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Al's Deli NYC

3.4 (139 reviews)
Closed • 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Lauren S.

Al's Delicatessen & Catering in New York, NY. Al's Deli has been open since 1976-one of the few original delis left in New York City. Located in the heart of midtown right by Macy's and Penn Station, Al's Delicatessen has some great New York Classics. Everything is hot, fresh and made to order. They have an extensive breakfast, lunch and dinner menu-and open to 11 pm for any late night treats! Insta: @thehungrysw. Chopped Cheese NYPD Sandwhich Cheesesteak Fries Midtown Slider

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Brian C.

Located in the heart of midtown just steps away from Penn Station and Macy's, this local OG deli has been serving nyc classics since 1976! From a classic pastrami on rye to matzo ball soup to any bagel sandwich you can imagine, they have it all. + Chopped cheese: seasoned beef, American cheese, grilled onions & peppers, and mozzarella + NYPD: grilled chicken, bacon, ranch, lettuce, and tomato on a hero with fries and soda Made to order, everything comes out fresh and piping hot. The staff is super friendly and you can customize your order in almost any way you can imagine. And the portions are HUGE! They're open until 11pm so you can even satisfy your late night cravings. And don't forget to grab some Mrs. Field's Cookies! Follow my Instagram and TikTok @thephotographerfoodie for more! :)

Shelly J.

I inadvertently landed to this place cuz I couldn't find the other bagel place. It looks like your typical NYC bagel shop. They have a standard menu of breakfast classics. I got a jalapeño n cheese bagel with cream cheese. I wanted nothing else. Though the dude at the counter was nice. The inside dining area was dirty. For 8am... kinda early for a place to be that dirty. So I sat down, In a little area that was clean. I saw a typed out sign that said, Spend at least $10 to sit at the table... Woooo Chile... Who would spend $10 here?!! That's tacky. This isn't a full service diner. The cashier was ok with me, but was nasty with this other customer over something dumb. My bagel was decent. It tasted homemade. However, compared to Safeways bagels. Safeway wins. This place is a little like a tourist trap. Next time, I go to my bagel pit stop, a block away.

Everything bagel with vegetable cream cheese. NYC is supposed to LOAD their bagels!! This is a disgrace!
Dara R.

I've had a few breakfast sandwiches from here before. Today I ordered an everything bagel with veggie cream cheese and it was NOT what New York is about!! So little cream cheese and the bagel wasn't fresh - for $5 this is a rip off!! The service is fast and they are quick to take care of the morning rush but for the price of the bagels they should be a better quality! Go down the block where there are a couple of other bagel spots that have fresh and authentic bagels from NYC

Asiago cheese bagel with BAC SPK
Mike M.

Been coming here for six or seven years, I have NEVER once been dissatisfied with any sandwich or breakfast here. It is a Manhattan NYC Staple. Highly recommend. Short wait times even with lines out the store!!!! Consistently consistent.

Four of us walked in and ordered four things, not expecting anything much since it was a small deli, but once we got our plates, we were absolutely caught off-guard. First, the visual. I mean, check out the visuals on those bagels! I've been to some high-end bagel shops in NYC, but these guys at Al's Deli did it better. Seond, the taste. Of course, visual means nothing if the taste doesn't back it up. At our first bites, all four of us came to an agreement that this place is a hidden gem. There are many delis in Manhattan, ranging from so-so to great. And this one, Al's Deli, certainly belongs with the best of them. Go and try if you pass by the area. 7th and 35th st.

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2 months ago

Best BEC spot in the northeast. Super nice staff, very organized and clean. Love them

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6 months ago

Very rude, lousy place. Placed an order with them that they didn't honor. Do not go here.

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2 years ago

Super nice, welcoming, ready to help! We will be back. Also the salad bar looks amazing but we were here at breakfast.

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2 years ago

The workers at AL's deli are 5 star. Very helpful and engaging. They always have smiles on their faces. The food is consistently good.

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2 years ago

Very friendly polite an food is always amazing..Quick service as well.i would recommend to anyone that never been

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2 years ago

Yum Yummy Fast. prices can't be beat for NYC! The. Coffee was hot and fresh. The food is freshly made.

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2 years ago

great service! Got the gyro and it was good, convenient and accessible. ambiance was great as well

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2 years ago

Wonderfull staff, Great food and prices, my to go store every day, highly recommend.

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2 years ago

Al's deli is the best! Amazing food and great service!!! I love it here! Highly recommend!

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2 years ago

Been coming to Al's for about 5 years. truly the spot chefs kiss always recommend to everyone. Best spot i know around my job for sure

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2 years ago

Very nice place. Will come again. I had the chicken parmasean . Next time ima get a cheeseburger they look tasty

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2 years ago

The best NYC Deli ! This is my lunch break spot and they treat me so well. Their customer service is wonderful.

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