David’s Brisket House
“I will never understand why Katz and Carnegie don't sell $7 or $8 versions of their monstrosities.”
“The beef brisket is so soft, succulent, juicy, and savory that you don't even need anything on it other than rye bread.”
“The location for a Jewish deli is unusual in Bed-Stuy but well worth the trip.”
David’s Brisket House
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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Sandwiches aren't really my thing. In general, I like fork and knife foods. Sometimes I crave a banh mi, but I've never been one to jones for a 'wich.
That may have changed since my recent visit to David's Brisket House.
I could eat that pastrami sandwich all day. Even days later, I regret not going for the large. And also splitting it with my boyfriend. The pastrami was perfect. The rye was perfect. The mustard was perfect. Everything was so perfect.
I'll definitely be back to try the brisket, but I'll probably skip the Reuben. Usually, a Reuben is the only sandwich I can see myself eating*, but this lacked flavor. Maybe the kraut was off, maybe it was the corned beef. I didn't spend much time analyzing because I was so overwhelmed with pastrami.
*except banh mi.
AMAZING lunch spot. The brisket on rye is a monster meal that is so damn satisfying. It comes out quick and hot. Plenty of fuel to last you most of the day. If other sandwiches are on par with that, then this place has a lot going for it.
I wouldn't be super crazy about dining-in; it's small, a bit dirty.. I mean it's fine, but pretty unwelcoming. Take it to go if you live in the area.
Delicious. Absolutely worth a trip out there. The brisket was so tender and flavorful and the meal was just so simple. My mouth is watering just thinking about it! Much better than Katz, especially because it was a good portion. They don't give you the entire beast, you walk away full yet satisfied, not sick. The inside is very spartanesque but you won't mind because you'll be too busy eating the best brisket in New York.
When in NYC there are a few things you must eat…pastrami on rye is undoubtedly one of them.
I made a little bit of a trek at 2:30pm on an extremely hot day but it was totally worth it. It looked walking distance on the map and, while it definitely was, I had to make an extra effort not to stop at every air conditioned cafe on the way. Hunger will do these things to you.
After reading Yelp reviews raving about the pastrami on rye and talking to the ladies at the shop doing my nails I was thoroughly convinced that I needed that sandwich. It took me a little bit of time to find it (is it wrong on the Yelp map?), but I eventually did. Not sure what it's like in the evening, but it was pretty dead at late lunch time and I decided to go was the best.
Also, what's this about a $7.00 small sandwich? That doesn't exist anymore. It's either $12 or more, which edges it closer to Katz prices, but I wasn't going to complain after that walk. Sandwich comes with a pickle but the guy was nice enough to throw in a second one for the road.
The verdict? Delish. The pastrami was tasty, moist, and stacked comfortably high on the bread. My only complaints were that a) mustard overpowered my sandwich, prompting me to scrape most of it off and b) the rye bread wasn't very rye-y at all. Pastrami and pickle were truly delicious though.
Yeah, I'd do another round.
This place is owned by Duchovny, Spade, Guetta, Hasselhoff, Letterman, and the sculpted God known as Becks. It's also co-owned by 2 other Davids, but I can't tell you their names because I received death threats about it. I just don't want to Brisket.
What to get: small Pastrami, Brisket Beef or Corned Beef sandwich for $7.
What else: everything here is good.
If, like me, you're disgusted at the prices of the amazing Manhattan delis (Katz's and Carnegie), not to mention the other popular ones with similar sky-high prices (Sarge's, 3rd Ave), then you need to get your sexy arse over to Brooklyn, pronto. Specifically to Nostrand in Bed-Stuy, where, nestled amongst all the Caribbean spots serving delicious doubles for next-to-nothing, you will find David Brisket House.
This review is dedicated to Karen who loves this place too, and to the guy next door who blares out crazy Black-Panther-Politik from his shop by way of a TV that you can hear echoing all over the neighborhood. But don't get me wrong. This is a perfectly lovely neighborhood, not far from either W-burg or Downtown Brooklyn, and it's an absolute must visit, both for the Royal Bakery (best place for doubles and Saltfish Pie), and for the David Brisket House.
