Heavenly Market

A classic deli sits on a quiet stretch of Third Avenue near the park, its glass cases filled with brisket, pastrami, and towering Italian heroes. Customers grab breakfast sandwiches before work or pick up slices of cheesecake after a long day. The counter handles smoked fish platters, house-made sausages, and grab-and-go salads with equal ease. If you need a quart of chicken soup or a pound of house-pickled vegetables, they’ll wrap it up on the spot. Polish dogs and loaded knishes sit under sneeze guards during lunch services, always ready when hunger hits. Take the two-stop ride on the 6 train to 116th Street, then walk east two short blocks—1760 3rd Avenue sits between 98th and 99th Streets. Once you’re within a block, the red-canopied door serves as your landmark. Call ahead for larger orders; reach the counter at (212) 600-0162. For a quick map and door-to-door directions, use the directions link before you set out.