Sandwiches & deli in New York

17 places for Sandwiches & deli in New York, picked by creators — with what they said.

• Katz's Delicatessen — National Geographic, Jon Barr
  Praised the pastrami, cured for up to 30 days, for slicing like butter even stacked 20 layers high, with smoking and steaming ensuring not a single slice loses its seasoning.
• Spring Cafe — ur mom ashley
  She said the salads are the best, especially praising the crispy vegan chicken, the 'liquid gold' sauce, and the tofu skin bao buns, adding that even her non-vegan friends love it.
• Bobwhite Counter — Munchies
  The pressure-fried buffalo chicken sandwich is crispy with amazing sauce, and the mac and cheese is so good you can't skip it.
  Heads up: Mentioned the catfish on the menu isn't to their taste, and the mac and cheese may be heavy for those who are lactose intolerant.
• Veselka — TOPJAW
  Loved the house-made ricotta-style cheese pierogi and fried potato pierogi and the sausage, calling it a lovable old-school spot for Ukrainian-American brunch.
  Heads up: There's always a line during the lunch rush.
• Ess-a-Bagel — Beatrice Richer
  Called it one of the best bagels of their life, praising the huge variety of cream cheeses, salads, and spreads.
  Heads up: Waited an hour in line on their first visit.
• Russ & Daughters — Jon Barr
  The best nova salmon and lox he's had in New York — the whole experience of pulling a ticket and ordering at the counter is enjoyable, and the quality has stayed consistent over the years. There's also a separate sit-down café on the corner.
  Heads up: The lox cream cheese bagel is pricey at $17 and the line can be long; the bagels themselves aren't baked in-house and are a bit weak — since the cured fish is the real star, some people get their bagels elsewhere.
• Shelsky's Of Brooklyn Appetizing and Delicatessen — TOPJAW
  Praised the old-school bagels made with a sourdough starter for their chewy texture and crisp crust, along with New York's largest selection of smoked fish.
  Heads up: They apparently never toast their bagels here.
• Black Seed Bagels - Williamsburg — National Geographic
  Raved that the first bite of the chewy, poppy-seed-crusted bagel loaded with salty bacon, melted cheese, and runny yolk was 'a work of art,' and praised the salmon bagel for how the acidity of tomato and onion balances the richness of the cream cheese.
• Murray's Bagels — Beatrice Richer
  Praised the wide variety of smoked fish and the standout menu, calling the salmon and caper bagel a perfect 10 out of 10.
  Heads up: Known from reviews for having long lines, and the egg sandwich fell short of expectations since the cheese wasn't melted.
• Tompkins Square Bagels — Beatrice Richer
  Her boyfriend called the chipotle chicken salad bagel the best bagel of his life, and she said hers was also excellent.
  Heads up: With so many menu options and a line forming, she rushed her order and regretted her choice.
• Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company — ur mom ashley
  Called it the 'perfect bagel,' with a dense, chewy bagel generously slathered with cream cheese.
• Junior's — Jon Barr
  Convenient location in Midtown near 49th and 45th Streets, and open until midnight on weekdays and 1am on weekends, which is handy for late nights.
  Heads up: The Midtown location is pricey—a slice of cheesecake runs $9.25, and the egg platters are also on the expensive side.
• David's Brisket House — Jon Barr
  A budget-friendly pastrami option, and unusual for New York, you can choose your portion size.
• Saigon Shack — ur mom ashley
  She recommended it as the new alternative for the veggie banh mi she used to get at the pier.
• Sarge’s Delicatessen & Diner — Jon Barr
  Said to be more local and taste better than Katz's, at similar prices.
• Ess-a-Bagel — Jon Barr
  Nearly 50 years old, known for thick, chewy bagels generously slathered with cream cheese, with three Midtown locations for easy access.
  Heads up: The Midtown flagship had the longest bagel line he's ever waited in, and it doesn't quite reach the top tier of crispy-outside, chewy-inside bagels.
• Think Coffee — ur mom ashley
  Praised briefly for having pretty good coffee.

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