Salty Lunch Lady's Little Luncheonette

This tiny Ridgewood counter draws weekend lines for its inventive gourmet sandwiches and fresh homemade desserts.

  • Mon, Thu – Sun, 11:30 – 16:00
  • $$
  • 5-65 Woodward Ave
  • 4.5 (299 reviews)

Description

This neighborhood spot operates with a straightforward counter-service setup: order at the register, snag one of the few stools or small tables if you're lucky, and wait for your name to be called at the window. The kitchen serves a focused menu of inventive sandwiches, including a turkey sandwich with dill mayo, a crispy and buttery creamed corn option, and grilled halloumi. The desserts—like the popular fig pie—are baked fresh by the owner, who is far friendlier than the establishment's name suggests. Space is limited and weekend queues can stretch out the door, but the local crowd handles the wait with cooperative patience.

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