Pastrami Queen
A kosher deli since 1956 whose Upper East Side and Moynihan Train Hall counters serve top-tier hand-sliced pastrami.
Example
The Moynihan Train Hall counter means you can carry a hand sliced pastrami sandwich onto an Amtrak instead of eating station food.
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Frequently asked questions
Katz's or Pastrami Queen?
Katz's is theater plus sandwich. Pastrami Queen is just the sandwich, nearly as good, no ticket system and shorter waits.
Where do I eat it near the Lexington shop?
Take it to Central Park at 85th Street, ten minutes west. The sandwich travels well and the park bench upgrade is free.
Which Pastrami Queen location should I use?
The Lexington Avenue shop for an Upper East Side day and Moynihan Train Hall before a train. The West 72nd Street branch has been closed since spring 2026.
