Katz's Delicatessen

Lower East Side

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Katz's Delicatessen has been on East Houston Street since 1888 and is New York's most famous spot for hand-cut pastrami. You get a ticket at the door and order at the counter. Open around the clock on Saturdays.

Directions on Google Maps Call 212-254-2246 Find official website & menu

Opening hours

Weekly opening hours for Katz's Delicatessen
Monday8AM–11PM
Tuesday8AM–11PM
Wednesday8AM–11PM
Thursday8AM–11PM
Friday8AM–11:30PM
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
Sunday12AM–11PM

Last checked October 19, 2026. Holiday and seasonal hours may differ, so call ahead or check the restaurant's own site before a special trip.

Good to know

  • Open around the clock on Saturdays.
  • Opens as early as 8AM, so it works for breakfast.

Best for

  • Breakfast: Pastrami and eggs at the Lower East Side's famous deli, open from 8AM most days. (Opens 8AM Mon–Fri)
  • Lunch: Hand-carved pastrami on rye, the classic Lower East Side lunch. (Lunch daily)

Getting to Lower East Side

2 Av (F) on Houston Street and Delancey St–Essex St (F, J, M, Z) are the main stations.

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