"The sea was angry that day my friends, like an old man trying to send back soup at a deli!" -George Costanza, Seinfeld Da Scene: Typical NYC street 'deli' serving up breakfast/lunch to go in 5 min flat, heros/sammie's, salads and of course the Infamous NY BEC breakfast sandwich (Bacon, Egg, Cheese). Sometimes on a roll, bagel or croissant depending on your favorite spot, you'll see Wall Street suits, Lululemon posers, construction workers, and transit cops standing on line for this NYC staple! USED to be $2, now more like $5+ depending on customization. This place also does a breakfast plate: Super Crispy hash brown on the bottom, eggs/omelette next, topped with protein like bacon, sausage or corned beef, and toast. WINNER Da Grub: two plates: crispy hashbrowns, topped with Florentine Omelet (Spinach, tomato, feta), side of sausage and toast for da Wife... I go MONSTER, tend to do this when ordering online: hashbrowns AND Corned Beef Hash on the bottom, topped with Denver Omelet, bacon and toast. WHAT?! Da Service: Placed the order online, walked down, literally next door to the Library Hotel. They didn't prep it till I checked in, 6 people in front of me, but it went QUICK, they have their system down. You walk up, pick: plate or sandwich, eggs, protien, toast. Step to the side, wait about 2-3 min, it's bagged and ready for you to pay. Don't take too long pickin your customizations... you'll hear about it from someone in line behind you. One guy was asking too many questions about the bagels, pointed to an onion roll (bialy) and someone in line said loudly "if it don't look good enough to eat, pick something else!"... it was the equivalent of honking in traffic to keep things movin'! Diner level grub, super affordable for Madison Avenue, people watching took it over the top for my California sensibilities... I dare you to ask 3 questions at the counter at 8am with a line behind you! Fugget-abowdit! read more

Homefront Deli - Breakfast Plate: Crispy Hashbrowns, Denver Omelette, bacon, side of Corned Beef hash, and toast. $10... fuget-abboudit!! - Delis Near Me - New York, New York

The BEST caesar salad wrap I've had in the city. As someone who works downtown, Homefront is my favorite spot to quickly grab lunch and support local business rather than going to Chopt or Sweetgreen. very affordable and consistent service as well :) read more

Nice little deli that has a nice assortment of pre-designed sandwiches, a bunch of wraps, and I believe a stir-fry station. I'm all for the carefully-crafted, locally-sourced, artisan sandwich outlets that have flourished as of late. Hell, I'm addicted. But sometimes a simple deli sandwich/wrap is in order. No frills, just hearty, tasty, filling goodness. Accordingly, I opted for the mix grill on a whole wheat wrap - fresh grilled chicken, sauteed onions, multi-colored bell peppers, mozzarella cheese, balsamic vinegar. No disappointments. Exactly what I wanted and needed. read more

Homefront Deli - Mix Grill - grilled chicken, sauteed onions, bell peppers, mozzarella, balsamic. Noms. - Delis Near Me - New York, New York

Found this spot on Yelp in a pinch. Great BEC! Nuff said. These guys are super efficient when it comes to various breakfast sandwiches. Bagels, rolls, croissants, bread, etc... they got it. And they stuffed my sandwich with bacon. read more

Homefront Deli - Delis Near Me - New York, New York

Wandered in this morning. Got a cappuccino (the sugary machine kind) and an oatmeal with fruit. Prices were cheap. Credit card minimum is only $3 which was a welcoming change from most places in the city. Food tasted as expected. I was super impressed with how well the employees knew their customers and how loyal and responsive the customers were to staff. This place had a small town feel, even though sitting right on the corner of Madison Ave in city. Nice change of environment from the busy streets. read more

Homefront Deli - Oatmeal with fruit.. And small machine cappachino.. Aka straight morning sugar jolt lol. Together less than $5 dollars. - Delis Near Me - New York, New York

Great food and fast service! For the price, the servings are generous and everything tasted fresh.

