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Bite

Mediterranean Restaurant and Sandwich Spot$$$$
Gramercy Park, New York
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8.5/10
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    Lindsay K.
    "get the Mediterranean salad - lots of hummus and super filling."(17 Tips)
    Michael K.
    "Black forest ham panini pairs perfectly with some jalapeño chips."(5 Tips)
    Eric S.
    "The turkey pesto panini is awesome!"(5 Tips)
    Sam H.
    "The salami panini is one of my favorite sandwiches in the city."(4 Tips)
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  • Susan S.heart icon on user image
    Susan S.August 25, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    Bite is a great little neighborhood restaurant conveniently located on 14th street and third ave. It's run by friendly and dedicated people. The food is great and cheap! I love the sangria!
  • Danielle D.heart icon on user image
    Danielle DavisOctober 9, 2014
    I LOVE this place. The friendly accommodating quick attentive servers. The delicious flavorful food with fresh interesting ingredients. The live music that pops up. Best Mediterranean in the EV!
  • Heena
    HeenaAugust 19, 2014
    Great sandwich/salad/soup place. Middle eastern vegan w/o oily eggplant spicy, middle eastern mushroom, feta salad! Mix of black bean and tomato soup! Great prices. Slow service. My "go to" lunch spot
  • Kimmie O.heart icon on user image
    Kimmie OhhJune 30, 2020
    Order their shakshuka/shakshooka (poached eggs in Tunisian tomato sauce with feta & pita) & their mallawach (Yemeni puff pastry pancake with a hardboiled egg, chopped salad & spicy tomato sauce).
  • Annie L.
    Annie LiuOctober 15, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    First time here and I ordered the prosciutto panini with fresh mozzarella. I love eggplant so they added sautéed eggplant in my panini and the owner gave me a sample of eggplant purée too! Lovin' it!
  • Stefanie R.heart icon on user image
    Stefanie ReisJune 15, 2016
    I think I have my favourite salad place in town! I am in love! Service is super friendly, price is fair and food is tasty and fresh. Go for the Mediterranean salad!
  • Karina E.
    Karina EstrellaMarch 10, 2020
    Great place for paninis, and they have really good substitutes for their vegan options (vegan chicken parm, etc)! Expect a bit of a wait though, even when there’s not a lot of people in there.
  • Juliana A.heart icon on user image
    Juliana AmorimSeptember 27, 2014
    Cheap&good salads, sandwiches and soups in East Village. Same price as the delis nearby and much better! Go for the Mediterranean salad. Ask for the small version of it with a sandwich of your choice
  • Tara L.heart icon on user image
    Tara LorimerAugust 24, 2016
    Mediterranean salad is delicious - the combo of hummus and eggplant with cashews works really well. Really filling, especially with the pita bread.
  • Phabiheart icon on user image
    PhabiFebruary 3, 2013
    The small Split Pea soup was delish, lots of veggies and homemade; the turkey pesto panini on multigrain was awesome very healthy and filling; oh also a plus it was $12 for both & a drink tax included
  • Davidheart icon on user image
    DavidMarch 27, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    The tuna panini is really good (a bit spicy and a bit heavy). Also a big fan of the Sabich -- they replace the traditional pita with Balthazar roll, which I think is a big improvement.
  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupApril 1, 2011
    Make a special trip to enjoy one of their delicious sandwiches. Start with the Middle Eastern Egg Sandwich, then have a Tomato Soup and a Prosciutto & Mozzzarella Panini.
  • Adna
    AdnaMay 22, 2015
    Had a combo, spicy tuna panini and spicy black bean soup for $8! Came on a Thursday night and there was a live jazz band playing. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
  • Jessica d.heart icon on user image
    Jessica de OliveiraAugust 19, 2016
    Great live jazz music on Thursdays and $5 sangria! The perfect place for a quick bite and to relax.
  • Kevin H.
    Kevin HughesMarch 5, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Love the feta salad and salami panini! Been eating here for a quick dinner atleast once a week for 2 years, one of my fav spots in the east village!
  • justmushheart icon on user image
    justmushMay 19, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    The Mediterranean Vegan sandwich is a must have. I go out of my way to get it!
  • Max S.heart icon on user image
    Max SklarSeptember 28, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Listen to "sound bite" - local bands Friday and Saturday night. Also get turkey pesto.
  • Nick O.heart icon on user image
    Nick OOctober 7, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Black forest ham panini combo with chili for a buck more is my favorite. I've been living off this place for more than 2 years now, keep up the good work!
  • Jason L.
    Jason LeibowitzAugust 12, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Awesome little sandwich shop off Union Sq. They have incredible hummus and their mediterranean salad is great too.
  • Liang S.
