Where can you go for - breakfast - coffee - a healthy lunch and - bakery fresh desserts ???? Lassen & Hennigs!! I've always wondered what the name means--perhaps the last name of two owners? I come here quite often since it's right by my work. I come here to grab a sausage, egg and cheese on a roll along with some iced coffee for breakfast. (Coffee is so so but good to get when I need a break from Starbucks). Then I head over to the fridge section to grab lunch for later. I can choose salads or sandwiches but I always end up getting an awesome premade meal whether it be gnocchi or jambalaya or salmon with broccoli rabe. I can just throw it in the microwave later and voila lunch is served! If I'm craving dessert I can grab a slice of red velvet cake or chocolate mousse or cupcakes!! This place has an endless variety of food!! The service is up to par. You are acknowledged and helped quickly especially if the owner(?) is working inside.
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Erin F.
I came here every weekend to get bagels and coffee, I think the bagels here are the best in Brooklyn Heights, the rest of the deli food is OK, the cakes are pretty good but its the bagels that kept me going back. On more than one occasion I have hard the manager be rude and aggressive to the staff there. This weekend I was shocked by how nasty, aggressive and mean the manager was to the staff, shouting and throwing things in the kitchen so I have deiced to get my bagels elsewhere now, I can't give my money each week to someone that is that horrible to staff, really not necessary.
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Scott G.
An absolute joke and quite possibly the worst establishment I've ever encountered. The staff was unresponsive, rude, and their $9.50 turkey sandwiches (after tax) are the size of my fist. And they used a sliced CROISSANT as bread! It couldn't hold the turkey at all. Dude's don't know what they're doing back there. The restaurants and delis in BK Heights are ALL grossly overpriced for the crap they sell. Lassen & Hennigs is THE WORST possible place to walk in to. Literally, a living HELL. Go to Blimpie or Subway instead. Unless you want to break the band on a 5-bite sandwich, avoid this place at all costs.
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Alyssa P.
The first time I went into Lassen & Hennigs I left disappointed. You see, I went in for the sole purpose of picking up one of their famous black/white cookies* and they had run out. Ugh. So you better believe next time I was in the neighborhood I popped in to check the cookie case. AH! A full case of cookies! Including several of the black/white. The cookie ran me a whopping $2.95 but I had read in multiple reviews & foodie articles that L&H b/w cookie was one of the best in the city. I've got to tell you - this shop is fantastic. So. Many. Delicious. Looking. Baked. Treats. Oh my. Butttttt it's not the best b/w cookie I've had. Size - good. Frosting - sweet & creamy & overall lovely. Cookie - a bit dry. So I guess you could say the second time I left a little disappointed too. :-/ I'm not giving up on L&H, I will be back, there are after all about 50+ varieties of desserts to try and they've got some delicious looking sandwiches. I'm positive my next visit will be more successful. Until then... ----------------------------------------------- *To some of you crazy kids- these cookies might be called "half moons"
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Bennison S.
We had ordered in a group and there was an order for 2 Jackson Heights sandwiches in that order along with other sandwiches. Instead what we got was Heavyweight sandwich with rye bread. Whoever took the order ended up entering the wrong item. We accepted to keep the wrong item. But the sandwich was probably the worst I have ever tasted. It was just dry, tasteless and not worth the $7.50 they charge for this. I will never order from this place again.
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Jessica D.
Lassen & Hennigs is a nice, mid-sized deli shop in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn. My company and I have ordered food from here endless amount of times. I must admit the catered food we've ordered before has had it's up's and down's. I have also picked up birthday cakes from Lassen & Hennigs as well too. They have a wide variety of cakes to choose from and are very moist. I've tried their Waldorf wrap and it is phenomenal! It is hands down, over the top, the best wrap I've ever had. I've had a Waldorf salad before, but a Waldorf salad rolled together in a wrap is a whole different level here. There was chicken, walnuts, sliced apples, raisins, celery, and mayo rolled into the wrap. I love that they add big slices/chunks of apple. It adds a nice crunchiness and sweetness to the wrap. The celery adds a nice crunch to it too! It's a very light, simple, and super filling wrap. I'm starting to enjoy the food at Lassen & Hennigs very much. Although it is about 8-10 blocks away from my office, I still enjoy taking a nice walk over to the other side of Downtown Brooklyn for some yummy food.
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Dani O.
I was there yesterday for the first time and ordered 1/2 pound of assorted little cookies ( of my choice) , one big hamantash and a coffee. Hamantash was delicious - soft and fresh. The cookies tasted like grandmothers holiday kitchen. Coffee was good too. I will be back.
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Juan J.
Stop paying so much for ok cake in fancy boxes. Their red velvet is so good, rich and creamy, you will want to slap your mama.
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Morgan H.
Best cannoli!!!! I love the small miniatures of there desserts. It's the perfect size for a nibble or to try a few. Their butter cookies were great as well and very light.
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Shainice L.
Go here whenever I'm in the area and get the exact same thing everytime. Fresh turkey on a roll with lettuce, tomato, mayo, salt n pepper and oil and vinegar w/ a ginger strawberry lemonade. And every time is like the first time eating this sandwich it's always good never fails. A bit on the pricey side $10 sandwich but no deli meat can ever compare so idc. Yummy in my tummy!
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Marko C.
Lassen and Hennings has to be the best deli shop in Brooklyn. They offer sandwiches, hot dishes, to-go food choices, hot and cold drinks, candies, and soups. I'm so glad that we found this deli. I ordered The Majestic sandwich, which was Virginia Ham, proschuitto, salami, sweet salami, tomatoes, lettuce, provolone cheese. Well made, delicious, and TASTY! it was perhaps the best pick of items among the four of us! Loved it! Grade: A! We also got a side offering of the Peruvian Shrimp Salad. Like a shrimp ceviche made with celery, bell peppers, and onions, marinated in citrus. Delish! Grade: A! For my drink, I had the Sugar Cane Grape Soda. OMG DELICIOUS! Grade A! Friendly service people, great selection, delicious food! Food Grade: A! Service Grade: A- Worth the Money Grade: A- Overall Impression Grade: A-
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Alison P.
Lassen Hennings holding down Montague Street since 1939!!! when I worked across the street, I used to come here to get lunch/coffee... etc. All I can tell you is this place makes me hungry! Most importantly, any place that offers chocolate milk as a staple in their coffee fixings bar will get 5 stars from me! I love the store front! You don't see this old school signage anymore. Do yourself a favor: if you want a coffee don't go to the Starbucks 15 feet away, go here and get a taste of an more authentic NY.
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Michelle W.
I was very unimpressed by their "famous" black and white cookie. Maybe it's a preference thing, but I like a better ratio of crispy outside to cakey inside. This one was like eating a slightly denser, flattened cupcake....Absolutely no crisp at all!? It was waaaaay to cakey. Really thick. Not sure if I got the wrong thing?? It says "black and white cookie" on the box. The frosting is pretty good -- creamy, not hardened, which I liked, but again, it was a bit too reminiscent of a cupcake than a cookie.
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S A.
A bit intimidating, when you first walk in. Had the red velvet cupcake. I've had better, but it was a good quality baked item. Will go back to check out the other offerings one day.
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Angela C.
Best black and white cookie I've ever had. It's not even a cookie it's like a cupcake. Always fresh and the price is great. Never tried their sandwiches but I hear they're delicious. The place is clean and the workers are friendly. As for the location, who doesn't love a walk down Montague? :)
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M M.
Food is pretty good here, but the service is just terrible. The people behind the deli counter are mean - they don't listen to your order and then yell at you when you tell them it has been made wrong. Even when there is a long line, they take forever to take orders and make you feel bad for making them actually work. I've honestly don't understand how they make a simple experience of ordering a breakfast sandwich so terrible, but they sure have figured it out. I've seen what looks like the manager be mean at those employees, so maybe it's a learned behavior. All and all, not worth it.
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Jennie B.
I love this place usually. I've taken away one star for their bread quality. It's hit or miss...today I bought a European baguette...it felt hard I asked if it was made today, the lady said yes but it was not. I've spent enough time in Europe to recognise old bread. Disappointing. But on a lighter side the cakes are delicious. Great red velvet especially the slab rather than the cake. Also love the chocy mousse. My husband loves the rice pud. And they always give my son a complimentary sprinkley cookie. Nice crew as well as good food. Shame about the bread.
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Lorena H.
This review is only about their carrot cake. So last night when I got home, I found in my kitchen a pretty yellow box that had a carrot cake inside. Without thinking it twice, I cut myself a piece to try right away. This cake was extremely fresh. The flavor and consistency made it seem like it was just baked. The cake itself was moist and it had a decent amount of nuts, raisins and little pieces of Carrots. Now the frosting was the down side of the cake.. what fills and covers it, is not a cream cheese frosting. It's just a fluffy regular frosting that to my taste was just way too sweet and unfortunately they put way too much. This is why I could not taste the spices in the cake. In order to finish it, I had to take off all the frosting.
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Adrienne Z.
