Not sure how I have missed this place and thought it was brand new. The workers told me it has been around like for a year. It is a very nice m, upscale sort if looking place where you have different food options and its a pick up and go place. They have salad, sandwiches, hot and cold food choices. Plenty of snacks and beverages ti choose from too. I got a Turkey and Swiss on a roll with a bag of chips and a kit kat bar. There is no indoor seating but they have some out door seating options. read more

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Why did we stumble upon this place our last morning while out for a stroll? We grabbed bacon egg and cheese bagels, along with a bagel with just bacon. Let me tell you, they put so much bacon on that bagel! We walked around a bit in the cold before heading back to our hotel and the bagels were still warm and cheese still melty. Don't sleep on this place. Lots of healthy snacks as well, protein bars, trail mix etc. seemed like they had a downstairs area possibly too? Bookmarking this place for our next visit! read more

Duke Eatery - Bacon egg and cheese - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Horrible experience with extremely rude customer service. Was OVERCHARGED at the register. Cashier didn't try to help when I pointed out the discrepancy. She just kept insisting the total due was the total due. I had to go to the manager (as the cashier was doing nothing about the situation), I showed the manager the price on the shelf where I chose my items. He stands there for a good few seconds not saying anything (his English was barely existing). I go back to the register to pay the correct price, only to have the rude cashier insist on the overpriced amount. I patiently wait for the manager to inform her. Instead the manager strolls toward the cashier and then proceeds to turn around saying absolutely nothing and goes toward the back of the store, opens a cabinet and takes out a price sticker machine. A line is now forming at the one cashier that's open. I step away and ask the manager why he hasn't informed the cashier of the price on the shelf so I may finalize my purchase and leave. He says in broken English "price not right". I said okay, I understand that, but you need to handle this matter and THEN go fix your prices. He ultimately gave her the okay to change the price at the register for me in a very rude manner. The cashier was also very rude about the whole situation and didn't offer to bag my items, instead left them on the counter and gestured to the next customer to checkout. Luckily, I had a reusable bag on me with personal items, so I added my items to that bag, as I couldn't wait to leave that store and will NEVER return again. read more

I went to Duke's today in my building because it is COLD outside and I didn't want to outside. I paid $15 for a burger deluxe. Complete waste. A dried out overdone burger and barely cooked frozen french fries. I wish I could give zero stars. First and last time I will ever go here. read more

A bit overpriced and the food can be stale. Tons of options though, if you don't know what you want this is great.

===== Cheap prices, insanely high quality, hugely diverse selection - run don't walk here ===== MULTIPLE breakfasts and brunches here. If you're looking for a fancy place to sit down, this isn't it. It's cafeteria style tables. But... + Quality of food is insanely high. + Sushi? Amazing. We have some excellent sushi in California and the 3-4 types of sushi I had over several days was awesome (shrimp tempura with avo, cucumber, and imitation crab; unagi with avo; straight up CA roll). + BEC's? On point. Fresh ingredients, piping hot, freshly made. + French toast. Made in advance but also great. + Oatmeal? 3-4 different kinds depending on whether you wanted it made with oat milk, almond milk, regular milk, skim milk. THEN they craft it for you depending on whether you want walnuts, sliced almonds, pecans, raisins, dried cherries, brown sugar, sliced bananas, or shredded coconut. Are you kidding??? + And the prices for each of these? Easily 50% of the going rate everywhere else. At NY, we expect either good quality and paying dearly for it, or paying less for food on the go that's going to be, well, food on the go :-D But paying less for amazing food? Dukes Eatery was pretty much the only place this existed on our 1+ week in NY. Seriously, try this place. read more

Duke Eatery - shrimp tempura from the bar - with avocado, imitation crab, cucumber. every ingred was fresh. super tasty. - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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The best snack collection around. I went every evening during a relative's hospital stay to pick up surprising snacks for them to enjoy. Really brightened their day and I got to chat with the cashier about their recovery. All around pleasant shop for grab and go eats. read more

In midtown by all the offices, Pricey but lots of variety. Salad, sushi, poke, Asian noodles hot buffet. Sandwich/ salads read more

Duke Eatery - $19 Salmon Roll and Sushi Box Combo - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Food is good but expensive. Menu and options are good for a quick bite and even lunch.Like their open market food bar. Food is fresh and service is quick! read more

