Is there a happy hour at Mendy’s Kosher Delicatessen?
Mendy’s is the Glatt kosher deli that Seinfeld turned into a household name, and the current Park Avenue South shop still leans hard into the connection — sandwiches are stacked and named for Jerry, Larry David, and Bania. Founded by Mendy Merel, the deli once sprawled across the city with a Grand Central cart and multiple Midtown storefronts before consolidating into this leaner Manhattan flagship (branded Mendy’s 2.0) and a separate shop in Brooklyn.
The current incarnation is takeout- and delivery-first, aimed squarely at the NoMad and Murray Hill office-lunch crowd rather than a lingering sit-down room. It runs a real kosher kitchen — closing early Friday for Shabbat, shut Saturday, and rolling out full holiday menus for Passover, Rosh Hashanah, and Chanukah. It even ships pastrami nationwide via Goldbelly.
What to Expect
Mendy’s does not offer a happy hour. As a kosher deli oriented around takeout, delivery, and corporate catering, it has no bar service or drink specials. If you’re after value, focus on the specialty sandwiches and the matzo ball soup, which is generous enough to eat as a meal.
The Room
Casual counter-service kosher deli with a takeout-forward layout — more efficient lunch stop than old-school sit-down room. Sandwiches named for the Seinfeld cast line the menu board.
Who Mendy’s Kosher Delicatessen Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Weekday office lunch | Fast counter service and delivery make it an easy midday pastrami run for the NoMad and Murray Hill work crowd. |
| Kosher dining | A genuine Glatt kosher kitchen that closes for Shabbat, so observant diners can eat with confidence. |
| Seinfeld nostalgia | Sandwiches named for Jerry, Larry David, and Bania make it a fun pilgrimage for fans of the show. |
| Holiday catering | Full Passover, Rosh Hashanah, and Chanukah menus plus nationwide Goldbelly shipping cover the big occasions. |
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Mendy’s Kosher Delicatessen FAQ
Does Mendy’s Kosher Delicatessen have a happy hour?
No. Mendy’s is a Glatt kosher deli focused on takeout, delivery, and catering, with no bar or drink specials.
Is Mendy’s kosher?
Yes, it is a Glatt kosher deli under supervision, which is why it closes early Friday for Shabbat and stays closed Saturday.
What is Mendy’s known for?
Hand-cut pastrami, corned beef, and brisket sandwiches, meal-sized matzo ball soup, and its Seinfeld fame — with sandwiches named for the cast.
Where is Mendy’s located?
The Manhattan flagship is at 441 Park Avenue South near East 30th Street, about a block from the 28 St stop on the 6 train.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Mendy’s Kosher Delicatessen before visiting for a specific deal.