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    Gertie

    3.9 (17 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Andre O.

    Came to Gertie for a quick bite, we ordered the egg and cheese on a plain bagel. And grabbed two plain bagels on the side. The bagels themselves were very chewy and did not have the quality we are usually expecting from an NYC bagel

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    Kristi W.

    Gertie is already packed! At 11:15am on a Sunday, I waited a total of 45 minutes. I tried the Egg and Cheese with Bacon Challah bread. It was really tasty and I enjoyed the peppers and hot sauce on it. However, I'm not sure it is worth $16. I also tried the babka, which I was lucky to get as a new one just came out of the oven making it nice and warm. It wasn't as sweet as some I have had but I enjoyed it. I also tried the lime rickey, which is overpriced at $6, but pro tip--ask them to add grenadine! Everyone seemed to be enjoying their sandwiches. There were no bagels left, so can't comment on those. The service was top notch and friendly, everyone was working diligently to get orders taken, food made and delivered. The inside is fairly small in the front with a few bar top seats. This is a great addition to the neighborhood, but comes at a steep price point. I'll come back when I want to splurge!

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    Fawn G.

    "GERTIE is a modern "Jew-ish" deli and appetizing shop inspired by New York's great bagel institutions. " I AM a Gertie girl! I schlepped* from Bay Ridge to Grand Street numerous times to eat her chopped veggie cheese sandwich! What a sandwich, schlepping under the BQE to get to that sandwich.. worth it! Then, Gertie closed this past June looking for new home.. I stopped over the summer at Gertrude's* on Carlton to ask the Manager when the new Gertie's was to open. "Don't worry Fawn it's in the works!" Well.. here I am standing in front of 602 Vanderbilt Avenue with a huge smile! I opened the door to a packed house and pleasant order salutations: "Ernie, your schnitzel is ready!" Gertie's menu is a bit short and sweet; bagels, latkes and sandwiches. Bagels your way, if you are a Yenta kvetch* there is the Yenta Sandwich and latkes with assorted toppings. I previewed the menu before coming in and was leaning heavy on the Tuna Melt but then.. I totally switched gears and did a Costanza* ordered the Egg and Cheese on a whole wheat bagel with Turkey pastrami and a house made Black Cherry soda. There is only a small counter seating and that's it thus, when I heard "Fawn, Turkey pastrami egg and cheese.." I ate it outside. *Nu, you ask? How was it? The egg and cheese on the sesame bagel was delicious, the pickled peppers added a kick in my touchas* and I loved the turkey pastrami but a tad salty. The soda was lackluster and sorry to say, overpriced. What I loved about the new digs: the customer service is still outstanding, the quality of the food is excellent and love the menu options. I also loved the wall as you enter that is nostalgic to the Gertie's on Grand. I do miss the size of the other location, I love to sit and enjoy my meal and even if I had a seat at the window, too packed. The big letdown: no chopped veggie cheese. C'mon Gertie list it as limited edition.. How many *Mazel tovs: 5 602 Vanderbilt is bookmarked in my iPhone. *** Jewish Glossary *schlepped: move with effort *yenta: a woman who is a busybody *kvetch: a complainer *Costanza: ordering the opposite from what you intended as in Seinfeld, George orders the opposite: chicken salad on rye, untoasted, with a side of potato salad and tea, which is the exact opposite of his usual tuna on toast *nu?: Well? *touchas: posterior *Mazel tov: good luck or good fortune Gertie's: 602 Vanderbilt Avenue Take 2 train to Grand Army Plaza, exit at Plaza Street East/Vanderbilt Walk @7 minutes

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    Charlie R.

    Cute shop nice decor and pleasant vibe. $14 for two bagels w/ cream cheese without any other add ons is expensive even for the neighborhood. Limited bagel and schemer varieties.

    Bacon egg and cheese on a sesame bagel. With Gertie hot sauce and pickled peppers!

    Amazing bagels that they make in house! Super busy but worth the wait. They handed out samples for people in line which is awesome. Huge backyard with tons of outdoor seating too!

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    11 days ago

    broccoli caesar on a bialy... one of the greatest sandwiches i have ever had. super friendly staff & cute interior. they also have a patio!

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    6 months ago

    Food is yummy and the service is super friendly. Love the Whitefish Salad, Bagels and Babka.

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    Super-fresh meltinyourmouthy bagels, bialys, and babka. Chill patio = excellent hang. Staff could not be nicer.

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    5 months ago

    Insanely priced. Bacon egg and cheese came to $17 and some change and was average. Go across the street to Brooklyn bagel shop instead

