Rank 1Cravin Crispy
East Harlem
4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
- Casual
- Quick Bite
- Fusion
60 rated deli cafes
Best Deli Cafes in Manhattan, NYC
The best deli cafes across 25 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 60 rated deli cafes in Manhattan, spread over 25 neighborhoods. Cravin Crispy in East Harlem leads the list with a 4.9-star rating, and East Harlem has the most to choose from (7).
Prices run from $ to $$$. Common vibes include casual, quick, local, quick-bite, and fusion. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 10 Deli Cafes in Manhattan
Rank 2Alex Cafe & Deli
Lenox Hill4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $A budget-friendly deli in Lenox Hill, open from 6 AM. Insider tip: Order the halal beef bacon, egg and cheese sandwich.
Rank 3Cheezy Meltz
Inwood4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $A budget-friendly deli in Inwood. Reviewers talk about the steaks, describe a laid-back café feel, and praise the service. Insider tip: Join the Cheezy Club and start earning points with every order. Free melts, exclusive drinks, and VIP access await! Known for its Grilled Cheese Minis.
Rank 4Rustico Craft Sandwiches & More
Inwood5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $A budget-friendly deli in Inwood. Insider tip: Order the steak sandwich.
Rank 5Grab N Go Deli
Times Square4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 6SMASHIESS
East Harlem4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $A budget-friendly deli in East Harlem, open from 7 AM. Insider tip: Order the Salami & Cheese with mustard and hot peppers.
Rank 7Krave Cafe & Deli
Lenox Hill4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $A budget-friendly deli in Lenox Hill, open around the clock. Reviewers talk about the sandwiches and mention friendly service.
Rank 8Broadway Deli & Cafe
Hell's Kitchen4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $A budget-friendly deli in Hell's Kitchen, open from 7 AM on weekdays. Reviewers mention the brunch menu, treat it as a café hangout, and praise the service.
Rank 9Broadway Marketplace
Greenwich Village4.6 out of 5 on GoogleA budget-friendly deli in Greenwich Village, open around the clock. Reviewers mention the sandwiches and single out the staff.
Rank 10Lucia Alimentari
SoHo4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Quick
- Local
East Harlem
7 spots
Rank 1Cravin Crispy
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick Bite
- Fusion
Rank 2SMASHIESS
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 3Metro market place
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 4MELI'S DELICIOUS CORP
Indoor/Outdoor4.6 out of 5, 8 Google reviewsPrice level $$- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 5Q & N Food
Indoor/Outdoor4.2 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 6Pleasant Food
Indoor/Outdoor3.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 7Nature Valley Market
Indoor4.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Lenox Hill
6 spots
Rank 1Alex Cafe & Deli
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 2Krave Cafe & Deli
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 3Mexican Dream Deli
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 4The Bagel Lab
Indoor4.1 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 5Grace's Marketplace
Indoor4.1 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 6LENWICH
Indoor3.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Midtown
5 spots
Rank 1Amish Market East
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 247 Rockefeller Deli & Convenience Store
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on Google- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 3Premier Deli
Indoor4.2 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 4LENWICH
Indoor4.1 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 5LENWICH
Indoor4.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Inwood
4 spots
Rank 1Cheezy Meltz
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 2Rustico Craft Sandwiches & More
Indoor/Outdoor5.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 3Jochy's Cafe
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on Google- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 4Dyckman Dogs
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Hell's Kitchen
3 spots
Rank 1Broadway Deli & Cafe
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 2Pret A Manger
Indoor4.2 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 3Roosevelt Gourmet Deli
Indoor4.1 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Chelsea
3 spots
Rank 1Soup Spot
Indoor/Outdoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 2Little Biggs - Chelsea
Indoor/Outdoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 3Caffe Delice
Indoor/Outdoor3.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Financial District
3 spots
Rank 1Fulton Stall Market
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 2Pret A Manger
Indoor4.1 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 3LENWICH
Indoor4.1 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Tribeca
3 spots
Rank 1LENWICH
Indoor4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 2Elim Bistro
Indoor3.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 3Mon Cher Market
Indoor/Outdoor3.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Times Square
2 spots
Rank 1Grab N Go Deli
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 2Pret A Manger
Indoor4.1 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Koreatown
2 spots
Rank 1ETC Eatery
Indoor/Outdoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Rank 2America Gourmet Food
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Greenwich Village
1 spots
Rank 1Broadway Marketplace
Indoor/Outdoor4.6 out of 5 on Google- Casual
- Quick
- Local
SoHo
1 spots
Rank 1Lucia Alimentari
Indoor/Outdoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Carnegie Hill
1 spots
Rank 1Park East Kosher
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on Google- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Hudson Yards
1 spots
Rank 1Olly Olly Market
Indoor/Outdoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Alphabet City
1 spots
Rank 1G’s Cheesesteaks
Indoor/Outdoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Lincoln Square
1 spots
Rank 1Whole Foods Market
Indoor4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Washington Heights
1 spots
Rank 1NY1 GOURMET DELI
Indoor4.2 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Murray Hill
1 spots
Rank 1Pret A Manger
Indoor4.2 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Harlem
1 spots
Rank 1Yummy Foods Center
Indoor/Outdoor3.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Battery Park City
1 spots
Rank 1Battery Place Market
Indoor/Outdoor3.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Flatiron
1 spots
Rank 1LENWICH
Indoor4.0 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick
- Local
East Village
1 spots
Rank 1Prince Food Market
Indoor/Outdoor3.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Casual
- Quick
- Local
Frequently asked questions
What are the best deli cafes in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top deli cafes on Moodap are Cravin Crispy in East Harlem (4.9 stars), Alex Cafe & Deli in Lenox Hill (4.9 stars) and Cheezy Meltz in Inwood (4.9 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most deli cafes?
East Harlem has the most, with 7, followed by Midtown (7) and Lenox Hill (6).
Where can I find affordable deli cafes in Manhattan?
38 of the 50 deli cafes listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are Cravin Crispy in East Harlem, Alex Cafe & Deli in Lenox Hill and Cheezy Meltz in Inwood.
How does Moodap rank deli cafes?
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? Find Your Vibe™ picks one for your mood in about 25 seconds.