53rd Gourmet Deli
“I recently stayed across the street at the Hilton, so this deli was quite convenient to pick up up a quick breakfast.”
“They've got a great selection of salads on the salad bar, all fresh and tasty, with tons of options for vegetarians.”
“I love the variety and their sandwiches, breakfasts, and even their sushi is great!”
53rd Gourmet Deli
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
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To whom it may concern:
I'm sure misunderstandings happen all the time, and I'm sure the sign on your lavatory/bathroom/washroom is true to however the sign says it is.
The story goes like this,,, we (7 of us) eat at Halal Guys,, we eat the food by the public seats that are located right next to the halal guys. After eating out meal, i tell my cousin, i know of a spot where we can buy drinks and share it in the deli.
So we proceed to enter your establishment, i make a bee line for the beer selection,, i pick a big giant can of Asahi beer and he takes two long cans of Guinness for us to share. We approach the cashier which seems to be of asian decent, judging by the accent the features. We pay for the drinks and my cousin beats me to the laying down the credit card game. While this is all happening, the others were busy buying ice cream at the gelateria in the same premise. So we all sit, make a toast for the great vacation we've had here filled with sight seeing and shopping in NYC.
Before we go back out to Time Square to get one last soak in on the atmosphere, we decide to use the "Customers Only" bathroom which was just used by my cousin who beat me to the lay down the credit card game. My boyfriend was the first to ask, and I approached him, "I asked the cashier and he just giggled and walked away." So I try asking him since CLEARLY we were just in front of him purchasing beverages for the group. His response was, "The bathroom is out of order."
Ok,, I get it,, I guess we have clearly overstayed our welcome. We clean the tables, throw away our trash and leave to enjoy the rest of the night in time square.
Sincerely,
Rodrigo Torres
P.S.
This letter is not by no means defame or demolish your fine establishment, this is to clearly show that "MISUNDERSTANDINGS DO HAPPEN"
Thank you for taking time to read my letter.
Prices are good and there is good variety. There is a deli station, salads, Japanese station, groceries, and ice cream. There is also a buffet to top it all. The place is not cheap, but reasonably priced for NYC.
Breakfast – I got a vegetable omelette for breakfast here this morning. It came with potatoes and toast. While I liked the price, the food itself was not great. Breakfast potatoes were mushy and sloppy. The eggs were tasteless and I couldn't find the mushrooms though they were supposed to be a main ingredient.
It was not the best quality breakfast I had. There was also a long line to order and I waited close to 30 minutes for my breakfast to come. On usual days, I don't have this much time.
I do have a lot of food restrictions and this place has options for me – which is nice and not always the case. Freshness could be improved. It is hectic in the AM but I didn't walk out hungry and I didn't break the bank buying food. I will probably be back because I work in the building but wouldn't travel far to get here…
Since my office moves from midtown to uptown I have been frequenting this deli quite often. I must say that I have had all pleasant experiences.
It is ALWAYS busy but the service is pretty fast so you're in and out depending on how you move. I haven't ordered any sandwiches or wraps just yet I usually just get something from the buffet table. I believe it's $8.00 a pound and I always manage to get enough food and it's always under a pound.
Usually, I get fruit, lowein, rice, salad and chicken. It has always been very well. My food is always cooked just right and tastes amazing. They also sell sushi and it is FRESH. Usually, I never get sushi from any small places because you just never know what you're eating and he to be careful with fish. However, my experience here has been good.
I'm not the only person that likes this place. Almost all of my colleagues frequent this business for lunch every day. It's definitely worth it. Unless you want to eat from a cart then there aren't many other great options nearby.
They do accept credit card but there's a $8 minimum & there is seating but if you're going to take a seat then eat fast and leave because there's always a lot of people waiting to grab a chair.
Large selection
Not terribly filthy
Prices for midtown not ball-achingly expensive
Ok average food. Desserts look good… Did the hot food buffet bar… Mac n cheese tastes like marshmallows or sweet potatoes w marshmallows… Chicken tastes like wine… A bit bizarre…
Poor seating as well .. we got lucky as someone was just getting up.
It could be better but I wouldn't cal gourmet … Also wasn't sure about our bill … I think at 8.99 their scales are rigged lol
No Sandwich for you! said the deli Nazi.
My first deli spot in NYC and this one was right across from the hotel. I've never seen such rude customer service in my life! I thought Seinfeld was just a show!?
While standing in line looking at their menu. I can hear the main chef yelling at customers to call out the order and arguing with other patrons. I'm not sure if that's the way it goes around here, but if you asked me it's unfortunate.
Needless to say, I ordered the pastrami, egg and cheese sandwich, while scurrying away like a child hoping not to feel the wrath of the deli Nazi. Yeah he was eyeballing me for ordering slow! The sandwich was actually very good. On a warm toasted bun oozing cheese, while the saltiness of the pastrami added kick to the egg balancing each other out.
In the end, the poor attitude of the sandwich chef really bothered me. Maybe I'm being bias about this since I'm not from around NYC, but treating other's with respect is important to me. Eating out is an experience and I rather get treated right than eating well for a day. Sorry gang only 1 star even though food was good. – Enjoy!