So rude! I've used this place for years - the food isn't bad and it's close to my home - but no more! I recently I scheduled a large order pick up for 11AM (placed the order around 9:30AM). It wasn't ready when I arrived (this happens, no biggie). I waited 15 mins and then asked approx. how much longer it would be. I was dumbfounded with the rudeness that came back at me. I"m a regular there and have only ever been nice to them. Eventually they threw my order at me, I ran back home for a meeting only to discover the order was incorrect. Again, shit happens but the rudeness with which they spoke to me... not nice! read more

Order ahead for pickup. The ham sandwich has a nice kick with the addition of the peppers!

The food here is really good- I especially like the red pepper hummus plate and chicken schnitzel. Do not come here if you are not willing to wait 20-30 min for your food. Im surprised they don't let the customers know this. I'd suggest ordering ahead. read more

What I got was not green curry today; it was a green mixture of oil and water without any taste; even plain water tastes better than that. Bite's green curry on 22nd St always brings me to heaven but this one showed me how terrible food could be. By the way, in a line, if you are the first one ordering, you might be the last one to get your food. read more

Bite is a delicious grab-and-go spot for sandwiches and soups! They're pretty efficient with getting your order ready but be prepared to wait a little around noon as this is a very popular lunch spot. The Middle Eastern Egg Sandwich ($4) is the best bang for your buck as far as breakfast sandwiches go. The super soft pita bread comes filled with organic eggs, hummus, cucumbers, onions, and hot sauce. (I am literally salivating writing this review!!) If you're looking for lunch options, the Smoked Turkey Pesto Panini ($7.50) is my go-to order. It comes with a heaping serving of turkey and the Balthazar bread is always crisped perfectly in their panini press. Their half soup half sandwich option is definitely a winner in the winter months! read more

Bite - Smoked Turkey Pesto Panini - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

The food is decent, but the employees are incredibly rude and mess up orders. I work on the block, and after several incidents of extreme rudeness decided not to go back. The straw broke when I asked for the sides that came with a hummus platter to be separate rather than mixed in, and the guy at the counter nastily said, "It's only $6, just get it the way it comes." When I returned to my office, I told some colleagues about this and they had run into similar problems, and had also stopped going to this location! I can't imagine how much money the owners are missing out on because of horrible employees. read more

This place features a combination of mediocre food and some of the rudest employees in NYC. When I asked about popular sandwiches or soups, I was barked at by the guy taking orders. I was then berated by the same guy for giving him my order before giving him my name, and finally I was yelled at by the guy for waiting in the wrong line. So many other reviews mention how disgusting the staff is at this place -- it's really the worst. Also, they have a million lines all snaking in a million directions, so the experience is really chaotic and unpleasant. And when it's freezing cold in the middle of winter, who wants to be waiting outside and listening over beeping cars for your name (which if you miss it, by the way, you get yelled at). Beyond the horrible staff, the food is so bad. There are so many great options in NYC, and there's no reason to get yelled at and have to eat a repulsive sandwich and soup. read more

This walk up/takeout lunch spot is AMAZING! Ordered two grilled chicken paninis, the feta salad, and the chicken schnitzel salad and everything was incredible. Highly recommend for a quick lunch or dinner. Everything so fresh and flavorful. read more

Vegan Schnitzel Sandwich was flavorful and well prepared. The vegan chicken had a great texture and was seasoned effectively. Bread was very fresh and, importantly, the smoked pepper mayo was a game changer. Definitely get it. Ordered grub hub and received it 20 minutes early. read more

There's always quite a line here, which is a bit of a downside, but the line moves steadily and the food comes out in a timely fashion. This food stand is pretty wide, but really narrow--I have no idea how the employees fit inside and have room to move around, let alone grill things! There's a roomy awning over the top, which is great for extreme weather days. The Nutella Banana Ciabatta is delicious. It's a classic combination that can easily be made at home, but when you're in the area and are in need of a quick 'bite' (haha) for breakfast or a snack, it's a great choice. Another A+ sandwich is the Prosciutto & Mozzarella hot pressed panini. It's filled with prosciutto, sun dried tomatoes, mozzarella, and pesto making for a very hearty panini. They also toast the bread until it's super, super crunchy. Likelihood of another visit: Now that I'm in the area more often during the day, I'd love to explore the other menu options. The Smoked Turkey & Pesto panini and the Middle Eastern Turkey sandwich are two items I've been curious about. read more

Bite - Half of a Prosciutto and Mozzarella panini - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

mediterranean salad with grilled chicken was amazing! SO filling and generous portions. hummus was delicious. even came with pita fresh and warm. all was delicious could've fed me 2 lunches but i split with my dog. would definitely eat here again! read more

