'm just spoiled because I had the original in Italy, but I wanted to love it more!

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Broad Nosh Bagels & Deli

Broad Nosh Bagels & Deli

4.3
(679 reviews)
1.6 mi
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We were looking to grab a quick bite in our way to a show and saw the corner easel sign for Broad…read moreNosh with the beautiful bagel Pastrami sandwich photo. We immediately headed to the Broad Nosh ! We had the Pastrami on Rye and it was Scrumptious!! We will definitely be going back as often as possible!

We had a lazy morning and procrastinated on getting breakfast, but I was determined to get some…read morereal New York bagels during the trip! I'm so glad Broad Nosh Bagels & Deli popped up in my search, as it was exactly what I was looking to enjoy. A couple of us trekked the few blocks to find the storefront. Inside it was PACKED, and several groups and lines snaked around the dividers. But the line moved quickly between customers picking up to-go meals and placing orders at the counters. The display cases are beautiful and feature so many different kinds of cream cheese. (Who knew you could make a whole vat of Biscoff?) They also had many types of smoked fish and toppings for customers filing through. Once you order food, you take your ticket to the register where you can add any drinks. This also went fairly quickly. Food and drink order numbers were called out and checked with the receipts, although they called out a set of orders for several minutes and no one came to pick them up. There are a few tables there, but since customers wait to grab drinks and food near the front, the couple tables at the front were basically for crowd control. I definitely wouldn't try to eat there unless I happened to be going at a quieter time. I got the bagel with smoked salmon, and it was exactly what I had been craving. Their bagels are a quarter pound each, so you might even get two meals out of it if you have a fridge for storage. But even as good as the bagel was, the hot chai latte with oat milk was the star for me. It was so incredibly layered for flavor and fragrant, just lightly sweet. I would go out of my way on a trip to NYC just to get one of these for breakfast! We all really enjoyed our food, and I will definitely return.

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Busy place for a Thursday at 9:30am
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Brooklyn Delicatessen Times Square

Brooklyn Delicatessen Times Square

4.0
(69 reviews)
0.8 mi

Last day in New York back the end of March, found us looking for a place to get warm and grab some…read morefood while doing our last exploring dash through Times Square. We ducked here to grab some nourishment before I became to hangry. Ordering takes place at the counter then grab a table. I had a 1/2 bowl of their "famous chicken soup" and 1/2 pastrami sandwich. Had good flavor and was enough to warm me up on this brisk morning. My niece did a bagel, and after trying all week she finally got one exactly how she wanted it made. We ate and chilled for a bit, no plans for the day other than making it to the airport to go home. Was able to people watch and catch up without feeling rushed to leave. Saw locals come through, so you know it is a place worth stopping. The staff were nice and even apologized for not being able to give me the soup I wanted in a half order. Though things can often get overlooked and passed by in the hustle and bustle of the city...stop in and relax while you grab a bite to eat.

Date of visit: April 14, 2026…read more Our friend wanted to go to a real New York deli during her first trip to the city and this is the one in the vicinity of Times Square and our evening show that was the highest rated according to my fellow Yelpers, but I am not quite sure why based on our experience. Things did start out great, with Boudjema being very friendly and helpful as we placed our order. And once we got seated, we were able to fully appreciate the vibe, both in the primarily 70s playlist, but also the mirror and brass touches across the restaurant. Food-wise, however, there were some definite opportunities. My Roasted Turkey sandwich did come on quite possibly the best rye bread I have ever had, warm and flavorful. But while the gravy was also good, the turkey was cold. This odd temperature mismatch made it hard to appreciate the generous portion of meat on the sandwich. We also ordered some tater tots and those were quite good. While it definitely could have been worse--and I've had worse in New York City--this also could have been so much better.

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