The best deli in Upper East Side
62 deli places in Upper East Side, ranked on one scale — 21 of them have earned a Sweet Score. Top of the list is Alex Cafe & Deli on 94; Go Bagels takes second with 87. Expect $, under $15 — that covers 81% of the places here. Order-wise, burger, pancakes and chopped cheese get mentioned more than anything else.
- Median Sweet Score here: 38
- Typical place carries 115 ratings
- 58 deliver
- 7 take reservations
- 6 have outdoor seating
- 26 open for breakfast
- 1 flagged underrated — good, and barely found
Alex Cafe & DeliTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 234 ratings.
Go BagelsTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 326 ratings behind it.
Green Apple Gourmet Market DeliTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 91 ratings behind it.
Greenpoint cafeTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 34 ratings behind it.
Eastville marketplaceTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 74 ratings behind it.
Krave Cafe & DeliTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 154 ratings behind it.
Lenox Hill DeliTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 59 ratings behind it.
First On First DeliTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 93 ratings behind it.
Green Kitchen 70Top 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 902 ratings behind it.
Wrap-N-Run GrillTop 25%Underrated
Upper quarter of New York County — 349 ratings behind it.
Mexican Dream DeliTop 25%
Upper quarter of New York County — 44 ratings behind it.
Jackson HoleLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
PJ BernsteinLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Monsieur Bistro RestaurantLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Yorkville Deli MarketLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Garden Basket DeliLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Counter ServiceLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
William PollLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Park Avenue Gourmet DeliLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Nada Deli ShawarmaLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Vegan deliLocal favorite
Rated above the typical place in New York County.
Healthy Organic Deli
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What else Upper East Side is known for
Deli in Upper East Side, briefly
What is the best deli in Upper East Side?
Alex Cafe & Deli currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 94, built on 234 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.
How many deli places are there in Upper East Side?
We track 62. 21 of them have earned a Sweet Score, which means they rated above the median for their county and category. The rest are listed with their address, hours and what people order — just without a number.
How much does deli cost in Upper East Side?
The commonest price band on this list is $ — under $15 — covering 81% of the places we track here.
How is this list ordered?
By the Sweet Score, a 4–96 rating built from where a place ranks against others in its own county and its own category. 50 is the median, 78 is the top quarter, 90 is the top 10%. A place below the median is still listed — it just doesn't carry a number, because we only publish a score when it's good news.
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