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The Original Sandwich Shoppe of New York
Category: Restaurants Sandwiches Sandwiches [Edit]
58 Greenwich AveSte A
(between Perry St & Charles St)
New York, NY 10011
Neighborhood: West Village
(212) 255-2237
- Nearest Transit:
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14 St (1, 2, 3)
Christopher St - Sheridan Sq (1, 2)
6 Av (L)
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 7 am - 9 pm
- Parking:
- Street
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
34 reviews for The Original Sandwich Shoppe of New York
Review Highlights
"...turkey with cheddar and amazing herbal mayo was amazing."
(in 5 reviews)
"I got the Virginia Ham and Swiss on Focaccia, and it was..."
(in 1 review)
"I'm not a fan of turkey so I went with the italian."
(in 15 reviews)
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34 reviews in English
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Review from Melyssa B.
Hoboken, NJ
1/27/2012
Not only does the Sandwich Shoppe make the best sandwich I have ever tasted. The service is excellent. The owner is always there to check me out and always asks me how the sandwich was. Today he began telling me where all of his food comes from (ultra high quality) and how he makes everything from scratch (with the exception of the cold cut turkey). It is the mark of a great owner to be involved in every process of your business and to know where all of your supplies come from. He also makes a large effort to forge a customer-producer relationship, something VERY rare in Manhattan.
My favorite sandwich is Rudy's Turkey. The turkey is made fresh by the shop and tastes better than a Thanksgiving turkey. To compliment this amazing meat, they add herbal mayo- a recipe they have been using for almost 30 years. It is by far the best condiment that has ever graced my sandwich bun. Their Cuban sandwich is also out of this world amazing. I haven't got to try all of the sandwiches yet, but I have only heard great things about each sandwich.
They have delicious desserts- I cannot wait to try their brownie next week.
If you want a sandwich, DO NOT HESITATE, it does not get better than the Sandwich Shoppe! -
Review from sean N.
Manhattan, NY
2/6/2012
Let me say first that I am giving two stars for service. The food is actually Great. There is one guy doing all the work and the lady who runs it just collects money, as she tells me. The one guy can't get through a line of one person in front of you well at all.. so make sure you go when there is no one there if you plan to go..
Otherwise, great simple and healthy meals -
Review from Jess K.
1/10/2012
I've been to this neighborhood spot before for the ice-cold lemonade, but this weekend ventured in for a snack.
The chalkboard lists a variety of sandwich creations or you can create your own from the vegetables, meats, cheeses, and spreads available. I noticed a huge loaf of black bread screaming my name, so ordered the Rudy's Roasted Turkey -- freshly roasted there, and very tasty, with their herb mayo, also made from scratch on the premises. It's rare to find a good place that serves fresh turkey as opposed to anything Boar's Head, so I appreciate the lengths they go to live up to their moniker. Not skimpy on the meat, the sandwich was even reasonably priced.
And they're on Seamless! -
Review from Susan P.
Manhattan, NY
11/21/2011
Spent my afternoon wandering the West Village (and got lost, of course) and found myself here. I had a turkey, apple, and cheddar sandwich, which I got on foccacia with herbal mayo. Had their homemade lemonade on the side. All of this came to a total of $10-something, which was probably the only downside, although the sandwich was huge and I was full by the end!
Service was great, and they sliced the apple right in front of me! I normally hate mayo and the herbal mayo was delicious. It was busy inside (2pm on a Monday), but I was able to grab a table. An older lady (who must be a regular?) stated that it was her birthday, so the staff and everyone in the restaurant joined in to sing her happy birthday...so that was cute.
The West Village is a bit of a hike from the UES, but I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area! -
Review from Michael D.
Manhattan, NY
1/12/2012
I had walked by the store last week and noticed there were a lot of patrons, so I made a mental note to try them out. Last night I called them to order, and they were closing up for the night, and had no delivery guy left. The gentleman who answered the phone, informed me of that, and then told me he would still make me the sandwich and drop it off by car on his way home. Never have I had someone go out of their way to be that accommodating. The sandwich was great, but the gesture won them a client in me for as long as they are in business. It was so nice to be reminded that there are some truly courteous and helpful people in the world. That plus a very delicious sandwich made a great combination.
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Review from Catherine W.
Whitestone, NY
Updated - 5/31/2011
The pending sign on their store front should be updated as of May 6, 2011 with a big "C" sign according to the NYC DOH website.
This is bratty of me to say, but I don't like to eat at C-rated establishments. They can keep the $10 I paid for 2 BuyWithMe coupons. A stomach ache isn't worth it.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/19/2011
At any sandwich establishment, seeing a turkey and apple sandwich variation makes me extremely… Read more »
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Review from Justin S.
