for me, it's 4am fri/sat when i'm obliterated and there's no line. pastrami reuben every time. extra russian on the side if im getting fries. sometimes in the mood for the club bread.
by kakarot-OG
44 Comments
beigeavocadoo
Didn’t even know Saturday they work 24 hours. Thanks for the tip
JayMoots
Ideally, I’m there with someone else, and we’d get:
* 1 pastrami on rye to split * 2 hot dogs * 1 order of fries
thansal
Huh, I did not know they were open 24 hrs on Sat (8AM Fri – 11PM Sun), that’s actually kinda nice.
If I ever go, which I don’t anymore, it’s just pastrami on rye w/ mustard (and as many pickles as they’ll give me). I don’t really get the point of a reuben w/ really good pastrami (and if it’s luncheon meat I’m not a fan of russian anyway, just sub that for mustard pls, but swiss and kraut are great).
These days my move is to walk past on my way from the F to Carnitas Ramirez, feel confused by the massive line of people, and then forget about them as I give myself the meatsweats from pork instead of beef.
I’m honestly really intrigued by the massive lines it’s drawing these days. These aren’t people that grew up on When Harry Met Sally, you’d have to be 50+ to have even been a teenager when that movie came out. Sure it’s famous, but like, why the upturn in people lining up for it? I don’t remember those lines from 20+ years ago when I used to be around there a lot more…
kyb2011
Pastrami and a Cel-ray
heyitsizak
Half Sandwich/Soup Combo, every time. Maybe an order of fries if I’m feeling a lil spicy. Get an extra slice of bread, and you’ve got a full sandwich and a bowl of soup for like $25.
BrooklynTCG
Second ave deli
WredditSmark
2 dogs with kraut and mustard with a beer, not a fan of the fries and it’s in another location so don’t even bother
roelout
I go in the morning when there is no line, buy pastrami by the pound, and make sandwiches at home 🙂
whaaaaaaaaaasssass
I gotta say I’m not a fan of their pickles. I feel like they bring little to the table.
bailaoban
The pastrami Reuben was delicious but got too soggy. I would go with the classic pastrami + rye.
Yanischemas21
Pastrami or corned beef depending on the day with a shitload of mustard
Tsuraraa
Pastrami on club bread with mustard and Swiss
Fabulous_Public_5649
Once a year, usually winter or early spring to avoid as many tourists as possible.
* 1 pastrami on rye to split, extra mustard * 1 order of fries to split * Rootbeer
GTASimsWWE
L’chiam
CabassoG
If you’re there with more than one, order the three meat platter. It’s a better deal and allows you to make multiple sandwiches. We usually do 2 pastrami, one corned beef
liulide
Pastrami on rye with lots of mustard, half sour pickles, and a cream soda.
BaetrixReloaded
i assumed that they only did pastrami on rye. it looks way better on the hoagie
catcollector787
Pastrami with mustard on rye, extra pickles on the side and a cream soda.
uni-twit
Dropped in yesterday during the rain. No line. I’ve gotten pastrami sandwiches a couple of times over the decades but my go-to is a couple of hot dogs with mustard and sauerkraut and a knish as there’s never a line at the counter and the dogs are good.
Rodman930
I always do Pic 3. The bread is more substantial and is pretty good.
Suspicious-Beach-393
Exactly that order lol
Throw in the matzo ball soup too
AM1fiend
Have my husband get in line for a cutter while I grab a hot dog with kraut, those pushcart onions and mustard. Share the dog while we wait for our Pastrami and Swiss on Club with mustard and full sour pickles.
trey1928
Yo you can get a different type of bread that looks better? Woah
Foxesinfall
The brisket sandwich with just cheese and mustard.
herseyhawkins33
I keep it classic: Pastrami on rye with mustard. Depending on who I’m with, maybe some knishes or potato pancake on the side. Then a can of Dr brown’s black cherry or cream. Can’t go wrong with their soups either.
jamesmcgill357
Can never go wrong with a late night Katz’s meal. It’s expensive but absolutely worth it
No_Schedule4323
2 hot dogs with sauerkraut and mustard
Sad-Performance-1843
Same order never club bread tho. Extra sauerkraut on the side
heegos
Latkes and an egg cream
acanthocephalic
Pastrami on hero roll and a celray
focuspullerOG
And now I’m hungry. Damn you….
skalhoun
A perfect spot if you went out in the lower east side. But I like a pastrami sandwich with just mustard.
Macredd
Split the pastrami with wife, matso soup and a knish
El-Legend34
If you go to the one in brooklyn, there’s rarely a long line in my experience.
Usually I just get pastrami on club bread
BaskingInWanderlust
My company insures Katz’s Deli. It’s my account. Best business meetings ever! Walk right in with a table reserved and eat anything I want. Yummmmmmm.
butchudidit
Matzo ball soup is ass. Cole slaw was mid. So is the fries.
My order
Pastrami on rye with mustard. Dont lose that damn ticket or the big guy at the door will charge u 50 (scam)
contempt1
Pastrami on toasted rye (no soggy underside bread for me) with Russian and slaw. Fries. And if it’s the morning, eggs with pastrami as well.
gangy86
Looks delicious nice!
kakarot-OG
i respect all the purists in the comments but if you haven’t tried their russian dressing, make sure you give it go once. they use their pickles in the sauce and the acidity/tang goes extremely well with everything. best russian i’ve had by a long shot.
one time i bought a container of it and used it with bodega sandos.
