Pastrami, Empanadas and Vegan Deli in Manhattan

Lower East Side counter food from a vegan deli on Orchard Street to hand-carved pastrami on Houston, 40 flavors of empanadas on Allen Street around the clock and Dominican diner plates on Rivington.

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Orchard Grocer
4.7 (746)
Mon – Sun, 09:00 – 20:00
78 Orchard St

Loaded breakfast croissants, buffalo wraps and tofu sticks with vegan ranch come from the deli counter at this plant-based grocer at 78 Orchard St. Shelves carry Rebel cheese, pretzel challah and dark chocolate babka, and chocolate-vanilla swirl soft serve comes in cones. Seating is limited. It is open daily from 9 AM to 8 PM.

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Katz's
4.5 (56,145)
Mon – Thu, 08:00 – 23:00; Fri, 08:00 – 23:30; Sat, Open 24 hours; Sun, 00:00 – 23:00
205 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002, United States

Hand-carved, peppery pastrami sandwiches piled high are the main event at this deli at 205 E Houston St, operating from 1888, with corned beef and other classic deli staples behind the counter. Matzo ball soup is the lighter order.

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Empanada Mama
4.3 (3,117)
Mon – Sun, Open 24 hours
95 Allen Street

Over 40 flavors of empanadas share the menu with bandeja paisa and platino chips with guacamole at this Latin spot at 95 Allen Street, where two empanadas can make a meal. Music fills the dining room, happy hour runs until 9 PM, and it is open 24 hours every day.

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El Castillo De Jagua
4.4 (1,488)
Mon – Thu, Sun, 08:00 – 21:00; Fri – Sat, 08:00 – 22:00
113 Rivington Street

Dominican and Caribbean entree plates sit beside hearty breakfasts, sandwiches and tropical shakes at this diner at 113 Rivington Street, a straightforward stop for comfort food on the Lower East Side. It opens daily at 8 AM and closes at 9 PM, or 10 PM on Friday and Saturday.

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