They open at noon on Sunday and they welcome you in. When you're seated, you get pickles and…read morecoleslaw. There's also a handwashing station that has little pieces of bread next to it, which is very great for a Kosher restaurant. I've never had fried kreplach before, but this was amazing. It tasted wonderful with the fried onions. The pastrami is also good with mustard. And don't forget to get a Dr. Brown's soda, which compliments any meal.

I met a group of thirty people for a celebratory lunch at Essen. There were delicious pickles on…read moreplates throughout each table of 15. There were two small plates of coleslaw at the other end of the table. We requested coleslaw for our end of the table and the very nasty Hispanic waiter said it's over there. We requested some for our end of the table - the nasty waiter begrudgingly brought it about 10 minutes later. Two people sitting opposite us ordered one kasha knish each but were not told the restaurant did not have any. Three potato knishes, two square and one round were served instead without any explanation or request for them. I ordered what should have been a restaurant special, pastrami, coleslaw and mustard served on an open knish. The knish was served ice cold, seeming to have just been pulled from the refrigerator and cut open. I asked for a knife to cut into the food but it never arrived. The pastrami was a fatty, inedible mess, next to no meat, just spices on room temperature meat fat. It was awful. The coleslaw and mustard were fine. Unfortunately, the dish as a whole was unpleasantly inedible. The same Hispanic waiter was rude to the person sitting next to me and the person sitting opposite me. He seemed intent on making it clear that customers were an inconvenience to him. While we were a large group other than us the restaurant was empty. With so few customers you'd think they'd at least make an effort with the food or basic courteous service. Nah, didn't happen. I would have liked to recommend Essen as a great kosher restaurant but I can't. My meal was awful, the waiter rude. Coleslaw was great, but nothing else was. I was very disappointed.

Still as yummy as always :) love their sandwiches when I am in the area. The sesame bread is really…read moregood! And so is the assembly. Thank you!

Worth the trek from the city…read more Absolutely phenomenal sandwiches. The roast beef sandwich was the standout--thinly sliced, incredibly tender roast beef layered with sweet caramelized onions and gooey melted cheese, all brought together with a deep, rich beef gravy that was perfect for dipping. The Godfather, their Italian cold cut sandwich, was also a hit--bold, flavorful, and expertly balanced. Both were served on an Italian seeded hero that was impressively fresh and perfectly toasted, giving just the right crunch. To top it off, the owner personally came out to check on us and thank us for our patronage. It's rare to see that kind of hospitality these days. He also let us sample their buffalo shrimp was more of a sweet and sour style fried shrimp/prawn. Delicious An amazing local spot that clearly takes pride in both their food and their service. Highly recommend.

Good sandwich and good service. I had sausage with pepper and cheese. Took our sandwich down to the…read morepark and had a nice day.

I had been waiting a year to come here after missing out on trying it while on a trip last year and…read moreI was so excited, I could barely decide which sandwiches to try. The owner has the typical New Yorker vibe--blunt and a fun character overall. We went with the chicken cutlet with prosciutto, artichoke, fontina, and herb sauce, along with the sausage with cheese and added broccoli rabe. Between the two, I'd get the chicken for sure. It was pretty tasty, but I must say I wasn't as blown away as I'd expected. The sausage sandwich got a bit soggy from all of the marinara (which I wasn't expecting based on the description), so I was less excited about it. It was way too much food for two people. Like one sandwich is plenty for two, but I got greedy with wanting to try too much. We had a ton leftover! I would have probably rated it 3.5 stars, but the German roach running around pained me to see and stole my appetite. I'd want to say I'd come back and try one of those delicious sounding breakfast sandwiches, but roaches are a hard sell for me.

Fresh and Delicious with Excellent Ingredients - I have to be honest; I was stunned @ how…read moreincredible our "Simcha" turn out. Luzee's catered our event several months back. It was a rather large event for a very "Diverse" crowd with very discerning palates. Wow! - Everyone was thrilled. I would definitely use Luzee's again. His prices are great & he is extremely flexible. You will be very pleased. B"H! ;-)

Amazing selection. The kugel is so fresh and full of flavor. I tried the pastrami egg rolls…read moretonight... The best thing I have had in ages. Got some sliced corned beef as well. You can't go wrong with Luzees .. Everything is superb. Excellent customer service as well.

Good price and good quality of products! If you are in the area they are really good and freshread more

Unbelievable lack of quality control. The moment I opened the foil, it smelled completely burnt,…read moreand as you can see in the photo, half the bagel is completely charred black. It's baffling that a kitchen would wrap this up and serve it. I tried calling to fix the issue, but the phone just rings out. Horrible food and zero customer service. Never again!