The pastrami, corned beef, and brisket beef are all as delicious, as salty, as tender, as juicy and as heavenly as anything you'll find in Manhattan at the famous $20 sandwich places. The bread is just as good if not better. But instead of paying over $15 for a mountain of meat that you will never eat unless you're sharing it 4 ways… you have the option of paying $7 for a normal sized sandwich! Yes! Thank goodness! I will never understand why Katz and Carnegie don't sell $7 or $8 versions of their monstrosities. Well no, I do understand it. It's called greed. They're tourist traps. As good as their products are, they're trying to make a fast dollar.
Well no such greed at David. Come out to Brooklyn and enjoy a normal-sized $7 version of those monstrosities, that tastes every bit as good, and if you factor in the price, is probably the best deli for traditional NYC Deli Sandwiches in the entire realm of NYC. There are still a few I want to try (such as the one in Bronx that begins with L), but of the ones I have tried, I could not recommend DBH more highly.
And it's much better than GBH, which will land you in prison. Unless your name is David and you're one of the "secret Davids" that I was unable to mention in the first paragraph. In which you can beat the hell out of anyone and get away with it. Which is exactly why I will not be naming those Davids. Not now, and not ever. I don't wanna die over a f***ing Yelp review okay. Get the f*** out of my face. Like I said before I just don't want to Brisket.
Okay okay okay fine. You pressured me into it I hope you're happie. It's Bowie and Chappelle, okay? And they've killed a f***load of people for linking them to this business before. So now I'm a f***ing dead man okay. Thanks a lot. Thank you very very f***ing much. I hope it was f***ing worth it for you. Think of my f***ing dead arse when you're enjoying your f***ing Bowie-owned Chappelle-owned f***ing $7 Brisket/Pastrami/Corned Beef at this f***ing place okay? F***ers.
Brisket & Pastrami sandwiches are very, very good here and on par with the infamous Katz Deli in Manhattan for taste, freshness, sandwich thickness and now prices!
Over the years I've frequented this place and watch the prices creep up but they've been in this same location for like ever so I guess the price increase is for the renovations of which needs to be renovated again in my opinion. Seating area is very dark and not in a warm ambience way. People coming in to order is standing in your eating space which is a little to close for comfort for me! I stop in and wait outside till I think my orders done, Pick up my order and high tail out of there with the quickness. I just can't stand tight seating and standing room places.
But the Pastrami and pickles are still very good now $17 and I think Katz is the same in price but gives you a wee bit more meat.
Worth a stop if your in the neighborhood.
I really don't know what the hub bub about this spot is. The brisket sandwich is ok but it's got the dimly lit interior of an 80's cop movie. There's not much appetizing about this place unfortunately.
The food ain't bad which is about the only nice thing I can say. Avoid the vegetable soup, it was a bit thick and not much to call home about.
Pastrami is a way of life… for me. I've had it at just about every famous joint in NY and I eat it at least every other week, if not once a week. Once upon a time, I was so broke, I had to get my fix at Subway. Dark times.
Does that make me the pastrami king of NY? No, it makes me a sandwich away from death. Fuck it, you only go around once.
The meat here is a gift from the ancient aliens. The simple pastrami on rye with mustard was cut thin on the machine and the moist, flavorful, bountiful heap that made love to my tongue sent me back to my childhood when life was simple and wet dreams was my weed.
If you're in the area, it's a must. That said, it's not a deli. Don't come here with someone who is looking for chopped liver or tongue and a bowl of matzah ball. Don't bring your vegan friend or that dickhead who order's a burger at a Chinese restaurant. It's pastrami on rye with mustard, Felecia. Lastly, don't bring someone who talks a lot; silence is needed when eating here. As a matter of fact, come alone… just like when you were 12.
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