It was a hot summer day and I walked about 30 blocks. Looked at yelp and saw this place had good reviews. This places doesn't look like much, it's small, has prepared foods and dips you can try. Which I will tell you now, those dips are delicious and if I was going home I would have bought them in an instant. The gentleman helped me out which sandwich to buy and even let me try the chicken salad beforehand. He mentioned that the bread they used is sliced thin. I guess this must be an issue with other customers but since I like a more meat to bread ratio this was great! Anyhow I am enjoying m chicken salad, bacon, and watercress sandwich. Yum. read more

Nice enough staff. Interesting assortment. Had high expectations for the sandwich- corned beef and Swiss on rye. Two sandwiches and two William Poll drinks - $30 Both sandwiches had at most an ounce of meat. Mine didn't even have the Swiss. Not bad tasting though - just way underwhelming for the price. read more

I went here and had a ham and turkey sandwich with coleslaw and russian dressing. The sandwich was alright, but nothing to write home about and it was extremely small. Don't think I'll be back. read more

This review is mainly about the customer service but also about their brownie. I recently moved to the UES and live down the street from William Poll. I'm always walking by but usually never have time to stop in but this weekend I made it a point to go inside. I was really impressed with the prepared food selection they have in the refrigerators, as well as their deli counter. It was pretty busy when I walked and the owner (or owner's son) was busy tending to customers. After I spent a few minutes browsing the selections I was on my way out the door and the owner James greeted me. I told him I just moved to the area recently and he immediately welcomed me with a hug, kiss on the cheek and introduced himself. He told me about the store and how they offer catering services, etc. and then asked if I liked sweets. When I said yes he said I must have a brownie made from his mother's recipe and gave it to me as a gift. I had just come from brunch and wasn't the slightest bit hungry but took it graciously and thanked him. The next day I finally got around to eating it and all I can say is WOW!! I'm totally addicted now. The flavor is not too rich and has the perfect amount of sweetness. I also love that it has nuts and isn't gooey. I'm looking forward to trying other food selections to get a more well rounded idea of their quality but for now I am so pleased to have such friendly neighbors. I truly appreciate James taking time to talk to me amongst the busy crowd and making me feel welcome to the area! read more

Just had the best roast beef of my life from William Poll. And at $14 the quarter pound, it better be. Add a little arugula, parmigiana, and fresh lemon juice and what you get is perfection. Runtelldat. read more

I just had a shepards pie that nearly brought tears to my eyes. The food here is just unbelievable. They do basics that taste far from basic. Super friendly staff, great selection. Perfection! read more

Nice sandwich! More of a take out or prep foods place. Wish they had 2 little tables to eat but that's not their focus. Nice old school deli vibe but definitely not an eat-in place. Had the proscuttio and watercress dip. Mmmmmmmm! read more

Excellent sandwiches. I recommend the turkey, Swiss, bacon., tomato and mayo on whole wheat. The bread was thin, soft and fresh and I didn't feel like I was on carb overload! This gourmet takeout location offers any kind of fixin' you can think of as well as homemade baked potato chips, chocolate meringues, and many other sweets. They also have at least 6 of their own dips including watercress, lobster and many other kinds with tiny toasts to sample. I met both of the owners who were so friendly. I could tell they were very passionate about their business. They gave me a sampling of their chocolate meringues and they were very delicious! A must try. Sandwiches around $11 read more

I never thought a sandwich wrapped in tin foil could be elegant, but these hit that nail on the head. In particular the egg salad, bacon, and watercress are a hit! read more

Purveyors of gourmet food since 1921, you'd be hard pressed to find better sandwiches on the Upper East Side. While the sandwiches don't come cheap at W.M. Poll, for $10 bucks you can get a solid turkey club. The turkey is fresh, not Boars Head or some other brand. The bacon hasn't been cooked hours ago, and the sandwich is big enough to cut in thirds. Besides an array of fresh dips and soups, the real star at W.M. Poll is their baked potato crisps that are made fresh every day. Try the rosemary, you won't be disappointed. Great place to get catering if you live nearby as well. http://sandwichguynyc.blogspot.com/ read more

