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Katz's Delicatessen
Deli / Bodega and Sandwich Place$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
"Pastrami on rye with Doctor Browns Cream Soda is a slice of heaven!"(88 Tips)
"Here with "Tron" he says the pastrami sandwich is amazing."(216 Tips)
"Where Harry met Sally... Get the Rueben with pickles!"(21 Tips)
"Go for the 1/2 matzo ball and 1/2 sandwich for the best of both."(24 Tips)
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Amy Cummings4 days ago"I'll have what she's having." We split the sandwich and it was the perfect amount!
Leanne Zick2 weeks agoCome at off hours to avoid a line, split a pastrami and don't forget the pickles. Classic.
Jean-Marc Beaugrand2 weeks agoHow can anything be said badly about this NYC institution? Place is great. Simple.
Nick Turbide3 weeks agoLike I even need to tell you to get the pastrami. Also good: hot dogs and the potato pancakes at breakfast hours.
Roniel TesslerApril 29Wow. As good as I'd hoped. Pastrami really is that good. Here's what you order: Hot dog (w/ relish and mustard), pastrami (juicy) w/ mustard, latkes. Done.
Get the half sandwich (Pastrami and Rye) and soup unless you're hungry - then go for full sandwich.
Lukas CarvajalApril 10So delicious. Get a different sandwich than your friend and go halvsies so that you can try two different meats.
Hanna BKApril 9Very crowded, make sure you're not coming in the noon. The food is good but a bit too greasy and the serving is only capable go two persons! Nice waiter anyway!
Gokhan KilicApril 8Delicious but expensive. If you have a chance try Schwartz's Deli in Montreal to taste the better one
Tilman BeneckeMarch 12Although i did not like the harry-sally movie - this place is so original and hard to dislike. And most important: The pastrami was delicious indeed
Margherita B.March 3I think I'll always regard this as the best pastrami sandwidch I've ever had. It was so big that I had two meals out of it
Flor LudueñaJanuary 24Best hot pastrami sandwich ever. Classic of ny, forbidden not visiting it. Very expensive but worth every bite. You can have half sandwich with salad (photo), it is better without cheese.
Upvoted Mar 12
DJ JensenJanuary 21When you enter, you can choose self or table service. Choose table service. It's more relaxing and the waiters are NY fun. Meaning that they are good, but a little harried, so be on your toes!
- Joseph HuppertJanuary 7Ordered a tung sandwich, center cut , they put tips in with the center cuts. Fries were mealy , this place, which used to be fabulous, has become a tourist trap!
Eric DallemagneJanuary 6New York's original Underground Gourmets, described some 50 years ago as a living, breathing Brueghel painting. Yes, the pastrami & corned beef are hand-sliced & usually terrific. A little over priced
Upvoted Apr 13
LDecember 23, 2016A must-see, brilliant for photos. Classic american diner. $20 pastrami sandwich is best shared, just ask them to cut it - we split it 3 ways easily! And it really was incredibly delicious.
Dan YonDecember 22, 2016Awesome experience.. but crazy overpriced! Really cool place with loads of history. Even the locals eat here. Don't forget to tip the cutter (like it's some big secret) the tip jar was overflowing.
Erika ArreaDecember 19, 2016Pastrami sandwich! Don't mind the line! Goes super fast and always room inside!
Laura OsorioDecember 9, 2016A NY MUST!! It's worth to get a little far from the tourist part to know this oasis.
Anechka M.November 29, 2016Huge, delicious, melting in your mouth. Take one to share, there is enormous quantity of pastrami in one portion
Raquel MagnusdottirNovember 28, 2016The meat sandwich was not so good and was also expensive. Would not go back.
Peter GibbensNovember 22, 2016The pastrami on rye is the obvious choice. Staff are helpful too. Don't forget to hand back your tax ticket!
Kirill KukuruzaNovember 14, 2016You must try pastrami sandwich in this place! Ask for mix of pastrami and corn beef
VladieNovember 2, 2016great meat (and order it with pickles). totally worth the visit as it's up to its fame. should be part of a tourist guide if it's not.
Connie ChiuOctober 22, 2016Not sure what all the hubbub is about except for the late hours for chilling after a night out. The pastrami on its own is worth eating but the hype, don't get it.
Kyoungok JungOctober 17, 2016Katz's Deli was fantastic! Their pastrami sandwich was the best hot sandwich I ever had. I'm gonna be there nexe time in NYC>
Tom WolfsteinOctober 16, 2016In an interesting move, all of the combos are a worse deal than just getting the pastrami sandwich. The pastrami sandwich is great.
Guest of a GuestOctober 13, 2016This sandwich place not only has amazing food, but delivery! So if you're feeling a little lazy, Katz's Delicatessen has the perfect option (re: pastrami). Let's just say we'll have what she's having. Read more
Rachel SharitOctober 8, 2016Don't lose your ticket. The pastrami is AMAZING. Pickles and soup are mediocre so don't waste your appetite on that.
Emily WilsonSeptember 27, 2016Not feeling pastrami? The turkey sandwich is probably the best I've ever had—so moist! Ask for it with mustard if you're getting it to go, otherwise you can add it yourself at your table.
- Markus AarstadSeptember 25, 2016One of New York's most essential delis. The sandwiches are massive, so they are best when shared. Don't forget to tip your slicer — your sandwich will be better for it.
