They charge extra for the lettuce and tomato that comes with burger. The meat patty of the burger tastes like nothing. It tastes i am eating just the meat without any salt or papper. And portions are smaller than other Deli’s. Costumer service is 3 out of 5.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Jose C
Terrible service they made me wait 1 hour four 2 items, i keep asking them about 4 times about my order they keep saying wait 1 minute than 5 than 20, thay keep telling me to wait they weren't that busy at all no people the lady with brown hair was rude food is not that good
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Melissa Seligmann
Favorite deli on the UES side. Grace’s was previously Alex’s deli. Same owners, same team, same great food and service. I order an off menu breakfast burrito and they make it perfectly. Love it here.Dietary restrictions: I’m a vegetarian.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wade W.
Been a loyal customer since Alex opened this place 10 years ago. The food was really good prior pandemic. (Sold off to a foreign company ) Staff was super friendly.. but now it seem any thing good isn't there . The bottle coke smells of Mildew and mold. The guy serving the food isn't friendly . Food isn't as fresh as it once was . The place is still lunch solid spot but new staff and the counter guy who wears the Rolex are not nice . Seem like a laundering company now . No price menu on wall , looks half closed ... Something shady , maybe it's a cover for all the stuff happening in the basement club next door.
Stéphane Pellicier
The sandwiches are excellent and the welcome is very warm. Not expensive too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Rubenstein
It's a neighborhood Deli, almost. Food exactly as you expect, with top-notch service and comfortable-enough seating.Vegetarian options: Plenty of choices here for vegetarians like me.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Evans
Great spot to cool off from central park and have lunch. Good deal on the salad all the ingredients were delicious!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Zuhdi Abdo
Great staff and great
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adolfo Mendez
Good, pretty, cheap...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dylan Jacobs
Been staying a block away and enjoying multiple trips a week to this friendly deli. Highly recommend.
Your neighborhood deli -First, this place remains open. I was here a few days ago for a quick bite. Sandwiches, hot foods, and deli are also all basic with decent seating. I ordered a hot sandwich, see photo, and a drink. They are a got eatery if you need a quick bite. Service is fast and friendly
Zee H.
speedy and delicious bagel sandwiches. alex café looks at order notes and follows through! recommend.
Matt S.
Best Deli in the neighborhood. Fresh meats and produce... care packed into every meal prepared... customer service is wonderful - it's easy to tell why this place stands out above the rest. If you're craving a cutlet sandwich, the "chicken supreme" is worth the trip to NYC for.
Marianne W.
Alex Cafe was on my radar for years. I kept walking by for some reason. Today I was heading home hungry and when I saw the sign it was the right place at the right time. I took my outside photos and headed inside. I immediately saw the clean tables that were plentiful! I knew I'd be allowed to sit to eat as there was a customer seated there. When I headed to the counter I was greeted by a friendly employee. I told him I've walked by for years. He said they have been there ten years! I'm so sorry I missed this friendly old school cafe. I proceeded to the back trying to decide what I wanted from their extensive menu! Finally in the rear I spotted the bialys. The cook asked if he could help. I said I wanted a bialy, not toasted, fried egg well done with salt and pepper, bacon, and American Cheese. Later I saw on the menu they don't serve pork here. I'm sure I had Turkey Bacon. My sandwich was delicious but definitely needed more cheese. I should always ask for xtra cheese. I was asked three times if I was staying. I kept saying yes. I offered to show vaccination status but they said it was fine I could sit. Like I said the tables very clean and my table was comfortably secluded with the place practically empty. My bialy B.E.C. was well worth the $7. I left feeling full and happy. I will be sure to ask for double (or triple) cheese next time. I don't care what it costs! I'm recommending you give this place a visit. You can see by my photos the muffins are fresh baked on premises and they're huge. The cheesecake and other cakes were very tempting. I didn't want to indulge today! I'll definitely be back!
They charge extra for the lettuce and tomato that comes with burger. The meat patty of the burger tastes like nothing. It tastes i am eating just the meat without any salt or papper. And portions are smaller than other Deli’s. Costumer service is 3 out of 5.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Terrible service they made me wait 1 hour four 2 items, i keep asking them about 4 times about my order they keep saying wait 1 minute than 5 than 20, thay keep telling me to wait they weren't that busy at all no people the lady with brown hair was rude food is not that good
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Favorite deli on the UES side. Grace’s was previously Alex’s deli. Same owners, same team, same great food and service. I order an off menu breakfast burrito and they make it perfectly. Love it here.Dietary restrictions: I’m a vegetarian.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Been a loyal customer since Alex opened this place 10 years ago. The food was really good prior pandemic. (Sold off to a foreign company ) Staff was super friendly.. but now it seem any thing good isn't there . The bottle coke smells of Mildew and mold. The guy serving the food isn't friendly . Food isn't as fresh as it once was . The place is still lunch solid spot but new staff and the counter guy who wears the Rolex are not nice . Seem like a laundering company now . No price menu on wall , looks half closed ... Something shady , maybe it's a cover for all the stuff happening in the basement club next door.
The sandwiches are excellent and the welcome is very warm. Not expensive too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's a neighborhood Deli, almost. Food exactly as you expect, with top-notch service and comfortable-enough seating.Vegetarian options: Plenty of choices here for vegetarians like me.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great spot to cool off from central park and have lunch. Good deal on the salad all the ingredients were delicious!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great staff and great
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good, pretty, cheap...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Been staying a block away and enjoying multiple trips a week to this friendly deli. Highly recommend.
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing!! Good food!!!!
Your neighborhood deli -First, this place remains open. I was here a few days ago for a quick bite. Sandwiches, hot foods, and deli are also all basic with decent seating. I ordered a hot sandwich, see photo, and a drink. They are a got eatery if you need a quick bite. Service is fast and friendly
speedy and delicious bagel sandwiches. alex café looks at order notes and follows through! recommend.
Best Deli in the neighborhood. Fresh meats and produce... care packed into every meal prepared... customer service is wonderful - it's easy to tell why this place stands out above the rest. If you're craving a cutlet sandwich, the "chicken supreme" is worth the trip to NYC for.
Alex Cafe was on my radar for years. I kept walking by for some reason. Today I was heading home hungry and when I saw the sign it was the right place at the right time. I took my outside photos and headed inside. I immediately saw the clean tables that were plentiful! I knew I'd be allowed to sit to eat as there was a customer seated there. When I headed to the counter I was greeted by a friendly employee. I told him I've walked by for years. He said they have been there ten years! I'm so sorry I missed this friendly old school cafe. I proceeded to the back trying to decide what I wanted from their extensive menu! Finally in the rear I spotted the bialys. The cook asked if he could help. I said I wanted a bialy, not toasted, fried egg well done with salt and pepper, bacon, and American Cheese. Later I saw on the menu they don't serve pork here. I'm sure I had Turkey Bacon. My sandwich was delicious but definitely needed more cheese. I should always ask for xtra cheese. I was asked three times if I was staying. I kept saying yes. I offered to show vaccination status but they said it was fine I could sit. Like I said the tables very clean and my table was comfortably secluded with the place practically empty. My bialy B.E.C. was well worth the $7. I left feeling full and happy. I will be sure to ask for double (or triple) cheese next time. I don't care what it costs! I'm recommending you give this place a visit. You can see by my photos the muffins are fresh baked on premises and they're huge. The cheesecake and other cakes were very tempting. I didn't want to indulge today! I'll definitely be back!