Carnegie Delicatessen
Categories: Desserts, Delis, Sandwiches [Edit]
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District854 7th Ave
(between 54th St & 55th St)
New York, NY 10019 (800) 334-5606
- Nearest Transit:
7th Ave-53rd St (B, D, E)
57th St-7th Ave (N, Q, R, W)
57th St-6th Ave (F)
- Price Range: $$
- Accepts Credit Cards: No
- Parking: Street
- Attire: Casual
- Good for Groups: Yes
- Good for Kids: Yes
- Takes Reservations: No
- Delivers: Yes
- Take-out: Yes
- Waiter Service: Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Outdoor Seating: No
- Good for: Lunch
- Alcohol: Beer & Wine Only
9 reviews
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East
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178 Reviews for Carnegie Delicatessen
By reputation alone this is the pinnacle of the Jewish Delicatessen experience. Does it deliver? Well with sandwiches a mlle high, autographed photo's along the wall, and community seating it certainly has that authentic NY delicatessen feel. The sandwiches aren't cheap $14 to $20 but its literally the most pastrami outside of the deli counter I've ever seen. I've definitely had better quality meat but for a tourist trap with "NYC reasonable" prices it's not bad. The walls are crammed fill with photos of celebrities, in the back where the older photos call home we spied a prepubsecent JTT, Mike Huckabee from some years ago, not one but two Elvis Crespo's, Sen Craig of wide stance fame, George Lopez, and our personal favorite "Cookie" Jarvis (who the heck is Cookie Jarvis?). I wasn't terribly impressed with the pickle but for a quasi tourist trap it's worth the trip at least once.
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I noticed while visiting NY that Carnegie Deli had a long line outside waiting to get in for lunch, so it must be good. I went the following day, a little early for lunch so we could beat the rush. We still had a pretty long line, but not as long as it could be. I was surprised at how efficiently they kept the line moving, which was a good thing since we were standing outside and it was 19 degrees and breezy.
We were seated at a table for six even though there was four of us, which means we got to enjoy our lunch with a pair of locals. They turned out to be pretty cool, and the conversation was interesting. Our waiter was fast and helpful and quick with a joke. I ordered a Woody Allen, i.e. a cornbeef and pastrami on rye. Not much to it, but it sat about 8 inches high. It was delicious.
The place is full of signed celebrity photographs, many of which I didn't recognize since I'm only 25. It's a neat place, the food was good, the service was good. I'm glad I tried it, but it's not the kind of place I'd be visiting on a regular basis. That's ok since I live in Atlanta. But if you're in New York, I'd recommend having lunch at the Carnegie Deli.
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I'll give it four stars because I ate pretty often at the West Coast counterpart - Canter's Deli in LA on Fairfax for the better part of my four years at UCLA.
The lines and the hype that surround this place sort of detracted me from the food, I like the larger and more relaxed feel to Canters Deli.
But then again the pastrami and corned beef is piled HIGH and the cheesecake was really good too. Definitely warranted its historical and pop-culture presence in NY.
Just the lines were a bit (scratch that WAYYY) to long to get in. I've heard you can order takeout and its a lot better though.
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I loved the Carnegie Deli! It was so New York to me! I ordered the Whoopi which was very tasty! They charge $3 if you want to split a sandwich with someone else. The sandwich is HUGE!! My cousin and I weren't even able to finish the sandwich! Very tasty though, hit the spot, and really fast service. Everyone works like a machine because of the limited size of the restaurant and the many diners that come through everyday. Have fun!
I had to try this place out since it's famous for their sandwhiches. There was a little line around lunch time but it moved quickly and we were seated in no time. The seats are very close to one another so get comfortable making new friends. Decided to split the famous Woody Allen which is a sandwhich of corned beef and pastrami stack so high I got food coma just looking at it ($17 + $3 for sharing). Both of the meats were very flavorful. The only problem is that it's just meat and bread. I need some veggies. Good thing we ordered a side of sauerkraut. Basically the only way to eat the sandwhich is with a fork and I couldn't finish my half of the portion because its just that big. Next time if i ever try this place I'll order something else and try the cheesecake. If anyone is willing to buy me a plane ticket back to NY I'd greatly appreciate it.