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    4.5
    (252 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    TL;DR version- Some high highs and some very low lows. Hot Figs was a fun app. By a mile, the soups…read morewere the favorites, so I would recommend the Pepián or Caldo Tlalpeño Rojo. Nice happy hour and a large chocolate drink selection I was at this unique Guatemalan (ish) restaurant a while back with one of my groups. I said "ish" because the menu has dishes from all over, ranging from sandwiches to BBQ ribs to Guatemalan and Mexican soups. It's out there, and even though not everything works that well, it's fun, and if you can't find something you want to order here, you probably shouldn't go out to restaurants. There was also live jazz music that night, which was loud but nice to listen to. Since it was happy hour, a bunch of us got drinks. I went with a maracuya margarita, which was decent; someone else had a jalapeño margarita, someone had a beer, and someone had a mojito. There were a few nice hot sauces on the table, with the red one reminding me of salsa macha as it had a smoky kick and a spicier green sauce reminiscent of ají verde. They gave us some complimentary blue corn chips and a very mild black bean dip, which was tasty enough and hard to complain about, as it was free. From the appetizers, we got the Hot Figs for $15.95, consisting of honey goat cheese, corn tortilla chips, and plum + pumpkin seeds. This was a unique and fun blend and reminded me more of something you would find in a wine bar. The mix of sweet and salty, with a bit of crunch from the seeds, was nice. This was good, and I would recommend it for a table rather than for a solo diner. There was also The Zingy Salad for $21.95, featuring zucchini spirals, yuzu, tomato, onion, cilantro, pumpkin seeds, and a jalapeño infusion. $18.95. The salad was fine with a bit of crunch and a mild spiciness. It was fine, though a bit wet, for lack of a better word. The best dishes of the night were the soups, which each had its own distinct flavor profile. My sight presence went to the Pepián for $21.95, consisting of chicken, pumpkin/sesame seeds, green tomatillo, cinnamon, cumin, black pepper, carrots, chili coban/pasta/guaque, and potato + rice. There was plenty of tender chicken inside, with the soup having a nice roasted flavor with some spice and a bit of sourness. The potatoes and rice on the bottom added more sustenance to this dish. Almost equally delicious was the Caldo Tlalpeño Rojo for a dollar more with shredded chicken, tomato, black pepper, garlic, onions, peas, chickpeas, corn, achiote, chipotle, Monterey jack cheese, and crunchy blue corn tortilla chips. By comparison, this was a bit heartier, with the melted cheese and shredded tortilla chips inside, similar to soups found in Mexican cuisine. While I also liked the mix of veggies a bit more in this one, as it added a bit more texture, I still slightly preferred the flavor of the other soup, as I usually prefer a bit more spice. The rest of the food was fine. The TPC sandwich for $19.95 with chicken, peanut butter, coconut cream, ginger, cilantro, pickled carrots, and lime was fine. For the number of ingredients, I found it a bit sweet, likely from the cream and the peanut butter mix. The bread was nice, but it also fell apart. It came with a nice side salad with a good vinaigrette. The most expensive at $24.95 were the Slow Cooked BBQ Ribs, consisting of baby back ribs with rice and beans. The ribs were almost a bit too tender as they lacked any bite, which was nice, but the sauce was a bit too generic tasting, reminding me of Sweet Baby Ray's or something similar. The rice and beans were standard. This was also OK. Next came some dessert. There was first the $12.95 Rosemary Churros served with dulce de leche & chocolate dips. While I'm not sure if it worked, the rosemary did add a unique smell and a bit of flavor, and at least it wasn't generic. The churros themselves were hot, and the sauces were standard, with my preference being the dulce de leche. I also ordered a Champurrado for $7.95, which was fine. It wasn't as thick as I expected, though perhaps the style is a bit different than the champurrados I rarely buy from Mexican street carts. The chocolate flavor was very nice, though, and I like that it wasn't too sweet. Another person got a $4 Alfajor, which I got a bite of, which was standard. This place is a bit hard to rate. The two soups were wonderful, I liked the appetizers, and I found a couple of the other dishes just OK. Overall, it was a good meal, but I'm not craving to go back. This would be the perfect 3.5, but I'll round up as that doesn't exist.

    On a warm spring day, a group of us headed over from the zoo to try out this restaurant. They had…read moreoutdoor seating, a menu with gluten free options, and good reviews. Plus there was stuff that the 2 kids with us would eat. Our servers were lovely and helpful -- I had the Jocon (a flavorful chicken soup/stew), one person had a omelette, another had chicken, and an another wrap/sandwich. There were drinks -- coffee, hot chocolate, and something fruity. They also brought us corn chips and a bean dipping sauce to start -- YUM! I really liked the hot green sauce that accompanied the meal, too. This is a great find!

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    Rosemary Churros. $12.95.  Decent

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    Rosemary Churros. $12.95. Decent
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    Little Egg

    4.5
    (71 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    Quaint neighborhood spot that's perfect for brunch. Came here on a Saturday and while the wait was…read moreabout an hr, there was plenty to do in the area to keep us busy. Every table has a placemat with crayons which is such a fun way to keep kids and adults entertained. The food was delicious and tasted fresh, living up to their messaging on sourcing local food. We ordered the egg katsu sandwich and the eggs rothko. The sandwich was very well made with a nice crisp panko crusting that didnt feel heavy on the oil, and yet still managed to have a light airy egg inside. The eggs rothko was buttery and flavorful but still managed to not feel too heavy. The broiled tomatos on the side were a nice touch to contrast the egg and toast from the main dish. Overall I enjoyed this place and would love to come back to try more dishes. The vibe was friendly and welcoming, making it the perfect weekend brunch spot.

    Correctness/Taste (1-5): I thought the egg katsu alone was delicious, the sauce (yuzu mayo) made it…read moreeven better! I got it paired with the chicken sausage, which wasn't the best. If I were to do again, no sausage, I don't believe you need it for this sandwich. The chocolate milk is regular. - 4/5 Value (1-5): For what I got, I believe it is overpriced, even though it tasted really good, I don't know how many eggs are used to create the egg katsu, but $17 seems like a reach. There are other items on the menu that cost the same price but will make you feel more full. 3/5 Customer Service (1-5): The customer service was attentive and nice. 5/5

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