NYC's 8 Best BLT Sandwiches
An American staple, the BLT can be enjoyed the traditional way or with trendy, creative and delicious add-ins. Find the sandwich on menus at delis, food trucks and restaurants across the city. For superior sammies, try one of our favorites.
B.E.L.T., Friedman's Lunch
75 9th Ave
New York, NY 10011
(212) 929-7100
friedmanslunch.com
"E" is for "Eggs" - or at least it is at this Chelsea Market establishment. Friedman's Lunch cooks up the B.E.L.T. with the classic bacon, lettuce and tomato -- plus herb aioli and over-easy eggs on toasted sourdough bread. Note: It gets crowded at Friedman's, especially at lunch time, so plan accordingly. Friedman's is a fan favorite for gluten-free food -- most anything on their menu can be made without gluten.
Winter BLT, Flatbush Farm
76 St Marks Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 622-3276
flatbushfarm.com
The city's trendiest BLT is found in Brooklyn. Chef Michael Roberts' serves the Winter BLT at Flatbush Farm, the farm-to-table eatery in Park Slope. This is important: Don't let the name of the dish fool you. Made with house-baked olive bread, roasted tomato, Niman Ranch bacon, arugula, salt, pepper, and mayo, the sandwich evolves with the seasons - or rather, the tomatoes themselves do. It's called the "winter BLT" because the tomatoes are better come summer, and the varieties of tomato drawn from are more varied.
B.A.L.T., Max Brenner
841 Broadway
New York
(646) 467-8803
maxbrenner.com
It's not all about the sweet stuff at Max Brenner, where chocolate cocktails and decadent dessert specialties are the name of the game. As it turns out, the city staple offers an indulgent take on the B.L.T., as well. The restaurant calls it the " B.A.L.T.," crispy bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato & cilantro-avocado mayo.
Old Kentucky BLT, Duke's
99 E 19th St
New York, NY 10003
(212) 260-2922
dukesnyc.com
Loud music, fun drinks and quick service are the name of the game at easygoing Duke's, which feels more like a casual sports bar you'd find in a place like Kansas City. The restaurant took the traditional BLT and added grilled chicken and avocado to make the Old Kentucky BLT.
Classic B.L.T., Cherry Valley
1229 150th St
Whitestone, NY
(718)767-1937
Sandwiches with seemingly random names populate the menu at Cherry Valley Deli – which is definitely a deli and not a restaurant – such that ordering can sound like a mishmash of secret language. Fatboys, Bombs, Bushman, Beasts… just a small sample of the sandwiches available at Cherry Valley. But the simple B.L.T. is a staple here -- made on Pepperidge Farm white toast, Cherry Valley uses only Mariah thick cut bacon.
BLT Dog, Bark Hot Dog
474 Bergen St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 789-1939
barkhotdogs.com
This creative take on the classic sandwich...well, it isn't a sandwich at all. The BLT Dog at Bark, while not on the regular menu at the small storefront in Park Slope, is occasionally served as a daily special. We were doggone lucky enough (see what we did there?) to sample it. The fancy schamancy hot dog starts with a classic dog, which is a pork & beef mix. It's then topped with bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo and a sweet pickle in a top sliced bun.
BLT, Prime at the Bentley
The Bentley Hotel
500 E 62nd St
New York, NY 10065
(212) 933-9733
bentley.primehospitalityny.com
The traditional sandwich gets beefed up at Prime at the Bentley. The recently-opened hot "pop-up" spot is a must-try for those looking for upscale Kosher dining in New York City. The Bentley Burger is topped with crisp, Kosher-style bacon, sun-dried tomato and arugula on a brioche bun. Looking for more rooftop venues for the summer months? Check out our round-up of the city's best.
Another hearty burger with a BLT twist, this sammie slides into our top list not just because of its worldly take on the American classic, but because it's also easygoing on your wallet. One of Michael "Bao" Huynh's Vietnamese concepts, the BLT Burger is topped with thick cut Chinese bacon, kewpie mayo, lettuce and tomato. Add a side of fries to dip in their homemade chipotle mayo for a creamy kick. All burgers are offered for under $7 and fries can be added to your order for just 3 bucks.
