Reading: NYC’s Best Delicatessens
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New York City is a culinary paradise, and when it comes to iconic comfort food, few places capture the essence of the city quite like a great delicatessen. From the classic pastrami on rye and freshly baked bagels to tuna melts and pastrami, egg and cheeses, NYC’s delis are a celebration of flavors and traditions. We’re rounding up eight of the city’s best delicatessens, each offering their special taste of New York City.
PC: Sarge’s
Sarge’s Delicatessen, a beloved Midtown staple, has been serving up their house cured meats and classic Jewish dishes since 1964. Known for their massive portions & triple decker sandwiches, this is a must-try classic.
PC:Frankel’s
Blending classic Jewish tradition with a modern Brooklyn twist, Frankel’s is serving up house-cured lox, hand-rolled bagels and pastrami, egg & cheese sandwiches. With its cozy atmosphere and nostalgic flavors, you’ll certainly be back.
PC: Katz’s Deli
Deemed as the city’s most iconic delicatessen, a true institution, Katz’s Deli has been feeding locals and tourists alike for over 100 years, 24 hours a day. Most famous for its legendary hand-carved pastrami sandwiches and no-frills, old-school charm. If you ask nicely, they might hand you a little sample while you wait for them to meticulously carve your mouthwatering sandwich.
PC:Liebman’s Deli
One of the only Jewish Delis left standing in the Bronx, Liebman’s thinly sliced pastrami, matzo ball soup & unlimited coffee refills are among a few fan favorites. While not as well known as its Manhattan counterparts, this deli has been serving up delicious classics for over 50 years.
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S&P is a delicatessen newcomer from the Court Street Grocer team. This place is kind of like your old school Jewish Deli, but with a few quirky twists. Of course they are serving up the classics such as a L.E.O, a phenomenal tuna melt, tender pastrami on rye & crispy latkes, but they’re also dishing out some wilder items like ‘The Dinkleburger,’ a sort of pastrami reuben meets cheeseburger, & the olive & cream cheese sandwich.
PC:Pastrami Queen
With a name-sake like this, you know their pastrami is going to be epic. Smokey, perfectly marbled, and melt-in-your-mouth tender, it’s piled sky-high between slices of fresh rye and a slather of dijon. Served with sliced pickles and a Dr. Brown’s soda, this is the perfect lunch.
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Edith’s is definitely not your traditional delicatessen. Instead, this quaint Brooklyn spot is totally redefining Jewish comfort food with the likes of a cold brew slushie with tahini instead of milk, totkes (latke tater tots) and a pastrami chopped cheese. They also have the classics, and trust us, their 16 day house-smoked pastrami on seeded rye is really amazing.
PC: Second Ave Deli
As soon as you sit down, you are greeted with an assortment of pickles and coleslaw, while you browse the menu. Best known for their hand-sliced pastrami and towering sandwiches, you truly can’t go wrong with any one of the massive triple deckers, a potato knish and matzoh ball soup.
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