This place is a little gem. The sandwiches are constructed by artisans using fabulous gourmet delicacies. Unique dressings are suggested and should be strongly considered. The BLT is really really good. The roast beef is homemade and nice and rare. They have lots of great soups, homemade side dishes, and deserts. If you are a fan of the finer things and know that killer food cost a little more, Then this is a spot for you. read more

I had the club on wheat here and it was one of the best ever. $13 is the only reason i left off the 5th star. Usually I feel ripped off buying a club because anyone can make a club at home, but something was different about this club, and they priced it as such. read more

Amazing!! Best Meatloaf Sandwich in town! Meatlof+Russian Dressing + Thinly Sliced Bread = YUM! Perfect flavor, tastes like your grandma just whipped it up, your culinary master grandma that is. Also tried some of the spreads at the counter, Watercress is delish, as is Cucumber, and 'Cheese'. Staff is incredibly friendly and accommodating. read more

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Great sandwiches like the Poll Special in this old school spot.

Super cool place. Great sandwiches. Thin sliced bread and unique combos. Has all the really near old school snacks and candies for sale we all saw in the 70s and 80s. No place to sit but great foods. read more

I have loved William Poll's chicken and bacon sandwiches for a long time as well as their chocolate almonds and other delicious items. If you order multiple items, just be sure to get an itemized receipt bc on my last visit I was charged $88 for $ 64 worth of items purchased. They quickly fixed the error but beware... read more

William Poll is an upper east side treasure, one of the last remaining examples of unfancy, classic food prepared with care to a very high standard. A firm tasty potato, sliced into ovals not too thick not too thin, fried to a dark beautiful not-greasy crispness and given a shake of salt. It's ordinary in some sense, but at the same time, perfection! Or their Pollonnaise dressing -- a simple but wonderfully balanced combination of mayonnaise and sour cream that manages to be both richer and lighter than either one alone. Again, not flashy, straightforward, but perfect. I hope they will always keep making their fresh, delicate, satisfying American foods. read more

best chicken pot pie in town. Cheddy-chut is divine. Good comfort food, prepared without attitude. A rare gem of a place that combines excellent service, fine fare and professionalism from start to finish. read more

I ordered from William Poll for my boss for a lunch meeting because all the reviews were so great. Well, he liked the food but said the sandwiches were "TINY". Uhhh....okay? I wish I would have known the food came in size "tiny".lol I'm sure the food is good but to hear that the sandwiches were tiny was disappointing to say the least. read more

Went with my friend for a couple of sandwiches after basketball practice. They had no sandwich rolls, just rye bread. That's fine, but it was the smallest sandwich I have ever had. To top it all off we got two waters. The total price was $30!! To be fair, it is good, but the price is ridiculous!! Never go unless you win the lottery. read more

William Poll is a staple of the community, offers an amazing array of food and delicacies and the family atmosphere and service is superior. Highly recommend them for a quick lunch on the go or to cater your family or business functions--hands down the best in the neighborhood! read more

There is no better quality on the UES. And, yep, that includes Dean and Deluca and Eli's.

Great customer service- James, the store owner or manager (?) was very warm and welcoming, always remembers my name and sends me off with samples of their amazing meringues. Make sure to try some of their several dips on display- the watercress and mushroom dip are my personal favorites. I'll treat myself to a sandwich here when I'm in the area - one of the best places to grab a classic sandwich in UES! read more

Every now and again, the UES reminds me that I'm a "different kind of person" they'd expect/want around. I was recommended this deli from my co-worker who raved about their BLT. So I walk in and ask the guy over the counter for a BLT. He IMMEDIATELY says, "It's $10, do you still want it?" with this smug look on his face. Shocked and appalled, I responded, "Did I ask you how much it was?" He then says, "oh, ok I'll make it for you. And walks off. I pay for the sandwich and take it back to work. Fuming, and still in shock, I opened the wrapping and I see a sandwich literally made for a toddler! There was one leaf of lettuce, one slice of tomato, and one strip of bacon (broken in half) between two slices of wheat bread (cut in 3rds)! I fought back tears as I told my co-worker who referred me. And she goes, "what?! My sandwich was huge the last time I got it". It's safe to say, this place will never get my business again. And it's also safe to say that William Pol is a racist and prejudice establishment and should be boycotted! read more