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All American Deli
$ · American

42 Water St, New York, NY 10004
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Best American in Financial District

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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

All American Deli 7.5
Financial District
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All American Deli on Water Street is a bodega-style American deli serving breakfast sandwiches, hot platters, and stacked cold-cut heroes to office workers from early morning through the workday. With a menu of named sandwiches and online ordering, it’s treated as a dependable, low-cost option when you need a fast bacon-egg-and-cheese or an overstuffed sub between meetings.
Must-Try Dishes: Godfather Gourmet hero, Greatest American Hero sandwich, Bacon egg and cheese on a roll
Scores:
Value: 8.6 Service: 7.3 Consistency: 7.6 Food Quality: 7.8 Atmosphere: 6.1 Cultural Relevance: 7.2
What makes it special: A classic FiDi deli-bodega turning out named heroes and breakfast sandwiches at commuter-friendly prices.
Who should go: Office workers needing fast, filling sandwiches on a budget.
When to visit: Morning rush or midday lunch when the griddle stays busiest.
What to order: Bacon egg and cheese, Godfather Gourmet hero, Greatest American Hero sandwich.
Insider tip: Regulars call in or order online during the morning rush so their sandwiches are ready to grab at the counter.