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Grilled Cheese NYC

168 Ludlow St., New York, NY 10002
between Houston and Stanton Sts.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-982-6600 Send to Phone

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  • Reader Rating:

    8.5 out of 10

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    2 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: American Traditional, Soup & Sandwich
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Official Website

grilledcheesenyc.com

Hours

Daily, noon-11:30pm

Nearby Subway Stops

F at Delancey St.; J, M, Z at Bowery; F, V at Lower East Side-Second Ave.

Prices

$5-$8

Payment Methods

Cash Only

Special Features

  • Kid-Friendly
  • Lunch

Alcohol

  • Beer and Wine Only

Reservations

Not Accepted

Profile

This venue is closed.

A chalkboard sign hanging in this small shop reads, “Just like you, the sandwich grew up.” Who knew grilled cheese could be so gourmet? The laid-back staff patiently waits and supplies complimentary treats (sorbet, chips, or carrots) as customers chew over a dizzying array of grilled-cheese specialties, ranging from “the classic” to meat-and-vegetable combos. Locals from nearby boutiques and galleries stream in for lunch, and at night, folks lounge around munching on sandwiches and playing Connect Four. Sweet-potato fries and icecream sandwiches earn major points with the kids. — Amy Zimmer

Recommended Dishes

Turk 168 (turkey, golden pepper relish, tomatoes, spinach, onions, jack cheese), $8; grilled motsy (mozarella, tomato, pesto, basil), $6

8.5 "Highly Recommended"
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Food: 8.5
Service: 8.5
Décor: 7.0
Value: 9.0

Mmmm my favorite dinner!

Eataholic from | Posted on 3/2/05

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 9
Service: 9
Décor: 8
Value: 8

I frieken get my food from here constantly. I usually get the grilled motzy with sweet potato fries. It fills me up and is pretty much healthy and definitely delicious! Mmmm I jsut had one, amazing texture, taste and freshness. The prices are definitely reasonable for this delicious fest in my mouth

This place was fun!

CityGirl from | Posted on 4/1/03

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Food: 8
Service: 8
Décor: 6
Value: 10

I took two of my boys on a Thursday night, and we had no trouble finding something that we liked. They're not the most adventurous, so it was plain grilled cheese for them (on 7-grain), but I went for the Grilled Motsey, mozzarella with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and basil vinaigrette. Outstanding! It was a great value, too. It cost more for the cab ride there and back from Midtown than it did for dinner for all 3 of us. It looks like the prices have actually gone DOWN since Amy Zimmer wrote her synopsis! The sandwiches weren't skimpy, either. The boys couldn't even finish theirs. This is one of the city's best-kept secrets. We'll definitely be spreading the word!

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