Price Check: Pricey Tongue at Second Avenue Deli

We recently ran into a friend who had just eaten at the new Second Avenue Deli. He reported that a tongue sandwich cost him $22. Somewhat alarmed, we decided to do a little comparison shopping. Below, the pre-tax prices for tongue on rye. There’s quite a range, but then again, a tongue sandwich isn’t something you want to mess around with…

Artie’s Delicatessen, $10.95
2290 Broadway
(212) 579-5959

Sarge’s Deli, $11.95
548 Third Avenue
(212) 679-0442

Carnegie Deli, $13.95
854 Seventh Avenue
(800) 334-5606

Katz’s Deli, $15.25
205 East Houston Street
(212) 254-2246

Pastrami Queen, $17.50
1125 Lexington Avenue
(212) 734-1500

Stage Deli, $19.45
834 7th Avenue
(212) 245-7850

Second Avenue Deli, $20.95
162 East 33rd Street
(212) 677-0606