New York, NY
11/1/2011
Good sandwiches and friendly service.
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Review from Mike M.
New York, NY
1/7/2012
the best turkey sandwich in NYC. their herbal mayo is also out of this world. friendly and down to earth staff as well.
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Review from Craige M.
7/13/2010 1 Check-in Here
This was the first official stop on the Craige Moore Eat & Workout Tour of NYC, although I have been walking to restaurants all over NYC for 13 years now. Wow...
Okay, I'm over it now. I've been out of college for 13 years. I'm not young. Deep... breaths....
The first sandwich on the menu board is the roast turkey and I I think I read that's their specialty. I do love a good REAL turkey sandwich, so I went for that one.
1. The French bread it comes on is perfectly chewy and not at all crusty and mouth-hurting.
2. The herby mayo is, as described in every other review, excellent.
3. This is a big one for me: the sandwich is lovingly prepared. The guy making it did not slap everything in the center of the bread and call it good, causing me to wind up with all the tomato on one side and all the cheese on the other. No, he made it as carefully as I would have made it at home.
4. He was so attentive, in fact, that I think if I went after the lunch rush again, I could ask him to cut off the crunchy part of the lettuce and he would absolutely oblige me happily.
5. There is free wifi and oddly, a BYO policy. I guess maybe the vibe at night is different (they're open til 9), but at 2pm, I could not really imagine showing up with a bottle of wine to drink with my sandwich.
6. They also sell really good looking brownies. Ooh! I nearly forgot. I have a brownie in my purse. Hold on, let me taste it...Oh yes. That's a good brownie.
7. I saw him make the veggie sandwich and it actually looked really good. I'm a fan of veggie sandwiches, but am wary of them since they tend to be crap, but I'd definitely go back and get that. And a brownie.Listed in: The Craige M. Eat & Workout…
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Review from Jackson W.
Queens, NY
2/18/2011
I came here after watching a movie at IFC with my voucher from buywithme. I presented it to the mid 30-40 lady at the cashier and the first thing she said was "NO." I was def. confused and disgusted at the service already. I ordered my sandwich with the guy, since I had to use the $10 voucher in one visit, I ordered the Sautéed Steak Sandwich, cost $9.25 and with tax it all came up to $10.02.
I took it to go and without a table to eat on, I used my lap. I opened it up, ripped it in half and took my first bite. OMG, it was def delicious, the meat was tender and packed inside the bread. The bread itself was the star, I kid you not when I say best best baguette (i think it's a baguette) EVER. I do not know what it is but the bread itself had a crispy crunch and unlike other sandwich bread, I like how the inside of the bread is just thin enough to soak up the juices from the steak.
It was a messy lunch, the sandwich was dipped in gravy almost, every bite I had juices flowing down the side of my fingers. I was only given 2 napkins and it was not enough.
Beside the steak, the fresh tomato, lettuce, cheese, gravy dipped, it also had dijon mustard. I'm never a fan of dijon mustard but it def. complimented the bite...not too much but just enough that it blended well with the gravy. To me it was a bit too salty but the bread did help balance out some of the saltiness.
Overall, I give the food/ sandwich 4 stars. A tat too salty and portion wise..it's an inch or so smaller than the regular heros you get at deli stores.
the services 3 stars- got my sandwich in less than 5 mins but the lady, she needs an attitude change
the price 2 star --- for a sandwich, you are pretty pricey
I still didn't understand why she said "NO" to me. -
Review from Evan G.
9/29/2010
It doesn't look like much from the outside, but they make a darn good sandwich. No, a DAMN good sandwich (yeah, I said it).
I was in a hurry when I came in, so instead of really studying the menu, I asked which sandwich was the best. I was told #1 or #2 (#1 is roast turkey, #2 is deli turkey). #1 is nothing short of turk-maz-ing. It's roast turkey (*real* roast turkey) on an chewy, warm, oh-my-goodness-did-this-looks-like-nothing-place-j ust-serve-me-such-a-delicious-piece-of-toasted-bre ad? baguette. The turkey was warmed, too, which just added to the scrumptiouness of the sandwich. I had mine with spicy mustard, cucumber, and tomato. Satisfying, and worth every penny.
Smallish breakfast menu (which might be good before a workout sometime since my gym is close by), and definitely worth a return trip. -
Review from Sara W.
New York, NY
7/9/2008
The Good: The Sandwiches here are THE BOMB. They have an herbal mayo that is astonishing - and I don't even like mayo. The turkey sandwiches are assembled from freshly carved roasted turkeys in whatever dark/white combo you want. Once I had that sandwich, there was no need to ever try another. The brownies are perfect - chewy, moist and deeply chocolate.