Was robbed of $2.50 + tax for a whole wheat bagel with cream cheese, which I wouldn't have minded paying if they had tofu cream cheese. Going to Garden of Eden next time for the $2 bagel!
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Mo D.
Brought a small salad and 4 very small bite size pastries for $17; please, get a grip and give me a freaking break. Smh. Complete waste. Dessert was below average and nothing to rant and rave about. The salad, ehhhh, wish i would have stuck with Subway across the street. Cashier was a nice girl and the place is clean. Thats all I got on them.
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Patricia s.
Was in the neighborhood on a Thursday night and figured I' d surprise my husband and kids with some pastries.. .. Eclairs were mushy yet tough, chocolate cheese cake cupcake was dry and bleh. The lemon bar was so sweet it was uneatable,,cannoli cream was just ok with an uncrispy shell??Overall everything except the red velvet cake pastry tasted old or stale..very disappointing..,and at over $18 bucks for all of them kind of pissed me off....I won't be back...I'll definitely stick to the italian bakeries in Bensonhurst....no contest!!!
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Steph E.
I haven't been inside this shop (YET). But this past weekend my mother bought a strawberry shortcake from the bakery for my birthday and it was literally the best strawberry shortcake I've ever had. The cream inside the cake was so light, and not tooth-hurtingly sweet like most cakes. My mother and her coworkers rave about their red velvet and carrot cakes as well. The next time I'm in Brooklyn, I definitely need to stop by and check this place out.
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Christophe C.
Definitely one of the best sandwich spots in Brooklyn Heights. It's a little bit of a walk from my office but it's always worth the trip and my company tends to cater some of their food as well which is also great. I go here at least once a week for lunch and usually get a different signature sandwich every week. The Knickerbocker (who doesn't like bacon) is awesome and so is the Pierrepont and L&H express(these are my "go to's"). The sandwiches are always made fresh in front of you and the guys behind the counter are always helpful and pretty quick. The other stuff in the store I honestly can't say I buy since what they offer can get pricey if you're looking for organic juice, coconut water, etc so be prepared to spend a little money if you're looking for that stuff. Awesome place and great sandwiches!!! The Iced Coffee is very good as well.
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Gabe M.
Great food, and a ton of variety of choices and options. My only complaint is that the prices are off the charts. I went for a simple container of guacamole and found that a small container was $5. Other than the prices however, it is an amazing store. There are tons of prepaid foods, along with made to order sandwiches and salads. They have a variety of deserts and cakes and drinks also. Overall this is a great store to visit if you have money to spend.
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Samantha K.
I've gotten different cakes here and they were good. My favorite is the red velvet cake though. I like how the frosting and cake isn't overly sweet. Also the cake is moist so that's a plus. It's perfect for my taste buds. I've also tried the tiramisu, strawberry shortcake, and carrot cake. They were ok. They weren't the best I've had. I would only come back for the red velvet cake though.
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Larry W.
their cheese cake is great! You will get into it so easily. And good place to pick up a quick lunch box.
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Kayisha T.
I love their Chicken Noodle Soup. They have a special soup and half a sandwich. Awesome! The Red Velvet Cupcakes are too die for. The frosting is made from rich cream cheese and the cake is super moist. Its a semi sad day when I can't get to them for their chicken noodle soup. I usually purchase on a Sunday its quieter than weekday. This review counts twice as I am a cake decorator so I know good cake.
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Harry M.
Great sandwiches an wonderful beverage selection. The employees are very nice and helpful. The perfect local deli/bakery.
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Braxton B.
I pass by this place sometimes for work and see all the amazing baked goods. One day I decided to pop in and I got some of the fresh guacamole. Worst mistake ever!! ): I got food poisoned!!! Spent the entire night hugging a toilet! Now I've never had anything else from this place but it's definitely left a bad taste in my mouth. (Pun intended) sorry Lassen and Hennings, too pricey and you got me sick
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George F.
I stopped in with a coworker based on Yelp reviews while in the area on business. I got the Roslyn Heights and it was awesome! Everything from the pastrami to the bread to the temperature was perfect. She got something along the lines of an Italian hero and raved about it as well. We were in a hurry so we didn't get anything from the bakery but the desserts looked fantastic. The service is great and the prices are reasonable given the quality. I'll definitely go back.
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renje g.
The cupcake wars of NYC have heaten up. With this place, the title of best cupcake in the city seems like it should go to, whatever place that you ate most recently. I bought 20 red velvet cupcakes for a party, then these cakes were simply the bomb. It's hard to explain, but they were really good. The frosting is nice, thick and cream cheesy, and the best part is, I feel sorry for the people who left them on the table when they went home. I am very glad I scooped these things up. The best part is, the lasting appeal. A week later, down to my last cupcake, and the cake is still soft and smooth as ever.
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Heather F.
This used to be my favorite salad/sandwich joint in NYC, but they has seriously gone downhill in just the past year. I used to order from them ALL the time - but something changed and the employees or quality of the food just isn't what it used to be. I.e. today I went to pick up a salad - pretty standard - and this was pretty abysmal. I used to love how they were generous with each ingredient - but when I asked the lady to add some extra artichokes she rolled her eyes. I also added portables mushrooms and they were disgustingly salty. No meat in my salad and it was overpriced. Sad - but I guess nothing good can last forever.
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Sandy C.
Delicious butter cookies! At $16.99 per pound, it's kind of steep but we're in Brooklyn Heights so what can you expect. They are quite tasty so that's how I justify purchasing cookies almost every week. I work in the neighborhood so I've tried their soups, salads, sandwiches, bagels, prepared foods and everything has been satisfactory. The staff is friendly and is always helpful. People walk in and know each other's names, that's how you know this place is doing something right.
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Celeste V.
Delicious!!! Great place to pick up something sweet or a quick bite. I've had Their strawberry short cake in the past and it is amazing!!!! I tried the rainbow cookie and it is also good. It has a cake-like consistency.
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Daria V.
The food is decent but some of people that work there are really nasty. This girl Theresa was rushing me to order because she has thing to do (I was getting cookies for my son one of each so she had to weigt them separate) I ignored her rude tone of the voice and just smiled to her, turned around to get myself some coffee and I see her chatting with her co-worker for the next 10 minutes. I had bad experiences before with people at the sandwich section and I just have one tip for you guys salted butter should never be used on a cinnamon raisin bagel. I know this place is busy during the lunch time but please I know there was at least 6 workers behind the counter and 2 at the registers I should not have bad experience every time I go there so this was my last time.
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Laura P.
This review is only for the chocolate mousse. It's a good portion and good mousse, but nothing spectacular. If I wanted mousse and I happened to be there, I might get it again, but I wouldn't go out of my way. I will say that there are some staff members who are very friendly and knowledgeable, and others who are very grumpy. I would probably go back to try one of their chocolate cakes - I believe they have three different ones.
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Polly H.
I got a smoothie with a friend here. It had blueberry, strawberry, and banana...and it was great! Granted, it was like $5, but it was delicious. I am going to visit. It is awesome. The lady who helped me make the smoothie was really nice also.
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Jennifer K.
Had the blueberry short cake. Plenty of fresh blueberries and fluffily whipped cream. The cake was light and tasty!I personally like my cake a little more moist. I am willing to try it again sometime.... We will see!
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Mary M.
My experiences at Lassen & Hennings have been mainly on breakfast/bruchtimes so i can speak less for their sandwiches and lunch food. Still, I would argue their egg and cheese sandwiches are the best in the area (though not the cheapest). I also love that they have a great self serve coffee/tea bar where you can choose from a selection of hot and cold drinks including flavored and unflavored coffee, tea, pink lemonade, and regular lemonade. quick, easy, and yum.
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Hope M.
We do a good amount of catering through Lassen & Hennigs because of its proximity to the office and also because of its freshness and deliciousness. We just did a cupcake thing the other day, and I'm still thinking about the cute little key lime cupcake I had. This place is great!
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Chey H.
I was wandering around the area and used Yelp to search for a sandwich (I know, so lazy). But I got lucky and picked Lassen & Hennigs in the Heights. Prices were high but felt standard for the neighborhood. My sandwich was delicious and hit the spot, and I got to enjoy it on the promenade. Watch out for strollers and random children running around this place. I was even given a loyalty card so I can return and drink more of their ginger-lemon ice tea (so good!).
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Lois S.
This has been my go to place for many years after buying my co-op in Brooklyn Heights in 1999. They hit it over the park every single time I order: great service, on time (or early) delivery) excellent food, cakes, pastries and breads! They have even catered a birthday party for me. I always purchase items to bring as gifts for events such as their giant Fruit Tart, Cakes & cookies. I love this place and highly recommend it to others.
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A R.
I must start by saying their food is very quality and their selection is wide. I eat there often for lunch as I work in the area. My only gripe is the owner/manager. I will walk in and see him talking very poorly to his workers and it awkward to me and rude. I am going to stop going there.
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Peter D.
