A budget-friendly deli in Morningside Heights, open from 6 AM on weekdays. Reviewers talk about the sandwiches and praise the service.
21 rated deli bars
Best Deli Bars in Manhattan, NYC
The best deli bars across 14 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 21 rated deli bars in Manhattan, spread over 14 neighborhoods. Hajis famous deli in Morningside Heights leads the list with a 4.8-star rating from 50 reviews, and Murray Hill has the most to choose from (3).
Prices run from $ to $$. Common vibes include casual, quick, local. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 10 Deli Bars in Manhattan
Rank 1 Rank 2 A mid-priced deli in Manhattan Valley. Reviewers single out the sandwiches and suggest it for a date.
Rank 3 A budget-friendly deli in Inwood, open until 2 AM most nights. Reviewers mention the sandwiches and praise the service.
Rank 4 A budget-friendly deli in the West Village. Reviewers talk about the sandwiches, treat it as a café hangout, and mention coming in the morning.
Rank 5 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 6 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 7 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 8 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 9 A budget-friendly deli in Hamilton Heights. Reviewers single out the sandwiches.
Rank 10 A budget-friendly deli in Murray Hill. Reviewers single out the sandwiches, describe a laid-back café feel, and mention friendly service.
Murray Hill
3 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 2 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 3 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
East Village
3 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 2 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 3 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Manhattan Valley
2 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 2 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
West Village
2 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 2 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Chelsea
2 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 2 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Morningside Heights
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Inwood
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Sugar Hill
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Hudson Yards
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Hamilton Heights
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Meatpacking District
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Washington Heights
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Hell's Kitchen
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Lower East Side
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Frequently asked questions
What are the best deli bars in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top deli bars on Moodap are Hajis famous deli in Morningside Heights (4.8 stars), Freshy's Deli & Grocery in Manhattan Valley (4.4 stars) and Inwood GOURMET DELI in Inwood (4.4 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most deli bars?
Murray Hill has the most, with 3, followed by East Village (3) and Manhattan Valley (2).
Where can I find affordable deli bars in Manhattan?
20 of the 21 deli bars listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are Hajis famous deli in Morningside Heights, Inwood GOURMET DELI in Inwood and 4 Way Deli in West Village.
How does Moodap rank deli bars?
By star rating, weighted by how many reviews back it: a place with hundreds of strong reviews ranks above a perfect score from a handful. Places with few or no reviews come after well-reviewed ones. Not sure which fits your plans? The Mood Match quiz picks one for your mood in about 25 seconds.
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