Watched them make a turkey burger with the same spatula they clean the grill with....Utterly disgusting! I will never order from this place again! read more

I ordered a scallion cream cheese bagel and there was really nothing special about it, though I need to point out that it was really hard to find Homefront Deli because their sign outside has been covered with many layers of muck and residue making it practically unreadable. Prices were also slightly higher than expected, but I guess that's just city-pricing. read more

In midtown it's so rare to get a chopped salad for under $10, but at this deli, where there it's never a line, you can choose one meat and six vegetables with your choice of lettuce chopped up for $7.60. I mean I don't know where you can find a better deal. Not to mention you are served with a smile . read more

Homefront Deli - Best deal in town! - Delis Near Me - New York, New York

I love this Deli! The service is pretty quick! I usually get a large coffee and bagel and cream cheese. They are very friendly and never mess up your order. read more

Wouldn't order from them again. I got a buffalo chicken wrap and not only was the order messy and the buffalo sauce was everywhere, but there was a half slice of tomato, no cheese, and a few pieces of wilted lettuce at the bottom. Doesn't seem like quality is a big concern for them. read more

Came here during my lunch break. After reading many reviews I decided on the Athena Wrap. It was delicious. It came in a standard wrap with chicken, peppers, onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta cheese and tzatziki white sauce. A little heavy handed on the white sauce (and I love sauce) but very fresh and filling. I hate half and was full so I disagree with some of the other reviewers who claim the portion is too small. This place was much more affordable than others in the area and they take cards ($3 min). It's not the prettiest place but it definitely got the job done. I'll definitely return to try other items on the menu. read more

Homefront Deli - Athena Wrap. Yum! - Delis Near Me - New York, New York

Finally Homefront has reopened their doors but the staff has changed. At least my Sierra Chicken Wrap tasted the same with a few of the line cooks still there from the previous ownership. I don't like the decor as much. And the hot food doesn't look appealing like before with a different variety. They serve the same shit you can find at other delis just a walking distance from Homefront. read more

Great lunch spot in midtown that is reasonably priced. Buffalo chicken wrap is excellent, with a nice Greek salad. This is a great spot for a nice light but filling lunch, I go here a lot and the service is great. read more

Stopped at this Deli for lunch today. Ordered the Athena wrap (chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, tzatziki sauce on a whole wheat wrap). Overall it was a good wrap even though It was pretty tiny. Great price however for $7.49. The service was super quick. In and out in about 5 min. It was good if you are in a rush, but wouldn't go out of my way to go here. read more

I just downloaded this app to be able to say thank you to this place who makes my mornings even better. You guys put the G in GM.

This is a great convenient deli located across the street from my old office. They offer a variety of breakfast and lunch foods. Their bagels are fantastic, better than average deli bagels, and come with a healthy (IE not healthy) serving of butter if you order them that way for less than $2. They also serve omelette platter which come with potatoes and sliced toast for less than $6, which is a very reasonably price for midtown (favorite omelette platter is the Florentine which comes with feta cheese and spinach). Their sandwiches are hearty and offer you really good value for your money. You'll frequently see construction workers coming for lunch and breakfast, which is a good sign that you've chosen a good bargain place in midtown. The guys who work there are friendly and may begin to remember your orders or preferences (white toast vs whole wheat etc.) if you go there frequently enough. read more

My breakfast go-to! They're quick, inexpensive and so tasty! The guy at the counter is the best, is on top of everything, he remembers everyone's orders after just 2 visits- however he will always check to be sure u want to order the same thing before starting it. The line moves very fast and everything is always fresh and tasty! And way better prices than their Essen competition. read more

I like this place. I feel like you can never get cheated here. Good portions and pretty much always less than $6. The Roman is a go to sandwich. Its basically just a regular Italian sub, but its good, its big and its inexpensive. If you're more adventerous, definitely try the hot sandwiches. The sliced steak is amazing. read more

