Small corner store with lots of great snacks. We took the subway here because it was the first place to have chopped cheese. Great customer service. The food was made to order. We were able to get a huge sandwich, drinks, and chips for under $13. read more

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Hajji's chopped cheese will always hit the spot & never disappoints, I don't know if they're still 24/7 but they're open very late and the quality doesn't change at all. Pro tip- spend a little more and get extra meat to do it justice. Enjoy! read more

Harlem Taste Hajji’s - Chopped Cheeses - Convenience Stores Near Me - New York, New York

Decided to explore eastern part of Harlem and came across this Chopped Cheese Delicious bodega. (Little confusing. Guess it formerly was called Blue Sky Deli, the origin of the Chopped Cheese sandwich? Also, referenced inside that it's also called Hajji's, which is not on the front.) Anyway, ordered one with whatever it came with. Reasonably priced at $8. Enjoyed it, although different from a true Philly Cheesesteak, given there's mayo, lettuce, etc., and the meat is hamburger. That being said, was a tad salty for my tastes. read more

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First of all, not sure what the correct name is for this place, lol. Blue Sky Deli I see on the sign on some pictures, but maybe that was before? I went in March 2023 and there was no name at all for the place, love the mystery of it all! This was definitely on my list of food to try while in NY, and yet full of doubts since I didn't understand how this thing could be all that good with all the pizza and bagels and katz to try.. Well... what a reversal of mindset for me personally. The chopped cheese ended up being my #1 FAVORITE NY food during the 4 day short trip, lol!!! Ordered at the cashier, 2 chopped cheese with everything on hero bread. $8 each X 2 = $16 + tip into jar for the awesome cook/s that work their magic back there behind the tall counter. Sandwich gets made fresh to order. Standing around for the 10~15 mins, I watched the screen playing the Hajji's being featured repeatedly and with each repetition I got more and more excited. Order ready, rushed back to the parked car (no idea if needed to pay for the small side street where I found parking, NY is just way too confusing and difficult for parking, but I was able to find on the small 1 way side street the Google maps directed me to, I guess Tito Puente Wy. Immediately split it open to see and... it looked kind of disappointing, not much inside the sandwich at all... Hmmm, ok I was sharing with my wife and the other sandwich I got for grandma, so give it a try. My goodness, what the heck is this sandwich?! Looks so basic and minimal, but WOW, that taste! Maybe that's the namesake Harlem Taste?!?! This thing was 100% right up my alley!!! After eating all the other stuff in NY, this is the thing I keep talking about back in LA. Maybe I love it so much because I am a burger person? But my wife also loved it! Not sure what makes this thing taste so good, burger patty chopped up with cheese, little bit of lettuce, tomato, onions, mayo and ketchup I think all inside an unassuming bread which is pressed with a panini type. Seriously doubted the ketchup being in there, but it all works beautifully!!! Maybe because it's basically a burger in a sandwich bread. I could not figure out how it can taste so good, but I chalked it up to maybe the NY bread. And the way it gets pressed to have like a harder exterior with a chewy bread interior. And/or the seasoning they put on the burger patty (from the video that plays, you can see a bunch of seasoning being put on the beef, color is not just salt/pepper). I guess it's true, you just gotta try it to see for yourself. Maybe not for some, but for me this was just awesome! I was so shocked, I actually went back 2 days later and got a half dozen more to bring back for relatives to try (even they never had before living in NY, lol). Everyone that had it loved it! On the second visit the cashier guy seemed to be the guy that was featured on the video being played (manager or owner?)! I asked him so what's the secret to this thing, I will be craving this thing when I go back to LA. He said secret of recipe from God, indeed this is a heavenly sandwich! He shared a story about his uncle from Germany came to visit him and uncle tried the chopped cheese and was smitten by it. Next time he was going to visit his uncle, his uncle told him to bring him some chopped cheese! When he told uncle the sandwich wouldn't be any good if he takes it on the long journey. His uncle told him if not bringing chopped cheese, don't even come to visit him!!! LOL!!! But seriously, I don't think that's a joke, it really is a one of a kind sandwich for me. If I ever go back to NY, def will have Hajji's. In the meantime, I am just experimenting trying to make a copy cat taste at home in vain... Oh when I mentioned there's not even much meat in the sandwich, he said you can get the double chopped cheese ($10). But not sure if it'll be better, since the ratio and combination of the things in the chopped cheese seemed like something you do not want to mess with. ***** read more

