Best Sandwiches Restaurants in Turtle Bay
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Ess-a-Bagel
High-volume, old-school New York bagel shop with classic hand-rolled bagels and lox.
Notable Picks
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Ess-a-Bagel
8.9
A Manhattan bagel institution since 1976, Ess-a-Bagel turns out oversized, hand-rolled bagels that anchor a de facto brunch line every morning. The 3rd Avenue shop specializes in loaded lox sandwiches and build-your-own creations that travel well but taste best eaten standing at the counter or on a nearby bench.
Must-Try Dishes:
Signature Favorite nova lox bagel sandwich, Everything bagel with scallion cream cheese, NYC BLTA bagel sandwich
What Makes it Special: High-volume, old-school New York bagel shop with classic hand-rolled bagels and lox.
Worthy Picks
7.8
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Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
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Solo Dining Sanctuaries
On East 45th between 2nd and 3rd, Pickler is a compact counter-service shop focused on hefty deli-style sandwiches with better bread and sharper toppings than most Midtown chains. Regulars praise the Reuben, turkey club and pickle-forward twists that make it a reliable, slightly indulgent lunch stop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Turkey Club Sandwich, Rachel Sandwich, Avo Grilled Cheese
What Makes it Special: Tight Midtown deli turning out stacked classics with standout pickles and pressed sandwiches.