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The decor is plastered with signed autograph photos of celebrities or famous people who once dined at Carnegie Deli. It's near Carneige Hall. The sandwiches are just okay as it's very bland. The desserts are large portions and somewhat tasty. I think dinners are better than this average deli.
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YUMMMMM. In NYC with a NYC virgin... I was raving about true NYC cheesecake, and after a trip to The Burger Joint, we decided to go on a mission to find a good spot. Upon recommendation from the concierge at Le Parker Meridian, we decided to venture to Carnegie.
I got the cherry, my friend got the strawberry... portions were huge... and they were veeeeery yummy. I must say that I've had the same quality, or slightly better in NYC and for not quite as expensive (these were about $9), so I was satisfied, but not blown out of my seat impressed.
From what I could see, the sandwiches were HUGE... and the slice of cheese on the guy's sandwich a table over from me was literally 1/4 inch thick. Go here if you're in the area and super super hungry for food... otherwise, just stick to dessert.
Keep in mind:
CASH ONLY
Open nearly 24 hours (6:30am - 4am)
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When my brother comes into town he likes to go to Carnegie for the huge portioned food.
I have to say that the sandwiches are okay, HUGE but typically not my thing. The best part of Carnegie Deli though is the Cheesecake. When you have the craving for cheesecake this is the place to go!
I like the overall experience at Carnegie better than Katz's simply because it's a good place to take out of town guests to get a real new york experience and isn't out of the way of other tourist attractions.
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I was unimpressed the first time I went (2 stars, about a week ago), but I had to try Carnegie Deli again just because it's so famous. I got the Woody Allen last time, which was nothing more than a big pile of meat between two pieces of bread. This time, I went for the Pastrami Reuben. It was a big pile of pastrami, sauerkraut and swiss cheese on top of a couple pieces of bread. It wasn't as heavy or as boring as the Woody Allen, and I had a fun time making several normal-sized sandwiches out of the massive pile of food in front of me. The meat was good, but not the best I've had in the city (that distinction goes to Katz's). The sauerkraut and swiss were both good too. The sandwich itself would normally warrant a 3-star rating, but the fact that it's so big and the fact that it's Carnegie Deli bumps it up to 4. Carnegie Deli is a must if you want to try the best delis in NYC.
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I went last summer when I was in NYC for the first time and I thought the food was just okay. I'm not a big eater so I kind of felt like it was a huge waste of food. I got a pastrami sandwich I think and yeaaah hahah I could barely fit that shit in my mouth :P and we didn't have a fridge in our hotel room so I couldn't bring it back with me. I dono... I just thought it was alright. And yeah, those prices are ridiculous... although they do serve a crapload of food.
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Its has been a very very long time since 1996... I have not gone back to the beautiful city of the New York!!! After reading all the yelp reviews of Carnegie Delicatessen of New York... I did have a chance to eat their huge sized pastrami sandwich which was about 12 years ago when the last time... I ate their big sized pastrami sandwich!!! Someday, I will be back to visit The Big Apple and go to Carnegie Delicatessen for their really huge sandwiches!!!
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No better deli in America -- even if this is a classic NYC tourist trap. Come hungry as the portions are amazing.
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Let me concede a small defeat. Aside from kickin our asses at graffiti...art? Carnegie Deli has us SoCalis licked for delis. I will never find the same pickles or corned beef sandwiches that are here. And I suppose it's meant to be that way.
Here's my white flag, I surrender.
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I'm a huge fan of pastrami
This place did it. The portions are huge. The services is good. The price --well, it's expensive, but hey, good food is worth the effort and money. I recommend this place
Price: a little steep
Presentation: its a sandwich -- who cares
Taste: good
Service: good
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Strictly for tourists. No...not even. I'd skip this one altogether. Crazy prices, for a crazy amount of mediocre food. Who needs it? Stop outside, take a picture and move on.
Yes, its famous.
Yes, its where they filmed "when harry met sally".
Yes, the sanwiches are out of this world.
