50 Best Delis in New York

“Amazing place. Our favorite in NYC. Great food. Wonderful people.“

“I love there chop cheese and really every sanwich but I hate ordering at night because the young guy with curly hair always has the phone on so that no calls go through. It's pretty annoying especially when you see there's no orders at that time. Overall love the business.“

“The sandwiches here are amazing and super creative. I’m obsessed with the Pho 19, with tuna, bulgogi, kimchi, spinach, and chesse; so good! The sandwiches are huge too, and they have a large variety (there are some Italian heros/wraps among other variations).“

“Number 1 in my own personal world since 1994!!! The best and they never disappoint!!“

“Another visit to Faicco's on another trip to NYC was just as good as always. We loved the Rice, Prosciutto, and Potato Balls. The only gripe was the Fried Ravioli. It was not good with hard ravioli and hard cheese even after heating up. We only ate half of the dozen we ordered and that was too many. Can't beat the prices though! Great service otherwise!“

“The waiters in white coats are busy behind the counter, the menu has not changed for decades, and even the lighting seems to have remained in the last century - this is the old New York I want.“

“A truly hidden gem in the city! Happened to learn about this place from a friend who frequents the shop for their rice noodles, which they cooked for us so we knew the quality was good. We have since been back numerous times for noodles, frozen goods, fresh soy milk, and pastries! Everything is fresh and well-flavored. We got the wintermelon pastries yesterday and were worried about it being too sweet, but it was just right! Prices are also very reasonable (we purchased the wintermelon pastries, which come with 3 small pastries, a pack of rice noodles, and a soy milk all for $8). They also take credit card, which is a plus as well!“

“My husband and I both got the Italian sub before heading to Penn Station. The young guy that took our order was very nice and polite. Our deli meat and cheese were freshly sliced and our sandwiches were DELICIOUS!!!! We will be repeat customers for sure!“

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“Wonderful assortment of sandwiches... Great staff Highly recommend“

“Last weekend I visited NYC for the first time, and of course, I had to get myself a chopped cheese. Sam's Deli certainly delivered! A top notch sandwich and great service. At the end of a rainy day in the city it really hit the spot. Would highly recommend!“

“I had their Korean street toast “all the way.” It was good it comes with cabbage, cheese, bacon, egg, and ham. It was a little salty for my taste, but overall not bad. I also had the pancake with cheese. The pancake tastes more like a waffle, very sweet like Skittles, and the portion isn’t too big, but it’s a decent amount. I’d give the place a 7.5. There are many more options and ramen you can eat upstairs.“

“very good tacos and cool beer selection“

“Excellent food, everything very tasty and fresh food of the day. Lots of salad and excellent quality. Super clean and fragrant environment. Very cordial service. One of the best places in NY for breakfast.

Vegetarian options: Lots of salad and vegetable options.“

“I came across this restaurant when I was looking for some Korean food to eat in the neighborhood. I found that they have some Korean items on their menu. I came in a little bit past 5pm and I looked at the menu but didn’t see any Korean food options. So I ordered their house burger with fries. Then I decided to ask, and turned out they have a dinner menu after 6pm. She was kind enough and let me ordered their kimchi pancake from it. The burger was very delicious. The bun has a nice crust all over it. The patty was tender and juicy. It also came with a healthy and generous amount of lettuce. The fries were okay, nothing too special. And the kimchi pancake!!!!!! It was so delicious! It was thin and crispy and had kimchi pieces in every single bites. It might a little oily, but that’s what made it so delicious. I like that you get 2 different types of foods from 2 different continents, and they are both authentic and delicious. The server was very nice. Highly recommended. I’d love to come back again!

