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“They have two long rows of buffet food by the pound - a wide variety of choices that look fresh and delicious.” in 3 reviews
“I went in earlier last week and got a great sandwich and then made my way to the toy section.” in 2 reviews
“These type of places are quintessential NYC and since it is next to the Empire State Building it gets a lot of foot traffic.” in 7 reviews
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Your ultimate Midtown, Manhattan food & drink market. We offer freshly made to order & prepared foods. Located across the street from Empire State BLD
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What are the hours? On google it says it closes at 3pm and on here it says 24-7?
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I would call them as these days its pretty expensive to keep a business open 24 hours,with the possible exception of 7/11
Naniwea d.2 years ago
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- 494134297Dec 12, 2023
I like making my own salads and smoothies since I have it down to a science at ETC because of how many times I have ordered, just forgot to take photos of other dishes. They have a lot to choose from.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Nov 15, 2023
Absolutely adorable and convenient eatery. I love the options here, you can either get food from the buffet, they have a grill bar, fruit bar, cold food section, hot sections, etc. you can get Korean snacks, there's also like a cafe part, I'm not too sure but there's about everything here. I got food from the buffet and I practically got a variety of everything. What left an impression was The pasta and the chicken cutlet. It was so good I'm still thinking about it.
The service here is fast but when you do get food from the buffet the small containers are $12.99 and they do have a service charge for card that they did not inform me about. It ended up being $15 but after I paid I saw it was $16.
But still, I would come back here and try more of the foodsHelpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Abigail H.Suffolk, NY0206Feb 19, 2023
This is my go to place for breakfast. Service is quick and bagel is delicious as always. Thank you ETC!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Meghan G.Phoenix, AZ22146Feb 4, 2023
Discovered this place in 2019 & could not wait to go back in 2022!!!
I'm a single parent and traveled with my daughter so good quality, quick and easy and lots of options is key!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Eve N.New York, NY1384May 11, 2022
I've come here for breakfast and lunch frequently for the past few years. This location is very convenient and the service is fast. The taste of the food has been good too. Their avocado toast is just delicious. I've ordered this from another deli a few blocks away and it could not compare. The beef bulgogi with rice is really good too. If I'm in a rush, the breakfast or lunch buffet is sufficiently good with a wide variety of choices. Even though they are busy, the cashiers and the servers behind the counter are friendly. There is an Asian man with tattoos on his arms that I have seen keeping the buffet area clean during lunch time. He even nicely offered a mask to a customer to ensure he complied with the Covid regulations. Near the front of the store, there is always something interesting and new. I have seen unique things such seasonal large holiday tins of Kit Kat and Japanese green tea flavored Oreos throughout the store. If you were just to browse around, there are a lot of cool impulse items. Just be aware that the prices are high due to the location.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Mar 26, 2022
I'm absolutely obsessed with ETC. I came here during my lunch break for the first time last week, and I was shocked by how much they have to offer. They have a very large selection of food (sandwiches, sushi, buffet, etc) and a ton of snacks/ drinks. They even have those unique flavored snacks that you can only find in special grocery stores. I got the avocado BLT for lunch, and it was so good. Such a fun place to go to if you're ever in the area!
Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 4Oh no 0 - Mike L.Englewood, NJ01Jul 24, 2021
Walking down the street to find a breakfast sandwich and came upon this bright and clean corner place. The life size Ironman and Batman characters first drew me in. This place has an extensive but not overwhelming selection of breakfast and lunch menu items on one end and a separate section for an all asian menu that I didn't see at first. I would love to try my next time around as my mind was set on getting a sausage egg and cheese on a roll this morning which I got 4 of. The sandwiches were great of course.
We didn't have masks on and this place requires a mask which we didn't mind at all so I asked if I can just place the order and we'll wait outside but the awesome cashier just gave us a couple which enabled me to explore the place. They even have a small stationary, toy section as well! I couldn't explore too much because the sandwiches were ready within less than 5 minutes I think and $20 for 4 sandwiches? Where the hell would you find prices like this in the city??? Awesome deal, awesome food, great people, safety and health conscious, I hope this place is here to stay. Will definitely be going back.
I can't believe someone gave a bad review because they charge $0.05 for a bag, I mean come on really??? It's unbelievable during these hard times for businesses that some people can be so inconsiderate... we need to support our local economy the best way we can!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Theodora C.West New York, NJ32188Jul 16, 2021
It has been a lifesaver in the pandemic. I work nearby. It's the only one shop stop. If you want American food, they have it all. If you want Korean food, they have that as well. Everything is fresh, made to order or they have a buffet. They provide gloves to keep things sanitary in the buffet area. You can easily order on yelp for pick up. That's probably you're best bet because they tend to get super busy during "rush hour". Oh, and if you need a cute gift for a kid or something, they have a little section where they sell figurines, toys, ETC ;)
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Donna G.Staten Island, NY5436Jul 6, 2021
I never knew this place existed until my 12year old nephew wanted a sandwich from there. Well, this place makes the best sandwiches in NYC. They also have a large variety of other foods, such as sushi, pasta, salad bar, hot food and more. They also have a huge variety of drinks. The place is spotless and the workers are the nicest in the city. I highly recommend this place for breakfast, lunch or dinner
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Cynthia R.Norfolk, VA32104157Jun 20, 2021
Walking past this place, I just had to stop in. Food, drink, candy, great. Wonderful everything.
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