Yes, its s tourist trap. And I was a tourist.
Yes, the meat is piled on so thick, you need to remove some of the carnage before you dig in.
Yes, NY Deli's make LA seem like shitty 7-11 sandwich stands.
Yes, I destroyed my hotel toilet 48 hours later. *But oh so worth it. :D
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As good as it gets for a deli. The roast beef is simply to die for. Fight the crowds and go now.
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What more can be said about The Deli of all Deli's that has not been said in the last 150+ other posts here. Granted there have been people here who have given this place one star (and have wanted to give it less) -- what the hell do they know!
And then there are the people who liked the Carnegie, but are comparing it to Katz's -- which quite frankly is on the otherside of town, and Katz's has been around for nearly 50 years longer (1888 vs.1937).
My point is, that any place that has been around as long as the Carnegie has been -- they have got to have the right formula. And not just because it has a reputation as a tourist mecca.
All I know is, I stopped in here this afternoon to get a sammich -- first time in quite a long time that I have been in here (I will not date myself, but suffice it to say it has been a LONG time). The smells have not changed, the decor has not changed (except for the additional autographed photos), and very few of the personalities have changed. I ordered the pastrami on rye to go, took it to my office and was in heaven. It is as good and as large as I remember it -- albeit more expensive. Too bad they could not serve the derma to go because I would have enjoyed a piece of that too.
As a matter of fact, although I could have finished this sandwich (which I could not do so many years ago), I held myself back-- and NOT because the sandwich is smaller now, but because I have gotten bigger -- wrapped up the second half of this thinly sliced, perfectly cood pastrami and told myself that I have dinner for tonite. And if you think about it -- if you take half of it home -- you have had a cheap lunch, and a cheap dinner and paid-one-price for both.
While others may be as good or slightly better tasting than Carnegie . . . this place holds the test of time and is still wonderful.
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Advice to Carnegie Deli:
If you're going to serve a mile high pile of meat in your sandwiches; I would also suggest free refills with any soft drink. Was a bit dissappointed that they served a glass with ice piled like their meat and barely any soda. When I asked for a refill, the waitress said, "Sorry no refills." There are free refills with NYC tap water only.
Also, dislike the $3 charge to share a sandwich. WTF? That's just being greedy.
I was satisfied with the Woody Allen I ordered, but my touristy visit was ruined with no refills on soda. It was also just my luck that I was in NYC when it was 90 degrees outside with humidity to make anyone sweat.
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This was my last stop in NYC before I caught the Bolt Bus back to Northern Virginia.
I went to Katz's Deli the day before, so my expectations were very high. Unfortunately I didn't have the time to stop by Katz, so I decided to try Carnegie Deli.
For starters, I liked the fact they had waitresses who got you seats. Katz's was fun, but it 's much easier to get a seat at Carnegie Deli. Having waitresses is nice too.
Carnegie deli is a fun place to be. The design, decor, autographed photos everywhere is nice. Even if the food and service was bad, it'd still be a great place to have lunch.
Fortunately the food and service were great. Our waitress was very friendly, and she made sure we were well taken care of.
We ordered the Woody Allen, a Knish (my first one ever!) and the Strawberry Cheesecake.
The sandwich was even bigger than at Katz's. But the meat wasn't as juicy or tender as Katz's. The bread was of lower quality as well. My first Knish ever was yummy. One is enough for 2 people. The strawberry cheesecake was great. The strawberry tasted fresh, not sour like you'd get at most grocery stores.
I liked the atmosphere at Carnegie Deli better than Katz's, but I think Katz's meat is better tasting. I recommend Carnegie Deli, and I do wish we had delis of this quality back home.
But if you had to pick between Carnegie and Katz, go with Katz.
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I've heard about this place and Katz. Haven't had the opportunity to visit Katz yet. Anywhoo, thought this place was great. Got a pastrami and corn beef sandwich. Found the corn beef to be better. Think thick sandwiches with layers upon layers of thinly diced deli meat. Got the sandwiches and headed to Central Park for a picnic. YUM!
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If you're going to pick between Carnegie and Katz, I'd say go to Katz.
