A budget-friendly deli in Inwood, open until 2 AM most nights and 3 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers mention coming on a date and single out the staff. Known for its Chicken Over Rice.
82 rated deli cafes
Best Deli Cafes in Manhattan, NYC
The best deli cafes across 28 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 82 rated deli cafes in Manhattan, spread over 28 neighborhoods. Shah's Halal Food Inwood in Inwood leads the list with a 4.9-star rating, and Midtown has the most to choose from (9).
Prices run from $ to $$$. Common vibes include casual, quick, local, quick-bite, and fusion. 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 Cafes in Manhattan
Rank 1 Rank 2 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 3 - Casual
- Quick Bite
- Fusion
Rank 4 A budget-friendly deli in the Financial District, open from 6 AM. Reviewers single out the brunch menu and mention the entertainment. Known for its salmon.
Rank 5 A budget-friendly deli in Alphabet City. Reviewers mention the sandwiches and describe it as a local find.
Rank 6 A budget-friendly deli in Inwood. Reviewers talk about the steaks, describe a laid-back café feel, and praise the service. Known for its Grilled Cheese Minis.
Rank 7 A budget-friendly deli on the Lower East Side, open until 3 AM most nights and 5 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers put the food first, say it is consistent, and mention friendly service.
Rank 8 A budget-friendly deli in the West Village, open from 6 AM. Insider tip: Expect a line wrapping around the corner on Saturday or Sunday morning around 9 a.m. Known for its no-nonsense iced latte.
Rank 9 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 10 A budget-friendly deli in Lenox Hill. Reviewers talk about the sandwiches and mention friendly service.
Lenox Hill
6 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 2 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 3 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 4 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 5 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 6 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Midtown
6 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 2 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 3 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 4 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 5 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 6 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
East Harlem
4 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick Bite
- Fusion
Rank 2 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 3 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 4 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Financial District
4 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 2 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 3 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 4 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Inwood
3 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 2 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 3 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Times Square
3 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 2 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 3 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Chelsea
3 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 2 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 3 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Hell's Kitchen
3 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 2 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 3 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
West Village
2 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 2 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Hudson Yards
2 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 2 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Washington Heights
2 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 2 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Alphabet City
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Lower East Side
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
NoMad
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Greenwich Village
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Koreatown
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Lincoln Square
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Carnegie Hill
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Murray Hill
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Harlem
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Battery Park City
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Flatiron
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
East Village
1 spots
Rank 1 - Casual
- Quick
- Local
Frequently asked questions
What are the best deli cafes in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top deli cafes on Moodap are Shah's Halal Food Inwood in Inwood (4.9 stars), Alex Cafe & Deli in Lenox Hill (4.9 stars) and Cravin Crispy in East Harlem (4.9 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most deli cafes?
Midtown has the most, with 9, followed by East Harlem (7) and Lenox Hill (7).
Where can I find affordable deli cafes in Manhattan?
38 of the 50 deli cafes listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are Shah's Halal Food Inwood in Inwood, Alex Cafe & Deli in Lenox Hill and Cravin Crispy in East Harlem.
How does Moodap rank deli cafes?
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