Always friendly, efficient service. Wonderful smoothies and their veggie wrap is delicious.read more

This deli has breakfast, omelettes, sandwiches, wraps, smoothies. Got breakfast takeouts for me and…read moremy wife. The employees were all very friendly. The prices were extremely affordable. It did take some time for my order to come out, but they were definitely very busy. She ordered a Greek Salad ($7.00), I ordered a BLT ($6.95) and a side order of Homefries ($3.95). They were all delicious. Again, combine that with the impressively low prices, and you got yourself a winner. A Highly Recommended 4 1/2 stars.

The Jewish Deli: a place where the working class, the white collar and the tourist all come…read moretogether in equal proportions to enjoy something that might just be the masterpiece of sandwiches. Pastrami on rye. Corned beef. Matzo Ball soups. The pickle of course. Those are the classics, the staples, the foods that warm one's heart. Jewish Deli concept started in 19th century New York City by German and Romanian Jewish immigrants, merging with Eastern European traditions. They used to be lunch counters on the Lower East, that now evolved into beloved institutions. Pastrami Queen's story starts decades later as the immigrants moved to further areas like Brooklyn, opening up shop there, and that's exactly where Pastrami Queen was born in 1956. When a joint has been making sandwiches for over seventy years, there is really very little that an online review has to add. The rapport just speaks for itself. This upper east side location has been open since 1998. While today's "queen" in the name honors the grandmother of the founding family, the original establishment was actually "Pastrami King." Semantics aside, these are genuinely timeless sandwiches. Perfectly rich, just fatty enough, served with a partially salted delicious pickle that's commonly known as "malossol" in Eastern Europe and Russia. A rather unusual item on the menu for New Yorkers is Kreplach soup, a Jewish chicken broth classic with meat dumplings. Personally, that's the only item that I did not find to be very well or traditionally executed: only one meat dumpling and the rest is cheap store pasta. Pastrami Queen is everything it should be. It's classic, it's timeless and in the most beautiful of ways, represents the soul of New York City.

I finally decided to try Pastrami Queen after hearing so much about it. The customer service was…read moreexcellent--the guys at the front were super patient, answered all my questions, and took the time to explain the menu, which I really appreciated. As someone who loves Katz, I couldn't help but compare the two. Unfortunately, Pastrami Queen didn't live up to the hype for me. The sandwich was good, but the quality and flavor didn't come close to Katz. I was also surprised that a plain roll costs an extra $2 and they don't even offer Swiss cheese. By the time I finished ordering, my sandwich came out to about $37, which felt way overpriced for what I got. Overall, the staff made for a great experience, but when it comes to taste, quality, and value, Katz is still the clear winner for me.

The bread displays at Milano have always drawn my attention. On one afternoon, my husband and I…read morefinally decided to try something from this market, namely, an item from the deli that we could pack for our Central Park picnic. There was a line, of course, there always is, and the wait was longer than what we were willing to endure for fare as simple and as common as a sandwich. It was worth the 20-minute wait. We ordered the Milano special, packed with cold meats, tomatoes, pickled peppers, cheese, and lettuce between two soft sesame rolls. It looked magnificent. It tasted magnificent. It was a sandwich to rule all sandwiches. I'd brave the line for that any day.

wow wow wow. We went today on mother's day around noon and only waited 30 min. We got two…read moresandwiches and a few cookies, OH and tried the cheesy pasta shells (the sauce and melted cheese was everything) Also, the feel of the market is cozy and special. The staff is super nice and eager to help. It feels like a special neighborhood gem and you can really feel the family owned vibe. 1. Proscuitto burtata (amore) - fresh fresh fresh and quality ingredients. The proscuitto was perfect along with the burrata, arugula and balsamic glaze on ciabatta which was sweet mix. We were deciding on this one and the proscuitto tomato but we are glad we got this one! 2. Chicken caesar salad wrap- I think I could easily say this is the best caesar salad wrap i've had. The dressing was light and not overpowering with the mix of the chicken, croutons and outside wrap was a truly stellar combination. Very fresh and wasnt soggy one bit. the cookies: small black n white cookie, rainbow cookie and chocolate sprinkle and all were hits! my favorite was the black n white because the icing melts right off the soft cookie texture and tastes more like a cake than a cookie. All were amazing and is a must try when visiting. absolutely rec when you're on the east side!