Sweet, attentive staff and their Greek omelette is a perfect start to the morning. Better option than a lot of the self serve chains in this area read more

My sandwich was delicious!! I was bummed because I really wanted to try pastrami in NYC, and they were all out!! Little bike in the wall deli, but it was legit. Sandwiches were great anyways! read more

I've eaten here maybe 3 times a week since I started working 2 doors down... the food I've had has all been good (Pastrami/Corned Beef Rueben, Caribbean Jerk Chicken and Chicken Parm). The prices are excellent for the area. I think the most I've spent was $11 and that got me a rueben, a side of spinach pie and 2 cans of soda. This will continue to be my go-to spot when I'm not really sure where else to go for the day. read more

Very convenient deli down the block from my job. Ordered my sandwich and was in and out in no time. Nothing really special to write home about, the sandwich was good, the bread is ok, a little on the "getting stale" side but hey, they've been in a bin all day. For the price, convenience and small amount of time it takes, I'll definitely be back. read more

Had high hopes on the Athena wrap. Everyone else talked about all that sauce. Mine came with Zero sauce which made the dryness of the chicken stand out. Stopped eating it after a few bites. Fries were good. Staff was nice. read more

Homefront Deli - Dry Athena wrap minus a bite - Delis Near Me - New York, New York

I work nearby and there are a lot of lunch options in this area. Homefront Deli is on top of my list. They are quick, reliable, reasonably priced, tasty and you can customize your lunch any way you like. All time favorites: Athena Chicken Wrap (very-very good), Sierra Chicken Wrap, Mediterranean Chicken Wrap, Greek Salad with chicken or without, meatloaf. If extremely hungry I order a small Greek salad with my Athena wrap. So good! The service is very friendly, especially in the hot/grill section. I see a lot of regulars there, which is a sign of consistently good service. read more

Hit or miss. Cheap but obnoxious cashiers. Decent amount of food but soggy salad. Discovered via mealpal. I got there sometimes but only when I jeed to grab and go. Not your first choice if you have the option. Much better delis in the area. Much better. read more

I wanted to post a pic, but i ate it too damn fast. This place is DEEEELISH! The line gets pretty long during lunch hours, and a bit confusing since there is a Hot line and Cold line. you just gotta go in a ask people in front of you what line they're on and pick. The Hot gets you tasty burgers, gyros and cheesesteaks with really good fries or rings. The cold line gets you the best chicken salad, cesar salad, and wraps. My meals average $7 - $9 depending on what you order, but I'm more than happy to pay up for this place during lunch. I also call this secret deli, but now its not so secret i suppose. read more

Cheap midtown deli. The employees are nice. Their veggie cream cheese is bland; BUT their pastrami on a roll is juicy and tender and their jerk chicken sandwich with pineapples is delicious [if only it also came with jalapenos]. And while its a small detail, I like that their pickles are actually crispy and good, and not just one of those cheap gross pickles no one wants to eat - and they give lots of napkins knowing their stuffed sandwiches will be messy. Messy, delicious, and cheap. What more could you want from lunch? read more

This place is fantastic for breakfast and lunch. It's never too crowded, you can pretty much order whatever you want and it's cheap and cheerful. I work in the area and it's my favourite go to place. I recommend the classic egg wrap, chicken fajita wrap and chicken caesar wrap. But everything is good here. read more

I used to work on this block many moons ago, but I still think about it from time to time. This little tiny place is always jam packed at lunch time. They have a great assembly line setup though so you're usually in and out relatively quickly. The pricing here was pretty aggressive given that it's at an odd location... one block away from grand central, but this spot doesn't get much foot traffic. I absolutely loved their reuben sandwiches... one of nyc's best kept secrets in my opinion. The hot pastrami was pretty good here but their corned beef shines. When I got on a health kick, I got their grilled chicken wraps on a daily basis and occasionally would splurge and get the Sierra wrap. I was never a big fan of their potato or macaroni salad....but I don't like that sorta stuff in general. In the rare occasions that I got breakfast, I always walked away with a huge smile. read more