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I had enough reason to give this a one star. I had to wait 30 minutes for a chopped cheese and they still got my order wrong. But they offered me a drink from the deli on the house to amend their mistake. That's usually not enough to redeem it. And I'll be honest with you, this sandwich is really good. The sauces mixed in with the seasoning on the patty and the toasted and crunchy hero, oh my god. I enjoyed the hell out of every bite. Still, I am giving this a four star for now because I have two complaints. 1) I know there's a queue and that there's about 6 people ahead of me that ordered it first. Still, a 30 minute wait for a chopped cheese is kind of tough. I don't think it's worth the wait. 2) it is a small sandwich. It's a thin and short hero roll and was consumed too soon. I simply wished there was more especially when there are sandwiches in nearby delis in the area that are cheaper and have more volume. The OG chopped cheese is an experience for sure. It is worth trying once. But if I had to wait more than 10 minutes for this, consider this a one time thing. Might check the place out again if I have friends visiting who want to try the famed chopped cheese. read more

Harlem Taste Hajji’s - Chopped Cheese Hero - Convenience Stores Near Me - New York, New York

Let me start off by saying my mom only wants to go back to new york so she can come back to Hajji's. This spot had the most delectable chopped cheese I have ever tasted. Coming from the bay area, this sandwich really did wonders for my entire family. The way we continued to talk about how good the chopped cheese was through the entirety of the trip is how you know it was good. The workers were so hospitable & even offered to let my entire family eat in the shop amidst the pouring rain outside. This place was actually a 10 & I can't wait to come back here read more

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The chopped cheese from here was so good and the prices weren't to bad either. Had a good variety of snacks too.

You need a chopped cheese from Haji's in your life. My husband and I got ours as a hero with tomato and lettuce. This is one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. It's a big sandwich. If you're hungry, you'll probably finish the whole thing. Otherwise, share it with a friend. I can't say that I've ever had a chopped cheese before so I can't compare it to others, but it was a damn good sandwich. You can't beat the price or convenience either. Do yourself a favor and stop by to try one. read more

Harlem Taste Hajji’s - Chopped Cheese Hero with Lettuce & Tomato | Instagram: @telephonesmoothie - Convenience Stores Near Me - New York, New York

Ordered: Chopped cheese with everything on it (lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup, and mayo) on hero (~$6) 2 small Arizonas (~$1): Watermelon & Mucho Mango flavors Aya's take: Are you even a real New Yorker if you don't go to Hajji's!? Had to check out the OG chopped cheese spot and it did not disappoint. Bomb sandwich and great price. Everyone knows a chopped cheese is the NYC staple so make sure your order rolls off your tongue when you get to the register. read more

Harlem Taste Hajji’s - Chopped cheese on hero (~$6) & 2 small Arizonas (~$1) - Convenience Stores Near Me - New York, New York

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The food taste good. I think the sandwich need more meat and it taste like ground beef and not actually a hamburger chopped up. The service was wonderful. Ambience is nice clean. If I was them I would toast the bread a little bit and it definitely needs more meat and not taste any jalapeño or pickles in mine got , a chopped cheese roll read more

Harlem Taste Hajji’s - Chopped Cheese Roll - Convenience Stores Near Me - New York, New York

The origin of the "Chopped Cheese" was here. This bodega was once known as Hajji's And it is here that the chopped cheese sandwich was first created -- now it's a sensation around New York City. More and more delis and botegas are offering them now, but there's nothing like the original! The chopped burger patties, melted yellow American cheese running through with sautéed onions, iceberg lettuce and sliced tomato complete the contents. It all comes together on a toasted sesame hero roll. The result is indescribably delicious and highly addictive! I'm ready for another! read more