York Deli has become my go to on the Upper East Side. It's a neighborhood deli in every sense of…read morethe word. Angel, the owner, is friendly and cheerful. He greets regulars with banter, jokes, and occasional nicknames. There's usually Spanish music or pop playing, and it always feels like a spontaneous party is dangerously close to breaking out, especially on Saturday mornings. And the food is solid. I tend towards a BEC and always appreciate that it's made to order and with real eggs. Also--if you tip after receiving your breakfast order, Angel rings a bell and cheer. It's fun. So many of the newer delis popping up feel corporate and anesthetized, but York Deli is a throwback. It's welcoming and warm and really makes this UES corner feel like a community.

Sandwich was good. Fresh meat and decent portion. Problem was, I don't appreciate being lied to…read more Menu says $11.99, any bread. I got a hero and the price was... $15. According to them, hero's are extra. Doesn't mention that anywhere. Guess hero rolls are not bread? I should have walked out, but I was hungry.

I've come to like this deli spot even more. Will drop in for a wrap sandwich and they offer a…read morevaried selection. Nice people who work here too. A few tables on the sidewalk if the weather is nice to sit and relax.

Can't beat this deli. Very nice deli employees and check out at the register. Food is prepared per…read moreyour preference and it quickly served. Can't beat the price for a Grilled Cheese and Bacon at $6.52 with tax. Didn't skimp on cheese or bacon and they have rye bread, white, whole wheat and multi grain. I'm highly recommending just like I did in my first review.

Having this place 1 block away is an absolute dream! They have everything you could ever want plus…read moresome. The food coming out of the deli is top notch. Great place to grab snacks or a quick bite!

I live in the neighborhood and love going here for a quick breakfast / lunch on a wfh day. My…read morefavorite item is the breakfast burrito. You can order for pick up which I find is better, this place can get a bit hectic with kids getting out of school and I find if I order ahead I'm in and out a lot quicker. The staff is nice though and the place is relatively big with lots of hot menu items but lots of snacks and drinks inside as well.

Butterfield Market is a small grocery and prepared food store in the UES, on the SW corner of 78th…read moreStreet and Lexington. Walking into the store from the corner entrance, directly in center there's a beverage station with coffee and tea dispensers. About half the store is dedicated to prepared foods--on the left are chilled and packaged desserts, on the right are warm and cold mains, salads, cheese and charcuterie, sides, sushi, convenient packaged foods (crackers, breads, candies, snacks). Toward the middle of the store are a few aisles of jarred, canned, dried goods, teas and coffee sachets, condiments and spices. Towards the south side of the store is a butcher counter, more prepared chilled foods, salads, wraps, chilled bottled drinks, followed by the fresh produce area. At the front of the store are a few registers you check out. They keep the store very clean and tidy, the shelves are well-stocked. Staff are friendly and on point. The food selections are good quality and you also pay a premium since it's UES after all.

I was influenced and got the viral dot cakes. My friend and I got each flavor to share:…read more - vanilla chip: the best one. Chocolate chips at the bottom - chocolate: this was still moist, even after 2 days! - classic white: as the name suggests Overall, the dot cakes are just normal cakes with sprinkles that add nice texture. They're perfectly fine cake but not worth wow fun or price point. Would I wait in line? No. Are they worth $11? No.

Carnegie Deli was on point -- straight classic, no hype needed. The food was good, real New York…read moregood, the kind that hits different because the history is in the walls. My family and I were in the city the week before Christmas just to see the tree at Rockefeller Center, so the energy was already special -- lights, crowds, that holiday feel in the air. It was a Saturday, so seating was tight, the wait was long -- a couple hours easy -- but we stayed. No complaints. No rushing. Just soaking it all in. The ambience, the noise, the movement, the culture -- all of it felt like part of the experience. When we finally sat down, it was worth every minute. That wasn't just a meal -- that was a memory. Family, city lights, Christmas season, legendary spot, good food, good energy. One of those moments you don't forget because it's tied to place, time, and people.

I am a native New Yorker who used to eat at the old Carnegie Deli. Visited the new Central Park…read morelocation and it is very different. Someone must now be using the same name for this chain. They list pastrami on their website, so I assumed it would be good. The worst pastrami sandwich that I ever ate. I was served some over processed meat on pseudo rye bread. It didn't even taste like pastrami and the texture was weird. Even the coleslaw was bad. Clearly these people know nothing about Jewish style deli. If you want real deli, go to Katz's.