Katz's Delicatessen
Sandwich Spot and Jewish Restaurant$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
This sandwich spot is famous for their Reuben sandwiches. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Pastrami on rye with Doctor Browns Cream Soda is a slice of heaven!"(103 Tips)
"Get the pastrami sandwich with swiss cheese & mustard 🥪🤩"(283 Tips)
"When Harry Met Sally""(27 Tips)
"Pastrami sandwich and matzo ball soup, hearty portion and comfy meal"(32 Tips)
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The best of the best. A mandatory stop for me to get my Pastrami Sandwich fix. They will vacuum pack a Pastrami Brisket for you to take back home. Get a Chocolate Egg Cream also while eating here.
Line HawkeyeJuly 10, 2015One of the best places for a lunch! You can split their enormous pastrami sandwich! It is well worth the $20 price tag! The pickles are fabulous!
Alexander KuzminOctober 28, 2017No way to find a better pastrami sandwich than Katz deli makes. Portions are huge. Rec!
Jenna McCloskeyDecember 9, 2014I love that they give you a taste of the meat that you chose while they prepare your sandwich. You can't go wrong with a corned beef and mustard on rye. It's extremely crowded on weekends.
Roberto BuaMarch 21, 2015A NYC classic. Get the Pastrami (best in the world) or the Reuben sandwich, you won't be disappointed. Come hungry, these sandwiches are LOADED.
Lina BodestadMay 18, 2015Maybe a bit clichè, but the pastrami on rye is just to die for. Service isn't flawless, but the food makes up for it. We picked up breakfast here for a Central Park morning picknick, recommended!- Janine BeckMay 17, 2014Pastrami is INSANE! This warm stacked high pile of melt in your mouth beef is like nothing I've ever tasted before (never seen pastrami In Australia) Genius. With mustard and pickle. OMFG!!!
Bokyung ParkJune 7, 2021The famous Pastrami sandwich is HUGE. I guess two females can split a single plate. Recommend you to dine in to see pictures of celebrities and lucky to sit-in When Harry met Sally spot.
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.
- K. M.May 28, 2015Very popular with tourists. The pastrami sandwich is really amazing — and I don't even like meat very much. You may want to share it, since it's huge. Of course, there's always a line on weekends.
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.
Adam RobbinsJune 18, 2016Don't fuck around, get the Pastrami on Rye — greasier than an estate agent rubbing lard on a chipshop workers wife. Absolute mayhem in this place, but where else you gonna go? Sweet Chick? Please.
Sam WinnickNovember 24, 2015Pastrami forever. Don't miss the potato knish. Fries are good too if you're into steak cut. Also you can never have enough Russian dressing.
Frederik VosbergSeptember 19, 2015You must try the reuben with pastrami but that's no secret. If you don't love fatty meat (the positive way) ask for an extra bread to reduce the overwhelming ratio of pastrami and bread.
POGEA RACINGSeptember 14, 2014I loved everything and this is my favorite pastrami place in New York. I can't imagine a trip without visiting katz's delicatessen. Try the pastrami and the pickles. Delicious.
EpicuriousNovember 21, 2014New York wouldn't be New York without this classic Jewish deli and its kosher-style corned beef, snappy old-school hot dogs, chopped liver, and pastrami. Read more
Mariela CabreraSeptember 14, 2017Incredible!! If you are in ny you cannot miss the legendary pastrami from Katz's
Stacey CarpenterMay 13, 2013Best pastrami sandwich you'll ever eat. Period. :) Sammies are rich and fairly large, shareable for 2 depending on your appetite. Pair that pastrami in rye with Katz's dark ale. YUMMM-O!!!
Rewan PartiJuly 26, 2015First don't lose your ticket! Next order yourself a pastrami sandwich ($19.75) on rye (+$1.50 reuben)and do ask for their homemade mustard. The sandwich is huge so can be shared between small eaters.
Alper BozkurtDecember 2, 2018Wow what was that! Biggest sandwich I have ever eaten but it is so tasty that I am sure you will have no difficulty finishing it. Go for the pastrami👍.
Dwight HarbinMarch 15, 2018Pastrami on rye, never had better on the planet. An order of pickles is big enough to share and with the extra side. Lunch is a challenge, go straight to the order sandwich counter and find a table!
