Edith’s Sandwich Counter has locations in Williamsburg and the West Village, and in a city known for its famous delicatessen scene, it comes recommended by a decade’s-long NYC resident. With locations in multiple boroughs, locals and visitors can get their fix wherever they happen to be.
The BEC&L, Bacon, Egg, Latke, and Cheese, was named one of the sandwiches that defines New York City by The New York Times. Deli classics include the Babe, a reuben, the Edith, a pastrami, and the Perfect Tuna Melt.
New York City’s delicatessen tradition dates back over a century, shaped heavily by Jewish immigrant communities in Manhattan and Brooklyn, and remains one of the most recognized food traditions associated with the city. Edith’s earned its spot in our list of the best sandwich shops for building a menu that holds its own even in a city as saturated with legendary delis as New York…