Was in the area and looking for a quick sandwich option…read more Came into Albemarle and they seemed like they had a variety of options (breakfast sandwiches, rolls/hero's etc). I chose to go with the JJ Sandwich (breaded chicken, mozzarella, jalapeños etc). I get to the cash register and a woman rings me up and mumbles something in another language to the man who's preparing the food she then proceeds to add a dollar onto my order and doesn't tell me why. Upon opening the sandwich, the chicken cutlet is soggy and seems like it was made days ago. Not sure if there other sandwiches are better but this sandwich for $13.50 was extremely underwhelming. I could've gotten a lunch special at a Thai restaurant down the street for cheaper and better food.

Local neighborhood bodega or Modega as it's called is always reliable and a community staple. The…read morefamily who works here are always so so friendly too. I will get the occasional breakfast sandwich (like an egg and cheese or bec), or a turkey/cheese sandwich for lunch or dinner. Otherwise, they have a pretty good menu of other types of sandwiches. Depending on who is making the sandwich, it will vary. Definitely a safe bet either way. They also have your usual snacks like potato chips, sodas, beers, and what not. I've been here a number of times because I'll be in the neighborhood. This is definitely one of my favorite bodegas around. My favorite part being how personable and friendly the family who runs it. They've now become a familiar face. Overall, a recommend for if you happen to be passing by. It's conveniently located by the F/G subway stop, so it's hard to miss.

An Oasis of an old school corner deli in the sea of Chinese restaurants on 8th avenue…read more Great group of fellas (family) there morning until night. They do this crazy thing where they ask you what you want, patiently listen to your particulars of how you want your item prepared, then deliver what you asked for!! Small place/big selection of salads, sandwiches, hot grill, deep fryer stuff, breakfast in the morning, solid quality, nothing gross, you know what I'm talking about. Pricing is fair and what it should be, not too high or low.

Best CONSISTENT Baconeggandcheese ona croissant in NY. Argue with someone else. Humble, kind and…read moregenerous guys behind the counter. Never change fellas

I took a walk up there from Industry City while my sweetheart was working…read more Pics on Google reviews looked great and I needed something to do so I took a walk. I got hoagies: an Italian, a roast beef, and a honeybee. The guy at the register was annoyed giving money to his girl. He took my order in an annoyed way. He translated to the other guy in the back. It eas great. The guy in the back makes great sandwiches. Meats extra thin, cut to order, and stacked in an appetizing way. Condiments just right. Hoagie in on a seeded loaf. Generous portions. When we opened our food back at the record show, someone immediately asked where we got them. He was bummed he couldn't leave and he was right - the sandwiches were great. They were delicious because it's what you want: a big fat just right yes. Took Lyft back.. Picked up some Japanese Pepsi zero and black pepper chips at this market in Japan Village.

I'm so excited to have found this deli right in my neighborhood. On the walk in I was greeted with…read morea smile and welcome. The guy that prepared my sandwich was amazing. He prepared my sandwich in front of me, nicely thinly sliced honey turkey, Munster cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo, mustard, red onions, vinegar, salt and pepper, on a hero. He was friendly and took his time and made my sandwich with love. One of the best sandwiches I've had. I enjoyed it so much. This will be my new bodega for sure.

The chubby guy who helps with the sandwiches refuses to serve me/take my order. He is upset over a…read morecomplaint I recently made about Human Hair being on Bagels he had wrapped for me. He said I "Talk a lot of shit". I told him that I have a right to talk shit, I am a customer, and he should be fired. Of course when I brought it to the main counter guy, he didn't seem interested in approaching the worker about the matter. Since I work in the Restaurant Industry, and I am known for pushing things I took it to the next level. Any person in the Fast Food Industry who refuses to serve customers,as part of their JOB, should not be working in that industry or in that establishment.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, cakes, chicken and biscuits you name it they have it . BEST deli…read morein the area &' my order is always right !

Mix lamb & chicken with rice with extra white sauce and extra barbecue sauce. 4.5 out for 5. Very…read moregood for this area. All the food trucks suck compared to this spot. Hands down. Chop cheese was okay 3.75 out of 5 for me. Don't let the looks fool you. Great spot. Called a headed for order and was 5 mins away. It was still being cooked when I got there. Meaning- freshly cooked, not like street carts with the meat sitting there and reheated. That's why I gave 5 stars. Chicken and lamb not dry or over cooked.

Conveniently located next to the 18th Ave N station is this 24hr bodega. Having a good location…read moremakes this store popular. Many patrons come to buy drinks and food especially at night when they get home late; coming out of the subway. The food is pretty good for a convenience store; no complaints here. The store is brightly lit, clean, and service is great.