I love their Chicken Noodle Soup. They have a special soup and half a sandwich. Awesome! The Red Velvet Cupcakes are too die for. The frosting is made from rich cream cheese and the cake is super moist. Its a semi sad day when I can't get to them for their chicken noodle soup. I usually purchase on a Sunday its quieter than weekday. This review counts twice as I am a cake decorator so I know good cake. read more

Lassen & Hennigs is a Montague Street anchor in Brooklyn Heights. While other businesses are languishing during Covid19, or simply decided to shut down, there's L&H, pumping out coffee, ready to go meals, sandwiches freshly made to order, and plenty of naughty treats. Tom, one of the owners, is front and center, doing everything from tending the deli and stocking shelves to checking out customers. THIS is what I call service. Forget about that prepackaged junk at Trader Joe's that everyone is clamoring for. Get yourself a lasagna, a crispy salad, an egg salad sandwich or just a flaky croissant. Thank you L&H, you're terrific. read more

Delicious desserts and baked goods. Their staff is excellent. You can tell they really care about their customers. Excellent location. Very clean. Love coming here. read more

I've tried several of their sandwiches and desserts. All superb! If I could, I'd have the mini chocolate croissants every day!

The cupcake wars of NYC have heaten up. With this place, the title of best cupcake in the city seems like it should go to, whatever place that you ate most recently. I bought 20 red velvet cupcakes for a party, then these cakes were simply the bomb. It's hard to explain, but they were really good. The frosting is nice, thick and cream cheesy, and the best part is, I feel sorry for the people who left them on the table when they went home. I am very glad I scooped these things up. The best part is, the lasting appeal. A week later, down to my last cupcake, and the cake is still soft and smooth as ever. read more

Brought a small salad and 4 very small bite size pastries for $17; please, get a grip and give me a freaking break. Smh. Complete waste. Dessert was below average and nothing to rant and rave about. The salad, ehhhh, wish i would have stuck with Subway across the street. Cashier was a nice girl and the place is clean. Thats all I got on them. read more

Lassen & Hennigs - Delis Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Huge fan of Lassen & Hennings because they serve quality stuff 24/7! This morning, I had scrambled eggs & cheddar cheese on multigrain bread. The sandwich disappeared within 45 seconds. It was that good. Sharp cheddar & eggs on fluffly bread is truly one of my favorite bfast sandwiches and Lassen does it to perfection. Reason for a 1-star reduction is because of the pricing. I find $4.50 a super steep price to pay for egg, cheese and bread. Yes, it's damn good, but the bodega in Flatbush can hook it up almost the same way for half the price. It's the schmancy bread at Lassen & Hennigs that keeps me coming back despite the price. You'll see me again! read more

L&H has excellent food and baked goods. But when I was at the Montague St. branch a few months ago, there was no sign outside about masking. 1 customer shopped with no mask, another with his mask below his nose. And 2 employees stocked food with masks below their noses. I emailed this to management, which didn't reply. After waiting these months, I returned, assuming things would have changed. Nothing had. After seeing 2 shoppers without masks (including one ordering from the man at the meat counter) I left without purchasing anything and will not return until the pandemic ends. read more

I was on my way to the park and ran across this deli which was perfect since I needed to grab some lunch. I was having a difficult time deciding since there are so many options. The gentleman at the counter gave me some suggestions but I ended up with the Caprese sandwhich with roasted peppers. It was good but not amazing, I should probably chose one of the more popular sandwiches. They have an amazing assortment of cakes also and various prepared salads. I looked for potato salad but didn't see any. That was a bummer because I was in the mood for some NY potato salad. A great place to grab some lunch and sit in the park and eat. read more

great selection! great items! friendly staff! stopped by this shop when I was walking around trying to familiarize myself with the neighborhood read more

Awesome service, amazing food! Love this place!! I ordered for the Super Bowl and every event I have moving forward will be with them! read more

If I could give less than 1 star I would, when we picked up our fathers 60th Bday cake it was already boxed and sealed up. We didn't look at the cake until we got home and the box could not fit into the refrigerator. This cake was the saddest strawberry short cake that I've ever seen. 4 strawberries cut into half's on top of a 12 inch cake is cheap and unacceptable. The doo doo brown writing was also displeasing to the eye. The cost of this horrible cake was $95. When I called the store, I spoke with the store manger who was rude and harsh. He accused me of not wanting the cake because it was $95 and the hung up the phone on me. The cake was purchased on my credit card and paid for over the phone during the phone order, so for this idiot to say something like that was well out of line. My fault in this is that I didn't look at the cake until I got home, look at your cakes folks before you leave the store even if it is already sealed, it's some funny business going on and my father will now have to celebrate his bday without a cake. It's too late to order another with 24 hours. I am more than Mortified with the lack of customer service and baking expertise at this place. Horrible! read more

