East 4th Deli

As our 4thfathers once said, Go 4^th and Deli. At any time of day, or night. And I mean, any time.
What is great about E4D.
1) It is literally open 24 hours a day.
2) Everything is just as good at any time of day.
3) They have a big selection of sandwiches and other goods.
4) Considering it’s Manhattan, they have decent prices.
5) They are really really nice guys.
6) E4D could stand for Elizabeth 4 D**k. And if it’s Hurley, or a certain other Elizabeth or Liz that I know, then you’re in luck.
What is not so great.
1) The sandwiches are really pretty average.
2) The dressings that go on the sandwiches kind of taste like sugar.
3) The sugar has nothing to do with the awesome song Lips Like Sugar by Echo And The Bunnymen.
So all in all it averages out to a 4. Which is perfect because it’s the Deli on East FOUR. I mean, it was meant to be, am I right?
Whoa.

Great store, awesome inventory, attentive and nice workers. Hot and tasty bagels packed with cream cheese for $ 1.50! Great for a late night visit, free from shame or a long wait time.

My new go to for a great deli sandwich. Anything with the avocado sauce is amazing. And the guys there are super friendly and funny. NUFFSAID

An unsuspecting place to get a Sammich made with love in the wee hours of the night. They have some interesting sammich selections on the big board and you can’t go wrong with any. I got the #11 which was buffalo chicken, boars head btw, cheese, jalapeños, lettuce, tomato, and horseradish dressing on a roll. Banging! And it’s only $ 6 and comes with chips and a a surprise banana! Also the guys running the place are super chill.

These are good dudes.
Classic NYC neighborhood bodega/​deli.
Good sandwiches and delicious iced coffee.

Besides the really great deli food and prices, the people are super nice and considerate to everyone. I’m a local and am grateful to have such a business in the neighborhood.

Very good deli around the corner from me:
–Solid menu (nothing special, all the normal deli stuff)
–Great value ($ 6 for a reuben, chips, and a BANANA)
–Very close to my apartment
–Open 24 hours
–Friendly service (although a bit slow)

Not being a local, I wanted to try a something in the hood — something low key, within close walking distance, not anything fancy. I was in the mood for a simple, honest cold sandwich since I’ve been dining out everyday since my visit here. I took stroll down Ave B and saw this deli and was pleased that they had their menu posted on the window so I can get an idea of what they served without holding up the line cuz well you know NYC, everything is so fast-​paced. They had a nice array of different sandwiches both cold and hot, and I decided on the Hunny Bunny which totally hit the spot — honey ham, honey turkey, cheese, roasted red peppers, lettuce, tomato topped with honey mustard — delish! I smiled as the super friendly, soft spoken (and quite cute) young man handed me my order because inside the box was my sandwich, a small salad, and a banana! What a nice surprise, and all for $ 5! Portions were really huge as I was only able to eat half, which meant I had lunch the next day. If I lived here, this would totally be my weekly sandwich shop.

Open 24 – 7, it’s the always-​friendly guys behind the counter that keep me coming back.

Best sandwich deal in the city. Huge deli sandwiches with chips and a banana (a nice healthy twist!) for only $ 4. Needless to say, I’m here on a weekly basis. Also, the service is great and the guys behind the counter are incredibly friendly.

Literally the nicest guys ever.
One of my best friends lives across the street, so we usually stop here for a snack and some water before we head home when I stay in the city. Seriously, they will make me a salad at 3am. Yes, that is my drunk food… salad. ALWAYS. My friend usually gets a panini – which always looks super good. They’re always friendly to us silly giggling girls… and we’ve been there at all hours of the day and night for just about everything.
So, thanks Ave B deli guy for making my morning slightly less miserable by supplying me with salad to fill my tummy at night :)

I’ve never been a big dessert person, but I really love Ben & Jerry’s Americone Dream. I’m not sure what it is, really.*
But both Adinah’s at 2^nd and C AND Ben’s on Ave B were sold out of the Dream, so I took a chance on this deli. I’m surprised I’d never been in there; it’s bright and clean, and packed with a wide variety of bodega staples.
And when I walked up to the conveniently located cooler, there it was, a shining beacon of deliciousness. (I should note that this ice cream cooler is actually thoughtfully organized, unlike Ben’s which is basically a hodgepodge of Häagen-​Dazs and Ben & Jerry’s, dumped all over each other in no discernible order.)
So thanks East 4^th Deli Inc. You made my dreams come true.
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*Actually, I am. It’s the vanilla ice cream with fudge covered waffle cone pieces and a caramel swirl. How do the waffle cone pieces stay so crunchy? Who knows? It’s one of the mysteries of the universe.
Also, B&J/Colbert donates some of the proceeds to provide food and medical assistance for disadvantaged children, to help veterans and their families, and support environmental causes. That’s nice.