Carnegie is a little cheaper ($13.xx for a pastrami sandwich vs Katz's $15.xx), and you get a LOT more meat, but the meat at Katz is MUCH better. You get nearly 3x more meat at Carnegie... I couldn't open my mouth wide enough to take a bite (thus fork and knife). I could only get through half that sandwich. Also, the meat was fattier than the meat at Katz. I give it 4 stars because even though the price is still too high for a sandwich ($13 for a sandwich?!), they give you so much meat, you have to think, "alright they give you a a damn lot," but then again it's not "all that and a bag of chips," lol. It'll make you damn full though...
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Massive sandwiches, a wait staff full of characters, and name that overshadows itself are a few of the qualities of the Carnegie deli. The quality of the food is good, but is in no way unique to this place. You will get a portion to match the hefty price tag, but you come here for the name and the experience. I would agree with others who say Katz's is better quality and I think a more authentic joint. Carnegie Deli is one of those places you have to go to, but probably will return rarely, if ever. Good egg creams.
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tow stars for good food. over priced, way over rated. service person was very rude unhelpfull and on top she demanded 13% tip. first and last time. thanks but no thanks.
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We managed to grab a late lunch here during a slow period and I was less than impressed. There was all this hype about this place, but I can honestly say I can get a better sandwich at one of the few delis here in Chicago than at the Carnegie.
The wait staff seemed bothered by the fact that we wanted to order, as our waiter was too busy talking to the table of waiters and waitresses while "taking our order." I had to repeat my order three times as he was walking away, because he couldn't get it right.
I'll say this much, the sandwich was big, but gerth of meat does not a good sandwich make.
In short, service sucks and the food doesn't reflect the price at all. Go next door to the 55th St. Deli for better sandwiches at a better price.
Carnegie Deli = tourist trap.
*ring ring*
K: Hello?
A: Hi, Karen-it's your arteries calling.
K: Oh, um hey. What's up?
A: You've done something very bad
K: Dudes, you have GOT to be kidding me-I've been working out 3x/week
A: We know and we appreciate that. However, it seems that you consumed an ENTIRE sandwich from the Carnegie Deli last year on your birthday.
K: Yes, and what!?
A: We wanted to say....
*BEEP*
K: Can you hold on a sec, I've got another call.*click* Hello?
T: Hi karen, it's your tastebuds. We wanted to thank you for going to the Carnegie Deli
K: That's cool. I'm actually on the other line. Can I call you back?
T: Sure
*Click*
K: Arteries, are you there?
A: We're here, but not for much longer after that corned beef sandwich you snarfed down like a piggy
Moral of story: Split with a friend. Eat nothing but salad for a week before and a week after consuming corned beef sammich.
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Sh*t hole! (The only reason this place got one star is because I had to.) If you care only about quantity and don't mind if your food tastes like dog poo, then this is your place. In all reality it's not even a great price for the quantity ($16 for just a sandwich), you would be better off buying two sandwiches at another deli.
I got a pastrami sandwich which was served on two tiny pieces of bread with a mound (1lb.) of bland meat. I think part of the reason the meat looks like so much is due to the fact the actual width of the sandwich being so small. The apple pie is bland also. Oh yeah, the wait staff are a bunch of pricks too.
Honestly, I would rather eat off a hot dog cart (I love those things!) or go to Ben Ash Delicatessen (across the street) which also provided a large quantity but tasted much better, was less expensive, and the employees were nicer. I realize Ben Ash didn't get good reviews, maybe their sandwiches are horrible? But their burgers and cheesecake were good.
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Recommended for: tourists, sandwich seekers, hungry people.
Food 4, Service 4, Ambiance 3.
Yes, we all know the Carnegie Deli. Not that much to yelp about, but I have to say that this is one of the few places in Manhattan that I can go to, order 1 dish, and be full on that 1 dish. Sandwiches stacked high, lots of condiments and fresh produce. You may not be thrilled with who you're seated next to, but here, food is king. Sandwiches named after celebs, nothing new, but the deli meats are fantastic, and pickles crisp and crunchy.
