Best Late Night Sandwiches Restaurants in Morningside Heights
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Hajis Famous Deli
Classic NYC deli sandwiches that prioritize heat, speed, and value.
Notable Picks
8
A no-frills deli counter where sandwiches hit hardest when you lean into the classics—hot, chopped, and built for maximum satisfaction per dollar. It’s a late-friendly, grab-and-go format where speed and bold flavor matter more than polish.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chopped cheese, Bacon egg and cheese, Chicken cutlet sandwich
What Makes it Special: Classic NYC deli sandwiches that prioritize heat, speed, and value.
Worthy Picks
7.8
St Nicholas Gourmet Deli is a West Harlem deli focused on heroes, rolls, and wraps, with a long list of combo sandwiches and hot items. Locals lean on it for turkey clubs, chicken cutlet heroes, and quick wraps that are made to order and priced for regular neighborhood use.
Must-Try Dishes:
American Combo Hero, Turkey Club Hero, Chicken Club Hero
What Makes it Special: Hero-focused deli where combo sandwiches like the American and turkey clubs define the menu.
125 Healthy Harvest & Organic is a 24-hour Harlem health market and café with a salad bar, hot dishes, and fresh juices along 125th Street. It’s the rare late-night option where you can build something lighter—grain bowls, veggie plates, smoothies—after shows, shifts, or travel.
Must-Try Dishes:
Build-Your-Own Salad Bar Plate, Grilled Salmon with Vegetables, Fresh Green Juice Blend
What Makes it Special: 24-hour health-focused market-café serving salads, hot plates, and juices when most kitchens are closed.
7.6
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Late Night Legends
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
1 Columbia Deli & Grill is a 24/7 corner deli near 123rd Street known for stacked paninis, hot heroes, and build-your-own sandwich trays. It’s used as a round-the-clock sandwich source for students, campus staff, and nearby residents looking for turkey clubs and chicken sandwiches at odd hours.
Must-Try Dishes:
Turkey Panini, Spartan Superstar Sandwich, The King Sandwich
What Makes it Special: 24-hour deli-grill where paninis and hero sandwiches are available any time of day.