Pastries (especially the cinnamon roll) were DELICIOUS! The girl at the register this afternoon was super friendly and helpful with recommendations. Will definitely come by again when I'm in the area! read more

1. Great quality food 2. Friendly staff 3. Decent price This combination is unheard of in DUMBO and is a very welcomed addition to the neighborhood. read more

While we are huge fans of Lassen and love their cakes and pastries. Ordering a sandwich from the countermen can be challenging. This morning during a quiet time at the shop I attempted to order my favorite sandwich; smoked turkey, cheddar, apple and honey mustard on a croissant. What I got was a turkey sandwich on a panini!!! And it took 2 counter men to make this while I stood there saying "It is on a croissant" at least 3 times. While I am not one of those very demanding ladies of a certain age in the neighborhood, I may have to become one. VERY DISAPPOINTED If Lassen's staff does not wish to make these sandwiches please post it publically. read more

Lassen & Hennings is a great little deli with many healthy food options - offering both pre-packaged and freshly made sandwiches, salads and sweets. Grab a tasty lunch for less then $15 (including drink), and enjoy it on a bench on the Promenade with views of Manhattan for a perfect lunch in Brooklyn. read more

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My friend just brought me 2 pieces of pie from this place. THAT's LOVE. More people should consider the gift of pie. And THIS pie is good pie. Those who know me know I love me some pie. THIS is spectacular pie. If you're coming in from Brooklyn can you pick me up a slice of cherry? Thanks. read more

Tried several of there cakes and there okay. The red velvet on the other hand is by far the best I've ever had. Prices are very reasonable compared to other places in the area. read more

So good!! Walking past, you can smell the sweet aromas from inside. Only bone to pick would be that it's on the pricey end for what it is.

Great sandwiches, prepared deli food, pastries and excellent service. There is always a great selection.

I cannot say enough about this place with a wide variety of foods from sandwiches to wraps, soups and salads. They are also known for their freshly baked goodies tgat you can smell a mile away. I look forward to winter knowing that i can cozy up to a nice bowl of soup. read more

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Over priced for low quality sandwiches,nice when hot,but cold,tongue out. It's ok but sorry not for me

We just worked with Keneth from Lassen & Hennigs for my mother's memorial service at First Unitarian Congregation and had an excellent experience. We ordered the fancy sandwich platters which came with pasta salad, gourmet drinks, fruit salad and cake. Coffee service too. The ordering process was easy and thorough. The food all arrived on time, fresh, delicious and well-presented. People were happy to take home leftovers and many commented on how tasty it all was - especially the slices of cake! Thank you! read more

Can I just tell you that this place has some of the best cheesecake in New York. Yeah, that's right, a little deli has the excellent excellent cheesecake. It's all in the crust. I like the cheese part a tad firmer, but it tastes fabulous. The crust is PERFECT. Just go here, get some, and get back to me. It's so much better than all of the other places I've been to in NYC that claim to have the best - especially Junior's (the most over-rated cheesecake ever). I really just can't believe it! I even "tried" it over and over and over again just to reassure myself that it's true.... it is. This really is a 5-star gourmet deli, and what's funny is that it's so very basic for a gourmet deli. But I like that L&H is more old-fashioned - and it's not one of those salad bar places - or flashy, expensive bougie gourmet delis like Garden of Eden. It's kind of no-frills, but the food is really good, and has all the frills for what it costs. Not only that, their yummy take-away food is so much more AFFORDABLE than most of the other gourmet spots that have popped up over the past decade, in my opinion. What's cool is how you can get something here, and take it over to the promenade and have yourself a nice, cheap meal with a lot of ambiance I hear this place has been here forever, and has always been good. The staff seems comfortable in their service ettiquette and jobs which always bodes well for customers, I think cuz when people hate their jobs they take it out on you. Here they are really low-key here, yet happy to help you. (I hate when minimum wage staff seems like they received lashings in the back before greeting the public - addressing you with those wide scared eyes like they've been scared into submission-helpfulness by some nasty boss in the back. It makes me feel like an aider-and-abetter of oppression). (But then again I hate shitty Duane Reade type service, too) They are chill without being lax here. I STILL am not over the fact that they have cheesecake that is so close to being perfect at a freakin deli for $4.25!! read more

