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    Samad's Gourmet

    4.3 (45 reviews)
    InexpensiveSpecialty Food
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Gaige K.

    I wanted a no-frills, traditional New York-style bagel breakfast sandwich for breakfast from a little bodega, and Samad Gourmet fit that description! I got a bacon, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel - excellent. The total for the sandwich was just over $6 ($3.99 for the bagel sandwich and the remainder for the coffee). The grocery store part of Samad Gourmet is well-stocked; and, although I didn't buy anything, there are several good Lebanese and Middle Eastern brands (Shahia, Baroody, Arz, etc.) of food, sweets, and spices.

    Raspberry cheese muffin--my favorite
    Chris L.

    Never a fan of muffins until i tried those at Samad's back in 2012--they are super moist and not overly sweet. So far my favorite is the raspberry cheese flavor. Simply put, the best muffin in NYC! (My husband is crazy about their Baklava.) i also want to second previous comments that Samad's is a lovely neighborhood store. During the week you always see bunches of kids (from the nearby Bank Street) rush into the store to grab some quick bites 3pm-ish. One afternoon last year, a girl was short of 50 cents for orange juice and asked if she could pay it back the next day, and the store owner smiled and said okay. i cherish that scene much since this is New York City, which is full of chain stores. (Let's support local stores!) So...why did i wait this long to write a review of Samad's? i actually meant to do it last year but obviously it's the citibank fire that finally got this review going. Just spoke to the owners this afternoon and am extremely happy to learn that they plan to re-open in a few days. An important note to add is, our neighborhood cat, Poncho/Pancho (which pronounces more like Panshu to me), is safe and doing great!

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    1 year ago

    It a place to chat with amazing people while you wait for your sandwich made with love or sip the best coffee in the area

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    1 year ago

    Amazing Deli leaning Middle East, great staff who will remember you when you come back

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    4 years ago

    Great Mediterranean food, convenient and clean. A neighborhood staple, love the hummus!

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    4 years ago

    Amazing local Middle Eastern gem that features speciality items and your go to groceries

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    Superb and rare gem of the neighborhood - friendly, low-cost gourmet shop with great selection and old-world atmosphere.

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    18 years ago

    Three bucks for a 16 oz cup of delicious of coffee, a muffin and top notch service! These guys are awesome!

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    The best cup of coffee in Manhattan. Ask for "David's Blend" and say hi to Bill.

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    8 years ago

    Amazing hummus! The guy behind the counter is also so friendly. The place in general is pricey

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    4.6(44 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    Visited on 2/14 after hubby made reservation at the recommendation of a friend. The open table…read morereservation did not say that it is prix fixe menu for the night. We had high expectations but when the salad and the half of a deviled egg arrived I was honestly surprised. The presentation felt cheap and the portion was super small. The salad barely had any dressing. The main dish I got was lobster - good flavor but overcooked and rubbery. Tiny portion that left me wanting more food. Hubby had the steak, they did not give option how you would like it and it arrived medium/well done. The portions were so tiny I was still hungry, for the price I honestly wish we went to omakase instead. Oh. And they automatically add 25% service. Owner is very friendly and service was polite but for the price it felt like we got robbed. Not sure we'll be back, really wanted to like it but the only memorable thing was the music and ambience. I felt compelled to review because I really wanted the owners to see this and make changes. The potential is there but with many restaurants around, there simply wasn't anything special. Pls be transparent to your guests and include info about prix fixe menu on reservation next time, and perhaps give your guests more value for the money. $150 should at least be 4-5 course for the size that was provided.. I'm so sad that we didn't like it bc we live so close :(

    Love the ambiance, the art, decor and vibe. The owner is there all the time and works hard to make…read moresure people have a good experience. The food was good. Nice menu options and good execution, for the most part. I got lamb and lobster. The lamb was well seasoned and lobster perfectly cooked. My husband had the same dish, but his was less successful than mine. Overall, I like the concept of this place with its upscale taste, and relaxed welcoming vibes. I would go there again.

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    4.4(183 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Our crew of friends and family decided to host a holiday dinner party here and it was absolutely…read moreawesome. The location is amazing and chic from the moment you walk in. Usually BYOB spots struggle to create the right ambiance, but this place has something special going on. We may have had a bit too much fun because we literally closed the place down with the staff. The food was outstanding. I highly recommend ordering a few appetizers and sharing them at the table because that is what we did and everything was deliciously decadent. The burrata was packed with flavor and the basil foam was impressive. The octopus with potatoes hit perfectly. I already know I need to go back for the crab empanadas and the short rib croquettes soon. For our mains, my wife and I shared the short rib yucca gnocchi and the lobster and ricotta ravioli. Amazingly tasty across the board. This place delivered from start to finish and we will definitely be returning.

    Went in hopes of a good experience but left underwhelmed by it all. Apart from the table seating…read morethe entire experience wasn't the best. We were left ignored for over 20 minutes after seating. Finally when the waiter arrived for a drink order we had asked for a coffee to start. That didn't arrive until almost another 25 minutes and were told the bar area was busy. The food itself wasn't amazing or memorable. Ordered the cauliflower app- the sauce was too watery and didn't coat or stick to the cauliflower. If it was thickened it would glaze the cauliflower and you could actually appreciate how good it was and the dish would be so much better. For the mains we ordered the salmon burger and lemon ricotta pancakes. Both were ok but nothing amazing. The worst part was the speakers playing a happy birthday song that was extremely loud that even 2 other tables looked confused and disturbed by it. It played for well over a few minutes. I can appreciate a party being celebrated but not at the expense of the patrons in the restaurant. Also just a heads up- they add a 2.5% service charge to the bill. Only noticed this because the table seated next to us shared this and were upset by it.

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    3.9(1.4k reviews)
    1.6 miUpper West Side
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    Zabar is definitely a culinary experience in New York City. Plenty of prepared food, pickles, nova…read moresalmon, coffee beans, bread. The store looks cramped with products, some are unique that you can't find anywhere else. Definitely check it out when you're visiting.

    Zabar's needs some improvement when it comes to refunding items that don't make it into your bag…read more I've already been twice this week. Day 2, I only purchased 2 items, as the other items I returned to purchase weren't in stock. You can see I checked out at 7:17 & they close at 7:30. Got home and 1 of the TWO items I purchased was not in the Zabar's bag. I call tonight, explained to the manager what happened, and that I only bought two items. The manager tells me to "bring the receipt in so we can track the item". What kind of customer service is this? Your cashier is busy chatting with her colleague about store closing, doesn't put both items in the bag, and now I have to pay MORE money to get back uptown, so you can "track the ($4) item"??? NOPE. The day before this, I spent over $150, not a single item missing. I recommend that you watch them like hawks as they ring your items and make sure everything makes it in the bag. I posted a photo of both receipts, side by side, Dec 15th & Dec 16th, to verify this. It's sad that an actual manager thinks this is acceptable customer service. That said, I will say that I had such warm, friendly, and competent service from Destini L on Dec. 15th. Perhaps Destini L. would be a better candidate than the manager who took my phone call tonight (Dec 17th).

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