The Sad: The brothers that ran OSS years ago were HOT, smart-mouthed, and flirtatious to men and women alike. It was worth going for the ego boost and laughs alone. Their sister, who took over, is sweet and organized, but she lacks the salacious bite that her brothers had. This change is best illustrated through their Lemonade. Before, a cup meant pulpy, tart squeezed lemons with just the right amount of sugar and water. Now, it tastes like, well, Countrytime.
The Bottom Line: The loss of eye candy is a bummer, but the Sandwiches can't be beat. -
Review from Evan M.
5/26/2011
Great sandwich. Great ingredients. Not your italian style deli, however, still very good.
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Review from Ben K.
8/26/2009
It would be difficult for me to be more impressed with the Italian sandwich I had today at the original sandwich shoppe. Everything was perfect; fresh delicious ham, salami and provolone, crisp vegetables, a dynamic homemade vinaigrette, and some perfectly toasted French bread to hold it all together
Past that however, it is quite obvious that the owner/manager really cares about your sandwich, as he watched over everything being made and corrected the workers on a (very minor) mistake or two. Needless to say, in addition to being made from awesome ingredients the sandwich arrived extremely well put together, an attribute which should not be taken for granted.
This was easily the best sandwich I have had in New York. -
Review from Lawrence C.
New York, NY
1/12/2010
I recently worked with a dermatology resident who only had to visit my hospital in the West Village once a week. Every single time he came by, however, he couldn't stop talking about the roast turkey sandwich at the Original Sandwich Shoppe that he was going to eat as soon as his morning shift was done. It was like his version of Proust's madeleines in the making.
Such unbridled enthusiasm about a foodstuff never fails to arouse my attention, so one day I decided to check it out for myself. I ordered the roast turkey, and the second question (after the first one, "What bread?", to which I answered ciabatta, toasted, please) was "White or dark meat?" That is *always* a good question to hear as far as I'm concerned. I chose dark. I also opted for lettuce, tomato, and some pesto mayonnaise.
The sandwich was solid. The turkey meat was moist and of clearly higher quality than you're going to get at your local Subway; it was, however, undersalted, a flaw only partially compensated for by the salt content of the ciabatta. The pesto mayo, despite its radioactive greenness, was a nice accent mark.
With quick, no-nonsense service and a variety of other choices on the menu worth a second look, it's a good weapon to have in my work neighborhood lunch armamentarium. Still, I'll probably usually opt for more adventurous fare in the area if I'm going to drop north of $10 for a sandwich and drink.
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Review from John P.
3/30/2011 1 photo
I guess the turkey is the way to go here cause i was overly impressed with my hero. I'm not a fan of turkey so I went with the italian. The bread they use is great, and the meat was pretty good too. I really enjoyed the dressing they used. The problem is with the price, definitely wasn't worth almost $10. If the sandwich was bigger I think the price would be justified, but it's just a normal sized sandwich. They could use a better selection of chips as well.
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Review from Varun V.
6/23/2008
Efficient guys work behind the counter - so don't be intimidated by the large lines at lunchtime.
Only tried the marinated chicken cutlet sandwich because i'm like rainman and eat the same thing over and over... and it's really THAT good. -
Review from Raul D.
Berkeley, CA
4/4/2008
Adequate. Not great, far from terrible. Not quite what it's cracked up to be by other yelpers but will get you fed without regretting your choice.
Good price. -
Review from Michael H.
Austin, TX
2/1/2007
This place has some of NY's greatest sandwiches. I practically live above it, so each day I get to smell the freshly-roasting turkeys as I walk to the gym. Luckily, my self-control keeps me headed for my workout...
Great specials every day, but it never hurts to simply ask the owner (a big, burly, bald-headed man) to make you something delicious. The turkey (and anything with the herbal mayo) is delicious, and they have great breads to choose from. -
Review from Soozie H.
San Francisco, CA
6/30/2008
I ordered the Black Ham & Brie on Italian baguette & a Rudy's Turkey with herbal mayo, lettuce, chili and Swiss cheese from here. Both 'wiches were huge and the portions were generous! I swear, they must've stuffed my 'wich with a WHOLE pack of Ham 'cuz there was SO MUCH HAM, it was falling outta my 'wich!
They're friendly, fast and efficient. The 'wiches are a bit on the pricey side but it's worth it! -
Review from Ethan C.
Brooklyn, NY
9/2/2008
A sandwich is a sandwich.