I don't generally like to comment on other people's reviews, but WHAT? That guy got free cookies? This is an outrage. Indignant as I am right now, I still love Lassen & Hennings. It's the kind of deli that you don't find anywhere but NYC. Everything is of extremely high quality; I've rarely seen the prepared food in the display cases look so good (pasta/potato/egg salads too, and I'm not even a fan these). While I waited for the rotating, extremely efficient counterguys to get to me, I ran into a friend of mine. He is apparently a regular here, so I asked what was good. He said, "Everything. It just depends what you like." That's spot on. This isn't a place famous for one particular sandwich; rather, all their ingredients are high-quality, so if you have a favorite flavor combination, you're going to enjoy it here. Out of their large selection of signature sandwiches, I went with the Knickerbocker: bacon, chicken cutlet, muenster, lettuce and tomato. Obviously I added BBQ sauce. This sandwich was actually beautiful; clearly made by a professional. Most importantly, it was delicious, and there's no chance I won't come back soon.
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J. B.
I hate bell peppers and this place puts them on almost EVERYTHING. It's the first thing I smell when I walk inside. Just wrecks the taste of all those dishes that look delicious if it weren't for those bell peppers. They do, however, make terrific sandwiches. Get the sandwiches then run.
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J. T.
Great food. Very clean. Super friendly. Love it. As for Mo D's review below...clearly she has something against them b/c her picture shows the unit price of $16.99 and the weight of what she bought, .19lbs, so she paid like $3.20. Notice how the actual price is cut off to the right? Rude.
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Chelsea F.
Stopped in to pick up some pastries on New Years Day and was glad they were open! Good food and quick service!
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Tara K.
I thought the sandwiches would be really good based on the reviews and the fact that this place is always crowded, however I found the sandwiches very average, even worse the baked goods were a tad stale tasting. All in all it reminded me of a Winn Dixie Deli, with the appearance of a higher end establishment.
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Tiffany L.
Three words: Red Velvet Cake. Mind you, not the cupcakes - those aren't nearly as moist and delicious. In fact the cupcakes are borderline bad here. But the red velvet cake slices and, if there's a special occasion, whole red velvet cakes made to order, are TO DIE FOR. I think they are by and far the best red velvet cake I've ever tasted in my life. The cookies are also good - the packages of day-old chocolate chip cookies are a steal. As for the hot food, it's pretty good depending on what you get. The hot wings were great the first time I got them, and mediocre the second time. And the sides are hit or miss, though I highly recommend the caprese salad. But the only thing that really keeps me coming back is the red velvet cake. Have I repeated myself enough? RED VELVET CAKE. Try it.
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Des M.
Lassen and Hennigs was everything I was looking for when I moved into Brooklyn Heights, all cutely wrapped into one shop with friendly service and a great selection. They have an extensive selection of premade foods, and if you're like me and normally cringe at the decomposing tubs of coleslaw and potato salad, prepare to be pleasantly surprised. They have a MUCH greater selection than just the normal fill-in-the-blank salad, and all of the ingredients they use are fresh. I've gotten an awesome tomato/avocado/onion salad, but they have entrees and soups to go as well-- all just as delicious as the next. They have a make-your-own salad option too, with many different add ins. Also, I feel like I should require a 12 step program for how much I'm addicted to iced tea. They have various flavors constantly brewed in the back, and I can get an overly large cup as well as dispense my own perfect ice amount! Sometimes, it's the small things that make a shop truly great, and in this case, many many small things. Come here for a good sandwich, grab n go delicacies, and to support a neighborhood favorite.
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Alex H.
Great selection of easy to prepare or already prepared foods, and the best part is they are all healthy! Great catering service too, always on time and with a set of supplies to accompany the yummy platters.
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Steve M.
Lassen & Hennigs is an efficient, straightforward variety-type store in the neighborhood. Their bakery (makes?) some wonderful breads, cakes, and cookies. It's nice to have a solid, medium-to-high quality option on dull Montague. Ordered egg sandwiches - acceptable, vaguely funky-tasting meat. Picked up some fruit salad - oooooh, moldy blueberry...won't be back for fruit salad. It happens, but uh...left an impression. Stick with yummy cookies.
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Leslie D.
Lassen & Hennings is a great little deli/bakery/catering establishment in the heart of Brooklyn Heights aka Montague Street. I love going in here just to look at the selection of yummy sweets that they have in full display. I love a good fruit tart! They also have pies, eclairs, cakes and other goodies available for purchase. I've been meaning to buy a peach pie from them... mmm pie. The sandwich counter is my favorite thing here. Some people argue that it is a little pricey (I don't think so?) but for the quality I don't care. They are 10 million times better than a 5 dollar Subway foot long at 7 dollars so I will happily pay it. Plus they are so filling that you can eat half now and save the other half for later when you come home after a night of debauchery or first thing when you wake up after a night of debauchery. They use fresh and quality ingredients and don't skimp on quantity. So far I have gotten the Botanical Garden (mozzarella veggie sandwich), the Heavyweight (pastrami on rye), and the Flushing Heights (Italian meats with cheese). All three were delicious! If you love Italian cold cuts, the Flushing Heights is the way to go. I have daydreams about that sandwich... seriously. I highly recommend coming here for a little treat or sandwich.
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Libby E.
Wonderful sandwiches and salads. Perfect take out lunch.
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Jaclyn L.
You can't just walk by this place and blatantly ignore what's in their cake window display. It's like walking past a sex shop and pretending it's not there. Yes it is there....who you kidding window shopping?! You feel like a perv now don't you?! You peeping Tom! Then you walk inside after thinking over to yourself that you won't commit and buy something. Pastries, cookies, cakes, and baby cupcakes dazzle your eyes to your left while a modest frozen food section is reserved on the right. The quick, friendly and readily available staff are great and get you in and out of there before you even realize what you walked out with. I bought the mini red velvet cupcakes and wasn't all too pleased with the very apparent cream cheese icing. I wasn't very happy about that, but other things I've tried from here are really quite delightful. Worth it - even just for a free show ;)
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Michelle M.
My review is based strictly on one thing only, so please keep that in mind... I ordered a Strawberry shortcake for an office party today, AND WE KILLED IT. It was delicious. Such an unassuming place to buy a cake, however that's right up there with Veniero's in my book. Soft, moist cake, perfectly sweet, ripe and fresh strawberries, whipped cream frosting that was light and fluffy and not at all overly sweet. All day coworkers have been coming to my desk to find out where the cake came from. We will def be getting all of our cakes from there from now on... Customer service was sweet as pie to boot.
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Jonathan G.
I feel like my review needs a little refresher, especially since I have been averaging about 3.4 visits per week for the past couple of months. The sandwiches are phenomenal and as previously stated, they will not make you feel like you just ate for two at lunch. My go-to sandwiches are The Pierrepont (roast turkey, the real kind, right off the actual turkey, bacon, lettuce, mayo on a roll) and Cranberry Park (roast turkey, hot stuffing, cranberry sauce on a roll). They have tons of fresh salads every day (potato, macaroni, etc.), as well as a whole row of prepared foods on the other side that all look good. Full bakery with almost everything imaginable. For desserts, the carrot cake is very good, as is the cheesecake. Also, the coconut pie is better than the coconut cake. The fruit tarts are also pretty nice. What? Dessert is not a problem for me, I just go here a lot! There is a trick to ordering here though as there is no line or number system. You enter and stay to your left and go to the back area. When crowded, I survey the crowd and look who is inching toward the glass. They will always call next. At that point, I take a look around and if everyone who was there when I got there does not move, I step in and order. Sometimes people are slow on the trigger here and you just need to step in and order or you will be there a while even with their efficient staff behind the counter.
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Jin C.
Lassen & Hennigs' is an upmarket little deli in the quaint little neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights. It has a mouthwatering range of desserts and sandwiches with inventive, quirky names. I got a Heavyweight, which is a hot pastrami on rye sandwich and my boyfriend got a Majestic Court, which has three different types of meat on a sandwich with cheese, lettuce and tomato. They had ran out of hero bread and replaced it with a baguette. The sandwiches were good enough to eat while looking over the Manhattan skyline; the rye on my Heavyweight was lightly toasted and the portion of pastrami was generous. I found the prices a little prohibitive, though: the average price of a sandwich was $6.95 before taxes and it wasn't even a huge Katz-esque one. I might come here again if I were walking around Brooklyn Heights, but there are a ton of other places to check out and it's not necessarily a come-back place.
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Lorrie G.
Great catering service. Employees are very friendly. Large food selection. Desserts are to die for. Salads are also a plus.
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Teresa T.
As i was walking by, i was strangely craving some butter cookies, so I had stopped in to look at the variety they had. I do not normally purchase butter cookies when I have not previously read reviews about a place but I decided to give them a try. It was okay. The woman who served me was quick and kept thinking I was done with my purchase until I had asked for more items. I am not sure about their other stuff since they seem to have a lot more in that store. I had only tried the cookies as I sit here and type on yelp. They are decent. I think I've had better though... I'm not sure if I would recommend this place... It's like any delicatessen in the city (or rather the ones in midtown)... but this place does have a variety of things?
