Barnyard

Best sandwich I ever had. Okay, one of the best sandwich I ever had. But it took me my surprise that this small sandwich shop had such high quality sandwich. I got their triple decker turkey sandwich with sour dough. It was delicious, not too salty, good moist combination, fresh warm bread. When the weather is a bite warmer, there’s also a small picnic table outside the shop.
I wish it has more seating!

the sandwiches here are THE TRUTH! and that ain’t no lie. seewhatididthere
it might be called BARNYARD but it ain’t no menagerie, though you will find a variety of fine meats, cheeses, and hunks of bread here for sandwiching. ha
the entrance is simple and tasteful without being pretentious or corporate-​y. the outside have a marble-​top table with inset benches around it – good for eating/coffee’ing from Spring to late Fall. the entrance and store window let in a lot of light which is nice, so the space doesn’t have to lean heavily on creepy retail lighting. As you walk in, there’s various food merch to buy to the right like chips, crackery stuff, salami, etc. Further in on the right is where the soda, juices, and pre-​prepared food is refrigerated (the pre-​prepared foods are good (like the pesto), but pricey.). To the left is the deli display where you can get cuts of speck, prosciutto, and other meats on top of some tasty cheeses! There is seating in the front flush to the window, an inset high table with stools. There might be about 4 – 6 seats. It’s not a place where you can linger – not much room. Centered in the back is the order counter/​cashier. Order here. Pay by cash or credit ($ 10 minimum on the plastic). If you order in they’ll bring you your food on a plate. Otherwise they brown bag it for your to-​go needs.
There are two types of sandwiches served here: HOT or COLD.
On the COLD side, I’ve had the GREATEST AMERICAN HERO and the VITO. If you like sandwiches overstuffed with MEAT on a baguette, these are your go-to’s. I really enjoyed both but while the GREATEST AMERICAN was heftier and had a lot more ingredients… the VITO’s simplicity plus the baller olive oil and balsamic added to it made it my favorite on the cold side (could be bc it’s loaded with prosciutto, sopressat, and «da mooz»).
On the HOT side, the sandwich to beat is THE WHIT which is comprised of eggs, roast beef, bacon, home fries, cheddar, jalapenos, cilantro, and some super crazy salsa – all smashed and toasted together on a Portuguese flautta (oilive oil long roll). The WHIT is spicy mayhem. The sandwich brings the jalapeño heat and balances that with the savoriness of the roast beef and bacon. Smooth cooling from the cheddar cheese and eggs, and then some more bite from the salsa. It will be complete anarchy in your mouth as your tastebuds try to take in all the flavors as your mind is blown and your stomach expands. The sandwich is a legit cure for even the HANGRIEST of hungers! «Whit» by definition is a small or trace amount of something… and this sandwich is definitely a small trace of glorious food heaven.
Other hot «sammies» of note to GNOSH/​GNASH on:
* Barnyard Classic of eggs, bacon, and cheese can soothe the stomach grumbles whether it’s morning or evening. Serious YUM.
* Steak n Bacon Eggalicious is a filling serving of roast beef, eggs, bacon – kicked up with some jalapenos. A whole lotta eats with some fire.
* Mexican Cuban does everything right with no wrong. Step 1, smoosh together pork, ham, swiss, avocado, jalapeños, & pickles. Step 2, devour it without choking! lol So good.
* Meatball Parm Hero. It’s delicious. Miles ahead of most places charging less for this sandwich. I like this sandwich, but being that there are SO MANY outrageous sandwich options on the menu… I’d order something else. Also my expectations for this sandwich (bc it’s BARNYARD) was that it would be insane… alas, it was quite tame and the meatballs were small.
the staff seems nice-​ish. they do their jobs well which is take orders, take payment, hand orders to customers, etc. no substantial complaints. though i am a Patriots fan, i do use «Hi. How how are you? What’s up?» Etc and other niceties. I’ve yet to hear «Hi. How are you?» Etc. from the staffers here. Though it might be casual and small talk is abridged at Barnyard. I find it weird that a neighborhood-​esque place isn’t having staff do that on the reg – not only is it good manners but also engages a customer a bit longer beyond just a transactional relationship /​interaction. I don’t expect a creepy corporate smile and greeting, but a few pleasantries goes a long way in developing repeat customers who sing your praises on social media and elsewhere. just saying.
the $ 10 minimum irks me a lil. i get that small business get screwed by the credit card companies etc., but being that a bunch of sandwiches end up being under $ 10 bucks. you’re forced to buy a soda or something else to get you over the top and then you add the tip for staff. i’d rather just tip out to the staff to get the bill to $ 10 rather than having to buy a small bottled Coke where there’s only 1 bottle opener and it’s attached to a wall by the entrance/​exit. and WHY is it placed here? just buy a normal bottle opener that i can easily pop the cap off as opposed to my jiggling a bottle open against a wall as people enter and exit. ARGH!
drops mic for a two-​handed sandwich experience. Mmm-​agnificent.
i out.
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Get the starvin Marvin. Sit outside with ur newspaper or ur one night stand. Ask for chipotle on the side. U will have a great day.

