Deli Plus
“Yes I know it's just PABT overpriced slop but it's quick, convenient, and they are open late after theatre shows so to me it's perfect late night before catching a bus home.”
“Was literally running here for a quick bite before boarding my bus.”
“taxes) for Mesclun, Cajun Chicken, Swiss, Corn, Cucumbers, and Croutons.”
Deli Plus
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
7 reviews
Rate and write a review Cancel reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.
This is a convenient place to grab a bite to eat before heading on your commuter way. We were heading to DC on the Greyhound Express and just needed sandwiches to go. I got a grilled veggie sandwich and my fiance got something involving roast beef I think. Both of us really enjoyed our sandwiches which I must admit I wasn't expecting (I was just thinking, this is sustenance). I am not sure why I would have lower expectations but I guess it's just because of the location.
The people who work there seem nice/not miserable so that is also a plus. I would definitely go back here if in a similar situation. It was a little pricey once you count the bags of potato chips we also picked up but worth it for the convenience.
In the crazy hustle and bustle that is the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City, there is often little time for sitting down and enjoying anything really. There's sparse public seating, so if you want a comfortable seat you must seek refuge in one of the many restaurants inside the terminal. One of those with the most amount of seating real estate is Deli Plus, located towards the back by the ticket area (near the post office).
Deli Plus is huge. There is a long counter that goes from the cashiers and drinks to baked goods, to sandwiches to a hot food section in a rough L shape. Almost the entire rest of the establishment is seating, which makes it quite appealing. Painted on the walls are artistic takes on the Times Square area. It's kept clean and the tables look like they're kept in relatively good shape. The crowd felt mostly like commuters, regular working joes like me so it's definitely in my personal comfort zone.
I had just finished a workout and it was late, no time to wait until I got home to eat and I wanted something relatively healthy in sandwich form. My general fallback in these cases is a nice tuna sandwich. The name "Deli Plus" screamed "sandwiches" to me so there I went and I snagged myself a tuna sandwich on a 7 grain bread complete with red peppers, lettuce and shredded carrots. When I was rung up, I must confess to having a moment of sticker shock. My brain said something along the lines of "Does that say $7+?!" but in retrospect, nearby you can get a tuna sandwich for about $5 on 9th avenue sure, but it doesn't have the extra veggies and it's just on regular white or whole wheat bread. Given the potential cost of having a business inside PABT, the price made a lot more sense.
All that said, I have to say the sandwich was quite good. The greens inside the sandwich were mixed greens (I'm sure I tasted some of the familiar peppery flavor of arugula) and the carrots and red peppers added some nice, bright flavor. The bread was wonderfully most, even the crust was just chewy enough to be pleasant. There were also tomatoes that added a bit of extra flavor punch. Overall, it's probably one of the more robust "fast food" style tuna sandwiches I've had in my time and yes, I probably would get it again.
Another note – service is friendly and snappy here. No attitude, no gruffness. Everyone was very pleasant and efficient. Quite a welcome change from the usual in the area!
Yes I know it's just PABT overpriced slop but it's quick, convenient, and they are open late after theatre shows so to me it's perfect late night before catching a bus home.
Just a whole lotta "Meh". It's a faux deli spot to grab an overpriced sandwich to take on the bus. I don't get it with the good reviews here, as this place is just borderline mediocre.
Grabbed a sandwich to eat on the bus while heading out to the Meadowlands Expo Center for a business event. Smoked turkey, avocado, lettuce on white bread. Total waste of $8 as the sandwich was kind of soggy and had no taste whatsoever. Bleech!
The place is big and has a lot of tables to sit at and watch the weirdos and degenerates walk by. Counter staff was ok. Just another dumpy food place in the armpit of Manhattan known as the Port Authority.
Overpriced is a common theme in the City. I come here mainly for the salad bar and an occasional ice cold beverage. I tend to splurge every once in a while by purchasing Poland Springs. Super expensive for something that's healthy for you. I could only imagine what an artificially flavored beverage would run you.
Their salad bar is mediocre at best. Standard meats, cheeses, and toppings. Salads are $7.95 + tax if you don't add anything extra besides four toppings including the meat. The lettuce they offer here is pretty standard, one size which is the small with your choice of Mesclun or Romaine.
I paid $8.66 (incl. taxes) for Mesclun, Cajun Chicken, Swiss, Corn, Cucumbers, and Croutons. Croutons are complimentary.
Was literally running here for a quick bite before boarding my bus. Got a tasty salad to eat on the 'ole Martz Bus, which totally got me through the mid-afternoon hunger before a very large dinner in Scranton. Not a bad choice amidst a sea of bland chain cafes.
Stopped by for a quick bite with a friend before hopping on the bus to a concert in NJ. I got the beef gyro and friend got the chicken gyro, both combo platter (which means fries and water/soda included). I was satisfied with mine but friend's chicken gyro wasn't actually chicken… stuffed in the wrap were these tempura or some sort of tofu-based strips. It looked nothing remotely like meat. The fries were essentialy unsalted so I suggest asking for extra ketchup, unless unsalted fries are your thing.
The staff were very friendly. The cook happily took our orders with a visible smile, which is rare to see imo. One of the cashiers (who was Asian) said Happy New Year in Cantonese to my friend (it was the third day of Chinese New Year) when she rang up her order. The only thing that drew a frown from me was that a lot of tables were left uncleaned, but it could also be because it's Port Authority and people pass through the restaurant like a steady stream. Still, I would definitely visit again whenever I happen to be in Port Authority and need to grab a bite on the go.