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Best Business Lunch Power Players Sandwiches Restaurants in Murray Hill

3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: February 2026

Our Top Pick
Sarge's Delicatessen & Diner
Old-school deli where crinkle-cut fries share top billing with stacked pastrami.

Notable Picks

$$$ Murray Hill Breakfast, Brunch
A classic Jewish deli in Murray Hill dating back to the 1960s, Sarge's serves crinkle-cut fries that are treated as seriously as its towering pastrami sandwiches. The fries come out hot, salty, and generously portioned, making the diner a go-to when you want old-school New York comfort with a proper fry basket.
Must-Try Dishes: Crinkle-Cut French Fries, Pastrami Reuben, Open-Faced Hot Turkey Sandwich with Fries
What makes it special: Old-school deli where crinkle-cut fries share top billing with stacked pastrami.
$ Murray Hill Breakfast, Brunch
Since 1954, 2nd Avenue Deli’s Kips Bay location has delivered classic Jewish deli breakfasts and brunches, from challah French toast to towering pastrami sandwiches. High-volume traffic and decades of regulars make it a benchmark for comfort-heavy, old-New-York morning meals.
Must-Try Dishes: Challah French Toast, Matzoh Ball Soup with rye, Hot Pastrami Sandwich
What makes it special: Historic kosher deli where challah French toast and pastrami anchor brunch.
$$$$ Murray Hill Sandwiches
Montagu’s Gusto is a Murray Hill cafe devoted to elaborate grilled and crispy chicken sandwiches built on focaccia, ciabatta, and filoncino heroes. With a sprawling menu that ranges from tandoori-spiced chicken to Latin-inspired builds, it’s a top pick for office lunches where you want something more composed than a basic deli roll.
Must-Try Dishes: Viva La Gusto, Loving Murray Hill, Indian Tandoori Grilled Chicken Sandwich
What makes it special: Creative, globally inspired chicken sandwiches on high-quality bread with fast, delivery-friendly service.