I came here every weekend to get bagels and coffee, I think the bagels here are the best in Brooklyn Heights, the rest of the deli food is OK, the cakes are pretty good but its the bagels that kept me going back. On more than one occasion I have hard the manager be rude and aggressive to the staff there. This weekend I was shocked by how nasty, aggressive and mean the manager was to the staff, shouting and throwing things in the kitchen so I have deiced to get my bagels elsewhere now, I can't give my money each week to someone that is that horrible to staff, really not necessary. read more

PLEASE CLOSE YOUR DOOR WHEN BLASTING YOUR A/C and heating. Perhaps your prices could be more reasonable if you weren't pouring all that money and energy onto the sidewalk. I mentioned this to the manager and she said the bosses make her do it. There's a law specifically against this and a way for people to report this. I like your food but this practice of wasting so much energy makes me not want to support you. read more

I am a breakfast lover who seldom eats in the morning. Therefore, any restaurant that serves breakfast throughout the day will generally earn at least two stars in my book. And this place is GOOD! Breakfast basics plus a huge salad menu (no fewer than 28 varieties), wraps, sandwiches, and desserts--and delivery is prompt and correct. I love this place so much I just may break the cardinal rule and venture beyond the three-block radius of my apartment to eat there instead of calling for delivery. ...they're four blocks away. read more

This used to be my favorite salad/sandwich joint in NYC, but they has seriously gone downhill in just the past year. I used to order from them ALL the time - but something changed and the employees or quality of the food just isn't what it used to be. I.e. today I went to pick up a salad - pretty standard - and this was pretty abysmal. I used to love how they were generous with each ingredient - but when I asked the lady to add some extra artichokes she rolled her eyes. I also added portables mushrooms and they were disgustingly salty. No meat in my salad and it was overpriced. Sad - but I guess nothing good can last forever. read more

I can't really speak for the other items here but the red velvet cake was pretty damn good. This is coming from someone that has eaten Cake Man Raven's legendary red cakey goodness. If you like lots of cream cheese icing then it's for you. Talk about heavy. I had to take a nap after eating it. I would never feed this to kids because they would be bouncing all over the walls from the richness and they would have to take a time out. Yeah. It's that good. Like a junkie, I will keep coming back. Got to give this place the once-over. read more

This is a great deli in a great neighboorhood. I just finished yoga a couple doors down and I was on the prowl for a delicious, nutricious lunch. I stumbled in here like a drunk and left happy like a drunk ;-) Everything in here looks so yummy, I was ogling a few mini cupcakes and salivating over the cookies. I wandered to the back where they had a few soup cauldrons lined up! My favorite! I love soup and being that it was a bit cold today and I felt under the weather, I knew I had found lunch ;-) They had veggie chili, cream of asparagus, butternut squash, split pea, chicken noodle, and lentil. I was caught in a dilemma. Oh no! I had to choose. I liked all of them. I finally settled on the veggie chili and I was not let down! It was the best veggie chili ever, chockful of sqash, potatoes, chickpeas, lentils with just the right amout of spice and tomatoes! I also bought some Cadbury chocolate bars, the Flake and Twirl, which can be hard to find outside of the UK. I will have to come back and try a sandwich. The line was way too long and I didn't have the patience. But...thats a good sign when the place is swarming with people! read more

Delicious butter cookies! At $16.99 per pound, it's kind of steep but we're in Brooklyn Heights so what can you expect. They are quite tasty so that's how I justify purchasing cookies almost every week. I work in the neighborhood so I've tried their soups, salads, sandwiches, bagels, prepared foods and everything has been satisfactory. The staff is friendly and is always helpful. People walk in and know each other's names, that's how you know this place is doing something right. read more

I feel like my review needs a little refresher, especially since I have been averaging about 3.4 visits per week for the past couple of months. The sandwiches are phenomenal and as previously stated, they will not make you feel like you just ate for two at lunch. My go-to sandwiches are The Pierrepont (roast turkey, the real kind, right off the actual turkey, bacon, lettuce, mayo on a roll) and Cranberry Park (roast turkey, hot stuffing, cranberry sauce on a roll). They have tons of fresh salads every day (potato, macaroni, etc.), as well as a whole row of prepared foods on the other side that all look good. Full bakery with almost everything imaginable. For desserts, the carrot cake is very good, as is the cheesecake. Also, the coconut pie is better than the coconut cake. The fruit tarts are also pretty nice. What? Dessert is not a problem for me, I just go here a lot! There is a trick to ordering here though as there is no line or number system. You enter and stay to your left and go to the back area. When crowded, I survey the crowd and look who is inching toward the glass. They will always call next. At that point, I take a look around and if everyone who was there when I got there does not move, I step in and order. Sometimes people are slow on the trigger here and you just need to step in and order or you will be there a while even with their efficient staff behind the counter. read more

