47 Rockefeller Deli & Convenience Store

A deli tucked beneath the sidewalk isn’t unusual for Midtown, but finding one that doubles as a subway-adjacent pit stop is. 47 Rockefeller Deli & Convenience Store sits on the lower level of 1196 6th Ave, directly beside the 47th Street subway entrance. The address makes it a practical pause between trains or before ascending to street-level meetings.

Sandwiches, salads, and coffee share shelf space with travel-sized toiletries, phone chargers, and emergency umbrellas—whatever a commuter might need between the platform and the office tower. The selection leans toward grab-and-go rather than sit-down, a quick transaction before the next train arrives or the elevator doors close.

Call ahead if you’re timing a pickup: (212) 278-8010. The phone rings through to the counter, where someone can confirm whether the pastrami is sliced or the bodega coffee is brewed. No need to guess; a quick conversation saves a detour.

Directions are easiest through the map link: follow the red pin to the subway mezzanine. If you’re already underground, just look for the lit sign above the turnstiles—it’s the only deli that never requires you to surface.