After walking around Times Square all morning, we wanted something that would appeal to everyone (party of 6). Came across this gem! Part grocery store, part restaurant, part self service. We loved the paninis, subs, self-serve salad station and Chinese food. Also found some British treats too that are hard to find where we live. The staff were all helpful, friendly and nice. Very happy we found this place! read more

When the doorman says this is one of his favorites...well you take his advice and go!! Wish we would have found this place earlier, such a quaint and wonderful place for breakfast!! Staff are very helpful and polite! This is one of the CLEANEST restaurants I have ever been to!! So many options from a huge salad bar and buffet to a board menu. Food was out of this world and cheap for Manhattan!!! Best place to people watch out the window and enjoy a hot breakfast sandwich! Did I mention how clean this place was and you can tell they take pride in their restaurant/store. read more

Cafe 53 - Counter to order your breakfast sandwiches - Delis Near Me - New York, New York

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This place has everything store. The staff was excellent and our food was very good and reasonably priced. There's a little spot to eat inside and outside right across the street from the Hilton Midtown. read more

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This cafe was less than a block from the Hilton where i stayed and constantly came in clutch It's a whole food quantity level of good to pick from in a cafe. I don't even care if my protein shake wasn't amazing. The amount of things you can grab at this cafe is like walking into a Costco and that should mean something Wine, coffee, toiletries, dinner, fruit, breakfast lol. Came here for dinner when i didn't want to go to far and that was bomb too read more

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This place was recommended to us when we were in NYC for Thanksgiving week. It was okay. It was clean and organized. We didn't order food or eat from the bar. I guess our timing was off because any time we stopped in, those parts either appeared to be shut down or they were breaking down the bar. That was fine because we really just went there for drinks and snacks. The place was just OKAY. Given it's location, I'm sure it's an expensive place to operate, but they certainly make up for it by inflating the prices of everything. Wow! I can't say that I was impressed, but because it was convenient to the Hilton Midtown, we still went back several times for water, snacks, and wine. read more

I've been coming here for years and it keeps getting better. Fresh and interesting salads and hot bar, smoothies, sushi, coffees, breakfast and more. A great grab and go place that's affordable. And very clean. read more

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Actually had a great BEC here and the kids enjoyed an order of bacon and pancakes (3 big pancakes for $10.95). The Bacon egg and cheese was $7. Place is clean and bright and the staff was too the point and efficient. Be warned though, the two people ahead of us were complaining about price discrepancies which I remember was a problem when I use to work in the area. Otherwise, no complaints. read more

Cafe 53 - Delis Near Me - New York, New York

The food is excellent tasted so good and the service also is great service go try it. You'll like it and will not be disappointed. The food is delicious. read more

While visiting NYC we found Cafe 53, a gem of a deli! It has a huge selection of different foods. Everything we tried was good!!! The thing I liked the best was how CLEAN the place was. This place was a score to find!!! read more

Disgusting place. The scales are rigged. Employee stuck her hand in the food and took a piece of chicken WITH HER HANDS)

Molto soddisfatti, cucina ottima, tutto buonissimo dal cibo freddo al cibo caldo, frutta buonissima fresca, personale eccellente , gentilissimo,noi abbiamo fatto 12 giorni di prendere il cibo e portarcelo in hotel,ma si può benissimo mangiare anche lì, consigliatissimo read more

The food was good and the service was great. I was mad that they didn't serve breakfast all day.

I came in here one morning to grab something quick for breakfast. The sandwich line was really long so I took a glance at their hot bar. I saw pork dumplings and put 5 into a small plastic container. Five. FIVE. Upon heading to check out and pay they were deemed to be $10. These dumplings WERE NOT sized or weighing anywhere near being worth $2 each. The women at the register said they were heavy - yeah, heavy with thick skin and NOT with meat filling. The dumplings themselves tasted okay...okaaaaaay....but it was tough to get past how overpriced their hot bar apparently is. Person who paid after me had a small container with some cold fruit and was charged nearly $12 - unsurprisingly they were also shocked. Their breakfast sandwich and lunch sandwich menu seems decently priced for the area but their cold/hot bar is definitely not. I should have known better so shame on me, but I'll do my best to never eat here again soon. read more

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Food is good and much better than I expected. The Cafe 53 staff are super friends and helpful. I didn't give it 5-Star rating since it's not an upscale restaurant, but for what you get the place is excellent. Now, this is my first time eating here so I can't speak for the rest of time. read more

Cafe 53 - From the seating area - Delis Near Me - New York, New York

Our bell hop at the Hilton recommended this place after we asked him where he would go for a bagel. Everyone in the store treated us well and our food was so good we ate there three days in a row. Thank you all for your courteous service. read more