One of my colleagues suggested adding Bite into our food delivery repertoire, and since she is one of the more adventurous eaters in the division, I figured that it had to be great. And, frankly, it was! The delivery time was fairly fast and accurate, plus the deliveryman was extremely courteous. My Mediterranean Salad was to die for! What could have been a basic blend of fresh baby greens, roasted almonds, and pine nuts was topped with a healthy dollop of hummus, sauteed eggplant, roasted red pepper tapenade, and a Middle Eastern Chopped Salad (cucumber, etc.). I did not even wind up using my side of salad dressing, since all of these hearty toppings rendered it completely unnecessary. In addition, the accompanying pita bread was moist and doughy, versus the usual cold, tough variety that comes straight out of a package. Lastly, the Arnold Palmer was a well-balanced blend of iced tea and lemonade, with each ingredient being proportionately represented. Bite is definitely one of the few places that I will constantly look forward to ordering from! read more

So here I are in soho looking for a spot to eat. My cousin works near by and mentioned this space. This isn't a sit down spot but if you're hungry, on the go, not looking to spend too much, and in the area, this is it. It's Mediterranean so if you don't like Mediterranean food do one of two things, stop reading or expand your food palette. If you're also conscious about your eating, for example doing a low carb diet in January, there are meals for you. I don't have a menu for you but take a look! It was I, my friend and my cousin. Yes I'm reviewing all three because I still tried it. If you've heard or ever been to Panera bread they have this 'you pick 2' and Bite is so much better because it's less expensive and fresh. First picture is of a sad looking salad with walnut, green apple slices, goat cheese, tomatoes, and the green stuff. Top it off with the tahini sauce, give it a little shake and you're left with a savory salad and did I mention goat cheese! (So fresh). The salad was one of my pick two, the second which is not pictured was a pea soup, the peas are at the bottom so make sure to stir. The soup was very comforting. My friend ordered a Nutella and banana buttered croissant which is pictured and looks greasy and cheesy but nope, just pure sweetness inside sweet croissant. Lastly, my cousin whom is a vegetarian ordered a sandwich, the Vegan Schnitzel (see below for description) Vegan "chicken" cutlet on a ciabatta with fresh greens, plum tomatoes, vegan special sauce and pickles. So maybe I didn't try this because I was full but my cousin approves! read more

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Everything here is beyond amazing. Have had the chicken schnitzel, grilled chicken sub{ not sure if they still have it}, Mediterranean panini and the lentil soup. Preferably will skip the soup and try sound thing different. Also have tried the shakahouka the first time I strolled into this place years back with my sister. Now with it being so close to my job and budget friendly with delicious grub I get this more regularly at there other location. Flavors are beyond explosive. Love the fact that the grilled chicken tastes grilled and has a delicious char taste to it. read more

Popular spot to grab a bite but person taking orders speaks limited English and mistakes are common. I ordered the Middle Eastern Vegan on gluten-free free bread and the guy said "falafel sandwich is same,". I repeated my order for Middle Eastern Vegan and he just ordered me the falafel sandwich which is not the same. It was impossible to communicate with him the mistake due to his limited English. The sandwich I got was a falafel sandwich with runny hummus, soggy bread and no spice. This place is fine if you are fine taking what they give you. We will not be back. read more

Perfect spot to grab breakfast and lunch! Stellar ice coffee too! Eat the banana bread and everything else!

I was pretty unimpressed by this place. First, it took them FOREVER to make my panini. Second, the panini was way more expensive than what I want to pay on the street. Third, it simply was not that good. In some places there was way too much cheese, and it was all very greasy... Oh, I also got lemon muffin. It was good, and for $1.50 a pretty good bargain (I can't believe I'm getting used to these NY prices). read more

I really like it here! It's such a wonderful place to stop and grab an affordable (10$ or less for most items) breakfast lunch or dinner. They have so much stuff. Soups,paninis, sandwiches, fries, muffins, falafel, salads... It's Mediterranean mostly but they have stuff like grilled cheese and pesto mozzarella panini- while also having sabich sandwiches and falafel and shakshooka! They truly have something for EVERYONE. They have like 50 things on the menu haha. You can stay healthy with a salad, medium with a sammy, or go all out with a Cuban grilled cheese :) I would go with the Mediterranean choices myself- I had the Mediterranean vegan sandwich (pita with roasted eggplant, hummus, tomato, greens, peppers and pepper tapenade) and it was SO delicious. My boyfriend had the chicken pesto panini on ciabatta which was yummy but not as fire. At all. We had zaatar fries too that come with feta and ketchup but better sauce. Just yum. All for 25$. And in this area!! Really happy we found this place. read more

