damnlines.comdamnlines.comLegendary NYC kosher deli known for pastrami and matzo ball soup, walk-in only with no reservations, drawing steady lines at its Murray Hill location.
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2nd Ave Deli is one of New York's best-known kosher delis, famous for pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, matzo ball soup, and old-school Jewish deli fare carried over from its original 2nd Avenue location. It has amassed over 1,500 Yelp reviews at its Murray Hill address, several of which reference the line as part of the ritual of eating there.
Because the deli is walk-in only with no reservations, the sole way to get a table during busy stretches is to queue, and reviewers describe waiting in line at peak times. Since damnlines doesn't yet have a camera on this location, there's no live count available — if minimizing the wait matters, aim for off-peak hours (shortly after the 11am opening or a later, non-mealtime afternoon slot) rather than the core lunch or dinner rush.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
damnlines doesn't have a live camera at this location yet, so we can't give you a real-time count. That said, 2nd Ave Deli is walk-in only (no reservations), and its Yelp reviews reference waiting in line as part of the experience, so expect a queue during busy meal periods — call ahead if you want a sense of the current crowd.
No. Based on available listings, the Murray Hill location is walk-in only, which is the main reason lines form at busy times.
The Murray Hill location is listed as open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for dine-in, delivery, pickup, and takeout. Hours can change, so it's worth confirming directly before you go.
162 East 33rd Street, between Lexington Avenue and 3rd Avenue, in Murray Hill, Manhattan.
Yes, it's listed under the Kosher category on Yelp, consistent with its reputation as one of NYC's well-known kosher delicatessens.
Sources: Yelp — 2nd Ave Deli · 2nd Ave Deli — Locations