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Best Sandwiches in Harlem
Master Critic Review
Olive Tree Deli
8.0
Olive Tree Deli is a Broadway mini-mart and grill where countermen turn out chicken cutlet heroes, gyros, and breakfast sandwiches alongside a full salad bar. It’s a go-to for Columbia-area regulars who want a quick halal-friendly sandwich or platter at almost any hour of the day.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bacon Chicken Cutlet sandwich, Chicken Cutlet sandwich with fries, Lamb Gyro sandwich
Scores:
Value: 8.4
Service: 7.7
Consistency: 7.9
Food Quality: 8.1
Atmosphere: 6.2
Cultural Relevance: 7.4
What makes it special: Neighborhood deli-market where chicken cutlet and gyro sandwiches anchor a long halal grill menu.
Who should go: Students and locals wanting affordable, customizable deli sandwiches.
When to visit: Late breakfast through early evening when the grill is hottest.
What to order: Bacon chicken cutlet, classic chicken cutlet hero, lamb gyro sandwich.
Insider tip: Ask for your cutlet sandwich on a hero roll with extra salad bar toppings for a fuller meal.