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William Poll

4.3 (63 reviews)
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Closed Sunday's 08/29/21
Marianne W.

William Poll is new to me. It's another historic company that I've passed in my walks over and over. Recently something in the window caught my eye so I checked out the reviews. I definitely decided I needed to return for a sandwich. Today I decided to walk down to this high end deli at 75th and Lexington. After walking around Central Park with Yelp Friends Robert C. and Janeen I was racking up walking miles and was really hungry. When I arrived the employees at William Poll weren't busy and a nice employee greeted me at the door. I took a lot of photos and told him I had never been here before so I need to know the drill. He pointed out the menu because I said I wanted a sandwich. I was thrilled to see Pumpernickel Bread as a choice. I decided on the Ham and Swiss Cheese and asked for Mayo. The same employee said he would make the sandwich and would I also like mustard. When I asked what kind he said Dijon, I decided it sounded delicious. And it sure was! My only problem is finding a place to eat. I decided to walk back to Fifth Avenue near the park and sit on a bench. The sandwich bread was so fresh and either I was hungry or it's a delicious sandwich. Both probably. It's $10.88 with tax. They take cash or credit cards. There's lots of great food items you can purchase for yourself or as gifts. It's a beautiful place. The chandelier is a striking centerpiece as you enter and leave. To sum it up, the employees are friendly and efficient. The food is fresh and delicious. The atmosphere is fancy and clean. I hate to, but I have to deduct a star for no seating. I won't walk over a mile from my apartment this winter to get a sandwich and sit outside in the cold to eat. I'm recommending you eat here or shop the other specialty food items they carry. It's definitely a one of a kind exquisite business.

Nicholas G.

William Poll is one of those unique places you only find in NYC. It is a fancy sandwich shop that has been here a while and does things right. I didn't know what to expect here but after reading the reviews I had to see the hype. I went with the poll special which is a couple different meats with cole slaw and russian dressing. The attention to detail when making the sandwich is refreshing to see. I also tried the famous chicken salad with bacon which was amazing. The contrast between the creaminess of the chicken salad and fattiness of the bacon was perfect. Now I get the complaints about the small sandwiches but they put them together perfectly. The ingredients are fresh. Its like the upscale fancy version of the sandwich I used to bring to school as a kid. They sell other stuff in here too like soup and some brownies. The prices are high for what you get but you pay for quality. Definitely check it out!

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

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

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Stopped here on our first night to the city for dinner on a Thursday. Made reservations and swung…read morein right around that time. There was a short wait, but from what I could see, a variety of tables here and seating. Not the biggest place, dark, intimate, wood accents and small spotlights over tables. We ordered buns and spicy edamame to start. It seemed like we had just ordered when the food came out. Love that. Buns were incredibly good - a close second to a joint in Chicago we ate at last weekend. Succulent meat, plenty of sauce, and just the usual pillowy bun. The edamame didn't seem spicy at first - then my face melted. Still good but a deep burning spiciness to them as advertised. For my entree I got the beef miso ramen, adding corn and an egg. The corn wasn't just a pile of kernels - but a side slice of a cob. Cool presentation. Beef was good and the broth soothed my soul. Top 10 ramen places I've been - well done.

Nice spot with a variety of options across ramen and rice don bowls, tonkatsu, beef, salmon and…read moreshrimp. We tried the spicy shrimp (coconut based broth), spicy tonkatsu, and salmon miso ramen. The tonkatsu and salmon were both cooked well - tender and moist. Ramen noodles were thin and well cooked - more al dente. We also tried the karaage which had a thick crispy batter and a sweet glaze, with an optional spicy side sauce for dipping. They had a variety of sake and beer options. The inside is small but turnaround is fairly quick. Lots of two seaters and a large table that we were able to snag after just a few minutes of waiting. There was also bar seating. Pretty dark inside to add to the ambiance for a quick date or catch up with friends. Checked in to the waitlist via Resy because we didn't have a reservation, and it was a short wait. Service was prompt.

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As the name implies, it really is an excellent dumpling house!…read more Me and my buddies were in Jersey and New York for some hockey games, and wanted to go to a deli, get some Chinese food, and a slice of pizza. Got off the E train and when we looked for Chinese food, this place popped up with good reviews and it was just a short walk from where we got off the train. My buddies ordered the special lunches and we also got two types of xlb's, beef chow fun, and some fried dumplings. The special lunches come with a little fried rice, cold garlic flavored noodle, choice of egg drop or hot and sour soup, and main side. My buddies all enjoyed their meals. The beef chow fun was also really good and beef was nice and tender. The xiao long baos were excellent and is comparable to any place in California like DTF. Nice and juicy and great with some ginger, soy sauce, and spicy chili. Friendly service and food comes out pretty quickly. Credit card is accepted. Bathroom was also very clean, which is sometimes rare in some Chinese restaurants I have been to. If you're looking for a good Chinese meal, stop here when you're in the Chelsea area.

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Solid fast casual-esque spot in midtown not too far from MSG. You order up front at the counter,…read moreget a buzzer, and pick your seat while you wait. I went with 2 other ppl and we all got their Onigiri Combo, which was ~$16, and you get 2 onigiris, a miso soup, and a cup of their sides (edamame, sweet egg, pickled carrots). For my combo, I got a Sukiyaki Beef onigiri, which was my fave one, and a Salmon onigiri, which was fine, just a bit plainer than I'd like. But, I like that they added furikake seasoning throughout it to add flavor. I didn't care much for their sides - the egg was too sweet for my liking and the pickled carrots were too soft. I ordered an addtl Kinko (mushroom) onigiri bc I was quite hungry and it was alright. Def a lighter taste. Overall, a decent spot for a solid, reliable, good bite! Place is clean and service is friendly. There's a bathroom down a hallway that does the job. I'd come back for a meal that's great value!

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