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Famous 4th Street Delicatessen

Sandwich, Deli$

After a hundred-plus years and several ownership changes, but this beloved Jewish deli in Queen Village is still going strong. In fact, the Famous scored a Bib Gourmand distinction from the Michelin Guide in 2025. The menu has all the classics in the genre: matzo ball soup, bagels, blintzes, salads, kugal, and meaty zaftig sandwiches too large for the average human mouth.

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