    Liang ShiSeptember 21, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    The recent live music they play in the evenings has been divine. Great way to wind down the night with a sangria.
  • Anthony A.
    Anthony ArminioApril 26, 2014
    The roast beef is bomb I added a bunch of stuff and it's cheaaaap - my NEW go to spot
  • Elvis R.
    Elvis RodricksApril 26, 2016
    Yup this is the good wholesome stuff. Had the mediterranean salad with chicken. The hummus was to the point n so was there pita.
  • Angela W.heart icon on user image
    Angela WenJanuary 20, 2014
    Mediterranean salad with chicken is huge, delicious, and comes with a fluffy pita. Great value for a healthy meal!
  • E H.heart icon on user image
    E HJune 12, 2016
    The middle eastern vegan sandwich I had was delicious! The banana Nutella ciabatta is also a hit.
  • Tyler W.
    Tyler WebsterMay 10, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    This place IS incredible.. Fresh food reasonably priced and so good! Sometimes the wifi doesn't work, just kindly ask the person behind the counter to reboot the modem and you'll be good to go!
  • Tanya
    TanyaSeptember 18, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Grab a half sandwich/soup/salad combo (pick two) for $8; ie: exotic tuna and Mediterranean salad.
  • Rob H.
    Rob HAugust 21, 2012
    Egg sandwich is amazing with tomatoes and a special sauce. Comes w coffee for $3.50 before 11 on weekdays. A true bargain.
  • Jordan M.
    Jordan MSeptember 20, 2011
    The mediterranean egg sandwich is fabulous. Somewhat healthier alternative to your typical sausage/egg/cheese breakfast sandwich!
  • Michael K.heart icon on user image
    Michael KimJuly 7, 2015
    The paninis are the best! Black forest ham panini pairs perfectly with some jalapeño chips.
  • Saarim Z.
    Saarim ZamanJune 22, 2015
    the middle eastern turkey sandwich with extra hot sauce is a must for those feeling a little adventurous
  • Jack G.
    Jack GashiApril 15, 2014
    Really good food and your girl will most likely approve. Movie night friendly.
  • Michelleheart icon on user image
    MichelleJuly 17, 2016
    Amazing salads and huge portions!
  • Melissa C.heart icon on user image
    Melissa ChaiDecember 30, 2015
    Half turkey pesto panini and Mediterranean salad is the best quick lunch I've had
  • Elie B.heart icon on user image
    Elie BleierJuly 31, 2014
    Mediterranean Salad with Tuna is an outstanding take on an Israeli Salad. Thoroughly impressed.
  • Jeff C.
    Jeff ChealApril 23, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The Mediterranean Salad is the best in the hood. Make sure you get it with the pita bread
  • Vasanth R.heart icon on user image
    Vasanth RajendranOctober 13, 2015
    The Black Forest Ham panini is delicious.
  • Ben S.
    Ben StahlJanuary 14, 2013
    Even meat eaters will love the eggplant pesto panini
  • Gunnar A.heart icon on user image
    Gunnar AasenMarch 1, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the mallawach or anything of the middle eastern sandwiches. Pass on the cappuccino.
  • Max S.heart icon on user image
    Max SklarFebruary 12, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    See the photography gallery by Rachel Marks through February and March of 2014.
  • Tes C.
    Tes ClackenMarch 30, 2012
    7 years later & I still crave the Turkey Pesto with a glass of Pinot Grigio. Get it and thank me later.
  • Hadley H.
    Hadley HolmesJune 7, 2016
    Great deal: salad and half a panini. Super fast on seamless as well.
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    msMarch 11, 2015
    Go for a combo! Love the Mediterranean salad. Add a Chai!
  • Mike S.
    Mike SmithAugust 12, 2010
    The Salami sandwich with the balsamic vinaigrette is pretty much sandwich porn. My fave sandwich place in the city & second favorite in the country.
  • David R.heart icon on user image
    David RohrJuly 8, 2013
    Try anything, it's all delicious. Plenty of vegetarian options, too.
  • Рашельheart icon on user image
    РашельAugust 8, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    so tasty an inexpensive! 💙
  • Peggyheart icon on user image
    PeggyNovember 20, 2012
    The prosciutto and mozzarella Panini & the spicy black bean soup are delicious!
  • Mikahla V.heart icon on user image
    Mikahla VicinoFebruary 10, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    I go for the turkey pesto panini every time.
  • Kj K.
    Kj KramerApril 9, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Exotic Tuna sandwich. Tuna with curry. Better than you'd think!
  • Calvin M.heart icon on user image
    Calvin MultanenNovember 16, 2014
    The sandwiches are awesome. Try to soup/sandwich combo!
  • Gustavo G.heart icon on user image
    Gustavo GrilloAugust 16, 2014
    Black forest ham panini, awesome and spicy
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