Best Sandwiches Restaurants in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Le Petit Parisien
Parisian-style café focused on classic baguette sandwiches and pastries.
Notable Picks
8.4
Le Petit Parisien is a compact Upper East Side café built around Parisian-style baguette sandwiches and croissants. Regulars stop in for crusty jambon-beurre–style sandwiches, espresso, and a quick sit-down that feels a bit more European than the average neighborhood deli.
Must-Try Dishes:
Le Parisien, Gainsbourg, Quiche Lorraine
What Makes it Special: Parisian-style café focused on classic baguette sandwiches and pastries.
8.3
The Alvin Public House is a cozy Lenox Hill pub where the burger program sits alongside Irish-influenced comfort dishes, Guinness, and cocktails. Regulars talk about the Alvin Burger and Smash Burger as serious neighborhood contenders, served in a dimly lit room with booths, a back dining area, and some outdoor seating that works for both casual dates and small groups.
Must-Try Dishes:
Alvin Burger (50/50 short rib–brisket blend with bacon, pepper jack, onion ring, garlic-herb aioli), Pub Burger on brioche with fries or salad, Smash Burger with optional double patty and cheese
What Makes it Special: Irish-leaning neighborhood pub where the signature Alvin Burger anchors a strong burger lineup.
8.2
Schnipper's Quality Soups brings the Hale and Hearty founders back to their original Lexington Avenue corner with a soup-and-sandwich counter built for quick, comforting lunches. The daily lineup of soups is matched by a focused sandwich menu designed to pair with a cup, making it an easy choice for a warm, satisfying meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled 4 Cheese, Herbed Chicken Salad Sandwich, Heirloom Tomato Focaccia
What Makes it Special: Soup-focused counter where grilled sandwiches are built to pair perfectly.
Worthy Picks
7.8
A beloved neighborhood bagel and deli counter known for fresh bagels, bialys and breakfast‑to‑lunch sandwiches on quality breads. The spot brings a classic New York bagel house energy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smoked Salmon Bagel, Egg & Cheese Sandwich, Bialy with Cream Cheese
What Makes it Special: Classic bagel house sandwiches with NYC heritage