Only thing to complain about are the lines, the wait, and the tourists... Its more of a place to be seen than a good sandwich shop, but if I'm in the area and hungry, I may be found here (if its not crazy busy). If you want more low-key and just as good, head down to Katz - though you won't be as stuffed as CD.
Sean Approved: Definitely Yes.
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Well I got food poisoning here.
From either the Gefilte Fish or (more likely) from the Latkes that were pre-fried and had probably not had their oil changed for god knows how long.
Plus terrible service. I am sure it was once amazing here but it certainly aint these days. Oh how I miss Second Ave Deli!!
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The first time I visited the Carnegie Deli (which was more than 10 years ago), I was taken. This was an eating experience unlike anything I'd ever seen--- matzo balls as big as your head, sandwiches piled high like NYC's skyscrapers and more! But the next time I went back something had changed---it was a tourist trap! Signs lined the walls declaring there would be no sharing ( these plates are HUGE, why not share instead of further contributing to the obesity epidemic?), there was a minimum each patron had to spend and more! I had just gotten off a plane, I don't need to be digesting rules with my food, I want to relax! I realize the rents are exorbitant in NYC but, seriously do we need to get greedy and shaft the patrons to get by?
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In high school and college I had a slight obsession with finding the perfect cheesecake. After a couple of years, I was convinved that the perfect cake was one I baked myself and so I gave up on store-bought varieties. Eventually I OD'ed on cheesecake and stopped eating it almost completely.
So when I moved to NY I didn't feel compelled to check out the cheesecake at Carnegie Deli. Years passed.
A few weeks ago, my boyfriend stopped at Carnegie Deli on his way home and picked up some corned beef and cheesecake for dinner. (For all of you who want the sandwich taste without the guilt, opt for sandwich meat sans the sandwich. Corned beef with dijon mustard, salad and medium-bodied red...yum! ...but I digress from the focus of this review.) The corned beef was amazing. We are addicted.
Then came dessert. I was skeptical, especially with all the buzz around the cheesecake. Could it really live up to the hype? Would this cheesecake rekindle the obession of my youth?
At this point I could go on and describe in detail my first seduction by the famed Carnegie Deli cheesecake, but I will leave the details to your imagination, Dear Reader. It suffices to say that since that first encounter I have had more. It's not a crazy affair, but rather something mature, respectful and lasting (I hope). The slice is too large for one; perfect for sharing.
If you have not been to Carnegie Deli, go. I recommend the take-out option. Go eat in Central Park (or your apartment if it's not too far), this is probably the better way.
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OVER RATED BIG TIME.
What a piece of crap, not to mention the ridiculous prices. I buy better tasting hot dogs of the street. A lesson to stay loyal to Katz's....can't beat their tasty hot dogs and pastrami.
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Crowded, expensive (huge portions), though cheaper than Katz's, sandwiches as big as your head. It's definitely something to experience here in NYC, always a chance to see someone famous, huge portions (people around me felt bad for wasting food). I do think the pastrami is better at Katz's. Still worth a visit.
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Wow.. a quick scroll through all the reviews, seems to show that people from CA just don't like Carnegie (there are probably and equal amount of lovers for the Deli as haters but the hate comes from the west coast).
Take it as it is... an overly hyped, tourist stop, that "everyone must hit once" - however, if you miss it, you probably saw something else that was more/classic NY so you won't miss much (as long as you hit Katz instead).
There's a lot of character here if you get the right staff and take a good look around at the people that have come through here. It's no longer a destination for the food but for the supper size and the history (IMHO), however I do like the Motzo ball soup and their egg salad was good. I've been through when family or tourist visitors want to check it out, but I definitely don't spend $15 on a sandwich in NY.
They now deliver to anywhere in the country so I suppose if you really love your Carnegie you can get it any time...
Seriously, I can not understand why this place is still in business. I think some family bought it from the original owners and are just banking on the name. The food SUCKS. There is nothing to it. It literally is just a ton of pastrami slapped on two TINY pieces of bread. You don't even eat it like a sandwich; you use a fork b/c the bread slices are smaller than my palm.
