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August 2019 by Raquelle Z.
Iconic and delicious. We arrived at brunch time on Saturday morning and there was not a line. This is a must do destination.
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August 2019 by Amal A.
Katz deli !!! Always amaazing food.. Aj is the man ... we came out from Long Island have been coming here for about 18 years. My dads favorite spot. Long story short. Had a little problem with my sandwich but best believe the hired the right man too make sure me and my family are happy Aj... your an amazing person. Thank you for dealing with our a little issue and made sure we left happy. Honestly you made our night. Thank you thank you... than
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August 2019 by Steve F.
Thee epitome of New York City Everything I've been here is top notch. It's amazing, because the place is always busy, but their food is always on point. Make sure you follow the directions
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August 2019 by Justin K.
It's a NYC staple if you're visiting or in need of a hearty sandwich. Definitely a spot to check out. Although more recently, it seems as though the quality of meats have been on the dryer side. I'd still recommend it if you haven't been and be sure to go when you're hungry.
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August 2019 by Jennifer S.
OMG! Where do I begin. My mouth drools thinking about the pastrami. I walked in and there were people everywhere. I hadn't a clue what I was meant to do. After 10 minutes I realised I wasn't even standing in line. I was about to leave and though NO... I WANT PASTRAMI! Asked someone what going on and he barked "go over there". So I did. For a 26 dollar pastrami reuben sandwich I expect it to be the closest thing to heaven. And it was! Worth every penny! With a gorgeous pickle to go with it. The problem: it was too big. I choose to leave the bread and eat just the meat. I couldn't eat my second pickle. Why oh why couldn't I eat that pickle. Now I want that pickle! I live in a country where you don't get pickles. sniff sniff. So Katz deli! Delis like this are disapparing because the younger generation want an egg in a pretty shape and pay 30 dollars for it. All the good delis are disappearing and one day soon maybe this one too. Hopefully not! years ago I used to be able to walk in any block and find good deli. Now... their all gone! Eat here before you miss out!
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August 2019 by Margaret P.
Definitely worth the hype. We came here on a Saturday and waited for about 30 minutes to try this place out. Being that I'm from LA, their setup kind of reminded me of Philippe's setup back home (obviously they sell different things though). We ordered the combo sandwich which came with both pastrami and corned beef. The sandwich was about $21, but was definitely more than enough to share for two people. The pastrami was some of the best pastrami's I've ever had...EVER. It was definitely drool-worthy and just had that type of taste where you want to close your eyes after that first bite. The corned beef, however, was a little odd for me. It didn't have the same flavor that I'm familiar with. Maybe that's how the restaurant makes it, but to me it had a weird after taste. IMO: Skip the corned beef and stick with the pastrami! Definitely a must visit place when coming to NYC!
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August 2019 by Mitzi G.
My NYC food bucket list covers several pages of my travel diary and I've yet to make a dent in it. The list keeps growing every time I go back! So this time around, I wanted to make sure to try at least a couple of iconic staples in this immense urban jungle that never sleeps, since I never sleep... It was my last night there and I was tired of bougie burgers and cocktails... I just wanted real food that wasn't ridiculously overpriced. It was 2am, which narrowed down my options, but Katz is open late and it was on my way home! So I walked 30 something blocks till I reached the deli. Be aware, the place is not glamorous. It's been open since 1888 and doesn't seem like it's changed much. Even their ordering was an interesting experience in and of itself- you get a ticket upon entering and depending on how much you order at each station, you pay at the end before leaving. I watched as someone else was heckled for her order so I decided to get advice from the deli master... "What do you recommend?", I asked. "If it's your first time here, I recommend the Pastrami sandwich with deli mustard. Adding anything else takes away from the flavor of the pastrami", he said in his cute Manhattan accent but very serious face. So I ordered half a sandwich, a mazzo ball soup and a side of pickles. I knew it was gonna be good before I even tasted it. The girl behind me said she'd been coming here since she was 10 years old and after she moved away, she couldn't wait to come back to eat here again. I took my first bite of that sandwich and it was perfect. The fresh rye bread was fluffy and crusty at the same time. The pastrami was warm, soft, juicy and fatty with a sweet, salty cured flavor that paired well with the tangy mustard. The pickles were crunchy and the soup was deliciously comforting. It was such a great meal to end my trip. I can't wait to go back! However, I think I'll add avocado... after all, I'm still a brown girl from California!
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August 2019 by Eileen T.
My sister and I waited for maybe 30 minutes for one pastrami sandwich to share, and it was definitely worth the wait. The sandwich is huge. Even between two people, it was hard to eat it all. I'm glad it was so filling because it's definitely kind of expensive. I do wish we could've tried more meats, so maybe mini sandwiches would be nice. The annoying things about the lines here are people are stupid and can't figure out where lines are. This one guy was standing between lines and tried to cut it front, but luckily this lady started getting angry with him so he moved.
