Hal's Deli - Ithaca, NY

Hal’s is a full-service, Kosher-style deli with glass cases of meats up front and tables and a counter towards the rear. Lunch sandwiches include triple-deckers loaded with cold cuts and/or hot pastrami as well as hot turkey or hot hamburgers with gravy and potatoes. Single-deck sandwiches range from thin grilled cheese to big fat Reubens.

71% Approval Rating (7 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

potato pancakes ($3.00)

triple-decker sandwiches ($6.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

" Hal’s is a full-service, Kosher-style deli with glass cases of meats up front and tables and a counter towards the rear. It isn’t strictly Kosher – both meat and dairy products are available – but it’s got the panache, and the menu, of a true urban ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

7/7/2003 - Michael Stern, $7

Map & Directions

115 North Aurora St., Ithaca, NY
607-273-7765

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Breakfast, Lunch
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	Yes
Alcohol Served:	No
Outdoor Seating:	Yes
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	Yes
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"We had never heard "Long Island bagel" used to refer to a bagel with everything on it. This one is toasted, spread with cream cheese and topped with not-too-salty smoked salmon plus a couple of slices of flavorful tomato."
Michael Stern

"Hal's diminutive potato pancakes are supremely munchable as either a meal or a companion to a meal."
Michael Stern

"Hal's has been an Ithaca fixture since 1961."
Michael Stern