Le Basket

I order avocado+extra avocado with bacon on seamless. It took an hour for a sandwich and they gave me white bread sandwich with ham. I called them to resend and they never did. Slow and bad service. How hard is that send out the order?

This place is absolutely disgusting. They have had the same exact food on their buffet for three days (I’ve checked.) the staff is incredibly lame and unable to help in anyway. They also mark up their drink 2.50 above everyone else in the area.

There hot buffet can be slightly expensive for the quality, but it is open 24 hours and right next to my apartment, so it’s hard to complain. They also have a nice selection of drinks, ice cream and snacks. I have yet to try anything from the grill station.

Avocado sandwich. Great

I needed a new caterer that was inexpensive yet good. I researched here and there and stumbled onto Le Basket by chance. There weren’t any bad reviews so I called and asked for an estimate. The estimate they gave me was a much better price than the caterer I used to order from and since I was on a tight budget, I decided to take the risk and order lunch from them.
It happened that I was in the neighborhood the day before the shoot so I stopped by to check the deli out.
The deli was clean and tidy and the food in the salad bar thankfully didn’t look like it had been sitting out for days. It looked delicious and fresh, which was relieving.
The owner was there and he was friendly and nice even before I introduced myself. And Min was also there and she was very sweet and accommodating in person as she was over the phone.
So far so good.
And then shoot day came and the food arrived at noon.
The food was simply fantastic for the price. The chicken was really delish. My crew kept on coming back for extra helpings of all that they brought over, which is great since you want them well-​fed and happy during a long shoot.
If you need an inexpensive caterer for a casual work-​event, this is a great place to order from. They give generous portions, are proud of the quality of their food and it’s excellent for the price.
I’m going to talk about their chicken again as I end this review because it was seriously so good. Everyone kept coming back for another piece. So good. So so good. If you order catering from them, ask them to include their chicken.

This is a really convenient and tasty little deli. The sandwiches are really quite good. I’d recommend the Cuban or the Le Basket special (turkey, bacon, avocado). The chicken parm is also good (and huge) but the rueben, in my experience, tends to be rather small (but still tasty). The buffet area has really good food, although it can get a bit picked-​over and dried out by dinner time.

The cook who works Saturdays is fantastic! We especially like the buttery bagels and tasty veggie burgers. Service is good and the prices are very reasonable.

An inexpensive and serviceable NY deli. I come here a few times a week for the mushroom and cheddar omelet or avocado, egg, and bacon on whole wheat, but I’ve never had a complaint about anything I’ve ordered. Don’t be afraid to go off the menu; you can easily build your own sandwich or breakfast platter. The guys cooking are polite and funny, and somehow keep a million orders straight when there’s no discernible line. Hot/​cold buffet food is well monitored and kept at the right temps. Good range of snacks and drinks for such a small space.

Ok so I was a frequent customer of this deli when I worked in Bond and Broadway. Ordered and ate here and by far its one of my favorite in the area. The prices are kind of high but their sandwiches are great. They also have a nice selection of buffet food, one of my favorites though is their tuna salad or egg salad sandwiches. Their breakfast menu is great too. Pancakes, french toast, susage, egg and cheese on a bagel, ect. I believe in this area we have 3 delis to choose from and out of the three I like Le Basket. I personally know the owner because he was one of my clients at my job and his whole staff is great. Great Deli, a must try for those who pass by.

In the NYU area, I definitely prefer this hot food buffet, even over Space Market. They have really really really great salmon and pretty good tilapia. They also have good chicken and pork teriyaki that somehow don’t go old after sitting in those hot trays all day. While their selection is very limited and they tend to run out of things fast, if you can catch this place for lunch, it is a great deal. It also has outdoor seating, which is a plus.

