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Essen Fast Slow Food
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Essen Fast Slow Food

About Essen Fast Slow Food

Discover Essen Fast Slow Food, your go-to Deli in New York, NY 10013, known for delicious meals, fast delivery, and friendly service. With a 4.10-star rating from 1050 reviews, we’re proud to offer great service and quality and convenient accessible facilities for a smooth ordering experience.

★★★★☆ 4.10 rating (1050 reviews)
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Essen Fast Slow Food interior
Est. Local Favorite

A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

Hear from our valued guests

Jonathan Gennick

Jonathan Gennick

6 years ago

Good for lunch and breakfast. I eat here fairly often when I'm in the area on business. There is enough traffic during those times on weekdays that the buffet food doesn't sit long. I like the selection and the availability of healthy options like vegetables, and the ability to control my portion size. Essen is also good for a late evening coffee in the event you need one after the nearby coffee shops have closed for the day.

Carl

Carl

5 months ago

Really good food! If you use the buffet-style option, be careful not to get *too* much food since you pay by weight, and the price can go up pretty quickly.

do bui

do bui

7 months ago

I'm just adding my voice to the chorus of satisfied customers. This spot offers a simple, pleasant environment. Staff members performed with the excellence this place is known for. Essen Fast Slow Food delivers notably superior dishes. All aspects of this restaurant impress me and I'll definitely visit regularly !

Christopher Martinez

Christopher Martinez

2 months ago

This one is a gem, absolutely love coming here for my lunch break, great food and super friendly staff, food is great around 11:45-12:45ish straight out of the oven and stoves 🙏🏽🔥🔥

Sophea Tieng

Sophea Tieng

8 months ago

They got everything in store: hot food, cold food, fast food slow food ~ a variety of different foods to choose from, Korean food, Chinese food and Japanese food.

Carter Walsh

Carter Walsh

a year ago

I always love essen for breakfast or lunch. It can get a bit expensive when you do the buffet mostly because i always get too much heavy food but i always leave happy. My thoughts on some of the foods ive had

Analie Fernandez

Analie Fernandez

4 years ago

I love this place ❤️ There's a lot of choices for your hearty breakfast, or lunch, and or dinner!😍😘 A buffet hot food, a cold cuts, smoothie bar, salad bar, pastries, and soups area, and varieties of coffee and milk and creams in their coffee bar__but, I always go for half & half for my dark roast coffee, and a lot more👍(see pics) 😘 They have mezzanine seating area inside and few 2-sitter tables outside, on the sidewalk--so,I guess, it is Essen & the sidewalk tables? ☺️

XDF

XDF

Edited 7 years ago

I often go for lunch during the week - there is an unmatched variety of food to choose from that can satisfy any craving. Gets pretty crazy during the breakfast and lunch rushes, but moves fast enough to where you aren't waiting forever. A bit on the pricier side in my opinion, but 100% worth it. I have gotten some of my best and fastest meals from here.

Isabella Grandic

Isabella Grandic

a year ago

Loved this place. A bunch of healthy / hearty food options. Sandwich made right in front of you. Hot bar, salad bar, tons of drinks, tons of snacks. It’s like a mini grocery store. Good lunch options for 11-15$. Philly cheese steak was really really good. Seating inside, upstairs. Not too busy on a workday.

Rie

Rie

8 months ago

Best place for breakfast, lunch or light meal. They serve sandwiches, bagels, juice, soup, coffee and more.

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Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park

Service options

  • Delivery
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Amenities

  • Restroom

Planning

  • Quick visit

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Parking

  • Paid street parking

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We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

160 Varick St ground floor, New York, NY 10013, United States

Reservations

+1 212-462-4500

Hours

Closed · Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Monday 6 am–8 pm
Tuesday 6 am–8 pm
Wednesday 6 am–8 pm
Thursday 6 am–8 pm
Friday 6 am–8 pm
Saturday Closed
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