Best Sandwiches Restaurants in Murray Hill

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.

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.

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.

A high-volume East Village deli that excels at classic NY sandwiches, paninis, and all-day breakfast with impressive reliability. It’s the kind of place locals lean on for fast, satisfying builds at wallet-friendly prices.

Semicolon Cafe brings Korean-inspired brioche sandwiches and serious coffee to a compact 3rd Avenue space, with options like egg-and-corn breakfast builds, spicy chicken, and LOX sandwiches. Lines form daily for its soft brioche, sweet-savory sauces, and photogenic lattes, making it a favorite for brunchy sandwich runs and mid-morning breaks.