I came across Zabar's on a self guided walking tour of the Upper West side of Manhattan. I was a little hestitant to try it at first, as I was still reeling from a less than impressive visit to Katz's delicatessen a few weeks ago. Was Zabar's going to be another "family run" tourist trap? I am delighted to report that it is not. It feels like a real place intent on serving delicious food to local people at local(ish) prices. I tried the world famous Nova and was not dissapointed. Worth a try for anyone in the area!

You would be amiss if you went to NYC and didn’t stop at Zabar’s. Go for the bagel with salmon and while you’re there, take some to take home. The selection is amazing. I was mesmerized by how they cut the salmon to order and their selection of cheese. Spectacular.

Visited here after many years. Great selection of deli items and iconic institution. Had some great coffee and a sweet treat in the cafe. Wandered the deli afterwards to get some take home salads and some branded gifts for people at home. Loved how well patronised the shop was by locals. Would recommend a visit if you like good coffee and yummy deli products. Was surprised at the amount of pork products and stupidly assumed the deli catered mainly to a Jewish palate.

One of the benefits of living in or visiting New York is the accessibility to Zabars, possibly the best deli/gourmet food store in the country. Zabars is a legend. There is only one location. It is not a chain. Years ago, it was said a member of the Zabar family tastes every prepared dish put out for sale every day. The selection of cheeses is extensive. They have multiple types of caviar and smoked salmon. Although the selection is great and the quality is high, the prices are pretty reasonable. The store has two floors. The top floor is housewares, cookware and other non food items. The staff is helpful. The energy level is high. Are there negatives? Finding parking can be a challenge. They have a deal with a garage across the street. Your rate is discounted if your parking setup is validated by Zabars. If you are a foodie and are visiting New York, a visit to Zabars should be on your agenda.

This is my favorite restaurant! It is quite casual. It closes everyday at 6 pm. It opens weekdays at 7, Saturdays at 7:30 and Sundays at 8. The only thing I have ever ordered is the coffee frozen yogurt. The small cup costs $3.99 and is big enough for two to share. This is the same coffee fro yo Butterfield Market serves on The EastSide. There the small cup is even larger and more costly. Bloomingdale’s 40 Carrots offered the same fro yo for years but I have not been there for years. Zabar’s Cafe also has coffee, individual pastries, bagels and sandwiches. If you stop here, you won’t regret it.