Famous Delis in NYC You Must Visit

An undisputed New York institution since 1888, Katz's is famous for its hand-carved pastrami and corned beef. Each sandwich is a masterpiece of tender, flavorful meat piled impossibly high on rye bread. The no-frills atmosphere, complete with ticket system and communal tables, is all part of the charm.

A true New York standby since 1964, Sarge's is famous for serving authentic Jewish deli fare 24 hours a day. Their Monster sandwich (with corned beef, pastrami, roast beef, turkey, salami, tongue, and swiss cheese) is legendary, but their perfectly executed classics like pastrami on rye and matzo ball soup keep regulars coming back at all hours.