This is a cute little fancy sandwich shop located in an area that is clearly in the process of becoming gentrified. Nevertheless we stopped in to grab some sandwiches to go.
Sandwiches were good. Not mind-​blowing. Unilocal reviews are a bit high in my opinion. And I didn’t actually find the staff to be all that helpful or friendly. They weren’t rude, but they were going out of their way for us.
I might return if in the area and nothing else is open. But might not — middle of the road for me.

My immediate thought is I’m disappointed I didn’t find this place sooner because it is awesome. Easily the best sandwich place I’ve been to in Manhattan.

I LOVE this place! I tell all my friends about it because they’re missing out until they’ve stopped in at the Barnyard. The Mexican Cubano sandwich is one of my favorite sandwiches. Try it on whole wheat or the Flauta and I promise you will be happy!

The first thing you notice when you walk into this place is how amazing it smells inside. That’s usually a good indicator that they serve good food. I’ve only gotten two sandwiches (so far), but they were both incredible.
The first sandwich was The Whit. Wow. There’s a reason there’s so much hype about this sandwich. It’s unbelievable. Anytime you have fresh eggs on a sandwich it’s a winner in my book. It’s full of flavor, it’s fresh, it’s a little messy, a little spicy, basically everything you could want in a sandwich.
I’ve also had the roasted chicken. Again, super fresh ingredients, the chipotle mayo is excellent, but they don’t smother the baguette in it, which is great for me because I hate it when there’s a ton of mayo on a sandwich and it takes over everything.
I definitely plan on coming back and trying pretty much every sandwich on the menu. Oh, and they also have a bunch of cheeses and sides, if you’re into that.

Love this place for lunch! Great food and great service! Can get a little busy at lunch time, so try to come before one or after!

I subletted a room in an apartment less than a block away from this shop and I am so glad I found it in the months that I lived there.
The quality of everything at this small store is really what makes everything so good. I visited 3 or 4 times in the 2 months that I lived by it and tried the sandwiches and a few different pre-​made salads they have in a refrigerated case.
When getting a sandwich, I always got the Mozarrella sandwich (not sure if that’s what its called exactly, but it is basil/​tomato/​mozzarella, and you have the option to get prosciutto) sometimes with prosciutto and it was really delicious. I’m not a huge meat person, and the mozzarella cheese at barnyard is substantial enough to hold up the sandwich (not to mention delicious). My only complaint would be that I would like a little more basil, but I usually think that with all things caprese.
I have liked everything literally everything I have gotten from their pre-​made food selection — and its all relatively inexpensive (a container typically runs between $ 2 – 4). My absolute favorite is the green bean salad though — its actually amazing and I get it every time I visit.
Overall, this shop is truly a hidden gem in Alphabet City, and somewhere I would go all the time if it wasn’t so out of the way from where I live/​work now.
One important thing to note: Barnyard is currently closed for maintenance or something, and the sign did not give a date when it would be back open. So, I would look to make sure they are back open before heading over there!

just ordered delivery from here and it was great! I got it probably 15 minutes after I ordered. It was still hot and soo good. I got the Mexican Cuban and I highly recommend it. I am sure it’s even better if you dine in. Definitely going soon! If you live in Alphabet City and can’t make it to dine in, definitely order delivery. You won’t be disappointed!
Side note: just moved to alphabet city and was trying to find a good place I could get a Cuban for delivery cause café Habana is now out of my range. The two are different but this one is just as good!

It can be much harder than expected to find quick and yummy healthy food options. I’ve been here twice and have been very impressed with both sandwiches.

