Midtown Lunch

[jen1234]

I need a place near Bryant Park or Grand Central that's not expensive -- just a cute place to meet my mom on a Saturday afternoon for salad/sandwiches. Any ideas?

[LeahBaila]

Dishes on 45th between 5th and Madison

[NiKoLe1625]

What about Fred's at Barney's? They have GREAT salads and sandwiches!

[Palate]

the panini at 'witchcraft in Bryant Park are quite good and reasonably priced, so if its nice outside you can enjoy them and the peoplewatching.

[christinaemcc]

Cafe Charlie - 40th between 5th & Madison. excellent sandwiches!
Also, there are 2 places on 5th between 40th & 41st that are cute - an italian place (Crestanello?) --- there's a cafe place too (good sandwiches/soups)... i'm blanking on the name, it's "__________ & ___________" - similiar to "Dooney & Burke". this is gonna kill me until i remember. Stay away from Cafe Metro/Food Merchants.

[LeahBaila]

davidburke at Bloomingdales?

[janethepain]

Ohh, Devon & Blakely, right? Haha yeah, I keep thinking Dooney and Burke, too.

Stay far, far away from Cafe Metro.

[christinaemcc]

DEVON & BLAKELY!!! yes. hahaha.
that place is good....

[inane]

Crestanello is closed. They have a sign that they are moving and to check their website for details, but the website is down.

[Sambossanova]

This might not be the most traditional suggestion, but they do have sandwiches and a salad or two... Try the AQ cafe. Its a small order at the counter scandinavian food cafe that is delicious and a great deal. It is located on 38th and Park inside the scandinavian cultural center. When I went, it was pretty quiet inside but everyone seemed to be enjoying their food. Great swedish meatballs, smoked salmon, herring and other stuff too. About 7-13 a person I think.