Lexler Deli
“Lexlar's great for those of us who work in the Chrysler Building.”
“Don't expect anything fancy- just solid breakfast sandwiches and a really courteous husband and wife making sure everything runs smoothly.”
“Get there before they turn off the grill at 11am to snag NYC's best sausage egg and cheese; can't recommend this place enough.”
Lexler Deli
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
4 reviews
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Nothing to see here, move on…
But I guess I'll give you the skinny, since this is Yelp after all. Lexler is this really small deli inside the Chrysler Building. If you exit the Grand Central subway station from the revolving doors that are just beyond the tile sign that says "East Of Lexington Ave." (or something close to that) you'll find it.
It's a really simple setup with Boar's Head meat and a little grill for breakfasty stuff. I suppose if you worked in the building, it'd be really convenient. And I guess being that it's on the way to work for me, I could go there as well, but I was really unimpressed with the food. There's nothing wrong, but it was just too generic to leave an impression.
Also to note, I *think* the official titles of this place is "Lexler Discount" as that's what Google tells me it is. Either way, their web presence is tiny, so you're not missing much there.
Without a doubt the very best pick a meat, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich on a roll that I have had on a consistent basis within a 10 square block radius. And I've worked on 32nd, 47th and 50th streets.
The secret?
Simple. At the customer's request, they give you the option of a toasted buttered rolls and salt/pepper and ketchup as well. But get this, they don't leave it for you to ask, they ALWAYS ask you after you make your order. The results. A perfect breakfast sandwich.
Depending on the moment you set foot in here there could be a 0-7 person wait before your order gets processed but for breakfast its well worth it.
This said, I feel stupid for writing a yelp review because of a breakfast sandwich but I just had to. I know…I know… it isn't like discovering Beard Papa or a Takoyaki Ball in NYC for the first time or banging down that first crazy cocktail from Employee's Only or the other plethora of interesting one offs that NYC has to offer but I do hope that it inspires someone to roll in one morning and try one of their bacon egg and cheeses and just try to dispute the fact that it was one tasty bacon egg and cheese!
I've been coming here on and off for almost 6 years before work. They are open early. They are clean, fast, efficient and friendly.
Their prices are very reasonable and they give exact change, no tax. For just $3 you can get a delicious, and very fresh, not overly greasy, egg white sandwich with cheese, tomato. For a few dollars, you get a nicely brewed cup of coffee. Their deli sandwiches are pretty good too.
They keep things simple and know how to run a great little deli because of it. Their customers are loyal. They except cash only, don't have too many options but they deserve a great rating for what they are.
Lexlar's great for those of us who work in the Chrysler Building. If you get out at the right exit, you're led straight into the building without having to brave the horrible heat wave or inclement weather.
That said, Lexlar is TINY and the lines can be a bit ridiculous when it's raining outside. Why? Because everyone who works in the building and their administrative assistant comes here for lunch when the weather outside is frightful. Worse yet, there's really only room for one person to make sandwiches in that little corner.. the second guy kinda just handles the bread toasting.
That being said, I absolutely love the sausage egg & cheese on a toasted roll with butter. I only got it once so far (since I really should steer clear of such an indulgent treat in the AM) but maaaaan it's so good here. The butter definitely makes it better.