YUSS!!! I was in town staying with a friend and made it over to Barnyard twice and had food/​wine delivered a third time. That’s how great they are.
In fact, on a separate trip my friend who lives around the corner asked what sandwich I ordered and when I described the ingredients she screamed, «The Vito!?» So that says a lot about how great this little cheese shop is. Their sandwiches are so good that people memorize the names and get them over and over. I highly recommend the Vito. It’s made up of prosciutto, sopressata, fresh mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes, basil, EVOO & aged balsamic all on a soft, chewy, perfect baguette.
Apparently the Mexican Cuban is also fantastic, which means I’ll have to get that next time I’m in town.
In addition to a thorough sandwich selection there are also pre-​packed containers of fresh fruit, salads, a whole selection of cheeses, sodas/​waters, and more. It’s the perfect corner store for people who want incredible options and not just Cheetos or Gatorade. As I mentioned above they do deliver so we were stoked to get cheese, a baguette and rosé dropped off right at our apt around the corner. Call ahead and make sure you’re in their delivery radius though because we were literally less than 500 ft from the store’s front door. Just a little too hungover/​lazy to go there ourselves. Wink!
Ooh — They also so fresh made hibiscus iced tea and daily desserts/​pastries. I think a better review would simply read, «What DOESN’T this place do?!»

Due to a recommendation I tried the «Whit» as probably most of the people since they made it on TV with the sandwich. Although I am mostly very reluctant in trying out spots featured in shows I did it anyway and I have to apologize: This sandwich is simply amazing. I have no idea whether it’s the cheese, the egg, the bacon or the sauce. It’s just soooo good. And the guys working there are a big plus too. Very friendly and relaxed.

This is quickly becoming a not so hidden gem of ABC and is certainly the gold standard of sandwiches. While it was never empty, over the past year I’ve seen lines grow and grow and grow — which is amazing! Service is quick as ever, and even if you have 15 people waiting for salads/​sandwiches in front of you I don’t think I’ve ever waited more than 10 minutes. Every sandwich here is outstanding, and tbh I’d say their famous Whit isn’t even in their top 5. All food is prepared fresh and locally sourced — from eggs to bread to milk. My standard go-​to is a Farmhouse Cheddar w/​eggs, as I like to add egg to mostly everything.
Definitely my weekend go-​to breakfast/​lunch spot and may even venture into salad territory next time (I won’t, at least not until I’ve eaten all sandwich combos possible). Also, get it on a flauta when called for — totally makes the experience 100x better.

Barnyard = yummy in tummy

This cute little fromagerie and salumeria (yes, I mixed French and Italian) is within walking distance of where my gentleman lives in the East Village. The sandwiches are fresh and delicious — try their Italian cold cuts and meatball ones. I am a huge fan of their selection of meats, pates, and cheeses. They are quite friendly, if a bit slow but I don’t mind the pace. Also, their little oven-​roasted tomatoes in olive oil are absolutely delicious in the refrigerated section. Any place that carries Iberico meats has me for a fan. Prices are what you would expect and in my opinion worth it.

The gold standard for neighborhood lunch spots. The sandwiches are uniformly delicious – for my money, their tuna salad, served simply on toast and dotted with golden raisins, is the best around. I’ve never been let down by one of their soups, which is an accomplishment considering how many different kinds I’ve tried. (They only feature two each day, but they turn over constantly and I’ve very rarely seen a flavor repeated.) Try the Cuban, the meatball parm, or the tuna fish.
By the way, not only is this place terrific for lunch, but it’s also my favorite cheese shop. They’ve got some delicious cheeses and crackers, and when you’re shopping they’ll let you try all their cheeses before you make a decision.
The servers are friendly, the food is delicious, and the atmosphere is great (though seating is limited). I come here every weekend.

Sandwiches are really tasty, filling, and creative. The SMOKEY JOE is awesome. The salads could use a little improvement but otherwise I love it here. The people are also super friendly.

Great spot for sandwiches, salads, and cheese. I’ve gotten lunch here and their salads are terrific! They get pretty busy during lunch though so there might be a bit of a wait. I’ll definitely go back for more.
My favorite sandwich so far is the Mexican Cuban, a riff on the Cuban sandwich. It has avocado and picked jalapeño in addition to the usual fixings and it is delicious!

I’m starting to run out of different sandwiches to try @ Barnyard.
Literally every sandwich I’ve gotten has been delicious.
The Mexicano Cubano is one of my favorites, along with the famed-​breakfast sandwich.
The Greatest American Hero is also delish. Everything seems so fresh and tasty– honestly, I think this is my fav sandwich joint in the neighborhood.
Try the pastries as well– the lemon bars are excellent as are the cookies.
Tiny store; one picnic communal bench outside, good for people watching and eating. Definitely not a sit-​down type of place. Order, run along and demolish your sandy!