Union Square Sandwich

At Union Square Sandwich, lunch doesn’t have to be complicated. This counter-service spot between Broadway and 14th Street trades pretense for real food—no reservations, no fuss. Lunch is a scramble for most New Yorkers; here you slide into a seat without the wait. The salad bar stays stocked for solo diners craving fresh greens, while the sandwich line moves fast enough to keep pace with a 1 p.m. meeting. Quick bites meet comfort food without the usual downtown markups. They’re open straight through dinner if your afternoon turns into an off-hour meal. Dial (212) 673-5388 to check if the vegan options are still warm or grab directions to 4 Union Square S, New York, NY 10003.