Carnegie Delicatessen

Carnegie Deli is possibly the best deli in the United States. Everything is absolutely massive from the sacred pickles to the one pound pieces of cheese cake. The staff feels if you can finish your meal, they did something wrong.

Carnegie Deli was opened in 1937 adjacent to Carnegie Hall. The restaurant offers pastrami, corned beef and other sandwiches all of which are at least one pound. The delicatessen also offers traditional Jewish fare such as matzah ball soup, potato pancakes, chopped chicken liver and smoked salmon.

The atmosphere of the place is very weird. The seating is like nothing I’ve ever experienced while dining out before. It was elbow to elbow seating down long tables, almost like being in elementary school again. At first glance you’d think the servers were absolutely rude, but the delicatessen is trying to give the customer the feel of traditional New Yorkers. To top it all off, the walls are completely covered with autographed pictures of celebrities who have eaten there.

The corn beef was probably the best I’ve ever had. It was made perfectly and served with fresh sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and a side of Thousand Island dressing. After the pickles, corn beef sandwich and French fries though, I sadly had no room for dessert. Maybe next time.


Pickles

















Reuben





























Corned Beef, Swiss Cheese and Sauerkraut

Chopped Liver




























Lettuce, Tomato

Cholesterol Free French Fries

















The Kitchen

















Exterior