Thatmixedone
How much does Katz sandwiches now ? Did they survive inflation ?
Theairthatibreathe
An old friend of mine taught how to order there: Fatty pastrami or lean corned beef. Different flavor, same ratio of deliciousness.
44 Comments
Didn’t even know Saturday they work 24 hours. Thanks for the tip
Ideally, I’m there with someone else, and we’d get:
* 1 pastrami on rye to split
* 2 hot dogs
* 1 order of fries
Huh, I did not know they were open 24 hrs on Sat (8AM Fri – 11PM Sun), that’s actually kinda nice.
If I ever go, which I don’t anymore, it’s just pastrami on rye w/ mustard (and as many pickles as they’ll give me). I don’t really get the point of a reuben w/ really good pastrami (and if it’s luncheon meat I’m not a fan of russian anyway, just sub that for mustard pls, but swiss and kraut are great).
These days my move is to walk past on my way from the F to Carnitas Ramirez, feel confused by the massive line of people, and then forget about them as I give myself the meatsweats from pork instead of beef.
I’m honestly really intrigued by the massive lines it’s drawing these days. These aren’t people that grew up on When Harry Met Sally, you’d have to be 50+ to have even been a teenager when that movie came out. Sure it’s famous, but like, why the upturn in people lining up for it? I don’t remember those lines from 20+ years ago when I used to be around there a lot more…
Pastrami and a Cel-ray
Half Sandwich/Soup Combo, every time. Maybe an order of fries if I’m feeling a lil spicy. Get an extra slice of bread, and you’ve got a full sandwich and a bowl of soup for like $25.
Second ave deli
2 dogs with kraut and mustard with a beer, not a fan of the fries and it’s in another location so don’t even bother
I go in the morning when there is no line, buy pastrami by the pound, and make sandwiches at home 🙂
I gotta say I’m not a fan of their pickles. I feel like they bring little to the table.
The pastrami Reuben was delicious but got too soggy. I would go with the classic pastrami + rye.
Pastrami or corned beef depending on the day with a shitload of mustard
Pastrami on club bread with mustard and Swiss
Once a year, usually winter or early spring to avoid as many tourists as possible.
* 1 pastrami on rye to split, extra mustard
* 1 order of fries to split
* Rootbeer
L’chiam
If you’re there with more than one, order the three meat platter. It’s a better deal and allows you to make multiple sandwiches. We usually do 2 pastrami, one corned beef
Pastrami on rye with lots of mustard, half sour pickles, and a cream soda.
i assumed that they only did pastrami on rye. it looks way better on the hoagie
Pastrami with mustard on rye, extra pickles on the side and a cream soda.
Dropped in yesterday during the rain. No line. I’ve gotten pastrami sandwiches a couple of times over the decades but my go-to is a couple of hot dogs with mustard and sauerkraut and a knish as there’s never a line at the counter and the dogs are good.
I always do Pic 3. The bread is more substantial and is pretty good.
Exactly that order lol
Throw in the matzo ball soup too
Have my husband get in line for a cutter while I grab a hot dog with kraut, those pushcart onions and mustard. Share the dog while we wait for our Pastrami and Swiss on Club with mustard and full sour pickles.
Yo you can get a different type of bread that looks better? Woah
The brisket sandwich with just cheese and mustard.
I keep it classic: Pastrami on rye with mustard. Depending on who I’m with, maybe some knishes or potato pancake on the side. Then a can of Dr brown’s black cherry or cream. Can’t go wrong with their soups either.
Can never go wrong with a late night Katz’s meal. It’s expensive but absolutely worth it
2 hot dogs with sauerkraut and mustard
Same order never club bread tho. Extra sauerkraut on the side
Latkes and an egg cream
Pastrami on hero roll and a celray
And now I’m hungry. Damn you….
A perfect spot if you went out in the lower east side. But I like a pastrami sandwich with just mustard.
Split the pastrami with wife, matso soup and a knish
If you go to the one in brooklyn, there’s rarely a long line in my experience.
Usually I just get pastrami on club bread
My company insures Katz’s Deli. It’s my account. Best business meetings ever! Walk right in with a table reserved and eat anything I want. Yummmmmmm.
Matzo ball soup is ass. Cole slaw was mid. So is the fries.
My order
Pastrami on rye with mustard. Dont lose that damn ticket or the big guy at the door will charge u 50 (scam)
Pastrami on toasted rye (no soggy underside bread for me) with Russian and slaw. Fries. And if it’s the morning, eggs with pastrami as well.
Looks delicious nice!
i respect all the purists in the comments but if you haven’t tried their russian dressing, make sure you give it go once. they use their pickles in the sauce and the acidity/tang goes extremely well with everything. best russian i’ve had by a long shot.
one time i bought a container of it and used it with bodega sandos.
How much does Katz sandwiches now ? Did they survive inflation ?
An old friend of mine taught how to order there:
Fatty pastrami or lean corned beef. Different flavor, same ratio of deliciousness.
I ate there two days ago, and was not a fan
Club bread over rye all day
Pastrami Rueben