BettyApril 14, 2013Hang tight to your ticket & respect the lines (one for each carver). Don't make the man tell you twice (bc he will!) Do it right & you get to enjoy the BEST pastrami sandwich to exist.
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.
Doug WAugust 13, 2023Crazy busy but sandwiches are amazing (and feed two people each). Try the pastrami. Maybe even send a pastrami home.
EmilianoOctober 27, 2015Their pastrami is something you must try at least once in your life. A bit crowdy, but it's there since over 125 years.- JwowFebruary 27, 2015You just can't beat the Pastrami here! Be sure to ask them to throw some half dills on your plate, and if you're feeling adventurous try the kugel!
Sara JordanAugust 4, 2018Worth at least one visit. Touristy and always busy. It’s like walking into a time machine back to the 1960s. Ask for a sample before ordering! Pay on your way out, so don’t lose your ticket.
John OutwaterFebruary 1, 2015The Reuben with pastrami is ridiculous. The pickles that come along with it are really good too. Get a beer or a root beer with you're meal and you'll be in deli heaven
Kathy MatthiesenAugust 27, 2015The pastrami sandwich was absolutely amazing; best I've ever had. The only downfall with this place is that it's incredibly overpriced, but at least they give you large portions!
Allie CaldwellFebruary 19, 2018Don't lose your ticket, you need it to exit! Go to = Pastrami on rye, with mustard and a Dr.Brown root beer. The sandwiches are massive, so consider splitting.
Halstead PropertyOctober 8, 2013We had no doubt what we were ordering at a deli known to have the best pastrami. The Katz’s Pastrami is so perfectly prepared and sliced with a melting effect – there’s no need for other condiments.
Russell HirschornDecember 27, 2015Super iconic kosher deli. Get your ticket and do not lose it. Pastrami, corned beef, matzah ball soup and a knish delish.
Elisabeth LongshoreJanuary 5, 2018Holy crap, these sandwiches are amazing. You could easily split one with a friend.
Anastasia YulesApril 8, 2014Still can't find a better pastrami sandwich anywhere else. Make sure to ask them for the lean meat if you want your meal to be less fatty / ask for half pastrami & brisket if you like!
Arthur DanskinJune 24, 2018Full of British tourists for some reason. I have also seen Japanese and Germans. Bit of a wait and crowded. Obviously, try the corned beef. Reuben is solid.
Hey PeopleJuly 17, 2015Okay, this is a famous place because of movies and the owner meeting celebrities.. The food is he bomb. Get the hard pastrami meat on rye with mustard and cheese; it's the bomb! A bit overpriced...
Time Out New YorkJuly 18, 2018The all-beef frankfurter is seasoned deeply with garlic, salt and paprika beneath its firm, lightly charred natural casing. Read more
- 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.
Andrew SamaniegoAugust 27, 2018“A delicatessen for 128 years.” Pastrami sandwich on rye, with matzah ball soup! Get your food, stay a while, and pay on your way out.
First We FeastAugust 3, 2014The main draw is the black pepper- and coriander-laced pastrami, sliced to order by no-nonsense countermen, piled atop rye bread, and slicked with brown mustard. Read more
Eric VanderSchaafMarch 23, 2019Get the Matzo soup with a little Chicken Noodle on top...also, lots of extra seating in the back right corner!
Joao Veloso JrAugust 16, 2015Best pastrami sandwich in the whole world! Nice hot dogs as well and the only place I can find Dr Brown
Roniel TesslerApril 29, 2017Wow. 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.
Carl BellingerOctober 28, 2013Who knows that Katz's has turkey sandwiches as well? I had no clue that the turkey was as fantatic! besides the pastrami, corned beef and brisket, I must take home some of the hard salami each time.
Justin OrdovezaSeptember 1, 2014This is my favorite place to get pastrami. Get the pastrami and chicken liver combo. The knoblewurst is nice with a crisp skin.
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New York's Oldest and Best Delicatessen!
Open until 10:45 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Wed
- 8:00 AM–10:45 PM
- Thu
- 8:00 AM–2:45 AM
- Fri
- 8:00 AM–Midnight
- Sat
- 24 Hours
- Sun
- Midnight–10:45 PM
(800) 446-8364
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"Great people who remember their regulars. The grilled chicken cheddar is great but you can always change up the classic wreck."
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