A great sandwich is easily achieved and commonly overlooked. Fresh ingredients are expected: bread, meat, cheese, vegetables, w/ appropriate condiment. Sometimes, people hold some sandwiches in higher echelons only because of special or unique ingredients. However, there are times when a good ol' ham and cheddar with mayo is the hands down best sandwich out there. I do truly believe that a great sandwich only gets the recognition it deserves in the wake of a bad sandwich encounter, which is hard to come by in these days of sanitary regulations and expiration dates.
Now that I'm done sandwich philosophizing, I got the Black Ham & Brie on a baguette and it was as expected from a place specializing in sandwiches, good.
A sandwich is a sandwich. -
Review from Christina F.
New York, NY
11/6/2010
Solid #1! Roasted turkey with cheddar and amazing herbal mayo was amazing! Lemonade was average, so I thought it was overpriced for what it was ($3), but the sandwich was worth every penny!
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Review from Geoff L.
Oxford, OH
7/16/2008 4 photos
Great selection + high quality = a sandwich lover's dream.
Close to 10 different kinds of bread, several different vegetables and spreads, and a good meat selection. I got the Virginia Ham and Swiss on Focaccia, and it was great. They toasted only the bread, which turned out to be great because the sandwich was warm and I could really taste the different flavors. I got the Chipotle Mayo on one side and the Whole Grain Mustard on the other; the mustard was a little overpowering at first, but over the course of the meal, it became just a piece of the complex puzzle that is a sandwich from OSS. Highly recommended. -
Review from James S.
Bronx, NY
2/13/2011
The sandwiches are really quite good. I have only had their signature turkey sandwich, which is really very good with fresh roasted turkey. The bread used for the sandwiches also seems to be of a good quality. The service tends to be quite brusk. The sides with the sandwiches are nothing to write home about either. Mainly being bags of chips.
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Review from Daryll H.
New York, NY
11/21/2010
These sandwiches are amazing, but my normal sandwich-craving hours are almost always after 9pm on weekdays or on sunday afternoons. These happen to be the hours that this place is closed. It saddens me every time.
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Review from Sam P.
New York, NY
5/3/2006
Anyone who knows me knows I'm a sucker for a good sandwich. And these are some of the yummiest I've found south of 14th St. Great specials and fresh fresh fresh ingredients. Perhaps a hair on the expensive side, but you get what you pay for. A big, delicious, mouth watering sandwich...mmmmm....
Listed in: The Earl of Sandwich
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Review from Keith D.
Manhattan, NY
3/29/2011
Who wouldn't love this place, the sandwiches are great but the true gem are the homemade brownies. The best in the city.
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Review from jacky c.
New York, NY
1/26/2011
I've only had their fresh turkey sandwich here 2x, and it was good. I had used those certiciates/vouchers to buy the food, and the owner/casher Lady seems to hate you for using them. When I was paying, she asked me what i ordered, then she didn't believe me and asked the barista too after I already told her!! then after paying I said thanks, she doesn't even care or respond.
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Review from Elizabeth H.
Philadelphia, PA
11/23/2009
What a great find! I randomly discovered this sandwich shop this past weekend right before I had to head back to Philly. I got the Cuban Sandwich (pressed virginia ham, roast pork, swiss cheese, mustard, and pickles on toasted sour dough bread), and it was so delicious! It was a pretty decent portion too - I ate half and ended up eating the other half for dinner. Definitely going back!
Listed in: Great Eateries in NYC
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Review from Jill S.
Buffalo, NY
5/4/2011
The Fresh Roasted Turkey sandwiches are the way to go!!! I ordered the #1, which was DELICOUS! A friend ordered the #2, it was good, but I will return for the #1! And the Brownies where SCRUPTIONS!
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Review from Teresa N.
San Francisco, CA
2/5/2008
I had the portabello sandwich. Not bad. The garlic mayo gave a nice touch to the sandwich. Four stars only because I wasn't a big fan of the bread. Overall, the sandwich was good, but not impressive for the price I paid.
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Review from Mary Y.
New York, NY
1/24/2011
GREAT sandwiches! Good ingredients, and the people who run the shop care about their customers. I tried the shop when they did a deal with buywithme, and i will be back! i'd like a little more variety of sandwiches on the menu, but what they do offer is solid and will satisfy your tummy!
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Review from charles j.
NY
1/17/2011
Blah. $10 for a takeout turkey tossed salad that was totally dry. I mistakenly thought that since they were tossing the salad fresh for my order, there would be some sort of dressing in it, but it was totally dry, and they neither offered or put any dressing in the bag for me to put on myself. Dry lettuce with a few add ins for $10 stinks.
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Review from Sherilyn T.
Oakland, CA
2/26/2007
they use dark meat for the roasted turkey sandwich! it might not be much for others, but i've never had a roasted turkey sandwich w/dark (aka the best part of the turkey!) meat before. yea, i've been deprived.
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