I once dreamed that I spent $2.25 on a Snapple Antioxidant Water. Then I woke up on the floor of Lassen and Hennig's. When I think of neighborhood "institutions," I think of old stationery stores like JoMell's (now the wine store next to the building with the anchor out front). When I think of Lassen & Hennig's, I think of decent sandwiches, semi-offputting prepared food, and overpriced past-prime fruit. read more

Top notch gourmet deli. Great prepared foods and made to order sandwiches. The cakes and pastries are also excellent. Coffee good too

I was a bit disappointed to see that this is just a place you get some food to go and that there isn't anywhere to sit and enjoy one of their sandwiches. They have an upstairs that's rented as a catering hall which I think should be a seating area when the place isn't rented out but they don't do that. The place is very clean and the people are super nice. The dessert selection was fantastic and everything looked fresh and tasty (and from my experience...is). They have a station for custom salads and a station for custom yogurt parfaits which I thought was a nice touch. The sandwiches are great including all the traditional ones and their signature creations. Everything is a tad pricier than it probably should be (like a regular turkey and cheese sandwich on a roll is $7.50). They also squeeze out all the money they can out of customers by doing things like selling their slices of pie by weight so each piece is priced slightly different from the last instead of just sticking with a fixed price. Either way the place is great and Montague St is one of Brooklyn Heights' biggest gems. read more

Going to a deli is never really my idea of an amazing lunch experience, but this is probably the best deli I have ever been to. The reason is that most usually have a funky smell, substandard food, and so-so service. No Lassen & Hennings. I am a little bit obsessed with the Cranberry Park on a whole wheat roll which consists of turkey, cranberry sauce, and stuffing. Many other places try to pull off such a combination, but Lassen gets the ratio just right. They strangely enough have a pretty big selection of vegan options as well, and the desserts look pretty delicious although I haven't tried one yet. This place is better than its little sister Court Order, and probably better than any deli in the immediate area or miles away. read more

I was very unimpressed by their "famous" black and white cookie. Maybe it's a preference thing, but I like a better ratio of crispy outside to cakey inside. This one was like eating a slightly denser, flattened cupcake....Absolutely no crisp at all!? It was waaaaay to cakey. Really thick. Not sure if I got the wrong thing?? It says "black and white cookie" on the box. The frosting is pretty good -- creamy, not hardened, which I liked, but again, it was a bit too reminiscent of a cupcake than a cookie. read more

Randomly found this spot and it was the cookies that pulled me in! Yum! A nice assortment of delicious baked goods!

So I found out the night before that I d be spending the entire next day in this neighborhood for work, so what better preparation to do than to scout yelp for food options. Lassen and Hennig appeared near the top of the list. People's descriptions of the sandwiches sealed the deal- of all the Brooklyn Heights choices, I was going to grace this one with my presence. I decide on a sandwich made of chicken, mozzarella, and tomatoes. The side dishes didn't look all that great, but there was a decent selection of non-greasy chips. I also grabbed a vanilla custard on the way out. The sandwich was good, but I was expecting better. Maybe my hopes were too high because of all you bloody yelp fanatics. But the custard? Damn! It was so damn good, I had to turn down my car radio to avoid stimulus overload. It was like what my mom used to make for me before I became a fat kid and she cut me off from desserts. I will go back to Lassen and Hennig whenever I want flashbacks of dessert-scarfing fatassery as a child and my 1988 crush on Cyndi Lauper. read more

Three words: Red Velvet Cake. Mind you, not the cupcakes - those aren't nearly as moist and delicious. In fact the cupcakes are borderline bad here. But the red velvet cake slices and, if there's a special occasion, whole red velvet cakes made to order, are TO DIE FOR. I think they are by and far the best red velvet cake I've ever tasted in my life. The cookies are also good - the packages of day-old chocolate chip cookies are a steal. As for the hot food, it's pretty good depending on what you get. The hot wings were great the first time I got them, and mediocre the second time. And the sides are hit or miss, though I highly recommend the caprese salad. But the only thing that really keeps me coming back is the red velvet cake. Have I repeated myself enough? RED VELVET CAKE. Try it. read more