A modern Jewish deli for excellent pastrami and bagel sandwiches with lively counter service and premium pricing; great flavors, some portion/value complaints.
Frankel's Delicatessen delivers exceptional food quality—particularly the hand-cut pastrami and breakfast sandwiches that draw diners across boroughs—paired with warm, efficient counter service. However, inconsistent execution on bagel quality and fish portions and tight seating with peak-time crowding prevent grade A territory. This is a neighborhood institution worth visiting for standout deli classics, though space limitations and occasional value concerns keep it from elite standing.
One caveat: Prices are high for a deli, especially $23-$25 pastrami sandwiches