3. Milano Market
8.9
1582 3rd Ave (at E 89th St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · Upper East Side · 43 tips and reviews
Matt Wong: Best deli in nyc. Roast beef is a must
Missy Mackey: The Amore sandwich with prosciutto, arugula, burrata cheese and balsamic glaze on fresh ciabatta bread is everything you want in a deli sandwich and more. Absolutely amazing!
Deep Gujral: Make a custom sandwich from the fresh meats such as black Angus steak, country ham, or pastrami!! Amazing!
4. 2nd Floor Bar & Essen
8.7
East 75th street (1st avenue), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Upper East Side · 17 tips and reviews
ZenFoodster: NO LONGER $19 deal but pricier $22 HH special 5-7pm: 1 cocktail + 1/2 sandwich (hot pastrami, hot brisket, corned beef, roast beef, or roasted turkey). Just wish Sours were comp'ed like downstairs.
Liz K: Secret little speakeasy. Think old school Jewish food fusion, tapas style. And the drinks are on point. Wonderful staff and ambiance. Loved it!!
Elizabeth Burstein: The maneschewitz cocktail was interesting but not amazing
6. H&H Bagels
8.4
1551 2nd Ave (at E 80th St.), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Yorkville · 159 tips and reviews
Alvaro: The Best Bagels ever. Ask for Poppy seed bagels with Roast Beef.
Matt: It's mildly a little confusing inside but I loved my roast beef bagel. The roast beef was delicious and the tomato was so fresh. Wish you got chips or something with it though.
Alex Wrecks: Everything bagel with everything-lox, capers, onions, cream cheese- and enjoy!
7. Bagel Bob's
7.8
1641 York Ave (at 86th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Yorkville · 59 tips and reviews
Amaury Sanchez: Try the big boy! Roast beef with melted Swiss on a roll you do not get two slices, they load it! Share it with a friend, they will love you, You won't feel guilty.
Randi Smith: Great bagels and the staff is so friendly!
David D: Who is the jackass that just ordered a bacon, egg, and cheese on a roll?! Everything bagel all the way!
9. The Pony Bar
8.4
1444 1st Ave (at E 75th St), New York, NY
Bar · Upper East Side · 130 tips and reviews
Ranu Rajkarnikar: Great beers on tap, spacious and friendly staff. Chill spot for weeknight or Sunday beers.
Time Out New York: Twenty taps dispense craft brews (Barrier, Empire) at this 50-seat beer bar, which is decorated with a white-pine-topped tables, exposed brick and lamps made from growlers. Read more.
Brew York: The Pony heads east! $5 beers, 20 rotating craft brews on tap, 2 casks, and great food... everything you came to expect at their Hell's Kitchen location. When they ring the bell, yell "NEW BEER!"
11. Bel Ami
8.4
30 E 68th St (at Madison Ave.), New York, NY
Café · Upper East Side · 56 tips and reviews
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: French Inspired gem hiding at 68th and Madison. This is the ultimate spot for an afternoon pick me up. Quite small but the variety of sandwiches & pasteries are wide and the coffee is rather excellent
Kinjil Mathur: Great stop post Central Park morning run for coffee and pastries.
Derek Fromson: Cute little neighborhood gem with sandwiches, soups, salads, pastries and good coffee. Not to be missed for a quick bite or coffee/tea if you're nearby.
Rob K: They have like, the best do-rags!
Kristina Kelley: the best bacon, egg, and cheese crescents in the area...seriously. i pass four delis on my way to get to this one. also, their coffee lids have smiling bears on them
Bev Opie-Ortland: Awesome breakfast sandwich for only $3
15. Pastrami Queen
8.0
1125 Lexington Ave (at 78th St.), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Upper East Side · 65 tips and reviews
Kev Skinny: Very good pastrami. Bread could have used a toasting. My fav is Kensington Deli Great Neck for pastrami. This is def one of the best in the city though.
Serious Eats: Pastrami is the specialty here, pricey at $17 for a sandwich, but it might be the best of its kind on the Upper East Side.
Dave Olverson: crazy expensive