I've seen 3 counter staff at the Lafayette location #1 male, Unspeakably Rude #2 male, Very Friendly #3 female, Very Friendly It pains me to interact with #1 so I've taken to ordering & paying through Seamless, and just picking-up at the counter. But JFC any verbalizing with #1 is extremely painful. 4 stars and #1 actually costs the place an entire star which is hard to do. read more

How have I not eaten here yet?!?! This place is literally right between my work and school! Healthy food options AND at a good price - I got the half sandwich/ side salad deal for $7. I ordered the very yummy (and toasted) prosciutto and mozzarella sandwich! Although I would definitely order the prosciutto sandwich again, I am equally excited to continue to try different items off their fantastic menu! read more

I've been here a few times over the years when I'm in the area and need a quick bite, no pun intended. Consistently delicious with quick and wonderful service. Not really a sit down place, so you need to be okay eating on the go, taking it with you, or sitting outside on the benches/chairs if available. I always tell myself I'll try something new, but end up getting the Mediterranean Schnitzel or the Falafel. Everything is wonderful. read more

Bite - Mediterranean Schnitzel Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

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Bite is a tiny window into a tiny little kitchen. I enjoy getting a sandwich here from time to time. I've only ever had their sandwiches (never the salads, soups, breakfasts, paninis, cookies, etc.) and they have all been fantastic. For the Middle Eastern sandwiches, I usually don't get one that has eggplant because I don't like it. Although the menu says "spicy or not" next to the Middle Eastern sandwiches, I cannot for the life of me taste the difference. For the other sandwiches, you have four choices for dressing. My favorite of these is the smoked pepper mayo -- which is spicy. If you don't like spice, the next best dressing is the sun-dried tomato-basil mayo, followed by the sweet mustard. Never gotten the balsamic vinaigrette. The staff is very nice and the service is fast, but you customers have no idea what you're doing. You walk up, you order, and you stand there, or you move back to where you were waiting to order, or you move to the other side, or you wander away to lalaland. PLEASE: Line up in front of the window. Don't block the menu on the left. Order, move to the right side, stay close enough -- and take your earbuds out -- to hear when it's ready. THANKS. Anyway, take a bite out of Bite (haha) and you'll be one happy camper. read more

Consistently my favorite NYC establishment for casual, delicious and affordable bites. I always get the salami panini. At the 14th street storefront I go for the half panini and soup combo. Great deal. Fresh food, friendly staff, casual atmospheres. Lafayette location is a kiosk-type stand for grab and go. read more

Bite is a nice place to pick up a quick and affordable bite, literally. Love the Mediterranean twist they make to the standard deli shops.

Alright, my review is creeping up a little bit(e) more after getting the Middle Eastern Vegan. The sandwich is hearty and filling and pretty refreshing at the same time. I still wish the people who worked here were nicer or more receptive to me, but what'cha gonna do. Maybe next time I go, I'll give Bite 4 stars! read more

What an awesome little joint. I was looking for bagels and already late to an commitment, so couldn't veer off to get one. Instead I landed on Bite because of Yelp. Thank goodness! Reasonable prices, nice dude who helped me, and most importantly really delicious and fresh food. I got the vegetarian eggplant and pesto with mozzarella panini. Seriously good stuff. Their multigrain bread was crispy and yummy. A huge portion for $7.50. If i'm in the area again, I'd definitely grab another "bite!" read more

Nutella and banana on toasted ciabatta bread. Back in the Hunter days, I used to get this all the time. During my morning commute to school, I had to transfer to the uptown 6 train at the Bleecker St station and right beside it was the Bite outpost shop. This and an ice coffee for like 5 bucks is the best on the go breakfast. read more

Bite - Nutella and banana on toasted ciabatta bread. Perfect on the go breakfast to grab in Soho. - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

this place has great sandwiches and great soups. We went randomly in the middle of a weekday that we happen to have off and there is a big line because their stuff is really good. The tomato soup is on point and the eggplant sandwich was really good. I recommend it! The only thing was that there's not really any good seating options, there's just a bar where three people can sit at one time. read more

SLOW service. Also asked for pita and they gave me ciabatta. "Ciabetta" not make that mistake again !!! I saw a child sitting on a skateboard with a blueberry muffin. The muffins were sealed in Saran Wrap. They looked delicious and moist. I didn't deserve it though, as I'd already had a sandwich and a soda that day. "That'll do pig," I thought to myself, "that'll do." read more

I've worked around this neighborhood for a while and have been ordering coffee +++ at Bite for a year. I love everything. Here is your "must-try" list: 1. Coffee/Caffe Latte :) 2. Roast Beef and Genoa Salami sanwiches [with sun dried tomato dressing-optional] 3. Middle Eastern breakfast sandwich 4. Lentil soup 5. Mediterranean salad [accdg to my co-worker] They are really nice, real friendly people. Do try and avoid ordering around 12-1pm because as you all may know upon reading their reviews -Bite is tiny! And the lines and the wait get crazy long! Best to call in your order for pick up... read more

