Smashiess 153 E. 103rd. St…read more New York, NY 10029 Ham & Cheese Hawaiian Burger Berry Ticker Located in Spanish Harlem is a locally owned bodega. Owner Smashiess introduced me to a few of the most popular menu items. Ham & Cheese: This hot pressed viral sandwich is a master piece. It's smashed and served on a roll. If you like ham & cheese, you are going to love what's next. Hawaiian Burger: The primary ingredients in this specialty burger are ham, cheese, and pineapple served on a sesame seed bun. It may have a blue collar appearance, but the taste was white collar all the way. Berry Ticker: To finish the meal, I sipped a refreshing smoothie that was freshly blended with banana, blueberry, and strawberry. It was "berry" tasty. The Dining area is limited, so I recommend taking your order to-go. If you have a voracious appetitie, join the Smashiess Challenge. If you finish a 16 ounce burger in five minutes or less, you will be awarded a t-shirt, your photo will be posted on the store Wall of Fame as well as social media, and you will receive a full refund for the meal. This location may be a hole in the wall, but all three menu items I explored were outstanding. #smashiess #bodega #spanishharlem #hamandcheese #hawaiianburger #foodstagram #eastharlem #nycfoodie #localbusiness #foodspots

This place is hidden in the middle of the block , but I heard the have. $1 panini ham and cheese…read moresandwich for a buck . You got to the counter and order your food through the window at the back of the store! There are no seats inside , but this sandwich you can eat and walk as you go! Mine came with/ mayonnaise and butter , sooo good ! I got two ham sandwiches. Basically I would eat it as soon as it comes off the grill . The owner he's he's very cool . Ask me how you find out about me? I said instagram page . There are other items too . So bring cash . You won't spend a lot of money here . He's also got action figures for sale inside as well as juice too. Definitely worth your trip for a buck

I think this is the best bodega in this area. Owned by Dominicans yet they sell everything for…read moreeveryone. They are cool, you can hang out and they close late. ...ANDDDDDD they deliver...

If I lived physically closer, I'd be popping in here constantly, but I am glad that I can order…read moresome amazing Seamless eats from them! One night while craving a good combo meat & rice platter, I stumbled upon Lai Lai. Remembering it from when I lived in Inwood a few years ago, I decided to give them a shot. The fact that I've ordered their said platter about twice a month since January should serve as a ringing endorsement! The meats (lamb and chicken) are tender, the rice is fluffy, and the salad...well, it makes me feel like I'm eating a balanced meal. Ha! (The lettuce and tomatoes are always crisp!) Occasionally, they've put the hot sauce ON the platter inside of on the side, which I don't prefer, but they tend to abide by putting white sauce + other sauces on the side as long as you are specific with your order. In addition, they have some of the best take-out nachos I've ever had, and this includes from local restaurants! The chips they use are thick - in a good way! - and the toppings are perfect. The nachos as a whole stay crisp throughout, down to the last chip. I'm always so impressed!

I hate to report as I've lived in this neighborhood for 32 years, but I just left this deli and…read moresaw a very large rat scurry from the grocery section to the actual deli: I was pretty shocked ... I told the man at the deli who was profusely apologetic and then told the male cashier who responded with: "well, it's New York City" ... I was pretty taken aback ... take the info as you will... Will not be returning.

The carnitas /chiken tacos are sooooo good.Teuly Mexican food in Harlem .The sauce is amazing .Los…read moremejores tacos en Harlem.OMG 5 stars

The Tinga chicken quesadilla is low key one of the best things I've ever eaten in my life (I pray…read moremy mother never sees this) and I've travelled all over the world including Mexico. This is hands down one of the my favorite late night guilty pleasures. I've driven to this place at 3am and they still had the grill going everything I've gotten here tastes so fresh at any time I've come. When I first ordered the tinga quesadilla I was confused because it looked like a giant taco and it looked way to big for just me to eat but after the first bite I knew Mexican food would never be the same for me. I was actually horrified that I ate the entire thing in like 10 minutes. Now every time I'm in Harlem near 145th street I have to stop in and eat one of these. No joke I've probably gained about 10 lbs since I found this place but it was well worth it.

Go-to spot for quick, good food. Great service and great food. Best place to go for really good and…read morecheap sandwiches.

I was looking for a quick breakfast sandwich, I pass this deli often but this morning I was hungry…read moreand decided to go in. I was pleasantly surprised. I ordered a bacon egg and cheese ( a classic- you know how we do), along with a cheese danish and some banana chips really fresh . The store is stacked with a variety of pastries and everything from chips to nuts, even healthy choices. The servers were polite and on point with my order and the place looks clean and neat. I'll be back (in my Arnold Schwarzenegger voice) I recommend this deli

Six Corners Marketplace opened in recently in January 2020 to take the place of where there used to…read morebe a KFC. It's an upscale deli with a sizable selection of food including smoothies, wraps and paninis ($7.99), burgers, salads, etc. Coffee is affordably priced at only $1.50. There is seating area for 4 people and an ATM. Otherwise your standard deli grocery items. The place is clean, well-lit, with nice high ceilings. Looks comfortable and I look forward to coming back to this friendly new place.

Rip-off! $10 for a…read morebagel with cream cheese and lox. They even have a sign advertising a 3% discount for cash payments. After the cashier told me the price, I said I was paying cash and wanted the discount. He claimed the $10 was already the discounted price--apparently he knew I was paying cash before I said anything. This used to be a nice place when it first opened. Now the prices feel like price gouging. Also, I couldn't find prices posted on the items inside the store. If they're required to display prices, that's a problem, and I'll be filing a report with the city so it can be reviewed. Avoid this place. There are three other delis just down the street that charge fair prices. This order should have been around $6.

This place is great - just what a gem of a locally run Italian sandwich shop with some groceries…read more The sandwiches are so amazingly filling and scrumptious. Cheesy goodness, tasty prosciutto, luscious mortadella. The service is so kind and friendly, and the coffee is good. Secretly I think it's better than going to Eataly or Al Antico Vinaio

Excellent sandwich (got the #7) - bread, cheese, meat all hit. The woman who was working there was…read morealso an extremely nice person.

I order both a vegan sausage, egg and cheese on a roll and a vegan breakfast burrito and they were…read moreboth delicious!

Great convenient spot for "special diet" grocery items (vegan, GF, etc) and prepared foods. I've…read morereally been digging their Plantega menu, which offers a nice selection of vegan options. The owner, or maybe manager, is very kind and helpful. My only quibble is that there's one employee who is really resistant to making the grill/deli options as advertised. Sometimes he'll give you pushback, but other times he'll just leave things out, so check your food before leaving. More than once I've done that and found some key ingredient missing.