Fast lunch in TS area?

Headed up to NYC first weekend in August, arrive Penn Station around 11am. As we will likely be playing the lottery/TKTS game that day, we may be in need of a really quick lunch (think sandwich/pizza, etc) in time to make a Saturday matinee (either 1 or 2pm). Not exactly sure if we'll be at the hotel on 44th and 8th or the TKTS booth on 47th around noon. Any suggestions on where we can grab a very quick but decent bite within a couple of blocks of that area?

Normally I would head up to Hells Kitchen for a relaxed sit-down lunch somewhere, but probably no time for that. A couple of slices and a drink would be just fine. Maybe Carve on 47th and 8th?

Thanks in advance for any recommendations.

Hairspray0901 said: "Shake Shack on 44th/8th or Schnipper’s on 41st/8th."

Thank you. Believe it or not, Shake Shack is the one place that I was already familiar with, having eaten there on our last visit. Not bad for a fast food burger joint. I will keep Schnippers in mind, thanks.

Updated On: 7/26/23 at 10:56 AM

TapDanceGal said: "Los Tacos no 1 is a good quick spot on 43rd and 8th. A little hectic and you’ll stand and eat. But delicious"

Thank you. I had forgotten all about this option. I had previously seen several people on this board recommend Los Tacos 1 as well, so it sounds like it's a popular place. I don't care about hectic, or standing--fast and good are exactly the things I'm going to be looking for!

OuttaTowner said: "We recently grabbed lunch at the new Gordon Ramsey fish and chips on 44th right off Broadway. Though a tad pricey, it was quiet and quick and we both enjoyed our meals."

+1 to this rec

Los Tacos on 43rd st is very good and quick (the line goes fast) but no seating. There's also Friedman's on 47th that's pretty quick

Fordham2015 said: "OuttaTowner said: "We recently grabbed lunch at the new Gordon Ramsey fish and chips on 44th right off Broadway. Though a tad pricey, it was quiet and quick and we both enjoyed our meals."

+1 to this rec"

And another +1. Just ate there for the first time this past weekend and was presently surprised. On Los Tacos No. 1, it’s very good, but it can also get very crowded.

For a quick, cheap and delicious lunch you can't go wrong with Westway Diner (9th Ave between 43/44th).

If it’s a small group, the counter at Junior’s is pretty fast. I usually do that on my solo day trips between shows.