2. 2nd Ave Deli
8.6
162 E 33rd St (btw 3rd & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Jewish Restaurant · Rose Hill · 180 tips and reviews
New York Observer: Hands down, the best place to get a pastrami on rye on this island of ours. Read more.
The Corcoran Group: A perfect lunch to split for two – the best Matzoh Ball Soup in the city, followed by Pastrami on Rye and pickles on the side.
Douglas Elliman: An authentic kosher deli that has remained consistent since 1954- great for catering events or just strolling in for the best Challah and Rye. We love getting our pastrami fix here!
3. Orwasher's Bakery
8.7
308 E 78th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Upper East Side · 87 tips and reviews
Paul Tepper: Chewy donuts filled to order - amazing. Ale bread made w/Sixpoint Otis Stout - great. Seeded NY Rye - awesome. Wish this was in my hood. Worth a stop anytime you're in the UES.
Serious Eats: An over 90-year-old bakery with some great, uncommon breads. Wine breads, ryes, and sourdoughs are very nice.
Gi Edgington: Best rye bread ever.
4. Ivan Ramen
8.0
25 Clinton St (btwn Stanton & E Houston St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Lower East Side · 326 tips and reviews
Gary Toriello: Spicy Red Chili Ramen - dashi + chicken broth, minced pork, smashed egg & rye noodles.
Behrad Eats: The Spicy Red Chili Ramen is one of the best ramens you'll have! Dashi + chicken broth, minced pork, smashed egg, rye noodle and fully loaded with egg, pork chashu, & roast tomato.
Christina Chin: Got latke app, was good but the roe was too big for me and strong dill taste. Shoyu was tasty, really love the rye noodles. Friendly staff
5. 2nd Ave Deli
8.0
1442 1st Ave (at E 75th St), New York, NY
Deli · Upper East Side · 54 tips and reviews
Adam Siemiginowski: Triple Decker #3 with pastrami, tongue and salami on rye is killer, and huge. You're a champ if you eat it alone.
R K: Matzah ball soup and pastrami on rye.. true goodness!
Nina LoSchiavo: Authentic food but incredibly pricey. For $16.95, I think I need to find another place that makes a mean pastrami on rye...
6. On the Rocks
8.5
696 10th Ave (btwn 48th & 49th St.), New York, NY
Whisky Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 47 tips and reviews
Kim Colaprete: Discovered via Yelp! & fell in love. Best brown liquor troves anywhere. Jeff the bartender will not steer you wrong. Loved all his suggestions. If you love bourbons, scotches & ryes - you must try!
Eric Tash: Very quaint and unassuming place in HK. My coworker brought me here and immediately feel in love. Extensive whiskey and rye selection. Highly recommend if you're a connoisseur or novice.
Wesley Bliss: The only whiskey hold out in Midtown West worth patronizing. Well thought scotch & rye selections, good music (usually something Sinatra esque), and some surprises that are not on the menu (just ask).
8. Breads Bakery
9.3
18 E 16th St (btwn Union Sq W & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Union Square · 333 tips and reviews
Serious Eats: An Israeli import with serious rye bread and especially buttery chocolate babka.
Sarah F. Parsons: The rye breads are 7.50$. And not different from the bigger Eli's Health Loaf! For 4.50$!
Jeffrey: Scandinavian rye loaves, airy cheese straws, tender poppyseed hamantaschen, city’s best chocolate babka. Sandwich: the harissa-fueled potato-and-tomato-studded Tunisian tuna on house-baked ciabatta.
11. Empire Diner
8.1
210 10th Ave (btwn 22nd St & 23rd St), New York, NY
Diner · Chelsea · 127 tips and reviews
The New Yorker: The patty melt is “refined but not annoyingly so, ... while also insuring the correct balance of crunch (toasted rye) and ooze (Swiss cheese and caramelized onions).” Read more.
Ms Helene: Gravlax with hummus on rye with pickles, 1 big slice $10. Poached tuna nicoise $16, dry tuna
Ashley Velazquez: If you’re looking for an old school diner, you won’t find that here. It’s more of an old school design with a new age menu. The rye pancakes are delicious!
12. Ole & Steen
8.9
873 Broadway (at E 18th St), New York, NY
Café · Flatiron District · 22 tips and reviews
Globetrottergirls Dani: Fantastic European-style bakery. Everything here is amazing - pick up some rye bread, treat yourself to some pastries. If you’re overwhelmed by the large selection, go for the old-fashioned social.
John Cline: The cinnamon social is one of the best pastries I've ever had. Get one and share with a friend!
Natalie K: The cinnamon rolls...omg.