BEST JEWISH FOOD IN NYC
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Shelsky's of Brooklyn
Classic Jewish deli doling out creative smoked fish sandwiches, bagels & knishes.
141 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
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2nd avenue deli
Old-school restaurant serving blintzes, knishes & other Jewish fare
162 E 33rd St, New York, NY 10016
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Katz's Delicatessen
No-frills deli with theatrically cranky service serving mile-high sandwiches since 1888.
205 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002
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barney greengrass
Jewish deli institution since 1908, known for smoked fish
541 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024
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Frankel's Delicatessen
Contemporary Jewish deli specializing in bagels with smoked fish, plus classic sandwiches & brisket.
631 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
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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
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murray's
Classic New York-style bagels offered with an array of spreads & smoked fish
500 6th Ave, New York, NY 10011
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Kosar’s Bialys
LES institution preparing kosher bialys, bagels, sandwiches & babka.
367 Grand St, New York, NY 10002
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zabar's
Gourmet emporium specializing in smoked fish, caviar, coffee, cheese
2245 Broadway, New York, NY 10024
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Ben's Kosher Delicatessen
Longtime kosher deli chain serving entrees, sandwiches, soups & sides
209 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018
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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
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B&H Dairy
Old-school, circa-1940 kosher diner.
127 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
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Sarge's Delicatessen & Diner
Pastrami, matzo ball soup & other Jewish deli fare, open 24/7.
548 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016
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Famous Sammy's Roumanian Steakhouse
Classic Jewish comfort food presented in a festive basement dining room
157 Chrystie St, New York, NY 10002
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mile end deli
Smoked meat sandwiches & other Montreal-style Jewish deli staples.
97 Hoyt St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
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lox cafe
Fresh takes on old world favorites at the Jewish Museum
36 Battery Pl, New York, NY 10280
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Breads Bakery
Bright, high-ceilinged bakery featuring handmade breads & baked goods
18 E 16th St, New York, NY 10003
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Russ & Daughters
Family-owned shop offering high-end smoked fish, caviar & specialty foods since 1914.
179 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002
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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
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Sable's Smoked Fish
Smoked salmon, sturgeon & caviar are the stars at this small shop
1489 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10075