Sakman Deli

Great neighborhood deli 4.5 STARS…read more Found this neighborhood gem while visiting Brooklyn and was impressed enough to come back twice. I ordered an egg, ham, and cheese on a roll along with a freshly made smoothie, and both were outstanding. The sandwich was hot, fresh, and exactly what you want for a classic deli breakfast sandwich. In fact, I enjoyed it so much that I returned on our last day and grabbed another sandwich to take on the plane home. Friendly service, quality ingredients, and great execution. If you're in the area, Smith Gourmet Deli is definitely worth a stop.

The bacon, egg, and cheese was a classically perfect NYC staple. Crispy bacon, fluffy egg, melty…read morecheese, and the kind of roll that holds everything together without stealing the spotlight. Simple, balanced, and exactly what you want when you're craving the real thing. The shop itself is tiny but spotless, the kind of place that feels efficient in the best way. You step in, order, and within moments the magic happens behind the counter. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the service was impressively quick without feeling rushed.

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Finest Deli & Smokeshop

4.5(6 reviews)

4.4 mi•Fort Greene

They're pretty shameless in charging you 50% more than the menu price - wanting $7 for a sandwich…read morelisted for $5. The sandwich was fine.

My favorite deli for BECs with hash brown inside and sandwiches on rolls!…read more The BECs always have so much cheese inside them and the amount of turkey in the sandwiches is so satisfying. They also give a large amount of crispy fries!

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Farmer In the Deli

4.3(290 reviews)

4.9 mi•Fort Greene

3.5 stars I came to…read moreFarmer in the Deli cause of the hype it has on social media for thier viral chopped sandwhiches. I arrived and of course thier was a line. I waited for about 45 minutes, while waiting I picked up my chips and a white peach ginger ale. I also talked to the girl in front and she explained that you can get your sandwhich on a hero or roll. I ordered a chopped honey turkey with onions, pickles, lettuce and mayo. The guy who made my sandwich was soo friendly and patient. I just put my trust in him to hook it up lol. He also asked if I wanted to add the chips and I did. Overall my sandwhich was better the next day after it firmed up. The flavor was good but the texture was soft, mushy and just not what I want in a turkey sandwhich. It ran me about 12.00 and it was worth the experience.

I've have been going to farmer in the deli since I was a teenager and b4 any of the social media…read moreexploits. The original name was called laurose and tuna salad chopping has been happening for over four decades. My fort green family really know what it is. My cousin and I stopped by yesterday and picked up a couple of heroes. I had to get my beef salami and 3 pepper colby jack cheese, extra mayo, lettuce, tomatoes and pickles, on a whole wheat hero (10.99) . Much love to a family staple for years. Definitely a place for you to pick up a sandwich that won't break the bank.

4.9 mi•Crown Heights, Bedford Stuyvesant

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David's Brisket House and Deli

4.2(598 reviews)

Brooklyn stays undefeated. Went to David's Brisket House -- a Jewish deli run by Yemeni Muslims in…read morethe middle of an Afro-Caribbean neighborhood. If that's not the most Brooklyn thing ever, I don't know what is. Same sandwiches, different blessing. Everybody says order the pastrami, so I listened like a grown man should. Pastrami on rye with spicy mustard absolutely slapped. Smoky, juicy, perfectly stacked, and messy enough to ruin your shirt with honor. Then came the beef brisket on rye with a cup of au jus for dipping... and brother, that dip should be studied by scientists. Pure perfection. Washed everything down with a Dr. Brown's root beer like it was 1957. No fake trendy nonsense. No deconstructed sandwiches. Just old-school deli greatness that punches you directly in the soul. Great food doesn't care where you come from -- it just brings everybody to the same table. That's New York. That's Brooklyn.

Losing stars. Because I don't know if anyone who works there has ever eaten or seen a sandwich…read more Asked for extra mayo. Maybe this made them mad. As there's barely any mayo. But a mess of green peppers. Like a whole green pepper on an uncut sandwich. Uncut! Let's be real. I'm at the mercy of the person who buys me lunch. And they eat brisket. So get the brisket. But don't dare get a simple turkey sandwich. And also, they're misrepresenting that they have chicken salad. They do not. Or maybe they've been lying about it.

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Pastrami on rye

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Defonte's

4.5(540 reviews)

3.2 mi•Red Hook

Chicken. Cutlet. Sandwich. If you want one you have to stop in to Defonte's. Make sure to have cash…read moreon hand because they do not accept cards, and if you're smart, you'll grab yourself some rainbow cookies before you check out. One long line for ordering but it moves quickly because they have a lot of staff. You order from your person and stay with them the whole time. They ring you up. Everything is fresh and so so good. No seating inside, but they have some tables on the side when you exit the building.

