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Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop - New York, NY

A quintessential New York sandwich shop, known for its tuna salad, but also a good bet for hot sandwiches and square-meals meat loaf. It is a ridiculously skinny space with tiny two-top tables along one wall and stools positioned so close to the counter that anyone over 5'2" tall will be playing kneesies with the knee guard.
80% Approval Rating (10 votes)
4 - Overall: Worth planning a day around
Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

Fried Salami Sandwich (N/A)
Tuna Salad Sandwich ($5.00)
Potato Salad (N/A)
Hot Meat Loaf ($6.00)
Egg Salad Sandwich ($4.00)
Salami and Eggs (N/A)
Egg Cream ($1.00)

Written Reviews

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Michael Stern
Roadfood.com Editor
"We used to adore Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop, and frequently directed people to it for the best tuna salad and egg salad sandwiches in town. In our opinion, this hole in the wall on Fifth Avenue between 22nd and 23rd Streets was an only-in-New York experience. It ..."   [Read More].

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174 5th Ave., New York, NY
212-675-5096

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Breakfast, Lunch
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:No
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:No
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:Yes
Takeout Counters:Yes
A plate of salami and eggs is finished with home fries and rye toast, making this one justly greasy and comforting breakfast on a Saturday morning.
"A plate of salami and eggs is finished with home fries and rye toast, making this one justly greasy and comforting breakfast on a Saturday morning."
billyboy





Hot meat loaf with mashed potatoes and gravy is the lunch special every Tuesday and Thursday. The loaf, which the menu boasts is made from Eisenberg's original recipe, tastes good. The potatoes, in the background, couldn't be flatter.
"Hot meat loaf with mashed potatoes and gravy is the lunch special every Tuesday and Thursday. The loaf, which the menu boasts is made from Eisenberg's original recipe, tastes good. The potatoes, in the background, couldn't be flatter."
Michael Stern


A nice stack of juicy, garlicky fried salami on a crusty roll.  Cheese too.  Excellent stuff.
"A nice stack of juicy, garlicky fried salami on a crusty roll. Cheese too. Excellent stuff."
Bruce Bilmes and Sue Boyle


Eisenberg has long been known for its tuna salad sandwich. This one was well-built on good rye and generously apportioned, but the tuna salad itself did not sparkle.
"Eisenberg has long been known for its tuna salad sandwich. This one was well-built on good rye and generously apportioned, but the tuna salad itself did not sparkle."
Michael Stern


We ordered potato salad with our sandwiches.  When it hadn't arrived, we reminded our waiter, who quickly scooped a mugful for us.  No charge.  Regular commercial potato salad, but there was something about this service style that we enjoyed...
"We ordered potato salad with our sandwiches. When it hadn't arrived, we reminded our waiter, who quickly scooped a mugful for us. No charge. Regular commercial potato salad, but there was something about this service style that we enjoyed..."
Bruce Bilmes and Sue Boyle


I think I'll have to make another trip for the meatloaf special.
"I think I'll have to make another trip for the meatloaf special."
billyboy


Our very friendly waiter saw us taking pictures of our food and insisted he pose for a shot.
"Our very friendly waiter saw us taking pictures of our food and insisted he pose for a shot."
Bruce Bilmes and Sue Boyle


The counter is a great place to chow down on some tasty food and engage in interesting conversation with Kenny (in the red hat, weekends only).
"The counter is a great place to chow down on some tasty food and engage in interesting conversation with Kenny (in the red hat, weekends only)."
billyboy


Eisenberg's lunch barely has room to walk between the tables along the wall and the long counter with stools. This photo was taken about 10:30am. By noon, every seat was occupied.
"Eisenberg's lunch barely has room to walk between the tables along the wall and the long counter with stools. This photo was taken about 10:30am. By noon, every seat was occupied."
Michael Stern


At least they're honest.
"At least they're honest."
Bruce Bilmes and Sue Boyle


Eisenberg's is a classic old NYC sandwich shop.
"Eisenberg's is a classic old NYC sandwich shop."
Bruce Bilmes and Sue Boyle


A destination sandwich shop for three-quarters of a century
"A destination sandwich shop for three-quarters of a century"
Michael Stern


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