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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Columbia Deli & Cafe 7.9
Morningside Heights
Directly across from Columbia’s Manhattanville campus, Columbia Deli & Cafe is a classic neighborhood deli where bagels sit alongside 50-plus sandwiches, wraps, and hot items. Bagel-and-lox setups and basic cream-cheese or egg sandwiches are reliable, student-priced options that pair with coffee when you need something quick before or between classes.
Must-Try Dishes: Bagel with Nova Scotia Salmon and Cream Cheese, Bacon Egg and Cheese on a Bagel, Bagel with Cream Cheese and Jelly
Scores:
Value: 8.4 Service: 7.5 Consistency: 7.7 Food Quality: 8 Atmosphere: 6 Cultural Relevance: 7.8
What makes it special: Campus-adjacent deli where bagels share space with 50-plus sandwiches.
Who should go: Columbia community needing fast, filling breakfast on Broadway.
When to visit: Weekday mornings or lunchtime between classes for shortest lines.
What to order: Bagel with Nova Scotia Salmon, bacon egg and cheese, coffee.
Insider tip: Use it as an early-morning bagel stop before 125th crowds build.