Katz's Deli
New York, NY 10002-1098
Phone: (212) 254-2246
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Ludlow Street
- Directions:
- F, V at 2nd Ave
- Best of Citysearch:
- Sandwich 2004
- Hours:
- Mon-Tue, Sun 8am-10pm, Wed 8am-11pm, Thu 8am-12am, Fri-Sat 8am-3am
Editorial Review for Katz's Deli – by Sheila Kim
The Scene
Katz's Deli is frequented by regulars who've been coming for decades, as well as tourists and neighborhood newbies; occasionally, you might catch a glimpse of a celebrity. Since its establishment in the 1880s, the deli has changed very little in appearance, retaining a grungy sheen. Grab a ticket on the way in for counter service, or seat yourself at a table to be waited on.
The Food
Katz's still makes about 5,000 pounds of corned beef, 2,000 pounds of salami and 12,000 hot dogs a week--the old-fashioned way, on the premises--and it shows in the massive portions the deli serves. Excellent pastrami is a big draw, as is the deli's Reuben sandwich.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitThe sign hanging above the table made famous in the movie "When Harry Met Sally" should help you find the spot.
User Reviews for Katz's Deli
04/21/2008 Posted by vincent3000
I had a similar experience to many of the other reviewers here: $19.25 for a sandwich and a soda. There was no table service, you go through a cafeteria-style lineup, and I had to wait in a line for over 5 minutes to get a drink once I had my hot sandwich sitting on a tray in front of me. Now, the sandwich was extremely good -- but it should have been for $14.95. You'd better get that soda to go along with it though... the meat was quite salty. Pickles were just average. Also, make sure you know exactly where your little orange ticket stub is or it's a $50 dollar charge.
Pros: Sandwich was excellent.
Cons: Sandwich wasn't worth the price.
03/31/2008 Posted by acb723
I had a corned beef sandwich on rye here, and I can honestly say that it's one of the most satifsying sandwiches I've ever had. The pickles are good, too. I do, however, recommend getting something to drink with your sandwich- while delicious, it will be salty and dry. I learned the hard way. Also do keep in mind that it's probably also going to be one of the most expensive sandwiches you'll ever eat. If you're lucky like I was, you'll also get to sit at the table where Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan sat for the famous "I'll have what she's having!" scene from When Harry Met Sally. It's pretty cool!
Pros: big, yummy sandwiches, famous and fun
Cons: expensive, crowded
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