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NYC Sandwiches
Alidoro is one of NYC Sandwiches.

1. Alidoro

8.8
18 E 39th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Garment District · 67 tips and reviews
Xe Máy Sandwich Shop is one of NYC Sandwiches.

2. Xe Máy Sandwich Shop

8.8
96 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · East Village · 129 tips and reviews
C & B Cafe is one of NYC Sandwiches.

3. C & B Cafe

8.9
178 E 7th St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY
Café · Alphabet City · 85 tips and reviews
The Meatball Shop is one of NYC Sandwiches.

4. The Meatball Shop

84 Stanton St (btwn Allen & Orchard St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 621 tips and reviews
Alidoro is one of NYC Sandwiches.

5. Alidoro

8.7
105 Sullivan St (btwn Spring & Prince St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · SoHo · 230 tips and reviews
Parm is one of NYC Sandwiches.

6. Parm

8.6
248 Mulberry St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoLita · 493 tips and reviews
The Grey Dog is one of NYC Sandwiches.

7. The Grey Dog

8.8
242 W 16th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Café · Chelsea · 387 tips and reviews
Terri is one of NYC Sandwiches.

8. Terri

60 W 23rd St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Flatiron District · 318 tips and reviews
Parisi Bakery Delicatessen is one of NYC Sandwiches.

9. Parisi Bakery Delicatessen

8.4
198 Mott St (at Kenmare St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · NoLita · 123 tips and reviews
Bottino Takeout is one of NYC Sandwiches.

10. Bottino Takeout

8.2
248 10th Ave (at W 24th St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Chelsea · 37 tips and reviews
David's Brisket House is one of NYC Sandwiches.

11. David's Brisket House

8.3
533 Nostrand Ave (btwn Herkimer St & Atlantic Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Sandwich Spot · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 75 tips and reviews
Café Habana is one of NYC Sandwiches.

12. Café Habana

8.9
17 Prince St (at Elizabeth St), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · NoLita · 625 tips and reviews
Num Pang Sandwich Shop is one of NYC Sandwiches.

13. Num Pang Sandwich Shop

140 E 41st St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Midtown East · 238 tips and reviews
Russ & Daughters is one of NYC Sandwiches.

14. Russ & Daughters

9.3
179 E Houston St (btwn Allen & Orchard St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · Lower East Side · 422 tips and reviews
The Meatball Shop is one of NYC Sandwiches.

15. The Meatball Shop

64 Greenwich Ave (at Perry St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 273 tips and reviews
Murray's Cheese Bar is one of NYC Sandwiches.

16. Murray's Cheese Bar

264 Bleecker St (at Cornelia St), New York, NY
Cheese Store · West Village · 119 tips and reviews
Yura On East End is one of NYC Sandwiches.

17. Yura On East End

8.7
50 E End Ave (82nd St), New York, NY
Deli · Yorkville · 11 tips and reviews
Mile End Delicatessen is one of NYC Sandwiches.

18. Mile End Delicatessen

8.9
97A Hoyt St (btwn Atlantic Ave & Pacific St), Brooklyn, NY
Sandwich Spot · Boerum Hill · 315 tips and reviews
Defonte's Sandwich Shop is one of NYC Sandwiches.

19. Defonte's Sandwich Shop

8.6
95 Water St (Canal Street), Staten Island, NY
Sandwich Spot · Stapleton · 3 tips and reviews
Red Hook Lobster Pound is one of NYC Sandwiches.

20. Red Hook Lobster Pound

9.0
284 Van Brunt St (btwn Verona St & Visitation Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Red Hook · 171 tips and reviews
Defonte's Sandwich Shop is one of NYC Sandwiches.

21. Defonte's Sandwich Shop

9.2
379 Columbia St (at Luquer St), Brooklyn, NY
Sandwich Spot · Red Hook · 88 tips and reviews
Dickson's Farmstand Meats is one of NYC Sandwiches.

22. Dickson's Farmstand Meats

8.8
75 9th Ave (btwn 15th & 16th Sts), New York, NY
Butcher · Chelsea · 94 tips and reviews
Katz's Delicatessen is one of NYC Sandwiches.

23. Katz's Delicatessen

9.1
205 E Houston St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Lower East Side · 1451 tips and reviews

Max W.Max Wendkos: Thomas Keller, chef/owner of Per Se and TAK Room, recommends the pastami on rye.

Ferdinando's Focacceria is one of NYC Sandwiches.

