Katz's Delicatessen
Sandwich Spot and Jewish Restaurant$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
The sandwiches at Katz's Delicatessen is a can't miss
"Pastrami on rye with Doctor Browns Cream Soda is a slice of heaven!"(102 Tips)
"Prepare yourself for the best pastrami sandwich you have ever had 💃"(282 Tips)
"When Harry Met Sally."(27 Tips)
"Pastrami sandwich and matzo ball soup, hearty portion and comfy meal"(32 Tips)
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I ranks this as NYC's best of the best. Yes the pastrami is amazing but, try having it as a Rubin Sandwich!! Now that is heaven!!!!
Zoe CareyOctober 13, 2019Worth a visit but I don’t think I’d go back. The vibe is manic. Pastrami sandwich was very good but not out of this world. I think it’s just a fun one time experience to come here.
John HelpsFebruary 24, 2016Great experience and lovely (if rushed) staff, but the prices are a total rip off. Worth sitting down to avoid the scrum at the counter.
Guillaume FlandreJanuary 15, 2016You've got to get the pastrami sandwich with fries! IMO one sandwich is enough for two, it's so big!
Kirill KukuruzaNovember 14, 2016You must try pastrami sandwich in this place! Ask for mix of pastrami and corn beef
Marino BoccuzziNovember 22, 2021Best pastrami in the city! Huge portions get your money’s worth! Love it
- Lukas CarvajalApril 10, 2017So delicious. Get a different sandwich than your friend and go halvsies so that you can try two different meats.
Clara BayarriSeptember 14, 2014A classic, it is quite pricey ($18 for the pastrami sandwich) but definitely worth a visit
Polina WeitzJuly 25, 2018Be prepared for time travel! This deli is a time capsule, that serves take-out or dine in crazy-large pastrami sandwiches.
Ashley ChanAugust 12, 2016The pastrami sandwich is delicious- get it with a side order of fries for an incredibly satisfying drunchies meal
❀✿ YIᑎG ✿❀April 9, 2014The pastrami sandwich is amazing!! Make sure to get the cream soda as well :)
- EmmaDecember 31, 2015Pastrami sandwich on rye is amazing, pickles are great but the pea soup is the best thing ever!
Nash PleasantOctober 12, 2019All classic New York establishment. The pastrami and corned beef sandwiches are outstanding. Great pickles, too.
Jim AndersonFebruary 5, 2012Try the Rueben - Rueben 16.55 - "For years we've been keeping our Corned Beef, Swiss Cheese, Russian and Sauerkraut combo under wraps. Now we're ready to go public"
KelseyJanuary 27, 2016If its your first time, make sure you're sober. They have this whole orange ticket situation that is very hard to process after a night out.- Gabriel d. A. L.November 8, 2015They don´t close at the weekend. It´s one of the best ideas if you need a tongue sandwich at four or five o'clock on Saturday morning.
New York PostApril 23, 2015Pastrami sandwiches so amazing they made an Italian butcher tear up. Also a Mario Batali favorite. Read more
FoodSherpas.comAugust 21, 2011It's the place to go for some of the best pastrami on the planet. Grab a hot pastrami and a cream soda and enjoy.TIP: order your food to go to avoid the long cashier line
Petr GrossMay 3, 2016They have great Pastrami. Nice area. Nice people. We will be back one Day. Petr and Lenka from Czech republic.
Be sure to tip the counter guys before they make your sandwich. If they are any good, your sandwich will double in size!
Tom KlemAugust 15, 2012Great Pastrami on Rye. Ask for it moist. Plus ask for pickled tomatoes and sour pickles too. The well done hot dogs are to best in NYC.
Sam MarcusJune 11, 2018hope you have a really good sense of humor when you see that the sandwiches are $25
M. Silver AssociatesFebruary 2, 2012Ahhhh, Katz's. Where Harry met Sally. And where we met pastrami. Giant piles of juicy brisket coated with spices and dripping with goodness barely held together by a couple of slices of rye bread.
Food NetworkAugust 10, 2011On Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Michael Psilakis goes crazy for the daring Knoblewurst Sandwich made with garlic beef sausage at Katz's Deli in New York, NY. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more
Jamie ShawJuly 31, 2015It goes without saying; it can get busy. Expect lines inside and out during lunch hours – bring a buddy to grab a table once inside.- L JApril 29, 2016It's confusing/chaotic/intimidating, however staff was nice. Bring cash and don't lose your tix they give you when you enter.
Carl WhitmoreJune 24, 2017The pastrami Reuben is the absolute best sandwich I've ever tasted. A mysterious and extremely playful little sandwich.
NevresNovember 12, 2011Pastrami is a masterpiece. I d suggest swiss cheese to add some other flavor to the sandwich ( it is a tough one to eat, not everyone's stomach can handle this meat) Pickles is a good sidekick.
Greg G.December 25, 2012Fun fact: sign on building sez...katz deli, thats all! As in..."sign painter, i want it to say katz deli, thats all"! The rest is history.
Reagan BarbosaFebruary 28, 2018I was surprised at how tasty the pickles were. Loved the mustard on the pastrami sandwich as well.
AsimAugust 21, 2015An institution. Best Pastrami ever .. go easy with the mustard. I like to add coleslaw with that.- Hedonist TravellerJanuary 15, 2018Consistently satisfying your pastrami cravings. Never want to even try anything else!
Michael SherwoodAugust 8, 2014If you can't choose between two sandwiches, just get a half and half sandwich! Half pastrami/half Reuben is a killer combo.
TV Food MapsApril 18, 2013Katz's Deli is a NY institution and has been featured on a record 6 different shows featured on TVFoodMaps including Best Thing I Ever Ate, Food Wars, Man v. Food, No Reservations, Food Paradise.
Best enjoyed without the crowds. Split a Pastrami on rye bread with Swiss cheese and musturd to end the night or satisfy some hunger pangs before heading back out on the Lower East Side on a weekend.
Liana LauJanuary 13, 201424/7 piles of pastrami. Get it to share - it's impossible to eat it on your own. Try the pickled green tomatoes!
Julie SosciaJanuary 29, 2019A pop culture classic and staple in NYC. Definitely order the pastrami sandwich and ask for the When Harry Met Sally table.
Daniele BazzanoAugust 21, 2017A recommended visit for everyone who comes to NYC! We went there at around 5pm and there was almost no line.
Ms HeleneMarch 24, 2012Steaming fresh pastrami served with house made mustard and pickles. Very generous side serving of coleslaw too for $4.75. Only thing not house made is the soda!
UiruNovember 5, 2014Make sure you order the Godly Pastrami sandwich here. Matzo ball is my second favourite
Get the half sandwich (Pastrami and Rye) and soup unless you're hungry - then go for full sandwich.
Simon VreemanMay 4, 2019It’s good. The pastrami on rye is something you have to try. A bit pricey but worth the experience.
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New York's Oldest and Best Delicatessen!
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- 8:00 AM–2:45 AM
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- 8:00 AM–Midnight
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- 24 Hours
- Sun
- Midnight–10:45 PM
(800) 446-8364
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Dan Young - 7.1
"I have been waiting for this place to come to NYC!! Everything is amazing here and I love their mustard! Not sure what they do differently to it but it's great."
Chelsea Balkan - 9.3
"The place is great. Sandwiches are costly but so yummy and delicious. Amazing place to visit with friends for sandwich lovers. Great quality with superb quantity. Value for money."
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