This place is steps from the office, so I like to stop in occasionally for breakfast on my way to work. The staff is friendly, the food seems to be fresh and the prices are very reasonable for midtown. Two eggs, turkey and cheese on a roll for 3 bucks! It can be nuts-to-butts during lunch, so it's best to go after 1, if possible, when it's not crazy-busy. There's plenty on the menu to choose from for under $7. They turkey burger is pretty good once you find it under the heaping pile of fries! They definitely don't hold back on the sides. If you're near Grand Central and looking for fast, affordable and tasty take-out food - hot or cold - I recommend this place. read more

Good honest food cooked quickly. Get a breakfast platter and a ton of food for $4. My stop before meetings when in the area.

Jimmy (previous owner), we miss you!!! It hasn't been the same since you left. New owners don't seem to have a clue with you gone! They keep changing the menu and now they've eliminated the side counter and seating at the window. I walked in for lunch earlier this week at about 1:00 pm and none of the lunch specials in the display looked appetizing! I walked out and found somewhere else to have lunch. read more

I love this place! I can't believe I didn't review it earlier. However ,the only thing I've ever ordered from here is the Greek Salad with chopped cihcken on top (at least 3 dozen times) This salad is enough for 2 lunches in theory...that is if you can stop eating it. Mouth watering!!! You don't need extra salad dressing. This place is perfect for grabbing some grub and heading to Bryant Park on the nice days. A few coworkers said that the corned beef is pretty good and the burgers are awesome! My only complaint is the lack of desserts, maybe some cookies? Or some pudding in the fridge??? Then it would be perfect! Today I ordered the chicken greek salad at 12:55pm. They arrived at my office at 1:02pm. My office is only 3 blocks away, but JEEZ!!!! that is fast! read more

Pretty standard deli menu. My turkey burger was good and reasonably priced. I also ordered a side of veggies that were ok. Would go again if I was in the area, but not out of my way. 17/365 read more

They have the best egg sandwiches in the area. And their bacon steps are not paper thin like some. The line also moves pretty fast. For lunch, they have great deluxe sandwich deals that come with French fries. read more

Seriously best breakfast deli! Small and to the point. I miss this place so much now that I don't work next door and can't even find anything around me now that comes close. My go to, bacon egg and cheese with a hashbrown hot sauce and ketchup. YUMM The lines get long in the morning but they move fairly quickly. And the staff is super friendly plus they remember your order even if you've only been there once or twice. read more

Overall, this place is a very good lunch spot to pick up. Breakfast is cheap and delicious, too. You have to be aware of the hot line and cold line, but once you know where you're going and what to get, it's a favorite. The food is well-priced, but i recommend ordering one of the specials on the wall, or you'll be hit with lettuce and tomato costs (which is a ridiculous trait of many NYC delis). However, I will not order fries or a burger ever again. The food itself is good, but the packets of ketchup are the worst that i've ever tasted in my entire life. In an attempt to cut costs, this place switched from standard Heinz to Chef's Quality Ketchup. How could this company produce such a product? Didn't they factor in taste, texture, color, consistency, packaging, or quantity? I will return to Homefront at least once a week, but I will hope that they never put such a putrid product in a bag with my sandwiches. Here's to the failure of Chef's Quality Foods. read more

Love Homefront. Cheap and good sandwiches in an area that is overpriced! My favorite is the Roast Beef and I love that they use Boars Head. I'm not a big hot lunch guy but my friends have gotten the Corned Beef, Burgers, and Chicken sandwiches and they all love em Great choice for a quick, easy, and delicious lunch. read more

Love that a place like this still exists in Manhattan. Nothing fancy, just good food at a reasonable price. Their chicken salad is very good! Nice variety of tasty sandwiches. I think they make their own mayo. The hot bar stuff looks good and is ok, but not great. read more