Like many people that have reviewed this horrible restaurant - it's is much of the same review. The lady at the register has the worst service. She lacks any ounce of customer service. Although they have seating available, no outside food allowed - even if you buy items and other people buy from elsewhere. When asked if we can speak to a manager she said manager is not there but said we can talk to the man by the front saying he's the supervisor (which he said he wasn't). The Asian lady at the cashier is very rude (even in front of and to children) do yourself a favor and stay away from this racist and unprofessional restaurant And then let's not talk about the food that was absolutely cold even though it was on the "warmers"?? Not sure how you can even pull that off. WORST EXPERIENCE EVER read more

This review is specific to the make your own salad and hot bar offering. Two of us had a variety of salads and a few items from the hot bar. None of the hot bar selections (dumplings, chicken breast strips, pork related, mixed vegetables) were warm in the slightest. My spouse could not eat what appeared to be a teriyaki kind of pork item as it was chewy and fatty. The dumplings had no flavor at all. It was very, very disappointing given the price we paid for our meal (by the pound). Service was indifferent and a bit surly. read more

I really like this place it has all the food I'd want to eat in quick service form. Do I want a bowl of noodles, done! A salad, go put it together a la Whole Foods. Hot table, got you covered. Made to order breakfast, done. Add a coffee, not batista made but it'll do. Yogurt parfaits, bag of chips or snacks, beer or wine. It's got it all. Now I did dock for quality as while I liked the breakfast I ordered, it still lacked some flavor and finesse. But it's still a good place! read more

Just to update on my ongoing issues with this place. Its prices and service have not improved, and now they secretly charge a credit/ debit card service fee without letting the customer know. They claimed that the cc company automatically adds the fee to the machine but I call bs. Even if so they are obligated to let the customers know and give them a choice on the payment method. They are of course still charge for a bag every time by default. I don't know why I keep going back other than as a convenience, but this will be the last time. read more

There is a lot of delish food here. There's stuff from places like the UK and Korea, along with salad/fruit bars and A HOT FOOD SECTION. It's a little overpriced but has a wide selection. On weekdays, the lines are short. This place is underrated it is delish read more

Cafe 53 - a bowl of rice, oranges, and grapes - Delis Near Me - New York, New York

Rude and filthy ..what a bad combination. I would stay away ..they are overpriced and I observed as the lady took a paper cup that I had used and put it back on the shelf to RE-USE!!!! Yikes!!!! Do yourselves a favor and shop elsewhere. read more

Yum yum yum! When I have a conference in midtown this place never disappoints for a quick, fresh, & delicious meal on the go. I've had the hot bar, the cold bar, sushi, and sandwiches. So good' read more

Cafe 53 - two trays of sushi and a bottle of beer - Delis Near Me - New York, New York

My friend and I stopped in here for a lunch break during a conference in the Hilton Manhattan location that is right across the street. They have a large array of options from hot foods to cold food and snacks. My friend got her meal from the buffet and really enjoyed it. I ended up ordering a cheese burger and fries. It was tasty but not as favorable as I wish. Everything was pippin' hot on order. They originally messed up my burger but they were nice and remade it for me. Most of the employees are really nice while others not so much and are kind of rude. read more

Cafe 53 - Cheese Burger and Fries - Delis Near Me - New York, New York

Think grocer with hot food bar and salad bar in the middle. The food is $8.99/pound and while it's not the best, they have great variety. I had green salad, small amounts of several cold salads, yummy Mac & cheese, fried rice, steamed vegetables, Chinese dishes, and grilled chicken and fish. They also have sushi options and a deli counter where you can have sandwiches made. A lot of options!! Definitely something for everyone, and a breakfast buffet in the mornings as well. They're right across from the Hilton Midtown and I imagine they get a lot of their visitors who don't want to pay an arm & a leg for their meals. read more

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If there was a 0 star option I would give it.The service was HORRIBLE! Me and my friends were traveling at the time, and there was a good truck near by. At least half of our got the food truck and the other half got Cafe 53.There was no seating at the food truck so we decided we will seat Cafe 53 because they have seats. Also we will share food.We sat down, and this lady looks through the window and STARES. She finally comes out and starts SCREAMING At us about we are not supposed seat they . Some of us move to sit somewhere else . Just in general DO NOT COME HERE! read more

The breakfast sandwich guys and buffet have no peer, the smoothee drinks also are great

It's open late. Honestly, we got cereal, drinks and snacks, and it was perfect for what we needed at 1am.

Food is a little pricey, but the customer service is satisfactory and the food is delicious!

