Hamptons Fresh Deli

A Hamptons Fresh Deli outpost keeps First Avenue stocked with breakfast sandwiches, house-made soups, and stacked deli sandwiches throughout the day. Between 217 1^st Ave and the FDR exit, the countertop display catches anyone in a hurry—six-inch classics pop up alongside crisp kale salads and fresh-baked wraps. Morning regulars claim the breakfast burritos make the 7 a.m. commute bearable; late-day heat lamps hold everything from pastrami on rye to falafel pitas until closing.

Call ahead before stopping by—there’s a short line when the neighborhood empties into the East River Park—and swipe for the directions on the block’s map view. The convenience of slicing through Avenue A traffic often matters more than the extra block.