Jewish-inspired sandwiches & unique malawach wraps. Must-try: Pastrami Chopped Cheese & Tahini Coffee Slushie.
Will Hartman reviews Edith's Sandwich Counter, a West Village spot praised for its Jewish-inspired sandwiches like the standout Sephardi Breakfast Wrap and popular coffee slushies. The review highlights the flaky malawach flatbread as a unique base for breakfast options.
Edith's Sandwich Counter is a culinary gem offering a unique blend of Jewish-inspired dishes and inventive sandwiches. From their lauded Pastrami Chopped Cheese to the flavorful Sephardi Breakfast Wrap served on Yemeni malawach bread, the menu promises a delightful experience. Don't miss their signature Tahini Coffee Slushie, a refreshing accompaniment to their hearty offerings.
Edith's excels in creative sandwiches with Jewish culinary influences. Standouts include the Pastrami Chopped Cheese and the Sephardi Breakfast Wrap on malawach bread. The Tahini Coffee Slushie is a popular beverage. Some customers find the prices high, and opinions on items like the BEC&L and cookies are mixed, but overall, the food is highly regarded.
"The Pastrami Chopped Cheese is a standout, frequently cited as a must-try. Other highly recommended items include the Sephardi Breakfast Wrap, Chicken Schnitzel Club, and the unique Tahini Coffee Slushie."
Customers largely praise Edith's for its inventive and delicious sandwiches, particularly highlighting the Pastrami Chopped Cheese and unique breakfast wraps. While some find it pricey, the overall sentiment is positive, with many considering it a top-tier sandwich spot.
Important Note
Some customers find the restaurant to be on the pricier side, and there are mixed reviews regarding certain items like the cookies and the bagel quality for some sandwiches. The BLT is noted as a limited special.
"This commenter expressed interest in trying the tahini caesar dressing from Edith's."
Positive"This commenter recommended Edith's Sandwich Counter for a less conventional but delicious and substantial chicken caesar wrap."
Positive"This commenter praised Edith's for a great chicken caesar wrap that includes tahini caesar dressing."
Positive"This commenter agrees that Edith's cookie is their single favorite dessert item in NYC and visits their West Village location multiple times a week just for the cookie."
Positive"This user identifies Edith's as the place they recently had an exceptional tahini chocolate chip cookie. However, they find it very expensive and think their bagels are bad, though the wrap bread is good."
Neutral"This user highlights Edith's chocolate chip cookie as the best thing they serve, describing it as thin, melty, chewy, and having a unique brown butter caramel flavor that sets it apart."
Positive"Ediths is recommended as a sandwich shop."
Positive"This user gave a '+1' endorsement for Edith's."
Positive"Edith's was recommended, with the pastrami chopped cheese highlighted as great, but other good sandwiches are also available."
Positive"Edith's was noted to have a Thanksgiving sandwich that looked appealing and would be available for a couple more weeks. This was suggested in response to a Thanksgiving food craving."
Positive"This user enjoys Edith's, considering it a go-to for hangover food and highlighting their indulgent Pastrami "cheese steak" and on-point breakfast wraps."
Positive"Inquiring about the stuffing patty in Edith's Thanksgiving sandwich, the user noted it looked like mashed potato or cheese but learned it's a 'stuffing panisse' without potato or cheese. They are also a fan of Edith's coffee/tahini slushy."
Positive"The author reviewed Edith's Thanksgiving sandwich, the "Carmela," noting it met OG standards and was a well-balanced sandwich with herbs, cranberry, and rye bread. They also mentioned it's not overly large, which is suitable for a smaller appetite."
Positive"Following up on the Edith's cookie, the commenter noted it was not crispy and not memorable."
Negative"The commenter had a cookie from Edith's on a recent visit but did not find it memorable."
Negative"Edith's is mentioned as a place with cookies."
Positive"The Carmela sandwich at Edith's is expected to return to their menu soon, as it's an annual offering around Thanksgiving."
Neutral"The Carmela sandwich at Edith's is mentioned as a Thanksgiving-themed option that usually returns to the menu around Thanksgiving."
Neutral"This user states that Edith's is great."
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