I was extremely disappointed with the service I received. The attitude was very poor and far from professional. I definitely do not recommend this based on my experience. read more

Quick. Convenient. Inexpensive. Be selective. Pass on anything that doesn't meet the eyeball test. We did ok with fresh fruit, cottage cheese, and hazelnut coffee. read more

This place was a savior when I got to NYC, it's open late and I was able to get food at 11 pm when I finally got to my hotel. Food is priced by weight, and everything I had there was delicious. Plus when the Hilton across the street is selling smart water for $8, this place is selling it for $3. If you need a quick, tasty lunch this is the place! read more

We found this deli to be clean, friendly (which is harder than you would think) and reputable. They have prices on their merchandise which allows you to know what you are paying for items. We visited other deli's that charged whatever they were feeling at that moment and as a tourists we were charged more than locals. We visited this deli several times during our recent trip to NYC, it is around the corner from the Sheraton hotel, beware of the one across the street from the hotel. read more

This cafe was very clean & busy but pricey. Everything did look fresh but I just grabbed a bottled drink. I was meeting a friend and killing sometime. So this isn't much of a review. Lots of convenient snack and fruits but at premium prices. They did have a couple of buffet style hot entries but nothing really appealed to me. There were also soups sandwiches and salads. I guess I wasn't especially hungry. read more

Me and my family/friends all went to this restaurant. The lady there kept yelling at us. When we told her if she could stop yelling so the kids could eat she said "I don't care about your kids". The service was completely unprofessional, she even brought some more people to yell at us. Even then she watched us eat through the window because she didn't trust us. So we all went to eat out food somewhere else where we felt comfortable. This is completely unacceptable, you shouldn't yell at people eating especially at kids. If I could rate this place at 0 starts I would. read more

We stayed at the Hilton recently and this deli was very convenient due to the fact that it was literally across the back alley street from the Hilton downtown. They are open 24 hours so that is a plus. Their food was fresh and there are a lot of selections to meet one's needs. However, the biggest factor for my 2 star review was the employee who works in the very early morning shift. I should have asked his name, but didn't. My elderly mother accidentally spilled her coffee on the floor and was sorry that her hands could not grip the cup very well. When I saw that my mom spilled her coffee, I told one of the employees about it and he looked at the floor and told me "Sheesh... it is TOO EARLY for this." He then proceeded to clean it up, but with an arrogant attitude. I was appalled that it was the kind of reaction I got from a popular, well known deli in Manhattan. It was an accident, mind you, so there was no need to be condescending towards what my mother had done. Please train your employees well enough so that they won't make these types of rude remarks when in reality, we are just customers who are appreciating and supporting your business in every way possible. read more

When you are staying at a midtown hotel it is always best to try to save money on food so you can enjoy the city or save for a big meal. Cafe 53 is located on W 53rd St very close to the NY Hilton and Towers. Take out is available. They have a small grocery store. Set up like a small supermarket it has a hot foods bar where you can fill your plate for $8.99 pound. There is also a salad bar. Don't expect the best here. It is average but still good value for your money. Not overly hungry? A bagel with cream cheese is available for less than $5.00. Specialty sandwiches and wraps are available. They have fresh fruit, beverages, and even cheesecake. Table seating is available if you would prefer to eat in. Just tell them when you pay for your food. Cards are accepted. Place doesn't have WiFi but normally I stop here for breakfast just to avoid paying the high costs at the hotel. They are open pretty much round the clock and it is one of the many cheap eats you can find in the city when you are looking for a place to save a few dollars. read more

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I am loving my lunch here. I'm at the WD conference in NY and this jewel just happened to be across the street. The food items are displayed beautifully. Salad, meats, veggies, dessert -it's all here. The chicken, broccoli, and salad I had all taste wonderful. I only had about 30 min so this was a perfect place for lunch. read more

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In New York for business and met a friend for breakfast. Breakfast at the hotel was a ridiculous $40 per person for a full American breakfast. We went across the street and had two orders of 2 eggs over easy with full hash brown, choice of breakfast meat and toast along with coffee for 2 people and it cost a total of $15. That's the way to go. read more

The hours here are not accurate. We walked to this restaurant and it was closed when yelp said it was open

Cafe 53 is such a hidden gem (at least for now) in the Theater District! I went in blind wanting some fresh fruit and a drink, but I was pleasantly surprised with a bountiful display of fresh salad bar items, fruit, hot food, sandwiches, waffles, omelettes, and healthy packaged products! Everything I got from the self service area in the morning was delicious! The fruit was plump, sweet, and tasty, including the kiwi! The mango and papaya were super fresh! All of the veggies were tasty, and they have a huge selection of pasta salads, grain salads, and more. I wish I had a chance try more of their food items! Service was friendly, and they have plenty of inside seating! read more

Cafe 53 - Super fresh fruit! - Delis Near Me - New York, New York

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