Best Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in NYC
BLACKBARN Restaurant
Pop into this upscale American eatery for lunch & order a grilled cheese featuring aged cheddar, tarentaise, manchego & roasted garlic, served with tomato soup.
Beecher's Handmade Cheese
This cheesemaking kitchen in the Flatiron District has several grilled cheese sandwiches on the menu, with add-ins like kimchi & fig.
The Commodore
There’s a bit of mystery behind the “adult cheese” sandwich served at this casual haunt, but purportedly it includes salsa, cream cheese & poblano.
Murray’s Cheese
The Murrays Melt, featuring a secret blend of cheeses, is made to order at this specialty food shop that’s been in Greenwich Village since 1940.
Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain
Grab a counter seat at this revamped 1920s apothecary for a “Grumble, Grumble.” It’s a gooey grilled cheese on multigrain with tomato bisque, plus an egg cream, soda, or coffee.
Earl's Beer and Cheese
Creative grilled cheese sandwiches, like one with pork belly & kimchi & another with ginger fig preserve, are complemented by locally-produced craft beers.
Melt Shop
Grilled sandwiches dominate the menu at this comfort food stop. For grilled cheese, choose from the classic, a truffle melt, or a maple bacon version.
Pies 'n' Thighs
This diner-style grilled cheese with fries is simplicity perfected: American cheese between two slices of buttery, toasted, homemade white bread.