Vegetarian options: Kimchi pancakes, vegetable pancakes, and some other vegetarian options.“

“The flavors, service, and setting all came together beautifully. Their team reads customer cues expertly. Their menu features flavorful options with generous servings. The atmosphere here draws you in. I'm thinking about when I can visit again!“

“Um ótimo lugar para compras diárias, para sua casa. Servidos por pessoas qualificadas e responsáveis pelo atendimento. 👍👏🎉☕🍨🍰🍝🍗🍪🍞🍕🍬🍎🗽💐“

“Popped in for a quick breakfast before heading into work and got a sausage egg and cheese croissant. Soft, flaky, and delicious. It definitely hit the spot. Classic NYC bodega with a ton of options for a great price. I haven’t tried the wraps yet but they look great so will come back for sure.“

“Chill little market. Passing through as we walked to Edge, and I was starving and could not wait any longer to eat. Surprised it was a deli since I didn’t read their store name. I got a Pesto Chicken panini…it was delicious! I also bought a drink, chips and wafer cookies. I’m so glad we stopped by.“

“Nice local deli in HK neighborhood with food, sandwiches and Carrie’s beer, juices, some packages grocery and few daily use items. Prices are really solid compared to multiples places around.

Had a everything bagel w/ cream cheese for 2.99 and everything bagel with peanut butter for 3.10. Ofcourse the quantity of cream cheese or PB was noticeably less but if you can live with that all is fine. Coffee is okay.

Verdict - Overall good neighborhood place and will return.“

“Really good pastrami and friendly service.“

“This first time I had a sandwich that taste good in a long time.
I had a philly cheese steak the bread was fresh and soft the atmosphere was quite and peaceful and the service was awesome. If I'm ever in the area I will definitely come back“

“I was there few minutes ago. And I see this guy I heard his name is Omar the way he takes care of customers at this time is incredible its not easy talking care of customers at this time he looked soo happy doing his job I will definitely come back to this place“

“visited for breakfast our first day in Newyork, recommended by a local. food was some of the best I've had, scrambled egg with cheese and bacon was amazing“

“This is the best deli in Manhattan! Been coming here for all 4 years of dental school and this family owned deli makes you feel like family. Best food, best vibes, and the absolute best service there is! I cannot recommend this place enough, you have to try it, once you do, you won't want another deli!“

“This cafe was across from my hotel room. Happy I came here their coffee was the best I’ve had in New York and loved that it kept on getting topped up like in the movies (from Sydney). I had breakfast which was delicious but they also hace a wide variety, excellent customer service.“

“Best ever, handsome manager, good soup, even better service. 🙂 Get a Pastrami and ask for the Anna Banana smoothie.“

“Best meatball parm in NYC“

“I enjoyed the food everytime ! It’s well cooked and well made ! The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about different types of food. It’s one of my favorite spots to go eat whenever I’m done with classs. I highly recommend it to people to check it out and try out the food; especially the chicken Quesadillas ?.

Vegetarian options: I haven’t tried the vegetarian options but I have confidence if I did, I would’ve enjoyed the food ?“

“I dropped by Clinton Fruit Market late one night and was pleasantly surprised: this place is a serious lifesaver if you’re craving something fresh, sour, or health-conscious after hours.

What works really well
• The staff are superb. The guy at the counter went above and beyond to make the exact juice I was craving. Big thanks - customer service like that matters.
• They have a great selection of fresh items: cold-pressed juices, fruits, etc. It’s clear they care about freshness.
• Open at late hours - getting a fresh, cold-pressed juice at 10 PM was a relief. Not many places do that.
• The overall vibe is positive. Clean, well stocked, feels like somewhere you can go for healthy fare without sacrificing quality.“

“Stopped in on a Tuesday morning for breakfast. It’s a busy place but the staff is super friendly and they have a great menu. I had a egg and sausage sandwich on and everything bagel and it was good. Coffee was good as well. Would definitely recommend for a quick and inexpensive bite to eat.“

“Best sandwiches and people.“

“A small, rather inconspicuous little Deli but, oh boy, a hidden gem! I was there to buy water but left with a deliciously made fresh juice (made from fresh fruits & veggies). Their paninis also look top-notch and are not expensive, considering their size and amount of filling. Service was great and very friendly!! Will be a customer from now on... I recommend the place!“