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Jane R.
Okay... would take the one star away now if I could. Had also reviewed on Delivery.com because what they delivered to me was just such garbage. Got a call from Delivery.com today, telling me that the manager at Lassen and Hennigs is upset with the review that I wrote because nothing was wrong with the cupcakes. This is a complete and total fabrication, or else this guy knows nothing about old food and food sanitation.. either way, not good for a food business. The manager wanted me to remove the review in exchange for a 15 dollar Delivery.com gift card. So... I won't be using Delivery.com again since their reviews are apparently for sale and sure as heck won't ever be ordering from Lassen and Hennings.
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S E.
For the past 3 months, every other Tuesday I have been treated to lunch @ Lassen and Hennings.... AMAZING.
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Jessica S.
I love this place. Great Egg Sandwiches! Great Coffee! Great Deli Sandwiches! Their pre-made foods are also awesome. This is a must go for me!
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Evan M.
I can't really speak for the other items here but the red velvet cake was pretty damn good. This is coming from someone that has eaten Cake Man Raven's legendary red cakey goodness. If you like lots of cream cheese icing then it's for you. Talk about heavy. I had to take a nap after eating it. I would never feed this to kids because they would be bouncing all over the walls from the richness and they would have to take a time out. Yeah. It's that good. Like a junkie, I will keep coming back. Got to give this place the once-over.
(4)
Harry H.
In typical BK fashion, L&H offers a large selection of items from a variety of purveyors in their bakery/deli hybrid configuration. On my visit, the staff was extremely overwhelmed (by a pretty darn small volume of customers) but borderline friendly, except when I asked for a bag larger than one that snugly fit my 3 small items. I snagged an uber-fresh blackberry tart, a moist and flavorful red velvet mini cupcake, and an un-thrilling Ugly (cheesecake top w/ choc cake bottom studded w/ choc chips) for a fairly steep $6.25. If I was starving and worked next-door every day of the year, I'd consider a return, but I won't make another attempt to stop in otherwise.
(3)
Cynthia M.
Best salads in freshness and price in the area. If you have time come here instead of Court Order. The dressing options are more limited, but still worth it.
(4)
J.S. S.
Lassen and Henning used to be THE gourmet deli in the Heights, however the quality of their food has deteriorated dramatically in the last year or so. After today's inedible chicken wrap (the chicken pieces were rubbery and/ or dried out), I will no longer order from there. For the prices they charge...they should have much better quality control. Luckily there are a number of other and better lunch options in the area. Sorry L&H but your menu is off my desk and in the garbage.
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Carolyn B.
The store has a well-deserved reputation for fresh baked items, and also features coffees, teas and prepared food. A good spot to buy takeout lunch, or to cater an event or pick up an exquisite cake.
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Matt E.
I was a bit disappointed to see that this is just a place you get some food to go and that there isn't anywhere to sit and enjoy one of their sandwiches. They have an upstairs that's rented as a catering hall which I think should be a seating area when the place isn't rented out but they don't do that. The place is very clean and the people are super nice. The dessert selection was fantastic and everything looked fresh and tasty (and from my experience...is). They have a station for custom salads and a station for custom yogurt parfaits which I thought was a nice touch. The sandwiches are great including all the traditional ones and their signature creations. Everything is a tad pricier than it probably should be (like a regular turkey and cheese sandwich on a roll is $7.50). They also squeeze out all the money they can out of customers by doing things like selling their slices of pie by weight so each piece is priced slightly different from the last instead of just sticking with a fixed price. Either way the place is great and Montague St is one of Brooklyn Heights' biggest gems.
(4)
Cecilia R.
The deli counter is good- their sandwiches are tasty BUT very expensive. My problem is with the baked goods- cakes, cupcakes, croissants, etc, are TERRIBLE. I have purchased a few cakes there for special occasions, the cake is dry and the frosting is cheap, too sugary and thin and just made poorly. The cupcakes are the same. And with Crumbs right across the street I don't know who still buys their cupcakes anyway. I will go out of my way to One Girl Cookie for example to spend a little more on an amazing cake any day. Why can't they get an in house baker or at least get an outside Brooklyn based bakery to make their things? I have read that people like the red velvet and to be fair I have not had that kind here. But I've had several varieties, chocolate, mocha, vanilla.
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Undercova A.
The catering department has its hits ...and misses. I know better than to order any of the beef dishes. On the other hand, their chicken and sun dried lasagna is really delicious as are all their other pasta dishes. L&H does a very nice job of providing everything you need for a party at your home or office: sternos, chafing dishes, cutlery and napkins. You can even hire staff to serve the food and tend bar. The regular fare is outstanding. My favorite is the Cranberry Park. Basically it is Thanksgiving on a roll: turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce. Relly excellent Tiramisu cake. It is better than Veniero's in the East Village. I do have one big complaint - please get rid of that cranky old lady with the glasses and hair on her chin. She is surly and mean, nothing like the rest of staff.
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G. C.
I can only rate the bakery because I haven't purchased anything from the deli. I love their bakery and buy regularly from here, but their Red Velvet Cake's frosting on my last purchase was very disappointing. It was very stiff in texture and didn't taste freshly made. However, the cake itself was very moist and good.
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Mitch B.
Declining quality, small portions, overpriced Food. I've been going to this place since I moved to the neighborhood five years ago. The quality of the Food has declined in the past 18 months, portions are smaller and prices are higher. Staff are generally unfriendly and have messed up a simple order at least 6 times in the past 3 months. Pastries and cakes are low quality and full of sugar. Entemanns is better in my opinion. I'm done going to this place. There are better options in the Neighborhood.
(2)
Kirsten P.
I went past Lassen & Hennigs and, like peter d. I was attracted into the store by the attractive window displays and, once inside, I got samples for myself, family and friends. I got samples of the cannoli, carrot cake, the red velvet, Napoleons and cookies. My Mom and I really liked the red velvet cake, although it was a bit dense and rich and we alone couldn't finish a slice. From now on, we will just stick with the red velvet cupcakes. My friend said the carrot cake (which I am going to have to get a whole slice of to try myself) was good the icing was sweet, but really good, but he said the cake was a bit dry. Everyone I shared the cannolis with liked them, no one had a single negative thing to say. The Napoleons and cookies - I need to get more reviews, but overall, I am a fan of L&H, and I know people say it is pricey, but if it is pricey for a reason, then that is also OK.
(4)
Vivian H.
This is a great deli in a great neighboorhood. I just finished yoga a couple doors down and I was on the prowl for a delicious, nutricious lunch. I stumbled in here like a drunk and left happy like a drunk ;-) Everything in here looks so yummy, I was ogling a few mini cupcakes and salivating over the cookies. I wandered to the back where they had a few soup cauldrons lined up! My favorite! I love soup and being that it was a bit cold today and I felt under the weather, I knew I had found lunch ;-) They had veggie chili, cream of asparagus, butternut squash, split pea, chicken noodle, and lentil. I was caught in a dilemma. Oh no! I had to choose. I liked all of them. I finally settled on the veggie chili and I was not let down! It was the best veggie chili ever, chockful of sqash, potatoes, chickpeas, lentils with just the right amout of spice and tomatoes! I also bought some Cadbury chocolate bars, the Flake and Twirl, which can be hard to find outside of the UK. I will have to come back and try a sandwich. The line was way too long and I didn't have the patience. But...thats a good sign when the place is swarming with people!
(4)
Sasha C.
i tried the bk bridge sandwich for lunch once while in the area at court. the sandwich was aboslutely delicious and made me want more. they pack it up and make it a heaping of meats and it's not sloppily done. you will definitely find yourself falling into a food coma after eating such a large sandwich. i'd love to try the other sandwiches one day
(4)
Carlie D.
Jury duty always feels like a pain and always seems to come upon you at the most inconvenient times. However, finding Lassen & Hennigs on one of my two days of jury duty was like finding a special treat. After living in three states since I turned 18 and became a registered voter, I had never been selected for jury duty. That has all changed now. After one year of living in Brooklyn, they found me and as part of my civic duty, I spent two days at the Brooklyn Supreme Court down the street. On my one hour lunch break, I wandered into this lovely little deli after the Yelp app on my phone seemed to point out that it was one of the best choices in the area. I was not disappointed! I had the Knickerbocker Sandwich which was delicious. The tomatoes and the chicken were so perfectly sliced and then so delicately stacked on my sandwich. It was a beautiful thing. I also had the rice pudding after finding out that they were out of bread pudding. It was definitely one of the tastiest rice puddings that I have ever experienced. It wasn't as good as my grandmother's rice pudding but that is pretty hard to beat. It's too bad that I don't have to do jury duty again for another 8 years. Now, I'm going to have to find other reasons to be in this area at lunch time!
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Kimberly K.
Consistently fresh and declicious food all the time. I love this spot. The prepared food is wonderful and healthilly made... I love the Grilled Chicken strips and their various packaged salads. Slightly pricier than your average deli but not as bad as WholeFoods, and certainly not as bad as Forager's down the hill... Speaking of which... Owners- open one in Dumbo pretty please! :)
(4)
Yana B.