I stumbled across this place while looking for a salad bar spot. Little did I know I hit the jackpot. It was a Wonderland of assortment and choices, which worked for me just fine. They had two sizes of salads to choose from and they had just about every topping, you could imagine. I was a very happy man and I cannot wait to go back again. There was not only salads, but there were sandwiches that you could buy different soups that you could choose from sushi and God knows what else. If you're easily overwhelmed, this place will definitely give you a bit of option anxiety... which, when you're talking about salads, that ain't necessarily a bad thing. Unfortunately, they're not open on weekends, but that's all the more reason to make sure you don't miss out on visiting the Duke eatery Monday through Friday. read more

My meal was incredibly enjoyable. The meal came with multiple garnishes, and the staff was incredibly polite, friendly, and helpful. I visited during lunchtime, so my meal was under $20. Considering the amount of food I received, I would say this was a great deal and experience. I would definitely recommend this place and would definitely stop by again. read more

Duke Eatery - Teriyaki Stir-Fry - New American Near Me - New York, New York

- never eat at the buffet. I normally don't leave reviews, but this place deserves a warning label. The buffet was ridiculously overpriced for what they offered. Most of the food was cold, dried out, or clearly had been sitting there way too long. I tried to give it a chance, but after a few bites I actually started feeling sick. When I went to the staff to explain and asked if I could return the food or get a refund, they basically told me no and acted like it was my problem. Super unprofessional and honestly unacceptable for a place charging this much money. Save your money. There are way better buffets out there that won't leave you feeling sick, depressed and disrespected. Avoid this place at all costs. Food was very unsanitary. I would rather die than eat here again! read more

Our crowd received immediate seating and consistently good service. You pay a reasonable price for excellent taste. I appreciated the environmental details. Workers here offered service appropriate to what you see. You'll spend more here than elsewhere but with good reason. read more

This place is affordable and has many healthy options. Nice eating area downstairs. Staff was very helpful and friendly.

Duke is a pretty solid grab and go lunch spot in the heart of Manhattan. I've had this place a few times as it is close to my office and they offer a very wide selection. I got the Big Man Sandwich, grilled roast beef, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, bacon, and avocado on a hero roll. A lot of good food for $16. It's probably my favorite order at Duke's, where anything else you can find a better version of elsewhere. If you're gonna spend $16 here, go to the sandwich line. That's where they're at. read more

Duke Eatery - Big Man Sandwich - New American Near Me - New York, New York

We have had food here for multiple times during lunch since we work around the area, yet the service/attitude we received today is outrageously bad. We bought some food from food truck and bring to this food court, but we also purchase drinks upstairs in the DUKE so that we can eat here. There are 3 waiter/worker staring at us when we are having lunch and walk over telling us no outside food allowed. We apologize and said will not bring next time, but they constantly coming over and interrupt our lunch/talk by saying: you'll have to clean the table yourself. We said yes, but then after a few minutes the same guy came over saying: Please leave, we will need to clean. And he kept coming back pushing us to leave by saying they need to clean. Not only we already agree to clean the table ourselves, the other customers are also still working on their dishes, without him pushing them to leave? What on earth do you think you are to force me get out of my lunch time and keep interrupting me when I'm talking to my friend? This type of service/attitude is not only horrible but also disrespectful. And apparently, they do not care. read more

Charged me $2.00 for using a debit card. Not a percentage of the bill (which is also not ok), just a straight $2.00. As if I went to an ATM to withdrawal. Beyond BS. I won't be back. Shame, good location and selection. Don't allow this to be normal! read more

Great spread of food, tons of options and all consistently good. Tons of lunch/bodega type places around but Duke is a step above. I tend to go for the sandwiches but I've gotten sushi and the hot bar as well and everything is consistently good. I really oughta try the ramen and other Korean options as they look great. Breakfast bagel sandwiches are awesome too. Heaping mounds of egg, cheese, etc. Definitely get the job done. read more

This was my second visit to grab lunch to go. It is a huge eatery with plenty of seating on the side. An upscale Korean style food Hall and glorified deli -- which offers ramen, a salad station, hot and cold buffet, sandwiches, and Bimbap. But what sets them apart is the ginormous space to show their products and the seating. Lots of communal style tables or single seats available as well. The whole place is surrounded by a variety of drinks - bottled, fresh squeezed, cafe station, tons of local branded options, does not disappoint. I couldn't decide what I wanted, the downside of too many options. LOL The center of the place displays chips, nuts, rice cakes, and other packaged cut fruit or bagged snacks and candy. Lots of chocolate and allergy friendly options. I was pleased with both of my visits, first time was for sushi and this visit was for a quick bite/pre-packed tuna with crackers. There are ropes to form a line at checkout but with no less than six registers open, it's constantly moving. Almost no wait even at 1pm lunch rush. It's a good spot to hit up if you're undecided or going to grab food with a bunch of people that all want different things. Variety is the spice of life! read more

