# Shamas Deli

> Tiny sandwich shop with an old-school vibe and intimate atmosphere feels like a classic New York deli. The space is cash-only and run by a passionate owner focused on fresh, quality ingredients. It draws a steady crowd seeking some of the city's best sandwiches in a no-frills setting.

Source: https://www.atly.com/location/ShamasDeli

- Address: 150 W 38th St, New York, New York, 10018, US
- Hours: Thursday: 05:00 AM - 05:00 PM Friday: 05:00 AM - 05:00 PM Monday: 05:00 AM - 05:00 PM Tuesday: 05:00 AM - 05:00 PM Wednesday: 05:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Phone: +12123022296
- Website: https://shamasdeli.netwaiter.com/
- Google rating: 4.8 (376 reviews)

## What it is good for

- Affordable — 10/10
- Chicken Salad Sandwich — 10/10
- Date Spots — 10/10
- Lunch Spot — 10/10
- Coffee — 10/10
- Food — 10/10
- Authentic — 10/10
- Tourist — 10/10
- Sandwich — 9.9/10
- Pastrami Sandwich — 9.9/10
- Chicken Salad — 9.7/10
- Deli — 9.6/10
- Bread — 9.4/10
- Deli Sandwich — 9/10
- Breakfast — 8.8/10

## What people say

- "I thought the pastrami sandwich was the best I'd ever had."
- "The service at this lunch spot is super friendly."
- "The owner's super friendly and welcoming to tourists."

## Good to know

- The restaurant is open Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm.
- The restaurant is cash only; they also accept Venmo.
- Prices are steep for midtown Manhattan.
- The deli serves classic NYC sandwiches.
- The business has been operating for 35 years.

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than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real
reviewers say, with the statements behind every score.

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Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.