- Phil ShaweSeptember 19, 2016Iconic spot and the food lives up to the reputation. The serving sizes are massive.
- Sophie HebdidgeSeptember 18, 2016Wow! What an authentic experience. Soooooo much food, i'll never need to eat again
- Martin JenningsSeptember 15, 2016Cash is paid on the way out - grab a ticket, order then sit. Pay on the way out and don't lose your ticket ! Highly recommend the pastrami on rye. Love looking at the celebrity photos too.
Greg HAugust 27, 2016Do go there if you don't like queue, are agoraphobic and like polite and kind manners...
Ray LopesAugust 25, 2016The Pastrami Sandwich tasted good, but the price and the environment are totally overrated.
Lulu RamAugust 21, 2016Brisket Ruben is awesome. Meat is so tender it's crazy! The potato latkes are beyond good. I could have them all day everyday
Sofia PapastamelosAugust 15, 2016The table service is slow and hostile. The bagels and lox were fresh and delicious! Can't go wrong with any of the sandwiches.
ShariAugust 12, 2016Don't get the cheese steak and any egg cream. Get all of the deli items and you'll love them!
Ashley ChanAugust 12, 2016The pastrami sandwich is delicious- get it with a side order of fries for an incredibly satisfying drunchies meal
Their pastrami is like butter! It just melts in your mouth! Get the matzo ball soup. Don't lose your ticket and tip the counter guys!
bilal ercanAugust 3, 2016Big sandviches. Brisket is delicious. Pastrami is also delicious. Actually everything is delicious. Worths waiting. Self service. Prices very low for new york. Tasting compliment is even big :)
Kayleigh H.August 1, 2016Split a pastrami sandwich (dare you to try to finish a whole one), fries, and coleslaw. If you're not getting a beer, try the Katz's iced tea. Hot tip - pickles come with the sandwiches.
Dorothy MorsonJuly 29, 2016Combination corned beef and pastrami sandwhich with a side of fries and beer.- Dorothy MorsonJuly 29, 2016Sandwiches. Especially pastrami and corned beef combination with a side order of fries and beer!
- AkiraJuly 29, 2016Home of the most overpriced and unsavory sandwiches in all of NYC. You can do much better with $20. Like going to Russ & Daughters.
Dan MillerJuly 11, 2016It's open 24 hours, so if you leave the bars at 4AM and still want pastrami this is your place. New York is amazing sometimes.
Damian BayonaJuly 10, 2016You could put that brown mustard in a glass and I would drink it 👌. Plenty of seating in the back around from the counters
HashtagNYUJuly 7, 2016Try their pastrami or reuben sandwiches after a night out in the Lower East Side.
Brandon F.July 4, 2016You can't beat Katz's pastrami. Beat the crowds and get it to go; walk across the street and enjoy the park while you grub down on what made Katz's famous.
Sadık DemirciApril 29Yemek muhteşem ama tenha zamanını denkgetirin. Sıra ve sıraya kaynak yapan uyanıklar yüzünden yemek zevkiniz gölgelenmesin. Ancak mutlaka gidin
Yeliz DemirciApril 29Hafta sonları gitmeyin dışardan sıra başlıyor ama 1 tanesiyle iki kişi rahat doyar
Albertina BuenaMarch 23Tek bir sandöviç alıp, üç kişi paylaşabilirsiniz çok büyük. Olağanüstü lezzetli sandöviçlerini yemek için, inanılmaz bir kuyruk var ama bekleyin. Kusursuz !
Marco PesaniMarch 4Il pastrami si scioglie letteralmente in bocca, merita tutta la sua fama. Da viverci dentro.
Ilaria MauricFebruary 11Ovviamente venite qui a mangiare pastrami (forse è il migliore di Nyc) e a ridere ripensando alla scena più famosadi hary ti presento Sally!
Rafael FormagioJanuary 2Lugar clássico para comer........bastante fila e atendimento bruto mas compensa pelo pastrami sensacional!!!
Manuel LeyvaDecember 9, 2016El pastrami, corn beef; ya sea normal o Reubens, espectaculares.... el brisket se desbarata en la boca; mejor imposible! La sopa q trae un como "tamal" en ella también está buenísima!
Maria FragaNovember 13, 2016sanduíche de pastrami é delicioso!!! mas vale dividir porque é bem grande...recomendo pedir mesa e provar o picles!!!
JokoOctober 3, 2016Es stimmt, das Pastrami-Sandwich ist der Hammer. Vor Ort herrscht um die Mittagszeit das totale Chaos. Der Andrang ist aberwitzig. Hat leider so gar nix mit der Stimmung von Harry meets Sally zu tun.
Çağla KafkaslıSeptember 18, 2016Gidin ve pastarimi yiyin . Böyle güzel bir lezzet yok. Denemeden dönmeyin- Christian SonntagSeptember 2, 2016Der ganze Laden ist klasse. Die Stil und natürlich die Pastramie Sandwiches.... Ein Traum. Gehört zu jedem NY Besuch dazu.
Miguel SotoAugust 26, 2016Porciones grandes, pastrami "salado", rost beef sin sal, tiene su chiste ordenar y el proceso de pao¿go, para mi gusto es más la fama.
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New York's Oldest and Best Delicatessen!
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- 8:00 AM–10:45 PM
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- 8:00 AM–Midnight
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- 24 Hours
- Sun
- Midnight–10:45 PM
(800) 446-8364
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