“Wonderful dining experience with excellent service!!!“

“The lady that helped me two days in a row was just the sweetest. She recognized me the next day coming in, she could tell that I was a tourist, but she was still very sweet to me. She helped me and my brother order the right type of food that we wanted, and I got an amazing BLT! what is selection, and I don’t think the pricing is bad considering it’s New York City ?️“

“Tried a chopped cheese for the first time from here and it was very good and flavorful. Although i’m going through the reviews now and I think I got robbed cause I see some photos of chopped cheese sandwiches and they look a lot more fuller than the one I just got 😂“

“I don't usually post reviews, but we were blown away by this Deli. The owner could not of been friendlier, you could tell he is a good person. We are from Australia & felt welcome the moment we walked in. I do hope he does well, aww the Lox bagel was fantastic.“

“Fancy deli is the best place to recommend to anyone, oh neighbor, the food is delicious and the people who do their work are very good, they give good service except the 2 girls who are in front, they are a sweetheart, their attention fascinates me and its good vibes. ❤️“

“The overall experience here warrants nightly visits. People who love good cooking should try this restaurant. Their space feels as good as it looks. I can't recall when I last felt this well-served. I feel genuine enthusiasm for this restaurant.“

“Solid place to get a deli fix anytime of the night. Fresh selection and the quality of ingredients is pretty decent. I ordered a BLT Wrap- wish they would have put more bacon on it but good overall. Came here because it was the top rated deli in the area.“

“I cant get enough of this place!! Every new sandwich i try is a hit, they cant miss!! The people making the food are friendly and always get it right, the people at the register never forget the essentials like napkins and utensils which you would think was something done everywhere but its not!! This is our go to favorite spot never disappoints!!“

“We went here to get breakfast every morning throughout the week. Sometimes there were very tasty bagles, sometimes wraps and sometimes super good sandwiches. The prices are super cheap for NYC and high quality. Only fresh products are used for the food. There was also free coffee with every breakfast.
You couldn't ask for a better breakfast.“

“As featured in Jessica Jones-Episode 6 season2 ‘facetime.’ Where Jessica buys a box of uncooked rice and puts her cell phone in it. Then stands next to a open rack of magazines outside and picks one up and reads it! Just after the opening credits.“

“LOVED this place.
I'm making a delivery nearby (long haul trucker).
Popped in here, recomended by Beacon theater mngrs.
Very nice 2 eggs over medium, homefries and toast for just under $10.00 !!!
Very fast, very hot, very large and eggs cooked perfectly.
New York Rocks!!“

“Brilliant place! Highly recommend for anyone staying around the World Trade Center/FIDI area! We came here for our breakfast on the first morning of our trip to NYC and fell in love with the place, the food and the staff! We had breakfast here everyday of our 5 day trip and once for lunch. Food spot on every time and amazing service.

Not your usual tourist spot as it’s in the middle of the financial district and it’s normal customers are workers but don’t let it put you off! Go grab some breakfast!“

“My experience with this business has been extraordinarily pleasant and above standards. It’s my pleasure and honor to be served by the outstanding professionalism and genuine friendliness and reception on the very good people that work and maintain this wonderful business.“

“Best place to eat and listen to great music. 80s. Great staff. I always go there before work so i can chill before all the craziness at work. my Happy place.“

“Great Pastrami Triple Decker Sandwich!! I’ll be back!“

“Very busy diner, there a few seat to sit on.
We went in at peak breakfast time, this was our first time in a deli so it a new experience which had I had the option, I wish I had more time to place my order, but when everyone else is running at 100mph, you have to also.
Ordered two #5 meals, one pancake one French toast.
You move down to the other end of the shop to pay and pick up your order.
I don’t know how the staff do it, it’s like herding cats, people and orders coming from all sides, but they manage to keep it all u see control. Amazing stuff.“