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If you find yourself in NYC, make sure to visit Hajii's Chopped Cheese on East 110th and 1st Ave. It's the only place I go for my chopped cheese sandwiches, they are incredibly delicious. Don't forget to pick up some chips, seltzer, and thank me later! read more

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What makes Hajji's chopped cheese sandwich stand out is its freshness and quality. The beef is cooked to perfection and seasoned with a unique blend of spices, which gives it a delicious and flavorful taste. The sandwich is then topped with melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise, which adds an extra layer of creaminess and freshness. If you're in the Harlem area and looking for a classic New York City sandwich, the chopped cheese at Hajji's is definitely worth trying. It's a local favorite and has earned a reputation for being one of the best chopped cheese sandwiches in the city. The area can have some shady characters, so I would recommend keeping your wits about you when going to Hajji's. read more

Harlem Taste Hajji’s - Chopped Cheese w/ everything on a hero sub - Convenience Stores Near Me - New York, New York

CHOP CHEEEEEESE. Worth the trek to where it all started. Keep the tradition going -- without these guys, Tatiana (top reviewed restaurant by NYT, founded by preeminent Mr. Onwuachi) would not have ikts signature truffled (chop cheese) offering :) read more

To be honest, I just went to get the famous Chopped Cheese. Which was everything it's cracked up to be. Very yummy. Other than that it's of course just a deli. Clean enough, staff friendly enough. But the sandwich is definitely worth a trip uptown read more

Harlem Taste Hajji’s - Chopped Cheese - Convenience Stores Near Me - New York, New York

If you're in New York City, you have to check out this amazing sandwich spot! It's famous for inventing the delicious chopped cheese. Trust me, you won't want to miss trying this iconic treat! read more

It's a New York sandwich, you won't hear of it outside of NY and this place is credited with creating the chopped cheese. It has a very generic look to the deli but their chopped cheese was pretty bomb. It was simple yet delicious and at $6 it was very reasonably priced. The food: Chopped Cheese with Everything on it- I think the chopped cheese is a pretty straight forward sandwich but it is really good. It's basically a toasted hero/pressed hero with chopped up hamburger meat with mayo, ketchup, lettuce, tomato and American cheese. I really like the condiments with the fresh veggies but I did feel the meat could use some seasoning. I really liked the bread with the sesame seeds and I was shocked at how un-messy and how un-greasy the sandwich was. read more

I finally managed to go to Hajji's and try the chopped cheese sandwich after watching Great Big Story's YouTube video about it (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gu0v2ITeYU). I got it with everything, which was the recommended way of doing it, and I gotta say it did strike the perfect balance between all flavors. Neither the cheese nor the meat or condiments were overpowering in taste. The only downside is that the place did not accept credit cards. However, there is an ATM inside if you happen to be caught unprepared. read more

Harlem Taste Hajji’s - The chopped cheese sandwich - Convenience Stores Near Me - New York, New York

What a cool experience. My buddies took me here for the original chopped cheese. A New York staple that is a cheese burger chopped up into a sandwich. This had a unique story, fun experience, amazing flavor, and the perfect roll with just enough crunch. I love to try new things and this one met all expectations! read more

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If sandwiches were a person, this would be MY PERSON! This would be my partner. My husband. The love of my life. And a hero for Six bux? What a deal man. An unbelievably unbeatable deal. What more can I say? I'm ready to puuch myself in the face that I have been to harlem so many times but waited till yesterday to have this perfect sandwich ever created on earth! So perfect that I drove from Bayside to Harlem TWICE on a Sunday, yup, you're reading this correctly, TWICE within a Ten hour window, on a Sunday ( don't believe me, check my check-ins), to have it again! Had this for Brunch, and late dinner. The bread is perfectly crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The meat is perfectly seasoned, and the onions, nice and caramelized. The cheese all melted and delicious, it's perfection! The guys at the deli are also super nice. If you're new, they will talk you thru the whole order, even though they're super busy. I do suggest calling ahead, as they are super busy and this way you won't have to wait in line. Now I will follow this up with the reactions of my husband when he had this sandwich. (What a sandwich. What a god damn sandwich. That's a life changing sandwich, like it will literally change your life. Like I'm sickly full (after eating a regular and double chopped cheese) but I want to keep eating it till I explode. I feel like such a fat loser. This is how I feel after an amazing rock show. That's how I feel rightnow, I'm in awe of this amazing sandwich I just ate. I don't even care if I don't sleep tonight, it was worth it). We got ours without tomatoes. We also prefer the double chopped cheese over the original. Either way, you can't go wrong. Get an Arizona with in! It's a perfect pairing. There you have it folks. Go, why are you still reading this? Get yourself this sandwich now! read more