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August 2019 by Zoë B.
Katz's is a very popular Lower East Side deli. They're famous for their large meat sandwiches. Ive heard several people say its the best corned beefed/or rueben they've ever had. I'm not a huge meat eater so I usually get fries and a soda. Extremely popular with tourists, this place is always packed with a line out the door. Its chaotic and hard to understand how it all works. A few notes that might help you: -You take a ticket and go to the counter to order your food from the men making it or sit down at a Waiter Table. -Tables against the wall are Waiter Service Only, tables in the middle are Self Serve meaning you order at the counter then sit down. -The front door register is cash only. If you're paying with a card, pay at the back register. This is a no frills cafeteria style diner with high prices, rushed orders and wet school lunch trays. The French fries were ok. We take out of town relatives here because they've heard of it and they want to go but we never go outside of that.
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August 2019 by Jordan R.
Must-try! SO much meat! Went here on a surprisingly busy Tuesday afternoon! They give samples at the counter where you order. Ordered the Pastrami and Katz's IPA (yes, they have their own beer!). About $25 for the sandwich, but it's packed with meat! Sure wasn't ready! Eat it with the cucumber pickle they serve it with to even out the meat ratio. Cool environment. Tons of seating. Katz's is a classic 5/5!
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August 2019 by Quoc K.
With over 10k reviews and solid 4 stars I expected more. Staff were all very friendly, informative, and honestly good people. For the hot pastrami on rye and Ruben with corn beef on rye. They were tasty, but definitely not worth 30 bucks for two half sandwiches. House made pickles were yummy. Just wish you could have the bread toasted. Pro tip: if your trying this place for the first time and are with others, get half sandwiches so you can try all the meat!
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July 2019 by Alejandra A.
An iconic location. You have to come here and try their sandwiches, they are as good as you have heard I promise! Protip: know what you want by the time you get to the front, the lines are crazy so don't keep anyone waiting longer than necessary. Initially I had my heart set on pastrami on rye, but being the indecisive person I am, I settled for corn beef on rye with added pastrami. Both are somewhat similar, but this way I get to try to different meats which is the highlight of the sandwich. They pack this meat on! I don't think I've ever had such a stuffed sandwich while the price is steep, me and my boyfriend split one sandwich and each half was pretty big. The meat slices are really thick and extremely juicy, honestly this place deserves all the hype it gets. They even give you some slices to sample while you wait for them to make your sandwich. Paying is a bit confusing, you pay when you leave but make sure you don't lose your ticket! You need it to get in and get out, if you lose it you have to pay a fee.
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July 2019 by Gene T.
The best pastrami I have ever had. Wow! What a joy! Come in and be prepared to wait. You have options: you can wait for a table and order or order and then get a table. Not sure which way to go! Lots of selections. I could return many times and try the wide variety of options. Wow. Huge menu. Had matzo ball soup too. Good. The pastrami had a wonderful smoke flavor. Wow. They serve a few pickles while you wait. I could write more. It is simple down home. Busy and good.
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July 2019 by April S.
I would say 3 stars overall, but the meat earns the 4th star. Definitely a tourist trap, and if I were local, the pastrami is worth the extra $, as it is, hands down, the best I've ever had. How many of us have ever had warm pastrami?! It's the rest that falls apart. We sat and waited too long for our waitress to show. They gave us a SUBSTANTIAL amount of pickles that were WAY too salted to enjoy. I love fresh pickles but these aren't what you'd expect. It feels like a huge waste to assume 4 people want a pile of pickles. The babes enjoyed the roast beef on their sandwich but the bread that came with our sandwiches was not worth the $20+ price of them. I would recommend splitting a sandwich and seeking out a salad elsewhere to offset the insane pile of meat. The latkes were super thick and filling and large (and I enjoyed the flavor), but too cooked for my mom's taste and didn't come with enough sauce and sour cream. I don't know why NY places are so keen on American cheese but there's enough real cheese available now cheddar should be an option!
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July 2019 by Eva O.
Definitely can't come to NY without stopping by Katz's! What did I order: - Rueben [corned beef or you can add pastrami] - Pastrami I highly recommend the pastrami! Can't go wrong with it. Do keep in mind, you can do grab and go [like to go style] and then sit in the back area of the restaurant. There is also the option to dine in and have a server take your order for you and you'll be in the main dining area. If you choose to order the gran-and-go style, DO NOT, i repeat, DO NOT, lose your ticket that they give you because that is your payment ticket as you leave. You basically eat first then pay as you LEAVE LEAVE.
