Dali Market

An employee rudely told me to leave because I was looking around and hadn’t bought anything yet. I used to buy things from here regularly but will not be coming back again.

This is strictly for their hot/​salad bar. Tasty food, much better and wider options than most midtown hot/​salad bars. And I should know, as I have worked in midtown now almost 10 years and frequented a good percentage of the neighborhood delis. I haven’t noticed it before but today, my weighted food ran about 9 dollars, rounded up, whereas in most midtown delis of same kind, my food comes out to 12, 13, 14 something dollars. I can’t vouch for the lower price of this salad bar though, it could just be that today i opted for various fish selection with mostly veggie options, whereas usually I opt for lot of rice and or mashed potato or pasta, and or heavy meats.

I frequent Dali Market quite often because my office is right around the corner. For that reason, as well as its über quick service, Dali is perfect for a busy day that allows no time for a stroll nor time to hunt for the perfect bite. However, there are also days like today when I want some alone time with some good food and flavored iced coffee, and hence opt to select a few items from the hot buffet area and take a few flights up to the small seating area upstairs to people watch and observe how busy the Penn area can get.
Their buffet usually includes fruits, apple & arugula salad which I love, Caesar salad, salmon, sole, beef, veggies, shrimp, chicken, seaweed salad, etc. (varying by day) and is fairly balanced and diverse for one who may possess a pickier palette. They also make sandwiches to order and have boxed sushi, salads and sandwiches for those on a run. Their soup selections are decent as well. I’ve had the split pea, clam chowder, chicken noodle and pumpkin, all of which were delicious and comforting to the soul.
They don’t have as many selections as Café Hestia, which is where I go to when my day DOES allow more time, but this is a smaller business and it offers whatever it can with its resources, nothing fancy shmancy, which I appreciate. All in all, it provides me with what I need and I will be here for as long as they are.

First of all the hot food is delicious. The burgers are really good. So that’s a star. This place is overpriced and disgusting though. The breakfast sandwiches are gross. It never fails. Every time I eat at this place I get sick or i find something in my food. I would not recommend you to come here.
Once I ordered a vanilla latte and they gave me hot chocolate and when I tried to switch it the cashier almost made a big scene about it. Also this place has over charged me for items many times. If you order from here ALWAYS ask for your receipt back even though they do not itemize which makes it easy for them to take advantage of you. Don’t bother coming here. Try Al’s across the street.

I come here quite often to get lunch since I work right across the street. It’s usually pretty busy and packed but lines move quick and they make your food fast.
Sometimes I feel like Im standing in the stampede from the Lion King (thats how crazy it gets sometimes!!)
They have a nice selection of hot and cold foods, the sandwiches and salads are great!
The staff are friendly and try their best to keep the lines flowing.
Defining stop by here and grab lunch if you’re in the area!

Even though it can get crowded — the lines move super fast. I frequent often, usually getting the same things from the hot food bar. It’s like eating a home cooked meal. It’s weighed out by the pound, so you are paying for what you want. I have not had a single issue with this place.
This place is super convenient being a short walk from my office. It’s also very affordable even compared to other delis with food bars, so I’m not sure why people are saying otherwise. I spend between $ 4 – 7 on my lunch — and I’m satisfied.

I always come in and check out the hot food if it’s around lunch time. I know it’s fresh and just recently put out. I will always get lunch here if they have the brisket. It’s so good ! I love how the meat is cut and how its made in this sauce. It’s a must try !
They also offer made to order sandwiches and salads as well as anything grilled. I havent tried any of their sandwiches, although they do look tasty and there’s always a line of regulars around lunch time. They have a pretty cool salad bar variety and I really like the spinach with apple shreds. If I ever crave some fruits, which is usually during the summer. I’ll opt for a lighter lunch and make my own fruit salad. They cut these fruits fresh daily and it’s nice that I choose the fruits that I want. During the warmer days they will have premade fruit salads ready to buy outside.
I love the egg salad here as well as the $ 1 rolls with butter. So good and inexpensive. I’m not the only one who fancies the rolls. I always, catch someone on the line eating one as they are paying. I wish I didn’t carry as many bags into the office so I could do the same lol.
Great place for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Love the staff here as well. Always pleasant to be greeted with a smile.

