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Jordan Bentley Eats in Manhattan, New York
This guide turns New York's BEST Chopped Cheese Sandwich from Jordan Bentley Eats into a practical food map with 2 saved spots around Manhattan. The mapped places include a deli and a sandwich shop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Jordan Bentley Eats concluded that the original chopped cheese from Hajji's Deli remains the best due to its superior seasoned meat and crunchy bread. While he enjoyed the flavorful sauces at Bodega City, he found the $14 viral version at Brown Bag Sandwich Company to be the least impressive and overpriced. Ultimately, he was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the New York staple after years of avoiding it.
What this map is good for
- Planning a sandwich shop stop or short itinerary in Manhattan.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 2 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Brown Bag Sandwich Co
Sandwich Shop in 64 W 22nd St, New York, NY 10010, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Hours: Hours available - Blue Sky Deli (Hajji’s)
Deli in 2135 1st Ave, New York, NY 10029, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- chopped cheese (original way)
- OG chopped cheese sandwich
- classic chopped cheese on toasted sesame hero
Experiences captured
- visited Hajji's Deli in East Harlem
- met the owner of Bodega City in Brooklyn
- ordered from Brown Bag Sandwich Company
- compared old school versus new school sandwich styles
- conducted a chopped cheese taste test across New York
Planning notes for New York
New York City, located at the mouth of the Hudson River, was established as a Dutch trading post named New Amsterdam in 1624 before being ceded to the English in 1664. It served as the capital of the United States from 1785 to 1790. Historically, the city functioned as the primary point of entry for millions of immigrants through Ellis Island between 1892 and 1954.
Must-try foods nearby
- The New York Slice
The quintessential NYC street food, characterized by its wide, thin, and foldable crust. - Pastrami on Rye
An iconic Jewish deli staple, most famously served at Katz’s Delicatessen. The beef is cured, seasoned with a secret spice rub, smoked, and steamed until tender. - Everything Bagel with Lox and Schmear
A dense, chewy, and kettle-boiled New York bagel coated in garlic, onion, poppy seeds, and salt. - Halal Chicken and Rice Platter
The ultimate late-night or lunch-break comfort food from the city's ubiquitous street carts. - New York Style Cheesecake
Unlike its fluffier counterparts, NYC cheesecake is dense, smooth, and incredibly rich due to a high ratio of cream cheese and extra egg yolks.
When to go: The best time to visit is during the shoulder seasons of May to June and September to October, which offer mild temperatures perfect for outdoor brunches and walking between cafes. While summer is peak for tourism and winter offers cozy.
Local tips
- Download the OMNY app or use a contactless credit card to tap-and-go at subway turnstiles instead of buying physical MetroCards.
- Walk on the right side of the sidewalk and step to the side completely if you need to stop or check your phone to avoid blocking foot traffic.
- Expect to tip between 18% and 22% at sit-down restaurants, as gratuity is rarely included in the bill.
- Stay aware of your surroundings in crowded areas and keep your belongings secure to prevent opportunistic pickpocketing.
What travelers are noticing
- Yellow Rose Williamsburg: The East Village Tex-Mex favorite's new location featuring viral breakfast tacos, donuts, and coffee.
- Din Tai Fung Manhattan: The global dumpling icon's massive new flagship in Midtown, trending for its exclusive Black Sesame Espresso Martini and chocolate mochi xiao long bao.
- Border Town Greenpoint: The long-awaited brick-and-mortar opening of the viral pop-up, famous for its regional Northern Mexican breakfast burritos and handmade flour tortillas.
Extra place context
- Hajji’s
Known for: Chopped Cheese. Mentioned as a must-try spot in top foods.
food and Chopped Cheese
Official tourism resource
The official destination marketing organization and visitor guide for the five boroughs of New York City, including Manhattan.
Planning questions
Where did Jordan Bentley Eats eat in Manhattan, New York?
This guide maps all 2 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Manhattan, New York.
What are the must-try foods in Manhattan, New York?
Creator picks from the video include chopped cheese (original way), OG chopped cheese sandwich, classic chopped cheese on toasted sesame hero. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this food map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.