Salt & Pepper Gourmet: Flatiron Deli Serves Breakfast

Salt & Pepper Gourmet is a shop at 10 East 23rd Street in Manhattan, verify prices. Visitor accounts of this Flatiron corner store are highly divided. While some find it a convenient stop for standard deli fare, many others warn of a polarizing experience marked by pricing transparency issues and steep markups.

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Is it worth the trip?

Yes — Salt & Pepper Gourmet is a shop at 10 East 23rd Street in Manhattan, rated 2.8 out of 5 across Google reviews. The short version: verify prices. Visitor accounts of this Flatiron corner store are highly divided. While some find it a convenient stop for standard deli fare, many others warn of a polarizing experience marked by pricing transparency issues and steep markups. Disappointed patrons report paying high prices for sparse ingredients, citing specific frustrations over food quality and unexpected totals at the register. The schedule is 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM every day, so the visit fits an ordinary afternoon rather than a planned night out. Stock turns over quickly on the shelves that face the door, so ask staff what arrived this week instead of working back from the window. Fitting rooms and returns counters are usually at the back, and the quietest stretch is the first hour after opening. It sits at 10 East 23rd Street in Manhattan, close enough to fold into an ordinary walk rather than a dedicated trip.


Quick facts

Salt & Pepper Gourmet is a shop at 10 East 23rd Street, Manhattan, New York. Hours: Mon: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Tue: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Wed: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Thu: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Fri: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sat: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sun: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM. The schedule does not change across the week, so a mid-afternoon visit and an evening one run the same way. Good to know: verify prices. Phone: (917) 675-6635. Rating: 2.8 out of 5 across Google reviews.


What do regulars say?

Regulars put Salt & Pepper Gourmet at 2.8 out of 5 across Google reviews, and the comments repeat the same handful of details rather than a long list of complaints. Conversely, regular visitors appreciate it as a straightforward option for a quick bite. What comes up most is verify prices, which shapes how the visit feels more than the menu does. Reviews describe a place that rewards a simple plan rather than a long one. Stock turns over quickly on the shelves that face the door, so ask staff what arrived this week instead of working back from the window. Fitting rooms and returns counters are usually at the back, and the quietest stretch is the first hour after opening. It sits at 10 East 23rd Street in Manhattan, close enough to fold into an ordinary walk rather than a dedicated trip. Hours run Mon: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Tue: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Wed: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Thu: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Fri: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sat: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sun: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, so the two questions worth settling before you travel are the day and the time.

How does ordering work?

Ordering is straightforward once you know the pattern: verify prices. You queue, you say what you want, you pay, and the food arrives at the counter or the table depending on the setup, which is why the door-to-table time stays short even at the lunch rush. If you are with a group, send one person to hold a table while another orders — the queue moves faster than the kitchen does. Stock turns over quickly on the shelves that face the door, so ask staff what arrived this week instead of working back from the window. Fitting rooms and returns counters are usually at the back, and the quietest stretch is the first hour after opening. It sits at 10 East 23rd Street in Manhattan, close enough to fold into an ordinary walk rather than a dedicated trip. Hours run Mon: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Tue: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Wed: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Thu: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Fri: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sat: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sun: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, so the two questions worth settling before you travel are the day and the time.

When should I go?

Salt & Pepper Gourmet keeps one set of hours: Mon: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Tue: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Wed: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Thu: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Fri: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sat: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sun: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Disappointed patrons report paying high prices for sparse ingredients, citing specific frustrations over food quality and unexpected totals at the register. Conversely, regular visitors appreciate it as a straightforward option for a quick bite. A weekday visit is usually calmer than a weekend one, and the first hour after opening is the safest bet if you want the room to yourself. Stock turns over quickly on the shelves that face the door, so ask staff what arrived this week instead of working back from the window. Fitting rooms and returns counters are usually at the back, and the quietest stretch is the first hour after opening. It sits at 10 East 23rd Street in Manhattan, close enough to fold into an ordinary walk rather than a dedicated trip.


Before you go

Is Salt & Pepper Gourmet cash only? No — card payment is accepted, though it is worth checking before a large order.
Do I need a reservation? No — walk in and order at the counter.
Can I take the food to go? Ask at the counter; takeout is not guaranteed at every hour.
What are the hours? Mon: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Tue: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Wed: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Thu: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Fri: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sat: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sun: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Where exactly is it? 10 East 23rd Street, Manhattan, New York, reachable at (917) 675-6635.
What should I order first? Start with whatever the counter is known for — verify prices — and keep the order short on a first visit.
Is it good for a group? Yes, though the room is small, so a group should arrive early or split up.
What if the line is long? The queue moves quickly because the order is taken at the counter.
Can I call ahead? Yes — (917) 675-6635 is the number the counter answers, and a quick call settles whether today's hours differ from the posted ones.
Is the schedule the same every day? Yes — one set of hours covers the whole week.
What should I check before leaving? Two things: the day's hours and the payment setup. Both are listed above, and both are the usual reasons a trip gets wasted.
Is it worth a special trip? If you are already in Manhattan, yes; the visit is short by design, so it fits into a larger afternoon rather than replacing it.


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