Starlight Deli
“If you're looking for a great NY deli in Times Square, you can't go wrong with the Starlight.”
“This is a true NY style deli nestled on the side streets of the Broadway/theater district of NYC.”
“This place is small and casual…but it is the best place for matzo ball soup I have found in Manhattan lately…and the sandwiches are good.”
Starlight Deli
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
7 reviews
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I went here once a couple months ago while on vaca. I took one look at the breaded chicken breast and said "I need that. Now."
I got it between two pieces of french bread with French dressing. That's all. I'm boring. But somehow this sandwich was so freaking good. The chicken was perfectly seasoned, perfect temperature and so tender. Pair that with a tasty bag of Dirty's Garlic and Herb chips along with a Cherry Pepsi and you've got a meal.
It only cost about $10 for all that, which is a steal in NY in my opinion. The atmosphere was cute; a little ledge for you to stand at to eat.
Nothing fancy, just quick, delicious food.
Very generous lox and bagel sandwich for 7.50.
Want a Cuban sandwich for breakfast? Come right in! This is a true NY style deli nestled on the side streets of the Broadway/theater district of NYC. I had a sausage and egg sandwich on a croissant style roll and it was to die for!. My girlfriend ended up getting a Cuban sandwich, mind you it was breakfast for us both, but this is why I love this girl! A true foodie! I had a few bites and OMG, best Cuban sandwich I have ever had. Reasonably priced, quick to serve and pure perfection when searching out a true deli near Times Square.
These guys are the real deal! A true holdout of "old NY" in the ever-changing Times Square. A little hectic to actually be in the store during the lunch hour given the crowds, but thankfully they deliver at lightning speed when you place a phone order. And they've got some of the best grilled cheese and chicken noodle soup around. Also gotta love them for their support of the Broadway community, always sporting show baseball caps and proudly displaying window cards.
Starlight is one of the most overpriced, mediocre delis I have encountered, but considering it is smack dab in the middle of Times Square, I suppose pricing is fair. I go here only for convenience. A run to Starlight means something quick and easy, but speaking for the food, very uninspiring and most sandwiches end up being dry. Ingredients do not seem so fresh. There are much better delis around this area, within same price range, but the service/food will be much better. Otherwise, I personally would avoid in any other case.
I have been going here for a number of years, and I witnessed a steady decline of quality. The food is just not good, and the selection is noticeably limiting. I have tried a share of Starlight's sandwiches, and I found them to be terrible. The meat is always dry, the bread stale, the cheese mediocre. The quality of the cold cuts are not great and most come pre-sliced. Sandwiches in general are just not prepared with as much TLC as I have experienced at other small local delis like this. You will end up paying $8-10 for a below average sandwich. They have options for a variety of sandwiches and salads but not much beyond that. Soup is not an option here and nor is a self-serve salad bar. Their staff has been obnoxious to generally friendly. It is never too busy in here that I had to wait in a long line, so there goes a plus.
This place is small and casual…but it is the best place for matzo ball soup I have found in Manhattan lately…and the sandwiches are good.
Pretty standard NY deli. Outside of Manhattan this would be a 4 star place. You can definatly find better but we were in a bind for a quick lunch before a business meeting and this hit the spot. I'd go back but better to plan ahead and eat somewhere delicious.