An unassuming cart that has a knack for simple and delicious sandwiches-the chorizo, egg, and cheese especially.
A gourmet microstore with a cafe that serves espresso and coffee drinks that you can chase with a half-sized donut from Brooklyn's Dough.
Stop in here for what may be the best pancakes in Midtown - buttery, slightly crispy, and fluffy.
Grand Central Terminal's branch of Joe does great coffee, but also with friendly and helpful service.
Greek food truck with solid souvlaki, friendly service, and homemade Greek specials like pork chops and baklava. Lines can grow long; go early or late to skip the lunch rush.
Not your average chicken and rice cart--the lamb here is tender and succulent, and the rice is clean and light.
A solid mini-chain devoted to kati rolls, the Indian version of a burrito. The vegetarian fillings are our favorites.
Best destination for the food of the Chinese city of Xi'an in NYC. Try the chewy liang pi noodles or "lamb face" salad, all doused in their alluringly fiery house sauces.
Reliably good roast pork over rice. The banh mi, made with the likes of roast pork or duck, are menu standouts.
Rustic loaves of bread, salads, sandwiches, and French pastries to be enjoyed at the reclaimed wood communal tables.
The uptown outpost of one our favorite cheese shops in the city. Smaller than the original and lacking in the awesome sandwiches, but great for grocery shopping or a quick snack.
When at its best, the burger is a tastier, handmade dead-ringer for a Burger King Whopper.
Roast Beef Special: House-roasted beef is dipped in its juices, layered with fresh mozzarella, and sandwiched between a roast-beef-specific bread that's a cross between an English muffin and focaccia. Read more.
Great, super-juicy thin-pattied burgers with a variety of toppings and a good beer selection.
Tasty, high quality sandwiches with rotating seasonal options. More expensive than the average bodega, but also a lot better.
Kosher cafe with Middle Eastern specialties like shawarma, kebabs, and pretty decent falafel, available on pita or chewy laffa flatbread.
Stylish tacos, tortas, and cocktails in an unlikely location. Braised lamb naan tacos and fried pig's ears are must-orders.
A vegetarian-friendly source for reasonably priced ramen, soba, and more in Midtown. Be sure to explore the simple Japanese vegetables like tempura and bamboo shoots in chili oil.
Choose from a variety of katsu, including stellar kurobuta, salmon, chicken, prawn, and even cheese-filled pork.
Tasting menu based on the principles of Japanese Buddhist Shojin-ryori cuisine, one of the best vegetarian/vegan meals in town in a serene setting.
