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Lunch Hour

1. Chipotle Mexican Grill

6.8
150 E 44th St Frnt 1 (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 36 tips and reviews

A L E XA L E X: Wonderful tasting, but get the burrito bowl if you plan on loading up your burrito. Serving coronas and margaritas, and plenty of tabasco sauce.

99¢ Fresh Pizza is one of Lunch Hour.

2. 99¢ Fresh Pizza

151 E 43rd St (3rd Ave & Lex Ave), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Turtle Bay · 23 tips and reviews

3. Potbelly Sandwich Shop

6.9
150 E 44th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Aves), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Turtle Bay · 56 tips and reviews

A L E XA L E X: Malt milk-shakes are wonderful. Pizza sandwich with the peppers are a personal favorite.

Dee Daa is one of Lunch Hour.

4. Dee Daa

155 E 44th St (between 3rd ave and Lexington), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 38 tips and reviews
Blarney Stone is one of Lunch Hour.

5. Blarney Stone

710 3rd Ave (at E 45th St), New York, NY
Bar · Turtle Bay · 43 tips and reviews

A L E XA L E X: You really can't go wrong with a 5$ burger cooked to order with fries on the side. Love jalapeño peppers on your burger? Definitely ask, the cooks are super-friendly. Oh and beer is cheap! 'Nuff said

Tri Tip Grill is one of Lunch Hour.

6. Tri Tip Grill

Grand Central Concourse, New York, NY
Burger Joint · Midtown East · 16 tips and reviews

7. Eata Pita

Grand Central Terminal (Vanderbilt), New York, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Midtown East · 10 tips and reviews

A L E XA L E X: The falafel pita is beautiful. Ask for extra tahini and hot sauce. The falafel dish is also pretty good too. Probably some of the best food the terminal has available.

Zocalo is one of Lunch Hour.

8. Zocalo

Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Midtown East · 16 tips and reviews

9. The Lunch Box

420 Lexington Ave (at East 44th Street), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Midtown East · 6 tips and reviews

A L E XA L E X: Mind the prices on the menu vs what you actually get charged for. Typically they aren't correct.

Five Guys is one of Lunch Hour.

10. Five Guys

7.6
690 3rd Ave, New York, NY
Burger Joint · Turtle Bay · 36 tips and reviews
Café Hestia is one of Lunch Hour.

11. Café Hestia

6.2
686 3rd Ave (btw 43rd & 44th Sts), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Turtle Bay · 36 tips and reviews

A L E XA L E X: Starting at 6.95 - create your own pasta. Skip the sushi, nothing special. Prices are on par with mid town and small wasabi portion.

Sophie's Cuban Cuisine is one of Lunch Hour.

12. Sophie's Cuban Cuisine

7.9
369 Lexington Ave (at 41st St.), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · Midtown East · 40 tips and reviews
Market Cafe is one of Lunch Hour.

13. Market Cafe

425 Lexington Ave (at E 43rd St.), New York, NY
Café · Turtle Bay · 8 tips and reviews
Num Pang Sandwich Shop is one of Lunch Hour.

14. Num Pang Sandwich Shop

140 E 41st St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Midtown East · 238 tips and reviews
Schnitzel & Things is one of Lunch Hour.

15. Schnitzel & Things

723 3rd Ave (btwn 45th St & 46th St), New York, NY
Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 23 tips and reviews
Goodburger is one of Lunch Hour.

16. Goodburger

800 2nd Ave (at E 43rd St.), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Turtle Bay · 23 tips and reviews

A L E XA L E X: Decent burger, smaller then expected. Sweet potato fries were also adequate. Milkshake was on par. The prices, however, are less than favorable. Consider your options.

KFC is one of Lunch Hour.

17. KFC

47 E 42nd St, New York, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Midtown East · 3 tips and reviews
Tim Hortons is one of Lunch Hour.

18. Tim Hortons

47 E 42nd St (btwn Park & Madison), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Midtown East · 7 tips and reviews
Udon West - Midtown East is one of Lunch Hour.

19. Udon West - Midtown East

150 E 46th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Udon Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 70 tips and reviews

20. Oriental Noodle Shop

135 E 45th St (btwn 3rd & Lexington Ave.), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 23 tips and reviews

A L E XA L E X: For Chinese prices seem a little $ but the food isn't bad - General Tso's Chicken taste little sweeter and better quality meats than most, fried rice is good. Fried dumplings are average. Decent spot.

XPL Halal Food Cart is one of Lunch Hour.

21. XPL Halal Food Cart

E. 48th St (at Park Ave), New York, NY
Food Truck · Midtown East · 8 tips and reviews
99 Miles to Philly is one of Lunch Hour.

22. 99 Miles to Philly

212 E 45th St (3rd Ave), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Turtle Bay · 11 tips and reviews

A L E XA L E X: They do loyalty cards! Always get with wiz. At the time of writing this tip *Cash only* unless you order on Seamless web or Delivery.com.

Baja Fresh is one of Lunch Hour.

23. Baja Fresh

465 Lexington Ave (btw 45th St & 46th St), New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 21 tips and reviews
Mangu Dominican Kitchen is one of Lunch Hour.

24. Mangu Dominican Kitchen

158 E 45th St (3rd Ave), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 9 tips and reviews
The Amish Market is one of Lunch Hour.

25. The Amish Market

8.3
240 E 45th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Grocery Store · Turtle Bay · 75 tips and reviews
Dig Inn is one of Lunch Hour.

26. Dig Inn

275 Madison Ave (btwn E 39th & E 40th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Murray Hill · 78 tips and reviews
Tomiz is one of Lunch Hour.

27. Tomiz

18 E 41st St (btw 5th & Madison), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Midtown East · 161 tips and reviews
Cafe Metro is one of Lunch Hour.

28. Cafe Metro

14 E 42nd St (btwn 5th & Madison Ave), New York, NY
Café · Midtown East · 38 tips and reviews