Is there a happy hour at David’s Brisket House?
David’s Brisket House is a Bed-Stuy institution and one of the most quietly fascinating delis in New York: a Jewish-style pastrami-and-brisket counter that’s been run for decades by a Yemeni Muslim family, who kept the old Eastern-European recipes and simply make the meat halal. The result is towering, tender pastrami and slow-cooked brisket that regulars will tell you rivals anything on the Lower East Side, for a fraction of the tourist tax.
The room is famously no-frills — fluorescent-lit, a few stools and tables, most people grabbing to go — but that’s the point. This is a place you visit for a triple-decker of pastrami, corned beef, and brisket, not for ambiance or a cocktail list. Open daily from 9am, it’s a lunch destination first and foremost.
What to Expect
David’s Brisket House does not run a happy hour, and given the format that’s no surprise — there’s no full bar, just a deli counter and fountain sodas. Prices hold steady from open to close, so the best value move is simply the sandwich itself, which easily feeds one very hungry person or two lighter appetites. If you’re organizing a group, the standing 15% catering discount on phone orders is the closest thing to a deal.
The Room
A tight, utilitarian deli space with a service counter up front and a handful of tables and stools — dim, unglamorous, and beloved for exactly that. Most orders go out the door; the few who stay in eat elbow-to-elbow.
Who David’s Brisket House Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Solo lunch | A single sandwich is a full, satisfying midday meal — fast, filling, and easy to eat at the counter or take to go. |
| Deli pilgrimage | Pastrami obsessives make the trip specifically to compare it against Katz’s; the halal angle makes it a genuine one-of-a-kind stop. |
| Takeout for the group | Sandwiches are big enough to split, and call-in catering runs 15% off — an easy feed for an office or gathering. |
| Comfort-food craving | Slow-cooked brisket on a roll with gravy is exactly the kind of heavy, old-school NYC comfort food this place does best. |
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David’s Brisket House FAQ
Does David’s Brisket House have a happy hour?
No. It’s a counter-service deli with no full bar, so there are no timed drink or food specials — prices are the same all day.
What is David’s Brisket House known for?
Hand-carved pastrami, corned beef, and slow-cooked brisket — the triple-decker combining all three is a signature order. Notably, it’s a Jewish-style deli menu made halal.
Is the meat at David’s really halal?
Yes. The longtime Yemeni Muslim owners source halal-certified meat while keeping the original kosher-style deli recipes, which is what makes the place unique.
What are David’s Brisket House’s hours?
It’s open Monday through Thursday 9am–9pm, Friday and Saturday 9am–10pm, and Sunday 10am–8pm.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with David’s Brisket House before visiting for a specific deal.