If it wasn't so overpriced, it would be a fair place to get lunch. I don't know why I keep coming back here - it's really aesthetically pleasing. But no more. Seriously. It isn't that good, but I feel like I need to eat all of it because I paid so much. Delis shouldn't make you have negative feelings like that.
(3)
Karim Q.
So I found out the night before that I d be spending the entire next day in this neighborhood for work, so what better preparation to do than to scout yelp for food options. Lassen and Hennig appeared near the top of the list. People's descriptions of the sandwiches sealed the deal- of all the Brooklyn Heights choices, I was going to grace this one with my presence. I decide on a sandwich made of chicken, mozzarella, and tomatoes. The side dishes didn't look all that great, but there was a decent selection of non-greasy chips. I also grabbed a vanilla custard on the way out. The sandwich was good, but I was expecting better. Maybe my hopes were too high because of all you bloody yelp fanatics. But the custard? Damn! It was so damn good, I had to turn down my car radio to avoid stimulus overload. It was like what my mom used to make for me before I became a fat kid and she cut me off from desserts. I will go back to Lassen and Hennig whenever I want flashbacks of dessert-scarfing fatassery as a child and my 1988 crush on Cyndi Lauper.
(4)
John B.
I once dreamed that I spent $2.25 on a Snapple Antioxidant Water. Then I woke up on the floor of Lassen and Hennig's. When I think of neighborhood "institutions," I think of old stationery stores like JoMell's (now the wine store next to the building with the anchor out front). When I think of Lassen & Hennig's, I think of decent sandwiches, semi-offputting prepared food, and overpriced past-prime fruit.
(2)
Xiao Y.
My favorite deli in Brooklyn Heights! Located a few doors down from the historic Hotel Bossert. I love the Knickerbocker sandwich - wow...it is so good. Breaded chicken with melted muenster on a roll. So tasty!
(5)
Jim S.
CUPCAKES!! They have the best red velvets I have ever tasted. My office used to buy bagels for parties. Sort of ordinary. Now we buy a selection of L&H mini cupcakes - maybe 75% reds and a mix of the rest - and things have perked up considerable. Sometimes we get two RVs and go next door to CoffeeBucks for a caffeine fix. Yummy-Perfection. People behind the counter and at the register have always been super polite.
(5)
Ronald F.
I love this place. If you go here, which you should, try the "uglies".
(4)
William H.
The staff is so friendly here. Great place to pick up a ready-to-go meal. Had the herb crusted chicken that they actually heated up for me in-store. They do chicken right.
(4)
Susan L.
The only thing I've eaten there - so far - is their bread pudding, and it was delicious (I'm an admitted bread pudding obsessive, so trust me on this one). The other reason for the five stars is due to the wonderful counter service (extremely friendly & helpful) and the fantastic selection. A friend of mine who works in that neighborhood told me their rice pudding is also delicious.
(5)
Andrew D.
The bakery here is really great. Everything looks so yummy. I ended up buying about half a pound of the butter cookies which were delicious and tasted freshly made. Also, the older woman behind the counter was very sweet like a Jewish grandmother. She gave me two extra cookies without charging! Have to go back here and try the other baked goods. The mini cupcakes looked very tempting.
(4)
Kenna C.
Great Deli and Bakery selection!
(3)
Dean R.
Very expensive and they seem to always mess up my uncomplicated sandwich order. However, they have some decent prepared food like pastas and salads. Worth it if you have the money to spend. Just beware of ordering a sandwich from there. Speak SLOW...and maybe check it before you go!
(2)
Andrea C.
This deli is above and beyond a regular place where you salads, sandwiches, etc... they have awesome selections of very fresh and reasonably priced food. They take credit cards, and if you are in a rush just browse the premade food section for a whole array of wraps, sandwiches, salads, side dishes and some main dishes. All of the employees have been friendly and I feel lucky to hop outside and enjoy lunch on the promenade!!
(5)
Lauren S.
Can I just tell you that this place has some of the best cheesecake in New York. Yeah, that's right, a little deli has the excellent excellent cheesecake. It's all in the crust. I like the cheese part a tad firmer, but it tastes fabulous. The crust is PERFECT. Just go here, get some, and get back to me. It's so much better than all of the other places I've been to in NYC that claim to have the best - especially Junior's (the most over-rated cheesecake ever). I really just can't believe it! I even "tried" it over and over and over again just to reassure myself that it's true.... it is. This really is a 5-star gourmet deli, and what's funny is that it's so very basic for a gourmet deli. But I like that L&H is more old-fashioned - and it's not one of those salad bar places - or flashy, expensive bougie gourmet delis like Garden of Eden. It's kind of no-frills, but the food is really good, and has all the frills for what it costs. Not only that, their yummy take-away food is so much more AFFORDABLE than most of the other gourmet spots that have popped up over the past decade, in my opinion. What's cool is how you can get something here, and take it over to the promenade and have yourself a nice, cheap meal with a lot of ambiance I hear this place has been here forever, and has always been good. The staff seems comfortable in their service ettiquette and jobs which always bodes well for customers, I think cuz when people hate their jobs they take it out on you. Here they are really low-key here, yet happy to help you. (I hate when minimum wage staff seems like they received lashings in the back before greeting the public - addressing you with those wide scared eyes like they've been scared into submission-helpfulness by some nasty boss in the back. It makes me feel like an aider-and-abetter of oppression). (But then again I hate shitty Duane Reade type service, too) They are chill without being lax here. I STILL am not over the fact that they have cheesecake that is so close to being perfect at a freakin deli for $4.25!!
(5)
Cynthia S.
I had almost forgotten how much I love good sandwiches until I tried this place for the first time a couple of weeks ago. Since then, I keep thinking about going back. They have a number of specialty sandwiches on the menu, but you can also make your own. I've had several of their subs so far and each one has been delicious. The bread is always fresh. While I wait for my sub, I like to stroll around and peruse their prepared foods and baked goods. It's important to note that the store itself is nice and clean. I have resisted their cookies so far but don't expect that to last very long.
(5)
Meg C.
I'm so over this place. I used them for catering only so I can't testify to anything else. Their catering is extremely overpriced for what you get and there are so many better options around the area. The food was good, but it certainly wasn't anything to write home about. They also messed up the billing for our order and double-billed credit cards on two separate days for the same order. Their catering department's organization is kind of a mess. I won't be using them again.
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Andre K.
The cakes and pies here are pretty good. Also the catered food is also good. My fav. on a hot summer's day is their cold homemade ice tea
(4)
Kelly M.
Every neighborhood in America should have a place like this. Quality prepared food with fresh ingredients. Their salads and sandwiches are delicious and filling. Their cake is divine. My favorite was the the red velvet, but really, who can go wrong with red velvet? It is a solid grab and go lunch place. I've ordered from them for work meetings as well and everyone has always been satisfied with their lunch. They are very flexible with substitutions and modifications and, if they get the order wrong, they redeliver right away.
(5)
Mike P.
Very good sandwiches. Very fresh and friendly. Iced coffee is not bad. Black & White's are no good. -1 for price.
(4)
Michele W.
I am a breakfast lover who seldom eats in the morning. Therefore, any restaurant that serves breakfast throughout the day will generally earn at least two stars in my book. And this place is GOOD! Breakfast basics plus a huge salad menu (no fewer than 28 varieties), wraps, sandwiches, and desserts--and delivery is prompt and correct. I love this place so much I just may break the cardinal rule and venture beyond the three-block radius of my apartment to eat there instead of calling for delivery. ...they're four blocks away.
(5)
Scott M.
Good food, Can be pricey but its worth it.
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M F.
I am all for the mom's and pop's. Do love me a cup of joe from starbucks, but this place is great. Coffee is good, reasonably priced. Clean and people are friendly. Always nice to have options other than Starbucks ( which BTW is next door).
(4)
Sarah P.
I use Lassen and Hennings frequently for catering. Their staff is always helpful and courteous. Tamika and Rebeka are always very professional and a delight to work with. Deliveries have been consistently on time. The food always looks amazing and is always fresh. I never have to worry about the quality when I order from them. I can also be confident that what ever I order, it will taste amazing. So far we've ordered continental breakfasts, fruit and cookie platters, orzo salad, sandwiches and wraps - all perfect! The team here looks forward to meetings because of Lassen & Hennigs.
(5)
Kate P.
Love love love this place! The people are always extremely friendly and courteous. The sandwiches are always fresh tasting. The baked goods look amazing. I can't believe it took me so long to discover this Brooklyn Heights treasure!
(5)
Kate T.
An institution. Montague street has changed a lot but Lassen & Hennings has hardly changed at all (and that's a good thing). True, it is on the pricey side. Hot Bagels next door is a better value. But the food here is a step above, especially the sandwiches and ready-made foods, and you can still get lunch for under $10. The beverage case carries an almost amusingly large selection.
