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S&P Lunch

95Creator Score / 100

174 5th Ave, New York, NY 10010 · American Restaurant

The spot, the food, and the reaction

Step into S&P Lunch in New York City, and it feels like you've walked onto a movie set! This place has been around for ages, with original counters and booths that give it a super cool, old-school vibe. It's like a time machine for your taste buds.

They're famous for their tuna melts, making around 300 to 400 of them daily! They put so much care into making each sandwich perfect, with crispy, cheesy bread and a smooth, delicious tuna salad. They also make awesome egg creams using U-bet chocolate syrup.

It's the kind of food that brings back happy childhood memories.

It's no surprise that people love coming here. The staff, like Jodi, make everyone feel like family. It's a place where you can get a fantastic, classic meal and feel truly cared for.

It's like the last human restaurant in the city!

With egg creams in the mix, this New York, NY stop gives hungry people a pretty tasty reason to show up.

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NYT Cooking · 661,435 views · sentiment 95/100

Iconic old-school lunch counter with classic sandwiches. — our read of NYT Cooking’s verdict

What to order

egg creamstuna melt

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