Went here today for lunch. I had the chicken salad. It was real chicken chunks and not too much mayo which I loved. It was on whole wheat and it was generous. Here is the downside, on paper it says their chicken salad sandwich is 4 and change, then they guy makes the thing and writes 5.10 on the wax paper covering the sandwich, now I get to the register and the cashier rings it up, it comes out to 5.55. Not that I am surprised by this practice, just sick of it. I will go back its a better deal and a better sandwich than some of Pret’s. I will just have to add at least 1.75 more to the cost than what is posted on paper. They have outside seating which is nice.

One of the best delis in the area. Staff is really nice and service is really fast. The offer buffet during lunch time with a good variety. Their smoothies are not so good. They don’t use ice and use whole milk. I’m not sure if this is the standard but they didn’t bother to ask for my preference. Overall, this is my new favorite place for breakfast sandwiches. Its affordable and fast.

Le Basket is a sort of dime a dozen delicatessen with a few extra perks that makes it notable. The location is great for NYU students, SOHO techies, and the hordes of tourists who love shopping for over-​priced pants.
It’s only real draw during the day is the slightly quirky salad bar with plenty of options like asparagus, bok choy, stuffed tofu, avocado slices, and grilled mushrooms. There is also a hot food section where you can get a variety of fried meats and seafoods. The sandwiches that they make are quite large and loved by many a cheap NYU student.
Another interesting thing about this place is that it functions as a bar during the summer months. Because you can get beer there and because there is outdoor seating at the front, this place is ideal for drinking 40s and people watching.
The food is admittedly not incredible, but it is good enough for the price. The service is generally good and because so many people shop here, there is turnover. This ain’t worth going to if you live and work in Midtown, but if you work in the area, it is worth trying for lunch.

Le Basket is a small convenient store with deli (meats, hot/​cold sandwiches made to order), hot bar, flower stand on side of store, and other normal convenient store goodies. Outside the front of the establishment on the sidewalk along Broadway is an area gated off to dine. There are metal chairs and tables under a retractable awning. There are also three metal tables with a few chairs crammed in a back corner in the interior of the store if one wants to flee the busy street or rain that may be outside. The store can get very crowded during lunch times but the staff manages to get everyone out and on their way quite quickly.
Le Basket is my go to stop for a quick meal around lunch on many days during the week. I always go for the hot bar as soon as the food is placed out. In spite of its small size, the bar has a nice selection with just enough variety. Additionally, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better priced hot bar around, at least that I know about anyway.

Good and inexpensive food including several vegetarian options.
Great when the weather is good to sit outside thought it gets crammed.

I’ve been coming here for years for their buffet spread. They have a wide assortment of veggies and hot food. Most of it really good, such as the tomato/​avocado salsa, steamed broccoli/​carrots, chinese pork, sweet plantains.
However, whoever works the kitchen isn’t always consistent. Sometimes an item that is great one day, was not executed well the next. For instance, the salmon fillets will be perfect one day, and the next it tastes funny. Or some days the plantains are too mushy or the avocados have black spots on them. Despite the quality control issue, if you come here several times you’ll recognize which items to avoid on that particular day. Also note, they make sandwiches which I haven’t tried and they sell flowers around the corner of entrance.

The sandwich dudes are the reason I keep coming back. They are the nicest people in the world and really happy all the time. They make the best sandwiches ever.
The owner is a giant dick.

All I can say is that Le Basket is an amazing maker of sandwich magic and a great place for lunch deliveries. Having a lunch from Le Basket literally turns my frown upside down.
I hope to try their in-​house dining sometime soon! But for now, I’ll settle for spending my mornings dreaming about the golden rays of sunshine that will shine down on me when my lunch arrives. MMMmmmmyeeeahhhhhhhh

My go-​to sandwich spot for lunch!
Endless options, quick service, cheap prices. You will get a sandwich with a stack of lunchmeat on here for about 6.50. The salad/​hot bar is fine, I’ve not often gone there for that purpose, but had enough sandwiches I think I can recommend with confidence.

FAST service. Friendly people.
I always get breakfast here and sometimes if I have time, I check out their buffet. They have a great selection and it is delicious.
Great NYC deli, IMHO.