(4)
nina h.
i love this place. it is way too expensive but if i'm in a good mood, and it's a nice day, i like to get an iced coffee and a delicious treat to share with my boyfriend on the promenade. we like sharing the insanely decadent and heavy red velvet cake. sandwiches and wraps are overpriced but good, but again, the main reason we go here is the treats and the proximity to the prom. also- everyone that works and shops here seems to be very nice. would give 5 stars if it was a little cheaper.
(4)
kiki b.
great sandwiches good prepared food rad staff when i live in BH this was my local deli spot i'm not a big deesert person but i make an exception for them. delicious
(4)
S K.
Seemed a little overpriced, therefore only 4 stars. Their signature sandwiches ranged from 6.95 to ~9.00. Get something with roast turkey in it. I just got the cranberry park, and it was possibly the best turkey I've ever had.
(4)
John H.
Good selection of sandwiches, salads, pasta salad, made-to-order sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches, etc. Good desserts...I like the strawberry shortcake. Friendly staff. The only problem I have with this place is the price. If they brought everything down by 50 cents to $1 it would be awesome....
(3)
Eric L.
Not having tried anything but their incredible cupcakes, I don't feel like I can give a full 5/5. However, their red velvet cupcakes are absolutely incredible. I got a few minis in addition to the full size ones just so I can nosh. And just so I didn't keep a narrow view, I got a few oreo vanilla cupcakes as well. Can't say enough about how great the cupcakes are, and I have tried more than a few cupcake places. Stop in and get a cupcake.
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Rob K.
As a local who's lived 5 minutes away got to say I'm not a big fan. Mostly over rated by loaded stay at home moms who can afford to pay jacked up prices for a slightly better than average salad at best. The food just isn't that great for the gourmet prices they charge. Best thing is the deserts, but homemade is still better.
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Buckner G.
A pretty solid upscale deli,
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Jenna S.
As a vegetarian, I'm a big fan of the tabouleh and hummus wrap. Their prices can be a little bit high, but I really think its reasonable for the quality. I'm not a fan of bakery items usually, but theirs look really awesome. I've heard the red velvet cupcakes are the best ever.
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Linda W.
i first heard of this place from my coworker when she came in with RED VELVET cupcakes from this spot. let me tell you, these are hands down the best red velvet cupcakes ever. i ONLY get red velvets here because they are moist and the cream cheese frosting is made just the right way. my birthday cake as well as my sister's came from lassen and hennigs. no need to guess the flavor of the cake--- yes it was red velvet for both. recently, i had their green velvet cake that they made in honor of the jets playing one weekend, TO DIE FOR!!!! i love these red velvets!!!! please teach me how to make them!
(4)
Haley C.
I first wrote a really scathing review for this place because I was really angry that they messed up my sandwich to the point where it was not edible and I literally hadn't eaten all day... I ordered in because I don't think I could have made it to the nearest food establishment or grocery store. That said, they really don't deserve 1 star because whoever makes their sandwiches can't read and/or understand english. They also keep forgetting straws which makes drinking my large iced coffees kind of difficult. Their delivery is kind of sloppy, once I had someone call and say they were out of whatever flavored something or other, but usually they'll just give you whatever muffin despite the fact that you ordered something else. That's really my fault, though because 1) I probably shouldn't be eating any sort of baked anything and 2) If I do east some sort of baked, fattening something or other, I should walk there and back. Anyway, Lassen & Hennigs is a really great gourmet deli and has a really awesome selection of everything, especially if you want to grab something to eat later (like a sandwich or a salad) or a dessert. They have a fantastic selection of prepared meals. The coffee is excellent and if I didn't work at Starbucks, I would totally tell you to go there rather than Sbux which is basically next door. If you like croissants, go there. Their filled croissants are incredible. Like France. So, I'm sorry Lassen & Hennigs. Hopefully I can order delivery from you again and you won't spit in my food.
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Yianni G.
Lassen and Hennings is a gracious cheap date night spot. On a nice evening, go to this ordinary looking deli with extraordinary food. The Thanksgiving Day sandwich (I think it has a different name, but you get the point: turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce) is the best sandwich out there. I die and am reborn every time I eat it. Get your food, pick up an iced tea, get something from the bakery section (the cheesecakes are surprisingly good), and head down to the Brooklyn promenade. Find an empty bench for you and your date, enjoy your delicious food as you watch the sunset over downtown Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty.
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bridget e.
once upon a time in a strange land called brooklyn heights, i ventured into a storybook village deli to buy sweet provisions for the weary knights of the unlucky table. it was a tidy place and the strawberries on the strawberry cream cake sparkled like a sweet sunny day in the meadow yonder. the bread pudding reminded me of a vermeer and all that was missing was a kind maiden to pour a glass of cider. then a gloomy cloud settled over the apathetic countenance of the counterproductive counterman. i inquired about the bread pudding that was neatly ensconced in a cellophane wrapper with the following label: LASSEN & HENNINGS Bread Pudding SELL BY : 11/21/09 QNT/QTY UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE 1 $1.50 $1.50 innocently, i asked if it was plain bread pudding, ( the middle unlucky has life threatening allergies), and there were NO ingredients listed, which in a bakery/ deli is not surprising, however, his response to my question was simply unacceptable. "i don't know, i don't make them." (please refer to the above label) if it has your name on it, and you sell it, it would behoove you to know. DUH! DUH! DUH! still i purchased the bread pudding, et al. and the cashier was very nice. cake 4 stars sparkling charming little store 5 stars cinnamon "lady fingers" were burly and twinkie shaped-not lady-like at all and tasted like a drake's cake 2.5 stars bread pudding 3.5 stars and those w/ allergies beware NUT ALERT! counterproductive man 0, ZERO, no stars.
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Anna L.
Got catering from this place for a house party of 30 guests. Delivery was prompt and the packaging was perfect. Nothing was missed in the order except the tarter sauce for the crap cakes. We got the presidential buffet which was a remarkably good deal at $18/head and a lot of variety/options. The food was just okay, nothing to write home about, and pretty much in line with what we expected for stuff made it bulk - some things were too salty or overcooked. That being said, it was plentiful and thus no one went home hungry. Seems like the guests were satisfied, or they just didn't want to complain. My review is that the food was not bad but not great. I suppose you pay for what you get!
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nic f.
oh.my .god. so my apt was a half block from l&h. i didn't cook back then so thank christ for this place. i'd stumble home exhausted from work (or stumble home exhausted from bourbon) and pick up the essentials: sliced fresh pineapple, something from ben & jerrys, honey nut cheerios. they also make solidly delicious sandwiches for those days you can't ignore the siren song of the promenade. (baked goods? yes please. also divine!)
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Craig K.
Knickerbocker, no tomato: Not just a description of Shirley Temple after her operation. Anymore. Eat it. Live it. PLUS, you can buy Boylan Cane Cola in glass bottles here: the greatest soda known to man and Missing Link. (And the name of the place is Lassen & Hennigs, but keech.)
(5)
Daniel C.
Going to a deli is never really my idea of an amazing lunch experience, but this is probably the best deli I have ever been to. The reason is that most usually have a funky smell, substandard food, and so-so service. No Lassen & Hennings. I am a little bit obsessed with the Cranberry Park on a whole wheat roll which consists of turkey, cranberry sauce, and stuffing. Many other places try to pull off such a combination, but Lassen gets the ratio just right. They strangely enough have a pretty big selection of vegan options as well, and the desserts look pretty delicious although I haven't tried one yet. This place is better than its little sister Court Order, and probably better than any deli in the immediate area or miles away.
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caitlin o.
While I can see their grab and go pre-prepared food selection is a little overpriced, their sandwiches are totally reasonable and absolutely delicious. And they have the best cannoli in the vicinity, hands down!
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Diana C.
Where can you go for - breakfast - coffee - a healthy lunch and - bakery fresh desserts ???? Lassen & Hennigs!! I've always wondered what the name means--perhaps the last name of two owners? I come here quite often since it's right by my work. I come here to grab a sausage, egg and cheese on a roll along with some iced coffee for breakfast. (Coffee is so so but good to get when I need a break from Starbucks). Then I head over to the fridge section to grab lunch for later. I can choose salads or sandwiches but I always end up getting an awesome premade meal whether it be gnocchi or jambalaya or salmon with broccoli rabe. I can just throw it in the microwave later and voila lunch is served! If I'm craving dessert I can grab a slice of red velvet cake or chocolate mousse or cupcakes!! This place has an endless variety of food!! The service is up to par. You are acknowledged and helped quickly especially if the owner(?) is working inside.
(4)Erin F.
I came here every weekend to get bagels and coffee, I think the bagels here are the best in Brooklyn Heights, the rest of the deli food is OK, the cakes are pretty good but its the bagels that kept me going back. On more than one occasion I have hard the manager be rude and aggressive to the staff there. This weekend I was shocked by how nasty, aggressive and mean the manager was to the staff, shouting and throwing things in the kitchen so I have deiced to get my bagels elsewhere now, I can't give my money each week to someone that is that horrible to staff, really not necessary.
(2)Scott G.