I had such high expectations of this place but sadly I was pretty disappointed with the food. I…read morefirst heard of this place featured on Diners Drive ins and Dives, the place looked super old school and a classic sandwich shop, more recently I heard of this place from George Motz talking about the roast pork sandwich. I went with two friends so were able to try three different sandwiches and to be honest, they were all just alright. The food: Roast Pork Special- Fried Eggplant, Provolone, Broccoli Rob- The texture of the pork came off a bit dry, the eggplant was good but kinda gets lost in the sandwich so if I literally had it on it's own I would have appreciated it more but who eats fried eggplant by itself? The rob was nice it added a nice crunch but didn't offer that much flavor. Giuseppe Special- Eggplant parm, meatballs, melted mozzarella. I couldn't get over how soggy the bread was. It was like wet paper towel to me. Soggy bread and everything kinda tasting the same made it underwhelming. Nicky Special- It just tasted like salad in between bread. There was so much veg, that was the main thing I remember in that sandwich.

5.2 mi•Bedford Stuyvesant

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Prosciutto, Mozzarella, Red Peppers, and Eggplant Sandwich

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Jasleen Deli

4.7(9 reviews)

Best bacon egg and cheese in the neighborhood. Thank god for real pork bacon. Price was good also.read more

A damn good bacon, egg and cheese. It's a weird problem but so many sandos I get elsewhere the…read morebacon is stringy, chewy, and borderline inedible. Here it was a perfect consistency, will be back!

6.3 mi•Williamsburg - South Side

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The bacon and eggs on this croissant sandwich are plentiful indeed.

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Brooklyn Gourmet Deli

4.4(57 reviews)

There is always a line and for some reason the deli person is slow and they only have one person…read morebehind the counter when it is crowded. Also, their lottery machine either never works--or the person who is attending the machine literally does not know how to use it. And they're the only lotto place in the area and there are a lot of older people who rely on them to get their lottery tickets. And for a basic deli their prices are high.

I popped in to meet some folks at an event. A couple of doors down. There was a line. A serious…read moreline. I decided I don't do lines. I was hungry and went right into this store and got an amazing turkey club on a hero. They take cards. The bacon was great. It was a rainy night and that sandwich was like sunshine.

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The Original John's Deli

4.0(477 reviews)

3.3 mi•Gravesend

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.

6.8 mi•Williamsburg - North Side

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Fedoroffs Roast Pork

4.3(491 reviews)

Federoff's is a small place known for their sandwiches. Although small, there is still a bit of…read moreseating available. I had their Philly cheesesteak with a side of fries. I really enjoyed the cheesesteak here! Though I did find that their fries were on the saltier side.

Decent cheese steak. The cheesesteak is way better than the south philly pork and broccoli rabe…read more South Philly is mediocre. Worth the try yes. Worth to eat all the time no. No cheese steak should be $30 lol.

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Cheesesteak with onions and whiz with soda.

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Farmer in the Deli

3.9(21 reviews)

5.2 mi•Clinton Hill

This was a must try location for me. I must admit this sandwich was delicious. Way to much for me…read moreto eat alone. There was a small line, moved quickly. They were so friendly and asked and made suggestions on what to add onto the sandwich. I could not wait to get back home and rip into it. The store was appeared to be nice and clean, they were constantly cleaning the work station after each sandwich.

I visited farmer in the deli at 1pm on a Tuesday and the line was pretty long. Instagram really…read moreneeds to chill with promoting places that have been a neighborhood staple for a very long time because it defers neighborhood ppl from wanting to visit a place they have known about forever... Other than that, I got the chopped sandwich. Turkey, onions, lettuce, provolone cheese, salt and pepper. The sandwich was good, but was slightly missing a flavor element. The chopped sandwich gave the consistency of tuna. The sandwich is messy so you def need to be sitting somewhere with a plate for the inside to spill out so u can eat that part as well. The location is inside a bodega, no tables, simple place. The guys making the sandwich are friendly. There's not really anything special about this sandwich, but having it chopped is a different flavor experience.

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Lauren O.

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12 years ago

As one reviewer noted below, "The cheeseburger you get here tastes how McDonald's used to, many years ago. Big, sloppy, slidey, moist, hot." Agreed! Order the cheeseburger cooked medium rare, with lettuce, onions, ketchup and mayo. You will be happy. Alas, steer clear of the regular fries. They are decidedly un-crunchy. read more

Kassem O.

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2 years ago

Chicken over rice with fresh salad topped with white sauce and paprika. The plate is filled to the brim and it was just 10 bucks. Best chicken over rice in bay ridge! read more

Moe M.

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352

12 years ago

This place is awesome. It's the classic New York convenience store, and they have have a great deli. Their food is all Halal and fresh.

Munir O.

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55

2 years ago

Sakman has the best sandwiches in the best deli in Bay Ridge. They've been serving-bay ridg since 1981.

Abdulla O.

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3 years ago

I love this place friendly people Great food get me come back again again for more delicious food read more

Pamela K.

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7 years ago

Excellent food. Excellent service. In addition the owners are nice people!

David K.

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4

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15 years ago

Best Falafel Sandwich in Brooklyn.

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