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Great stop for vegan breakfast! I had the mixed-berry açaí bowl that was made to order with fresh fruits and perfectly ripe banana, and a great cup of decaf. #1 son got oatmeal, and he had the choice of oatmeal cooked with water, almond milk, and cow's milk. He chose the almond milk oatmeal and it was creamy and delicious. He added brown sugar, dried cranberries and bananas. Being the growing kid that he is, he also ordered the vegetarian sandwich and it was a delicious work of sandwich art! My husband ordered the vegetarian omelet and toast and they made it right in front of him. Servings are generous, so come hungry. Grab and go snacks and drinks are available. read more

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A welcome addition to Midtown's lunch scene! Choice of salad, hot sandwiches, Udon, Ramen, Bibimbap, Teriyaki, Sushi, hot buffet, cold buffet, a grill, and some grocery items. The place is awesome - albeit a bit pricier than other lunch buffet spots. Worth it IMO! Excellent, fresh flavors from the hot buffet and the asian stir fry/noodle bar! Definitely in my rotation at least once a week! Thanks, Duke, for being a short walk from the office! read more

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Food for everyone! This is a clear go to lunch spot in the area especially if you are indecisive. They have chopped salads, poke bowls, wraps, hot bar of food, sandwiches. It's just endless food here. I am a big fan on their egg sandwiches and wraps this is a place you really can't go wrong. On certain food their prices are a little high. In addition the have a huge selection of drinks In short: - Great lunch spot for everyone - Good food read more

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This is going to be done a little differently than my usual review. Because this is an "Eatery" it is like a mix between a grocery store, a coffee house, a salad/soup bar, a sandwich house, and a cafeteria. We only visited for breakfast, but we did it THREE DAYS IN A ROW!!! We were so impressed with the politeness and taste of the food that we couldn't help but go back. Did I mention the prices? So low. They have a plethora of freshly made, and hot, breakfast sandwiches. They also have pancakes and French toast ready to go. Their potato hash is sooo tasty. Many NYC workers rush in and grab sandwiches for their lunches later and a quick breakfast sandwich to get them started. They have an amazing array of drinks to choose from. Two gigantic walls filled with every energy drink, iced coffee, juice, coke, and waters you could imagine. The wife and daughter got the Mocha Cafe all 3 mornings. I ended up getting the Egg, Sausage, and Cheese croissant each morning. I could now live off these. I would love to have had the opportunity to go back for lunch but maybe on another trip. This is a 5 star place with great service and food. read more

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I've been coming to Duke Eatery about 1x a week for the past few months. I think it's a good go-to destination for lunch, especially if you're going as a group, as there is something for everyone. Pros (+) Large selection of different foods and vegetarian options. There is a standard weight-based selection with pastas, meats, salads / veggies and fruits (my favorite). Besides that, Duke has a good selection of sandwiches and Korean fare (+) Efficient check-out. The check-out system is fast and efficient which makes it easy to grab lunch and go (+) Snacks / drinks: There are plenty of snacks (chips, candies, gum) and beverage options Cons (-) Weight-based selection pretty similar every day. I would love to see them change up the selection more frequently (-) Slightly pricey but based on the location I think it's still reasonable read more

Duke Eatery - Buffet style - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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So glad I found this place nearby that had fast, reasonably priced and tasty food. I would often come here during my lunch break and pick up a bowl. They had lots of meat and tons of flavor. read more

Duke Eatery - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Very tasty with good ingredients. Wonderful breakfast and lunch made to order with very efficient grill people. Good looking hot buffet but I didn't try it. Would have been five stars but the cashiers were all startingly rude. read more

** 50% everything for grand opening ending 1/31/18 ** * open 24 hours * * there is seating available * Super modern and clean inside - all white decor. I am really happy this cafeteria opened up in midtown east. In terms of pricing it's very reasonable and fair, a bit cheaper on certain items by city standards. I got the poke, DUKE does not unlimited toppings on this (up to 5), and had the wasabi mayo dressing, which tasted more wasabi than mayo which is fine by me. They also had a hot bar, and serves lobster too (fancy). The cafeteria is a smorgasburg of different types of food, which is a relief for me because urban space is way too pricey! read more

