Is Sarge's Deli The BEST PASTRAMI in NYC? Better Than Katz's?

Sarge’s Delicatessen & Diner is a place that is frequently mentioned among the best pastrami sandwiches in NYC. Alongside Pastrami Queen, 2nd Ave Deli, Frankel's, and of course, the gold standard, Katz's Deli, it is up there with the best. But unlike Katz's Deli, it does not have the fame and the tourist attraction. Sarge's Deli is regarded as more of a local spot and a neighborhood gem.

Founded in 1964, Sarge's Deli in NYC is still one of the oldest Jewish delis in NYC just without the mainstream acclaim. Many people, particularly local New Yorkers, hail it as the best pastrami sandwich on rye in New York City. But is it really the best? Or do they just have nostalgia for it as a neighborhood spot, and are they just being contrarian due to their disdain for Katz's Deli as a tourist spot? Today, we head on over to Sarge's to find out if it truly is the best pastrami in NYC and the best Jewish deli in NYC, or if Katz's Deli is still the best pastrami in town.

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Restaurant Deets:
Sarge’s Delicatessen & Diner
548 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016

[kerrylevett]

I'm glad you kept your composure with the waitress. She needs to learn customer service. Her attitude determines your tip. No matter how bad of a day she's having, she should give the best customer service. Coming from a former waitress.

[terrielle]

So did anyone notice the fly crawling on the pastrami while he was holding it in his hand about to eat it 😮

[raymondtolentino]

Is the FLY extra or included with the pastrami sandwich?! LOVE your reviews. Keep it coming.

[arg]

Apparently the waiters at Sarge's haven't discovered the 21st century yet. That surly service is a one and done.

[stevenjefferson]

They lost me just based on the waitresses attitude and I absolutely love a good corned beef or pastrami sandwich! Be careful how you treat people regardless of what social status you think you have, you never know who or what can bring you down!

[모-qz]

I’m instantly not a fan because of the way they treated you. The taste could make my tongue fall off and I still wouldn’t eat there. Glad you remained so positive.

[mostafaphotography]

If I'm ever in New York for pastrami, I'll stay away from this dumpster. Thanks for handling the horrid customer disservice nicely. Love from Toronto!

[Bobbydigtail]

The things you do for us UA, thank you! I personally would not deal with a second of that attitude/rudeness that was given to you. I would have got up and left, there’s no way I’m giving anyone like that my money or supporting an establishment like that until the situation gets rectified. The fact that you were mocked is absolutely unacceptable and you can believe I’ll never spend a dollar here. The fact that there’s flies/gnats in the establishment and on your sandwich just goes to show what kind of dump this place is.

[welivekonaside]

You are a great, honest reviewer and as retired restaurateur from San Francisco now living in Kona Hawaii I want you to know that I watch them for hours sometimes while sitting at the Oceanside !

But

Your attitude while dealing with the rude waitress was exceptional and proves your character a thousand times over.

People like you are as special as they come!

[amalgamate]

😂 that's the same waitress we had 😂😂😂 her manager took her to the side cause she wouldn't even take our order and all we did was get seated and never got any acknowledgement that we were even there till the manager asked us if anyone has attended to us. Food was

sorry you had to go through that experience UA! you didn't deserve any of that mistreatment.

You asked politely and the woman overreacted. Sorry about that but thank you for making this video for your fans!!!

Love from Vancouver!!!

[pizzareviewsonthego]

It's bound to happen, I also had similar experiences. Restaurant employees tend to not like cameras, but the owners of the restaurants do. I recommend making media inquiries beforehand, so that if a waiter says they don't want to be filmed you can say that you made arrangment with management/owners. Great video as always. I agree, that Sarge's is no where as good as Katz's.

[alanledzep]

Another great Deli review UA 👏
Here’s a tip; my late father made his own pickles. You can always tell by colour which the half-sours are. Half-sours are the lighter, brighter green, dill pickles are the darker, khaki colour.
Keep up the great work UA!!!

[johnedward]

wow, I would have walked out getting treated like that. Not fun. I greatly admire your patience and it inspires me.

Another great video UA!!!

[robertcosta]

Hi UA: We have a very similar palate. I love my Pastrami, Pizza & Steaks! Sarges Pastrami was good, but I agree with you that Katz is still number 1 in NYC in my book. I also had service issues at Sarges. Waitresses were not that friendly and they brought out my Pastrami sandwich missing the top section of the Rye bread! Their Mushroom Barley soup is pretty good. When I eat Pastrami, I will always order a Dr. Browns Black Cherry or Root Beer Soda if available to compliment the Pastrami. Really enjoy your honest reviews!

[RyanCoomer]

Great video! Im mad they were rude and making fun of you. Glad you are actually very brave to do this type of filming like that... not just anyone can do that!!!! So keep on rocking man! Your content is the

[bradlamb]

Absolutely love your content. My wife and I copy the "I'm UA" intro everytime, keep doing what you're doing because you are the absolute best. All the best from the UK 🇬🇧 😊

[jeffs.]

Another great review UA! I also like the thicker sliced pastrami. My favorite pastrami sandwich is also Langers. I live in LA and have tried several over here. I've taken notes of your NY reviews and look forward to trying them when I visit NY. If anyone from Sarge's sees this review they should take note on the poor customer service. You have a lot of followers who respect your reviews. Keep up the great work, and I'm looking forward to your next review, my friend.

[adamdambrov]

When you go to Sarges, you need to order Sarges favorite. Brisket over potato latkes gravy and apple sauce. Cured many colds.

[gregjanover]

i also am a katz man, i went to mill basin deli in marine park brooklyn, that pastrami also good but really thinly sliced. i also prefer my pastrami thick cut as well and i think that is why to me Katz is the favorite of my pastrami places. i enjoy your reviews and i look forward to the next one.