24. Ferdinando's Focacceria

8.1
151 Union St (btw Columbia and Hicks), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 35 tips and reviews

Max W.Max Wendkos: Billy Durney, chef/owner of Hometown Bar-B-Que, recommends The Panelle and Croquette Special.

Court Street Grocers is one of NYC Sandwiches.

25. Court Street Grocers

9.3
485 Court St (btwn Nelson and Huntington St), Brooklyn, NY
Food and Beverage Retail · Carroll Gardens · 157 tips and reviews

Max W.Max Wendkos: Amanda Freitag, Chopped and Food Network star, recommends the Italian Combo.

Cheeky Sandwiches is one of NYC Sandwiches.

26. Cheeky Sandwiches

8.7
35 Orchard St (btwn Canal St & Hester St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Chinatown · 220 tips and reviews

Max W.Max Wendkos: Jeremiah Stone, chef/co-owner of Contra, recommends the Fried Chicken and Biscuit sandwich.

west~bourne is one of NYC Sandwiches.

27. west~bourne

137 Sullivan St (btwn Prince St & W Houston St), New York, NY
Café · SoHo · 32 tips and reviews

Max W.Max Wendkos: Suzanne Cupps, executive chef at Untitled in New York, recommends the Mushreuben.

Banh Mi Saigon is one of NYC Sandwiches.

28. Banh Mi Saigon

8.7
198 Grand St (btwn Mulberry & Mott St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Little Italy · 197 tips and reviews

Max W.Max Wendkos: Nick Kim, chef/partner of Shuko, recommends the Pork Bahn Mi.

Coppelia is one of NYC Sandwiches.

29. Coppelia

9.0
207 W 14th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · Chelsea · 507 tips and reviews

Max W.Max Wendkos: Harold Moore, chef/owner of Bistro Pierre Lapin, recommends the Cubano sandwich.

Hi-Collar is one of NYC Sandwiches.

30. Hi-Collar

8.7
231 E 9th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · East Village · 130 tips and reviews

Max W.Max Wendkos: Dominique Ansel, chef/owner of Dominique Ansel Bakery, recommends the Berkshire Pork Katsu Sando.

Bāng Bar is one of NYC Sandwiches.

31. Bāng Bar

7.4
10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY
Fast Food Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 14 tips and reviews

Max W.Max Wendkos: Mark Rosati, culinary director of Shake Shack, recommends The U With Spicy Pork.

Tramezzini is one of NYC Sandwiches.

32. Tramezzini

309 E Houston St, New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Lower East Side · 11 tips and reviews

Max W.Max Wendkos: Max Ng, executive chef of Momofuku Ssam Bar, recommends the Prosciutto di Parma.

33. Faicco's Italian Specialties

9.3
260 Bleecker St (at Cornelia St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · West Village · 129 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Order the Italian special ($12) features: prosciutto, ham, soppressata, mozzarella, and either red peppers or marinated sundried tomatoes. The entirety is hosed with olive oil and vinegar. Read more.

Lamazou is one of NYC Sandwiches.

34. Lamazou

370 3rd Ave (at E 27th St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Rose Hill · 72 tips and reviews

AmateurConciergeAmateurConcierge: Artisanal bread, classic high quality cold cuts and gourmet cheeses make for great sandwiches. The troubadour (chorizo and manchego) was delicious and is pictured below

Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors is one of NYC Sandwiches.

35. Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors

2 Pennsylvania Plz, New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Chelsea · 24 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Original Black Angus Steak Sandwich with monterey jack cheese, caramelized onions & au jus on a ciabatta roll is just about the greatest thing before boarding a train at Penn Station.

36. Il Bambino

9.0
3408 31st Ave (btwn 34th & 35th St), Astoria, NY
Sandwich Spot · 147 tips and reviews

Florence H.Florence H: If you're there with a friend or on a date, I recommend splitting a panini and getting a mix of crostini. Any crostini with truffle butter is a win. And try the chicken with pesto panini. Solid food.

37. Bite

8.5
211 E 14th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 114 tips and reviews

Juliana A.Juliana Amorim: Cheap&good salads, sandwiches and soups in East Village. Same price as the delis nearby and much better! Go for the Mediterranean salad. Ask for the small version of it with a sandwich of your choice

'Wichcraft is one of NYC Sandwiches.

38. 'Wichcraft

11 E 20th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Flatiron District · 99 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: One of the best sandwich shops in NYC – definitely treat yourself to a slow roasted pork sandwich and a beer while enjoying their outdoor space.

Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop is one of NYC Sandwiches.

39. Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop

174 5th Ave (btwn 22nd & 23rd St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Flatiron District · 284 tips and reviews

Mike F.Mike Friedman: If you ever doubt the greatness of this city, or your place in it: sit at the counter of Eisenberg's and devour a Reuben. All better.

Num Pang Sandwich Shop is one of NYC Sandwiches.

40. Num Pang Sandwich Shop

1129 Broadway, New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · NoMad · 239 tips and reviews

AlyssaAlyssa: Pork belly sandwich is literally out of this world. The bread is perfectly toasted, pork belly extremely tender and the combination of the acidic slaw and crisp pear created the ultimate sandwich.

41. Sunny & Annie Gourmet Deli

9.2
94 Avenue B (at E 6th St), New York, NY
Deli · Alphabet City · 181 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Tiny East Village deli with some of the weirdest sandwiches we've had in New York, all at very affordable prices.

2nd Ave Deli is one of NYC Sandwiches.

42. 2nd Ave Deli

8.7
162 E 33rd St (btw 3rd & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Jewish Restaurant · Rose Hill · 181 tips and reviews

EaterEater: My colleague will argue a better pastrami sandwich is to be had at Katz's, but I'll politely disagree — 2nd Avenue's pastrami sandwich is the real cured meat champion. Read more.

Harry & Ida's Meat and Supply Co. is one of NYC Sandwiches.

43. Harry & Ida's Meat and Supply Co.

189 Avenue A (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Deli · East Village · 67 tips and reviews

Chris P.Chris Pollone: I don't consider myself much of a pastrami guy, but this is one of the most delicious sandwiches I've ever eaten. Highly recommended.

Barnyard is one of NYC Sandwiches.

44. Barnyard

8.8
168 Avenue B (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
Cheese Store · Alphabet City · 85 tips and reviews

Julia E.Julia Egan: Amazing sandwiches ranging in price from $5-$13 with high quality ingredients. Personal fave is the French Picnic with ham, Gruyere, butter, and cornichons on a baguette

Bobwhite Counter is one of NYC Sandwiches.

45. Bobwhite Counter

8.8
94 Avenue C (btwn E 6th & E 7th St), New York, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Alphabet City · 292 tips and reviews

Antonio V.Antonio Vanegas: The buffalo chicken sandwich should run for president! Amazing! Homemade ranch for the ranch lovers, not your normal frozen fries they're nice and crispy. Mac & cheese is authentic & really good!

il Buco Alimentari & Vineria is one of NYC Sandwiches.

46. il Buco Alimentari & Vineria

8.9
53 Great Jones St (btwn Lafayette St & Bowery), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoHo · 247 tips and reviews

EaterEater: For breakfast, this excellent Noho restaurant serves a breakfast sandwich with a fried egg, fontina, and salame rosa; baked eggs with toast and sage; and Tuscan kale with eggs and parmigiano reggiano. Read more.

47. Anthony & Son Panini Shoppe

9.1
433 Graham Ave (btw Withers and Frost), Brooklyn, NY
Sandwich Spot · Williamsburg · 71 tips and reviews

Kiki J.Kiki Jackson: FDNY and Williamsburg Bridge sandwiches are the way to go, although I have never had a bad sandwich there, and I’ve tried a lot! The mozzarella is made fresh daily by the owner, delicious!

48. Lorimer Market

620 Lorimer St (Skillman Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Deli · Williamsburg · 38 tips and reviews

Phil B.Phil Buckler: A hands down the best sandwiches in Williamsburg. Great local vibe. Feels like they've been open for decades. Get The Boss. It's a serious sandwich.

Mekelburg's is one of NYC Sandwiches.

49. Mekelburg's

293 Grand Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Gourmet Store · Clinton Hill · 58 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Nana's Meatloaf Sandwich, made with tender meatloaf, gravy and fresh ricotta, is mind-blowing. Read more.

Despaña is one of NYC Sandwiches.

50. Despaña

9.1
408 Broome St (btwn Lafayette & Centre St), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · SoHo · 289 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: I'll echo everyone else: get the picante bocadillo (a pressed Spanish sandwich). The chorizo is so good, as is the spicy aioli.

Antico Noè is one of NYC Sandwiches.

51. Antico Noè

220 E 53rd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Turtle Bay · 31 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: Legendary Florence panini shop Antico Noè has opened a new lunch spot in the Big Apple. We’ll have the marinated eggplant with artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, olive spread and pesto sauce. Read more.