The pastrami is bland.
They only take cash. and when your sandwich costs you $20 a person, that is quite an inconvenience.
They charge you if you are splitting a sandwich. THe sandwiches are too big for one person. So when you order a $20 pastrami sandwich to split, they charge you like $5 additionally to split it.
The waiters are SOOOOOO RUDE. Honestly, the customers aren't the greatest either. When I ate here, this woman walked by my table and knocked my water into my lap and all over my food, and she just kept walking. Didn't even stop or apologize. And the waiters were rude in cleaning it up, too.
The apple pie SUCKED.
...Seriously, this place was the worst. One of the hot dog vendors on the street provided a better meal. And cheaper!
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This place is truly one of the best joint ever! Great place for guys or really fat girls with craving for some huge pastrami sandwich and mac salad.. All you can eat cucumber/pickles. .
I like KATZ deli (filmed "when harry met sally), but Carnegie is my favorite!
I always order the same thing... The biggest "Pastrami" sandwich in the world! --i think it beats KATZ . And macaroni salad and strawberry cheesecake. i always go friday evenings.. That's when you can avoid the tourists and big crowds.
I don't recommend "Corn beef" sandwich unless you prefer something dry... pastrami is very juicy and tender. After several attempts, i've finally able to finish the whole sandwich!
My gf always goes for the vegetable chicken soup ($13bucks!).. I don't understand paying 13 bucks for some soup, but she likes it and it's the only way to drag her there to go eat with me. If you love pastrami, i recommend Carnegie..
Oh, i also love their pickles! They are absolutely delicious!
Never before have I seen sandwiches like this.
After a long, tedious Monday flight from SF to NYC, my coworker and I agreed that food was in order. But what? NYC is supposed to be overflowing with amazing food. But I had a few things that I knew I had to try-- the local bagels, pizza, and delis.
My coworker had heard of Carnegie Delicatessen, so we set off down the 26 or so blocks, walking through the retina-melting Times Square as we went. I figure it was around 7:30pm when we arrived, and while we didn't have to wait very long-- five minutes, perhaps-- the place was filled elbow to elbow.
I ordered the roast beef sandwich with a side of onion rings, and my coworker, a pastrami with fries. After ordering, we watched other folk getting their orders, and before long, ours arrived. Easily six inches of just meat was piled between two slices of rye-- and that was it. But it was the singular best roast beef I've had in my life. Most roast beef has some element of gristle, or isn't all that tender. This roast beef, however, practically melted in my mouth, with a perfectly moist, smooth flavor that I've never experienced before. Heavenly.
While eating our dinners, the pair of chairs next to us opened up and were occupied by a Spanish-speaking older couple, who had a little trouble communicating with the waiter. My coworker had a little better success, and when the waiter left, the Spanish woman made a comment about the large sandwich on my plate. "No esta gordo. Esta pequino," my coworker comments. Then he points at a sandwich filled with a good foot of meat, on another customer's plate: "Esta gordo!" Her eyes grew to the size of saucers. I have to wonder just how many cows this deli goes through in a day...
Perhaps the only reason for not getting a full five stars is that the sides were only so-so, and the place was so cramped. If I were rating just on the sandwich-- five stars.
I think that maybe, just maybe, I now have some small understanding as to why people absolutely rave about Jewish delis and lament the lack of them in the SF bay area.
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The New York Deli. Get the full experience with Carnegie's great atmosphere and great food with portions as big as the NYC skyscrapers.
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Touristy? You bet.
Good food? When you can get it.
The service was a bit slow, but it's worth it for the Matzo ball soup. Extra broth comes in a little metal carafe, like what cream comes in.
Corned beef sandwiches are HUGE. Like, way too big unless you're a linebacker or have a matching appetite (I don't). And I hate split plate charges :( as it encourages people wasteful.
My warm Pastrami sandwich was enormous! When you bite into it, it was a full mouth of meaty goodness! Oh and the strawberry cheesecake is to die for. i tasted the chocolate cake and that was pretty good too. Definately touristy, but hey, I'm a tourist so who cares! There aren't any delis like these where I'm from!
