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Monday, May 5, 2025

KATZ'S DELI - NEW YORK

KATZ'S DELICATESSEN

205 E HOUSTON ST

NEW YORK, NY

212-254-2246

https://katzsdelicatessen.com/

https://www.yelp.com/biz/katzs-delicatessen-new-york

https://www.instagram.com/katzsdeli/?hl=en

https://www.facebook.com/katzsdeli/

Love Katz's Deli in New York since they closed my fave Carnegie Deli. The sandwiches and experience is a must when visiting the Big Apple. Don't despair if the line is long. It goes quickly. We were in and placed our order within 30 minutes. Once you get in every guest is given a number. You must hold on to these because you will not be able to leave without showing it. There are a dozen lines going to the sandwich makers. Don't be shy and jump in and wait patiently. Once at the counter you place your order and it is customary to tip here. Your food will be made quickly and placed on a tray. This is where the fun begins. Now you must find a table. Walk around and observe who is about ready to leave. Camp out near their table and jump on it when they leave. You may end up sitting with strangers from all around the world. We ordered the classic Pastrami and a Reuben. I loved the Reuben because the Cheese, Saurkraut and Dressing break up all the meat and adds layers of flavor.

Click link below to view previous post on Katz's Deli;

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2024/10/katzs-delicatessen-new-york-ny.html

A TRUE LANDMARK IN NEW YORK

YOU MAY HAVE TO WAIT IN LINE

DON'T LET THE LINE STOP YOU FROM EATING HERE. IT GOES VERY FAST!

THE SANDWICH MASTER AT WORK

EVERY SANDWICH IS CUT TO ORDER

DON'T FORGET TO TIP YOUR SANDWICH MAKER

BE PATIENT WHEN TRYING TO FIND A SEAT. ALWAYS TURNING OVER TABLES

PASTRAMI AND REUBEN SANDWICHES WITH PICKLES

REUBEN SANDWICH

THIS IS MY FAVE

PASTRAMI SANDWICH

Sunday, October 20, 2024

KATZ'S DELICATESSEN - NEW YORK, NY

KATZ'S DELICATESSEN

205 E HOUSTON ST

NEW YORK, NY

212-254-2246

https://katzsdelicatessen.com/

https://www.yelp.com/biz/katzs-delicatessen-new-york

https://www.instagram.com/katzsdeli/?hl=en

https://www.facebook.com/katzsdeli/

I was knocking Russ & Daughters in New York off my Bucket List when we walked a few yards down the street and saw Katz's Delicatessen. Holy shit I said "we're having another meal right now". Got in line and finally experienced Katz's. The line outside went pretty fast after the huge lunch crowd. Once inside you are given numbers that you must hang onto because that is how you pay when you leave the restaurant. No money is exchanged at the huge counter where you order and they make your sandwiches. My Wife got in line while I searched for a table. Took a bit but when two people left I grabbed their spot near the very back of the restaurant where they have seating where you can get table service. I settled in and just watched the people eating and waiting. Quite the show unto itself. My Wife arrived with the tray filled with a Pastrami Sandwich and a Corned Beef Sandwich plus some Pickles. Each sandwich was just under $30 each but they are huge and nothing but meat. The bread is just for show and does not hold up to the meat. The cutter gave my Wife some scraps which she ate and said she was full. I dug into the Pastrami first and it was delicious. Corned Beef was good but I would go for the Pastrami every time. Just wish I would have ordered with Cheese, Sauerkraut and Dressing like the guys next to me. This was a great foodie experience.

We had been huge fans of Carnegie Deli before it closed and went there every time we visited New York. Never visited Katz's all those years. Wish we would have.