Fast lunch in TS area?
Fast lunch in TS area?
Leading Actor Joined: 4/1/20
Fast lunch in TS area?#1
Posted: 7/26/23 at 10:06am
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.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/29/08
Fast lunch in TS area?#2
Posted: 7/26/23 at 10:54am
Shake Shack on 44th/8th or Schnipper’s on 41st/8th.
Leading Actor Joined: 4/1/20
Fast lunch in TS area?#3
Posted: 7/26/23 at 10:56am
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.
Fast lunch in TS area?#4
Posted: 7/26/23 at 11:01am
Los Tacos no 1 is a good quick spot on 43rd and 8th. A little hectic and you’ll stand and eat. But delicious
Leading Actor Joined: 4/1/20
Fast lunch in TS area?#5
Posted: 7/26/23 at 1:21pm
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!
Broadway Star Joined: 5/30/05
Fast lunch in TS area?#6
Posted: 7/26/23 at 1:49pm
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.
Fast lunch in TS area?#7
Posted: 7/26/23 at 1:50pm
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
Leading Actor Joined: 4/1/20
Fast lunch in TS area?#8
Posted: 7/26/23 at 2:02pm
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"
This board is always a wealth of first-hand knowledge. Fish & chips nice change of pace from burgers & pizza. Thanks.
Fast lunch in TS area?#9
Posted: 7/26/23 at 2:45pm
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
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/2/13
Fast lunch in TS area?#10
Posted: 7/26/23 at 2:57pm
I've eaten a couple times at China River restaurant right beside the St James on 44th. Service & food was quick for lunch. The last time I was there it seemed to be a choice of the NYPD's finest as well. The wait at Shake Shack was longer to get something to go.
Fast lunch in TS area?#11
Posted: 7/26/23 at 3:39pm
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.
Fast lunch in TS area?#12
Posted: 7/26/23 at 4:41pm
I go to Turko at 43rd and 9th.
Fast lunch in TS area?#13
Posted: 7/26/23 at 5:05pm
For a quick, cheap and delicious lunch you can't go wrong with Westway Diner (9th Ave between 43/44th).
Fast lunch in TS area?#14
Posted: 7/26/23 at 5:12pm
Either location of Junior's - on Broadway, or at Shubert Alley. You can sit at the bar. Great food, great prices and a great location for getting to the theatre.
Fast lunch in TS area?#15
Posted: 7/26/23 at 5:52pm
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.
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