Best Dishes at Barney Greengrass
Sturgeon and Eggs Sandwich
BreakfastBarney Greengrass was nicknamed the Sturgeon King for a reason—their sturgeon is flaky, fatty, and impeccably sourced. Combined with soft scrambled eggs and cream cheese on a toasted bagel, it's a complete meal. This sandwich defines New York deli breakfast.
Nova Scotia Salmon Scrambled with Eggs and Onions
BreakfastThe signature dish features scrambled eggs studded with rich chunks of Nova Scotia salmon and onions nearly caramelized by frying. The textural range—from soft egg curds to firm nuggets of fish—is what makes this special. Served with a fresh bagel and butter. This is what New Yorkers line up for at breakfast.
Nova Scotia Salmon and Sturgeon Sandwich
SandwichesThe gold standard sandwich combines the salty richness of Nova Scotia salmon with the flaky texture of sturgeon. Barney Greengrass sources the finest non-salty Nova available in NYC. The combination showcases both fish at their best.
Appetizing Platter
StartersThe classic platter lets you taste the range of Barney Greengrass's smoked fish expertise. Sturgeon is flaky and fatty, Nova is salty and rich, and whitefish salad is extra smoky and pungent. Comes with a bagel, cream cheese, capers, and red onion. This is the education in one plate.
Plain Bagel with Cream Cheese and Lox
BreakfastSimple but perfectly executed. A plain bagel toasted and spread with whipped cream cheese, topped with silky lox (cured salmon), capers, and thin red onion. This is how bagels should taste in New York.
About Barney Greengrass
James Beard Award-winning institution on the Upper West Side. The storefront has barely changed since 1929. Barney Greengrass sources the finest smoked fish available—especially surgeon—and the menu stays focused: bagels, eggs, and 90% smoked fish. Cash-only, old-school New York experience.
Top 5 dishes at Barney Greengrass:
- Sturgeon and Eggs Sandwich – 93% recommended(Signature)
- Nova Scotia Salmon Scrambled with Eggs and Onions – 95% recommended(Signature)
- Nova Scotia Salmon and Sturgeon Sandwich – 90% recommended(Signature)
- Appetizing Platter – 92% recommended(Signature)
- Plain Bagel with Cream Cheese and Lox – 85% recommended
Details
- Cuisine:
- Jewish Deli
- Price Range:
- $$
- Phone:
- +1 212 724 4707
- Website:
- Visit Website
- Services:
- Dine-in, Lunch, Takeaway, Breakfast, Brunch
- Menu:
- View Menu
Hours
- Friday:
- 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM(Open Now)
- Sunday:
- 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Monday:
- 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Tuesday:
- 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Wednesday:
- 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Thursday:
- 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Saturday:
- 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
This place is primarily cash-only, though some sources say they've started accepting debit cards. Bring cash to be safe.
Come early before 10am on weekends—the line gets long fast. Weekday mornings are quieter.
Hours are short (closes at 4-5pm depending on day). Plan your visit for morning or early lunch. They're closed Mondays.
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