This place should be better. Problem is they don’t care. Every time I order something, some part of my order is wrong. They are also more expensive than they should be. The cooks rush even when they’re not busy, causing you to get a luke warm or incorrect order. I wish it was better because it’s right across the street from my job. But it’s not so I’m going to stop going here.

Dali Market was a great lunch find for me while I was working around the area. I gravitated towards the pay per pound lunch buffet option rather than counter items. They had a great selection of hot foods and salads/​veggies. A few items were regulars, but they did change it up enough to keep it interesting. Decent selection for vegetarians and a couple/​three seafood items.
I always went around 2pm or so to avoid the lunch rush. There were still plenty of choices and the food still looked fresh. They have seating upstairs, which can be easy to miss when walking in and out. Also, the price per pound is about $ 0.50 cheaper than surrounding buffets. A nice added bonus.
They have gelato, but I’ve never indulged.

Overpriced buffet lunch… If I had a choice I wouldn’t come here. Also in the middle of eating it I saw something that looked like big legs. Least to say I tossed it out after that. Avoid at all costs.

Quickie deli market. The ready made foods were clean, fresh and delicious. Not to mention affordable! Happy to return.

The breakfast sandwiches are good but they always get something wrong with the order; they don’t put ketchup when i ask, or they forget the cheese, it’s always something. But the sandwiches are good so I let it pass most of the time.

I don’t know what all this negative press here is about. «Dali Market» is one of the best, if not THE best deli, in Midtown West. Their breakfast sandwiches are the best I’ve had in New York. I’ve gotten the Turkey Bacon /​Egg /​Cheese sandwich so many mornings that they actually start making it for me when I walk in the door.
Sure, the cold food and drinks are expensive but good luck finding anything cheaper in the area. People leaving negative comments about expensive prices are obviously tourists.

I’ve been the deli/​market several times, conveniently close to my office. I like that the prices are fair and there’s a good selection of food. However, I do not like how they treat paying customers and this really put me off. I witnessed a paying customer ask for a cup for water and was flat out refused and they tried to sell him bottled water. I dont understand why they cant spare a cup for free water especially after the guy just paid for food! I dont want to frequent a place that doesnt value their customers.

I can’t say much about the food, I may have eaten hear once or twice. However, they have an amazing flower selection! Beautiful roses and flowers ranging from $ 3 to $ 20 (about $ 12 for a dozen roses). They are perfect for gifts and make a great presentation and last a long time! Also, they have a good selection of international candies, for instance they carry Crispie, which is a British candy! It can be expensive esp for fresh fruit, but over all I recommend this place!

My first and last time coming here.
I work overnight at Macy’s and since this place is right next door I decided to buy some strawberries.
While exiting I saw that my change was short $ 5 and turned around while still in the store and politely informed the cashier he gave me the wrong change, he got nasty with me refused to give me my money back. Everyone here has an attitude trust me, your not missing anything by passing this place.

A somewhat decent deli on the borderline of mediocre. Low prices on many foods but so is the quality. Gets unpleasantly crowded during lunch hour which adds to an already busy space. Lots of options at the hot food bar but none are great. Ok for a quick bite but do not expect quality.

Rip off central.
The hot foods are a steal. An egg and cheese on a roll for less than $ 3? Yes, please.
I came in ravaging for a snack. I got to the counter with an odawalla smoothie and 3 candy bars (to save for later, of course). A whopping $ 16. Ridiculous.

I was taking a bartenders bootcamp class across the street from this market — you know the ones on Living Social where they advertise «actual price» as something ludicrous but know the real price is the 80 $ they charge, still not a bad deal. Anyway I stopped by here on my lunch break for the 6-​hour x 2 days course and got a vegetarian panini and a very small portion of pasta salad.
The food was decent, although it is your standard made-​in-​the-​AM and frozen throughout the day panini, which is then placed on a press and served in aluminum foil. It was everything I expected it to be: mediocre.
What blindsighted me was the bill for 11 $ for a half panini and small portion of salad. Crazy price for mediocre food. Needless to say I would not return here for lunch, maybe their breakfast specials are better — I did not bother to check.
Also, I bought one lime and one small orange which rang up at 1.00 $. Moral of the story is… Their markups are re-​donk-​ulous.
Anyhue, it was convenient so what the hay.
They also have gelato and other treats and the staff is friendly (at least the cashiers.)

Didn’t go in but they DO have gelato. A modest selection but cheaper than what you’ll pay at the «fancy» places & you won’t have to stand in a long line for it.