Duke Eatery - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Duke Eatery's setup is more of your typical NYC salad bar style deli type with multi stations. But what sets this place apart from all the other ones is the interior, menu and the staff. If your looking for a quick bite or a site down Duke Eatery is a great place. The Interior - When you walk through the vestibules you notice that it is very modern designed eatery. Well lit seating area toward the front of the place with bar seating and table seating. The cash registers create a nice buffer from the eating area and the food stations more towards the back of the establishment. Hot food stations and a salad bar area is towards the left side to the middle of the place. To the rear is the salad station and to the right is the refrigerated area. The Eats - I was here for breakfast. They offer a plethora of options. They have a smoothie station, pastries and coffee station, omelette and breakfast station and the salad bar was full of fresh and ready to grab breakfast options. Employees - Service with a smile and respect. What a way to start a morning and set the bar high for the day! read more

Waited in the sandwich line a little before noon while the guys were making the online orders. They see me but don't acknowledge. After 10 mins, the guy tells me they can't take orders right now cause they're too busy preparing the online orders. Way to treat loyal customers. read more

If you can't decide on what to get for lunch, this is the spot for you. They serve essentially almost everything you can think of: soft-shell crabs, ramen, quinoa, sushi, the list goes on. I usually go for what's available at the hot bar and pay by the weight. Don't get too carried away as the price will really rack up on you. It's usually very hectic during lunch hours so the cashier's focused on ringing you up as fast as possible. Because of that, don't expect a friendly conversation or some sort of greeting. Be happy that they're making the checkout line move quickly and getting you right back to work (or more lunch time to yourself). read more

Rude and terrible service. Overpriced food and nickel and dime you for everything. $5 minimum spend for credit card charge which they don't advise you until you're at the counter so if you're looking to just get a drink then I advise go somewhere else. read more

These guys suck. How many times do you have to be told the order yet still leave things off? We're talking two toppings - and they only put one on. This isn't the first time. At least the roll was fresh today. Oh, and what's up with the skimping of meat lately? These guys are morons and their food isn't worth what they charge, nor is it any better than any other Midtown deli. Never again. read more

I work very close to this eatery. The food is not that great, and they will rip you off by placing the weight of their hand on the scale over your order, which makes the price of your order increase. This is sad and I am appalled because it is not as if they are starving for business (they are located on 49th street between Madison and Park avenues). read more

Kool place friendly service fresh fresh fresh They know how to run a business. If I lived in this nasty city. It would be my go to spot Outstanding to say the least read more

Came here for lunch and found it to be good. The buffet had a solid selection of hot items although very few veggies. The few pre-made buffet salads were ok - no clean lettuces or un-sauced proteins though, and no cold veggies either. They do have a make-your-own-salad area so I guess if you want any of that you need to stand on that line and forgo the buffet. They also have korean bowls, poke bowls, sushi, and deli. A bit for every taste. read more

Great place but dishonest chefs who lie about pricing and try to upcharge based on skin color is intolerable. Management decided to do nothing. read more

Quick recap: if you're looking for an eatery style joint with hot and cold salad bar and a wide array of food styles and options, this is your spot. Out of the many places I have gone to with salad bars, this is by car the cleanest and the one with the most options. Not to mention almost everything here is pretty delicious by any standard. While this place is clean and well run, be prepared to be met with big crowds during the lunch hour. But it's busy for a reason. For the price and quality, it might not get any better in the city. Friendly staff and efficient service makes this place a top notch option in midtown. read more

Duke Eatery - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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I've tried giving this place a fair shot. From the Bimmibop to Turkey wraps. It's convenient and close to my office. However, this food is rotten, there's no question. Unbeatable. And this isn't even the first time. Please do better. read more

Duke Eatery - Rotten food - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Great for an in and out meal. Salads are actually awesome here. Buffet does the job. DO NOT GET smoothies or Açaí bowls from here. They can't do them right. Ordered an Açaí bowl and I was surprised it didn't come with a straw lol. Came out to $14, and for the size of that thing, it wasn't worth it. Yelp doesn't allow me to add a video but the consistency of the bowl was similar to my colleagues smoothie. read more

Duke Eatery - New American Near Me - New York, New York

A good sandwich has cheese sliced to preference - sadly nobody does fresh sliced cheese which leaves the sandwiches as solid bricks at an exorbitant price. You have the slicer - use it! Especially for those who remember what real NYC delis are. read more