Pluses and Minuses for New York Deli. Owner is Super Nice and a lot of the food including French bread is made in house. The first time I was here I had what I think was called a Thanksgiving sandwich It was excellent. The bread was fresh and made in house The turkey seemed carved and it had just the right amount of everything. The second time coming I was a little disappointed. I ordered what is my benchmark sandwich for any place that calls themselves a deli, a Rueben. It was a bit underwhelming. Traditionally a Rueben is made on Dark rye. I don't really mind it being on light rye it just changes the flavor. But that wasn't the bad part of the Reuben. If you're going to make a Reuben do not use boar's Head corned beef. It's not real Jewish corned beef and any New Yorker would be upset that you tried to pass off a Reuben with it. If you are going to try and use boar's Head corned beef you have to slice it so thin that you can see through it. A Rueben is also a grilled sandwich not a panini sandwich. So when it is grilled it should be buttered and the cheese should be melted and the corned beef warm, neither of these happened. That being said I just ordered the wrong sandwich My previous sandwich was excellent. I should have asked about the corned beef if it was fresh or if it was from boar's Head or some other pre-made company. I did see that they have a Cuban on the menu which is another sandwich that I try to see how close they can get it. for the...
Read moreThe New York Deli has been a staple for good food (e.g. excellent BLT's - our family's fave) since it opened in 1996. Right around the corner from the family's office its been the 'go to' meeting place for lunch. Not only is it the best deli in these parts, its a true neighborhood joint. Friendly hello's when you walk in even when the line is 1/2 way out the door. They may be too busy to chat but you'll always get a warm smile of welcome when you place an order. And, you know you're going to eat well! This summer's tragic accident took the life of the owner Andrew, but not the heart of his deli...it beats on! Other's have stepped in, working hard to keep serving the community. Today I was greeted with a warm hello from Danni and later by Alex, and finally Carlos...new faces who are pouring their hearts and talents into this place. It hasn't been easy yet they haven't lost their commitment to serving the hungry neighborhood good food! I ordered a BLT and it was amazing! Maybe even more so now... Go in, order some good ol' fashioned deli and don't miss Carlo's baking creations. The peanut butter + jelly muffin baked on premises was beyond delicious - that's the taste of real, home baking! In times of hardship in small communities, an unexpected event can make good things disappear and doors close, but in this case, I don't think it will! I see it opening new ones, welcoming back old and new folks to a great place to eat and where you're part...
Read moreA really nice find while traveling through the area. This is a solid place with good people running it.
The gentleman who took my order was polite and patient, and he answered all my questions.
I was surprised by the amount of vegetarian options they provide, more than your average deli - and they are happy to tailor it to you.
The deli is attached to a mini-mart, but it doesn't detract from the deli's environment. The mural of NY, the casual seating options, and the general decor leave you feeling like you're somewhere in Jersey.
The food tastes great and has a homemade quality to it. The ingredients in my sandwich are fresh and there's a good balance of flavors. I was surprised with the pickle spear even, as you can tell they pickle the cucumbers in house.
There are refrigerated meals ready to go, they have a large menu of breakfast & lunch options, and they offer catering as well. There's even a tempting selection of snacks including their version of chex mix, muffins, and other...
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