BEST JEWISH FOOD IN NYC

Shelsky's of Brooklyn

Classic Jewish deli doling out creative smoked fish sandwiches, bagels & knishes.

141 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

2nd avenue deli

Old-school restaurant serving blintzes, knishes & other Jewish fare

162 E 33rd St, New York, NY 10016

Katz's Delicatessen

No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.

205 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002

barney greengrass

Jewish deli institution since 1908, known for smoked fish 

541 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024

Frankel's Delicatessen

Contemporary Jewish deli specializing in bagels with smoked fish, plus classic sandwiches & brisket.

631 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery    

Venerable NYC bakery/deli dispensing knishes, kugel & other Jewish comfort-food classics since 1910.

137 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002

murray's    

Classic New York-style bagels offered with an array of spreads & smoked fish

500 6th Ave, New York, NY 10011

Kosar’s Bialys

LES institution preparing kosher bialys, bagels, sandwiches & babka.

367 Grand St, New York, NY 10002

zabar's 

Gourmet emporium specializing in smoked fish, caviar, coffee, cheese

2245 Broadway, New York, NY 10024

Ben's Kosher Delicatessen 

Longtime kosher deli chain serving entrees, sandwiches, soups & sides

 209 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018

Zucker's Bagels & Smoked Fish

Bagels (plus a wide selection of toppings), smoked fish, sandwiches & more in a bustling space.

146 Chambers St, New York, NY 10007

 B&H Dairy

 Old-school, circa-1940 kosher diner.

127 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003

Sarge's Delicatessen & Diner  

Pastrami, matzo ball soup & other Jewish deli fare, open 24/7.

548 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016

Famous Sammy's Roumanian Steakhouse

Classic Jewish comfort food presented in a festive basement dining room 

157 Chrystie St, New York, NY 10002

mile end deli

Smoked meat sandwiches & other Montreal-style Jewish deli staples.

97 Hoyt St, Brooklyn, NY 11217

lox cafe

Fresh takes on old world favorites at the Jewish Museum

36 Battery Pl, New York, NY 10280

 Breads Bakery

Bright, high-ceilinged bakery featuring handmade breads & baked goods

18 E 16th St, New York, NY 10003

Russ & Daughters  

Family-owned shop offering high-end smoked fish, caviar & specialty foods since 1914.

179 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002

ben's best deli

No-frills deli serving kosher Jewish fare like pastrami & chopped liver since 1945.

96-40 Queens Blvd, Rego Park, NY 11374

Sable's Smoked Fish  

Smoked salmon, sturgeon & caviar are the stars at this small shop

1489 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10075