This blandly named takeout window actually serves up some delicious Mediterranean and vegetarian friendly sandwiches. I had a "Middle Eastern breakfast sandwich" at the 14th Street location once, and it was terribly boring and soggy. No, no. You're here ONLY for the spicy sabich sandwich. Sabich is an Israeli creation of hard boiled eggs and stewed eggplant. The only other place I know of with sabich is Taim (https://www.yelp.com/biz/taim-falafel-new-york), which tucks its sabich in a pita, slathered in hummus, tahini, and chopped veggies and pickles. The version here is ...atypical, with the same eggs and eggplant, but served in a toasted, painfully crusty baguette, dripping with olive oil and matted with mesclun greens. It's freaking delicious. Ask for "spicy" and they'll add a generous smear of sambal, taking your Frankensteinian sandwich to fiery, culture-crossing heights. The lines on the sidewalk are always confusing. People waiting to order hover alongside people waiting for their food. You just have to rely on the guys inside to remember everyone's faces. Everything moves a little slow, so you're never quite sure if they see you waiting. No seating. Your closest bet for a place to sit might be the benches at the road meridians on Houston, with cars whizzing by. It really and truly is just a window poking out from a tiny kitchenette in the wedge of a single-story triangular NoHo building, which by all logic should shoot 30 stories up and contain a few luxury condos by now. read more

Perfect breakfast sandwiches and they really pay attention to any customizations you need for allergies etc.

I got the tuna sandwich. Loved the curry spices that they added. Didn't like the really super thick bread it was on. Next time, I might order it as a wrap instead. Will be coming back to try other sandwiches! read more

Really enjoyed my sabih sandwich here. Get spicy. It's not super spicy, just enough heat. Great texture and medley of flavors on the sandwich. I thought it was just a small bit too cold and would of preferred the bread just a small bit softer but overall, it was very good. read more

Bite - Sabih sandwich. Get the spicy. It's a must. - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

What a nice little surprise of a soup/sandwich shop. Fantastic lunch option for those in the area. There is a nice variety of options here, and I had trouble finally deciding on a panini-soup combo. I ended up getting the Lentil soup, which was hearty/delicious/amaze-balls (running out of adjectives, you get the point). The panini wasn't as good as the soup honestly, but it certainly complimented it very well. Good portions for a great price as well, spent less than $10. Definitely would recommend to anyone not looking to spend too much for a great lunch. read more

DELICIOUS! The Middle Eastern egg sandwich with the spicy sauce is sooooo good! I could and would eat it everyday if it wouldn't empty my pockets and make me fat LOL The coffee is good here too! If you go around 845am, there's usually no line. read more

One of my favorite pick up spots for a quick lunch. The sandwiches are a must-try at this hole in a wall establishment. The wait can get a little much during rush hour but definitely worth it! read more

Stopped by 2x. First time was just for a regular large coffee that's priced at $2. Around this location, it's definitely a steal. Second time here I ordered egg & cheese on a everything bagel with their special sauce + a coffee, totaling around $5-$6 which is also a steal in this neighborhood. Food was pretty good, Different! I literally took away one star because of the time they open for business. I just feel like to be the most convenient spot on this strip, match your competitors. Nothing worse than wanting a quick BITE at 7:30am on a WEEKDAY & you're not open for rush hour but the juice bars and coffee spots you don't prefer are. I'm also aware that the time says 7:00am but they definitely weren't open for business 45 minutes after the listed time. read more

I had seen this place a few times and it always seemed busy. I decided to stop in for lunch the other day and grabbed a sandwich. I ordered the Turkey and pesto panini on chibatta. This sandwich was pretty delicious. All the ingredients were fresh and I love chibatta. This was so good that I went back the next day. This time I ordered the middle easter turkey. Now this was a truly awesome sandwich. I ordered it spicy, but it wasn't really that spicy. I will definitely be back again. Try it out. . read more

I pass by this place all the time on my way to the 6 train. During my lunch hour I thought I'd grab something to eat from here and boy was I pleased! I tried their warm fresh mozzarella and roasted tomato panini and their spicy middle eastern turkey sandwich (cold). The turkey sandwich was packed with lots of meat, it was a big portion and definitely tasty. The sandwich came on fresh ciabatta bread filled with lots of green toppings. Now, the warm toasty mozzarella and roasted tomato panini was absolutely delicious! I enjoyed every bite of it. It was crispy and the warm fresh mozzarella just melted in my mouth and the tangy bites of roasted tomato complimented the sandwich just right. The panini was drizzled with just the right amount of olive oil and left me feeling completely satiated ! read more

Bite - Mozzarella + roasted tomato panini - Sandwiches Near Me - New York, New York

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