An absolute joke and quite possibly the worst establishment I've ever encountered. The staff was unresponsive, rude, and their $9.50 turkey sandwiches (after tax) are the size of my fist. And they used a sliced CROISSANT as bread! It couldn't hold the turkey at all. Dude's don't know what they're doing back there. The restaurants and delis in BK Heights are ALL grossly overpriced for the crap they sell. Lassen & Hennigs is THE WORST possible place to walk in to. Literally, a living HELL. Go to Blimpie or Subway instead. Unless you want to break the band on a 5-bite sandwich, avoid this place at all costs.
(1)Alyssa P.
The first time I went into Lassen & Hennigs I left disappointed. You see, I went in for the sole purpose of picking up one of their famous black/white cookies* and they had run out. Ugh. So you better believe next time I was in the neighborhood I popped in to check the cookie case. AH! A full case of cookies! Including several of the black/white. The cookie ran me a whopping $2.95 but I had read in multiple reviews & foodie articles that L&H b/w cookie was one of the best in the city. I've got to tell you - this shop is fantastic. So. Many. Delicious. Looking. Baked. Treats. Oh my. Butttttt it's not the best b/w cookie I've had. Size - good. Frosting - sweet & creamy & overall lovely. Cookie - a bit dry. So I guess you could say the second time I left a little disappointed too. :-/ I'm not giving up on L&H, I will be back, there are after all about 50+ varieties of desserts to try and they've got some delicious looking sandwiches. I'm positive my next visit will be more successful. Until then... ----------------------------------------------- *To some of you crazy kids- these cookies might be called "half moons"
(3)Bennison S.
We had ordered in a group and there was an order for 2 Jackson Heights sandwiches in that order along with other sandwiches. Instead what we got was Heavyweight sandwich with rye bread. Whoever took the order ended up entering the wrong item. We accepted to keep the wrong item. But the sandwich was probably the worst I have ever tasted. It was just dry, tasteless and not worth the $7.50 they charge for this. I will never order from this place again.
(1)Jessica D.
Lassen & Hennigs is a nice, mid-sized deli shop in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn. My company and I have ordered food from here endless amount of times. I must admit the catered food we've ordered before has had it's up's and down's. I have also picked up birthday cakes from Lassen & Hennigs as well too. They have a wide variety of cakes to choose from and are very moist. I've tried their Waldorf wrap and it is phenomenal! It is hands down, over the top, the best wrap I've ever had. I've had a Waldorf salad before, but a Waldorf salad rolled together in a wrap is a whole different level here. There was chicken, walnuts, sliced apples, raisins, celery, and mayo rolled into the wrap. I love that they add big slices/chunks of apple. It adds a nice crunchiness and sweetness to the wrap. The celery adds a nice crunch to it too! It's a very light, simple, and super filling wrap. I'm starting to enjoy the food at Lassen & Hennigs very much. Although it is about 8-10 blocks away from my office, I still enjoy taking a nice walk over to the other side of Downtown Brooklyn for some yummy food.
(4)Dani O.
I was there yesterday for the first time and ordered 1/2 pound of assorted little cookies ( of my choice) , one big hamantash and a coffee. Hamantash was delicious - soft and fresh. The cookies tasted like grandmothers holiday kitchen. Coffee was good too. I will be back.
(4)Juan J.
Stop paying so much for ok cake in fancy boxes. Their red velvet is so good, rich and creamy, you will want to slap your mama.
(4)Morgan H.
Best cannoli!!!! I love the small miniatures of there desserts. It's the perfect size for a nibble or to try a few. Their butter cookies were great as well and very light.
(5)Shainice L.
Go here whenever I'm in the area and get the exact same thing everytime. Fresh turkey on a roll with lettuce, tomato, mayo, salt n pepper and oil and vinegar w/ a ginger strawberry lemonade. And every time is like the first time eating this sandwich it's always good never fails. A bit on the pricey side $10 sandwich but no deli meat can ever compare so idc. Yummy in my tummy!
(5)Marko C.
Lassen and Hennings has to be the best deli shop in Brooklyn. They offer sandwiches, hot dishes, to-go food choices, hot and cold drinks, candies, and soups. I'm so glad that we found this deli. I ordered The Majestic sandwich, which was Virginia Ham, proschuitto, salami, sweet salami, tomatoes, lettuce, provolone cheese. Well made, delicious, and TASTY! it was perhaps the best pick of items among the four of us! Loved it! Grade: A! We also got a side offering of the Peruvian Shrimp Salad. Like a shrimp ceviche made with celery, bell peppers, and onions, marinated in citrus. Delish! Grade: A! For my drink, I had the Sugar Cane Grape Soda. OMG DELICIOUS! Grade A! Friendly service people, great selection, delicious food! Food Grade: A! Service Grade: A- Worth the Money Grade: A- Overall Impression Grade: A-
(5)Alison P.
Lassen Hennings holding down Montague Street since 1939!!! when I worked across the street, I used to come here to get lunch/coffee... etc. All I can tell you is this place makes me hungry! Most importantly, any place that offers chocolate milk as a staple in their coffee fixings bar will get 5 stars from me! I love the store front! You don't see this old school signage anymore. Do yourself a favor: if you want a coffee don't go to the Starbucks 15 feet away, go here and get a taste of an more authentic NY.
(5)Michelle W.
I was very unimpressed by their "famous" black and white cookie. Maybe it's a preference thing, but I like a better ratio of crispy outside to cakey inside. This one was like eating a slightly denser, flattened cupcake....Absolutely no crisp at all!? It was waaaaay to cakey. Really thick. Not sure if I got the wrong thing?? It says "black and white cookie" on the box. The frosting is pretty good -- creamy, not hardened, which I liked, but again, it was a bit too reminiscent of a cupcake than a cookie.
(2)S A.
A bit intimidating, when you first walk in. Had the red velvet cupcake. I've had better, but it was a good quality baked item. Will go back to check out the other offerings one day.
(3)Angela C.
Best black and white cookie I've ever had. It's not even a cookie it's like a cupcake. Always fresh and the price is great. Never tried their sandwiches but I hear they're delicious. The place is clean and the workers are friendly. As for the location, who doesn't love a walk down Montague? :)
(5)M M.
Food is pretty good here, but the service is just terrible. The people behind the deli counter are mean - they don't listen to your order and then yell at you when you tell them it has been made wrong. Even when there is a long line, they take forever to take orders and make you feel bad for making them actually work. I've honestly don't understand how they make a simple experience of ordering a breakfast sandwich so terrible, but they sure have figured it out. I've seen what looks like the manager be mean at those employees, so maybe it's a learned behavior. All and all, not worth it.
(1)Jennie B.
I love this place usually. I've taken away one star for their bread quality. It's hit or miss...today I bought a European baguette...it felt hard I asked if it was made today, the lady said yes but it was not. I've spent enough time in Europe to recognise old bread. Disappointing. But on a lighter side the cakes are delicious. Great red velvet especially the slab rather than the cake. Also love the chocy mousse. My husband loves the rice pud. And they always give my son a complimentary sprinkley cookie. Nice crew as well as good food. Shame about the bread.
(4)Lorena H.
This review is only about their carrot cake. So last night when I got home, I found in my kitchen a pretty yellow box that had a carrot cake inside. Without thinking it twice, I cut myself a piece to try right away. This cake was extremely fresh. The flavor and consistency made it seem like it was just baked. The cake itself was moist and it had a decent amount of nuts, raisins and little pieces of Carrots. Now the frosting was the down side of the cake.. what fills and covers it, is not a cream cheese frosting. It's just a fluffy regular frosting that to my taste was just way too sweet and unfortunately they put way too much. This is why I could not taste the spices in the cake. In order to finish it, I had to take off all the frosting.
(2)Adrienne Z.
Was robbed of $2.50 + tax for a whole wheat bagel with cream cheese, which I wouldn't have minded paying if they had tofu cream cheese. Going to Garden of Eden next time for the $2 bagel!
(3)Mo D.
Brought a small salad and 4 very small bite size pastries for $17; please, get a grip and give me a freaking break. Smh. Complete waste. Dessert was below average and nothing to rant and rave about. The salad, ehhhh, wish i would have stuck with Subway across the street. Cashier was a nice girl and the place is clean. Thats all I got on them.
(2)Patricia s.
Was in the neighborhood on a Thursday night and figured I' d surprise my husband and kids with some pastries.. .. Eclairs were mushy yet tough, chocolate cheese cake cupcake was dry and bleh. The lemon bar was so sweet it was uneatable,,cannoli cream was just ok with an uncrispy shell??Overall everything except the red velvet cake pastry tasted old or stale..very disappointing..,and at over $18 bucks for all of them kind of pissed me off....I won't be back...I'll definitely stick to the italian bakeries in Bensonhurst....no contest!!!
(2)Steph E.
I haven't been inside this shop (YET). But this past weekend my mother bought a strawberry shortcake from the bakery for my birthday and it was literally the best strawberry shortcake I've ever had. The cream inside the cake was so light, and not tooth-hurtingly sweet like most cakes. My mother and her coworkers rave about their red velvet and carrot cakes as well. The next time I'm in Brooklyn, I definitely need to stop by and check this place out.
