Lucky Deli
Lucky Deli
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
2 reviews
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somehow i wandered into a korean deli (i saw bimbop)—and i worried whether it was south or north OR worse…the DMZ! then i realized the deli was on the southside of the street. it was anxiety for naught as the deli was not Korean…sorta like pan-Asian + North America.
the deli deals eats from a sushi bar, noodle bar, chinese grill, american-spanish food, salad bar, and other hot foods.
this place serves a ton of differents types of freshly made food as well as variety of pre-packaged foods.
it's open early for breakfast and makes made to order hot and cold breakfast: eggs wraps, bacon-egg-cheese on a roll, hashbrown, fruit, etc. the prices seem a tad high whether it's breakfast, lunch or pre-packed food…but such is a common tale in midtown (b)east.
there is a pretty big hot food lunch menu with various meal options like a protein with sides and complimentary other food. there's also a full sandwich bar manned by a deli dude for your cold-cut desires.
there's a wall of mini-cereal, junk food, gum, candy, protein bars, and snack snacks. tons of choices for the mid-afternoon crunch. of course, there's tons of beverage choices…they even have the pre-package Greek yogurt which is awesome…woohoo!
the deli is very clean and well-maintained. there's a little bit of asian insipration obviously. there's seating in the front and back for 'fasters and lunchers. a good place to catch coffee or a quick lunch with a co-worker and go through work stuff. it doesn't get crowded and it's air-conditioned to boot.
i am subtracting 1/2 star for the inflated midtown prices and another 1/2 star because the cashier can be slow and a line builds for simple exchanges!
I've worked in the building across the street from here for roughly three years. Every few weeks or so my laziness kicks in and I'll simply walk across and get some grub at Lucky. Every time, without fail, I regret it. Like most places in midtown, the lunch prices are outrageous. Whatever, I'm okay with that. But what really grinds my gears are the breakfast prices: $2.50 for a bagel with cream cheese?! $4 for an orange juice?! Yes, I have a job but no, I don't want to pay an extra dollar or two for my breakfast, especially if it ain't nothing special.
Better midtown options: Cafe Zaiya, Tio Pio, Green Pea
Best midtown option: A brown bag from home