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Worth the hype! I took the drive from Brooklyn with two friends to finally FINALLY try a chop cheese. It was much less busy than I expected. The staff were very friendly and after about 5 minutes I was indulging in a tasty tasty hero filled with deliciousness. read more

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NYC local food to try. Bread is freshly toasted. Savory cheddar cheese pairs well with a layer of rich ground beef. They are balanced with fresh tomato and lettuce. Good value of $5.5. read more

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Chopped cheese was on point. Fair price for what you get. Service was gold. Would come here again. Suggestion: there is a park close by. Take your chopped cheese there and enjoy it sitting on a bench. read more

The Chopped Cheese sandwich lived up to the hype: just the right amount of every flavor, VERY TASTY and worth the trek to Harlem. Clean albeit small corner store, good service. read more

Harlem Taste Hajji’s - Chopped Cheese Sandwich - Convenience Stores Near Me - New York, New York

I mean the line will tell you what's up. This place is the spot for the chopped cheeses. It's worth the wait but I will have to start calling ahead. read more

They grill gets super busy around dinner time so you might want to call in your order in advance. Chopped cheese with everything, extra cheese add barbecue sauce read more

Only come here to get the Double Chopped Cheese with Cheddar no Tomatoes you'll never have a reason to complain because this sandwich slaps. read more

I had an appointment in the area so I had to stop in and get a chopped cheese. I can't think of a better value than a CC with everything for around $5. The sandwich is really built perfectly; a balance of flavors and no mess because the bread is able to keep it all together. read more

The man at the front desk was unbelievably rude to me and my father, who had came all the way from California to try the "legendary chopped cheese". What a joke this place is, it's a filthy and run down place where you can expect the rudest service. I wish I got the name of the man who worked at the counter because he definitely wasn't the owner, he treated us like garbage because we didn't know how things worked in the bodega. And the sandwich, so incredibly overrated, it was a 7/10 at best. Don't come here if you are new to NY, there are way better places. read more

Nothing to write home about. Did cop some amazing divorce cake tho, by the ice cream. Nice guys, let me eat in the a/c.

Originators of the Chop Cheese and also the best chop cheese you will have in NYC. It's a must have for both the deliciousness & culture, a true NYC experience. read more

Let me start off by saying, I was born and bred In Brooklyn N.Y. moved To Westchester county N.Y. That being said I was raised on quarter waters and bodega sandwiches. So when I heard of this place called Harlem Taste aka Hajji's on 2135 1st ave in Manhattan and they are selling a sandwich called chopped cheese I had to have it. I walked in and ordered my chopped cheese with everything. Lettuce,tomato, chopped up burgers cheese mayo and seasoning. I must haved waited 20 min. In that 20 min wait. The phone was nonstop about 20 orders for the chopped cheese came in. This sandwich was simple but out of this world. The taste was like a party of flavors dancing in my mouth and dancing to my belly. Its not like a philly cheesesteak, but if it was then geno and Pat's should just retire. Talking to the workers behind the counter, he was tell me that on a Saturday you will be waiting 30 to 1 hour. To Baseball players, Actors, doctor, music artists come her to get the chopped cheese. I highly recommend it. If you ever near 1st ave and 110th st. Stop in and get one. But you must eat it hot. read more