(4)Christophe C.
Definitely one of the best sandwich spots in Brooklyn Heights. It's a little bit of a walk from my office but it's always worth the trip and my company tends to cater some of their food as well which is also great. I go here at least once a week for lunch and usually get a different signature sandwich every week. The Knickerbocker (who doesn't like bacon) is awesome and so is the Pierrepont and L&H express(these are my "go to's"). The sandwiches are always made fresh in front of you and the guys behind the counter are always helpful and pretty quick. The other stuff in the store I honestly can't say I buy since what they offer can get pricey if you're looking for organic juice, coconut water, etc so be prepared to spend a little money if you're looking for that stuff. Awesome place and great sandwiches!!! The Iced Coffee is very good as well.
(5)Gabe M.
Great food, and a ton of variety of choices and options. My only complaint is that the prices are off the charts. I went for a simple container of guacamole and found that a small container was $5. Other than the prices however, it is an amazing store. There are tons of prepaid foods, along with made to order sandwiches and salads. They have a variety of deserts and cakes and drinks also. Overall this is a great store to visit if you have money to spend.
(4)Samantha K.
I've gotten different cakes here and they were good. My favorite is the red velvet cake though. I like how the frosting and cake isn't overly sweet. Also the cake is moist so that's a plus. It's perfect for my taste buds. I've also tried the tiramisu, strawberry shortcake, and carrot cake. They were ok. They weren't the best I've had. I would only come back for the red velvet cake though.
(4)Larry W.
their cheese cake is great! You will get into it so easily. And good place to pick up a quick lunch box.
(5)Kayisha T.
I love their Chicken Noodle Soup. They have a special soup and half a sandwich. Awesome! The Red Velvet Cupcakes are too die for. The frosting is made from rich cream cheese and the cake is super moist. Its a semi sad day when I can't get to them for their chicken noodle soup. I usually purchase on a Sunday its quieter than weekday. This review counts twice as I am a cake decorator so I know good cake.
(5)Harry M.
Great sandwiches an wonderful beverage selection. The employees are very nice and helpful. The perfect local deli/bakery.
(5)Braxton B.
I pass by this place sometimes for work and see all the amazing baked goods. One day I decided to pop in and I got some of the fresh guacamole. Worst mistake ever!! ): I got food poisoned!!! Spent the entire night hugging a toilet! Now I've never had anything else from this place but it's definitely left a bad taste in my mouth. (Pun intended) sorry Lassen and Hennings, too pricey and you got me sick
(2)George F.
I stopped in with a coworker based on Yelp reviews while in the area on business. I got the Roslyn Heights and it was awesome! Everything from the pastrami to the bread to the temperature was perfect. She got something along the lines of an Italian hero and raved about it as well. We were in a hurry so we didn't get anything from the bakery but the desserts looked fantastic. The service is great and the prices are reasonable given the quality. I'll definitely go back.
(5)renje g.
The cupcake wars of NYC have heaten up. With this place, the title of best cupcake in the city seems like it should go to, whatever place that you ate most recently. I bought 20 red velvet cupcakes for a party, then these cakes were simply the bomb. It's hard to explain, but they were really good. The frosting is nice, thick and cream cheesy, and the best part is, I feel sorry for the people who left them on the table when they went home. I am very glad I scooped these things up. The best part is, the lasting appeal. A week later, down to my last cupcake, and the cake is still soft and smooth as ever.
(5)Heather F.
This used to be my favorite salad/sandwich joint in NYC, but they has seriously gone downhill in just the past year. I used to order from them ALL the time - but something changed and the employees or quality of the food just isn't what it used to be. I.e. today I went to pick up a salad - pretty standard - and this was pretty abysmal. I used to love how they were generous with each ingredient - but when I asked the lady to add some extra artichokes she rolled her eyes. I also added portables mushrooms and they were disgustingly salty. No meat in my salad and it was overpriced. Sad - but I guess nothing good can last forever.
(2)Sandy C.
Delicious butter cookies! At $16.99 per pound, it's kind of steep but we're in Brooklyn Heights so what can you expect. They are quite tasty so that's how I justify purchasing cookies almost every week. I work in the neighborhood so I've tried their soups, salads, sandwiches, bagels, prepared foods and everything has been satisfactory. The staff is friendly and is always helpful. People walk in and know each other's names, that's how you know this place is doing something right.
(4)Celeste V.
Delicious!!! Great place to pick up something sweet or a quick bite. I've had Their strawberry short cake in the past and it is amazing!!!! I tried the rainbow cookie and it is also good. It has a cake-like consistency.
(5)Daria V.
The food is decent but some of people that work there are really nasty. This girl Theresa was rushing me to order because she has thing to do (I was getting cookies for my son one of each so she had to weigt them separate) I ignored her rude tone of the voice and just smiled to her, turned around to get myself some coffee and I see her chatting with her co-worker for the next 10 minutes. I had bad experiences before with people at the sandwich section and I just have one tip for you guys salted butter should never be used on a cinnamon raisin bagel. I know this place is busy during the lunch time but please I know there was at least 6 workers behind the counter and 2 at the registers I should not have bad experience every time I go there so this was my last time.
(2)Laura P.
This review is only for the chocolate mousse. It's a good portion and good mousse, but nothing spectacular. If I wanted mousse and I happened to be there, I might get it again, but I wouldn't go out of my way. I will say that there are some staff members who are very friendly and knowledgeable, and others who are very grumpy. I would probably go back to try one of their chocolate cakes - I believe they have three different ones.
(3)Polly H.
I got a smoothie with a friend here. It had blueberry, strawberry, and banana...and it was great! Granted, it was like $5, but it was delicious. I am going to visit. It is awesome. The lady who helped me make the smoothie was really nice also.
(5)Jennifer K.
Had the blueberry short cake. Plenty of fresh blueberries and fluffily whipped cream. The cake was light and tasty!I personally like my cake a little more moist. I am willing to try it again sometime.... We will see!
(3)Mary M.
My experiences at Lassen & Hennings have been mainly on breakfast/bruchtimes so i can speak less for their sandwiches and lunch food. Still, I would argue their egg and cheese sandwiches are the best in the area (though not the cheapest). I also love that they have a great self serve coffee/tea bar where you can choose from a selection of hot and cold drinks including flavored and unflavored coffee, tea, pink lemonade, and regular lemonade. quick, easy, and yum.
(4)Hope M.
We do a good amount of catering through Lassen & Hennigs because of its proximity to the office and also because of its freshness and deliciousness. We just did a cupcake thing the other day, and I'm still thinking about the cute little key lime cupcake I had. This place is great!
(4)Chey H.
I was wandering around the area and used Yelp to search for a sandwich (I know, so lazy). But I got lucky and picked Lassen & Hennigs in the Heights. Prices were high but felt standard for the neighborhood. My sandwich was delicious and hit the spot, and I got to enjoy it on the promenade. Watch out for strollers and random children running around this place. I was even given a loyalty card so I can return and drink more of their ginger-lemon ice tea (so good!).
(4)Lois S.
This has been my go to place for many years after buying my co-op in Brooklyn Heights in 1999. They hit it over the park every single time I order: great service, on time (or early) delivery) excellent food, cakes, pastries and breads! They have even catered a birthday party for me. I always purchase items to bring as gifts for events such as their giant Fruit Tart, Cakes & cookies. I love this place and highly recommend it to others.
(5)A R.
I must start by saying their food is very quality and their selection is wide. I eat there often for lunch as I work in the area. My only gripe is the owner/manager. I will walk in and see him talking very poorly to his workers and it awkward to me and rude. I am going to stop going there.
(3)Peter D.
I don't generally like to comment on other people's reviews, but WHAT? That guy got free cookies? This is an outrage. Indignant as I am right now, I still love Lassen & Hennings. It's the kind of deli that you don't find anywhere but NYC. Everything is of extremely high quality; I've rarely seen the prepared food in the display cases look so good (pasta/potato/egg salads too, and I'm not even a fan these). While I waited for the rotating, extremely efficient counterguys to get to me, I ran into a friend of mine. He is apparently a regular here, so I asked what was good. He said, "Everything. It just depends what you like." That's spot on. This isn't a place famous for one particular sandwich; rather, all their ingredients are high-quality, so if you have a favorite flavor combination, you're going to enjoy it here. Out of their large selection of signature sandwiches, I went with the Knickerbocker: bacon, chicken cutlet, muenster, lettuce and tomato. Obviously I added BBQ sauce. This sandwich was actually beautiful; clearly made by a professional. Most importantly, it was delicious, and there's no chance I won't come back soon.
(4)J. B.
I hate bell peppers and this place puts them on almost EVERYTHING. It's the first thing I smell when I walk inside. Just wrecks the taste of all those dishes that look delicious if it weren't for those bell peppers. They do, however, make terrific sandwiches. Get the sandwiches then run.
(2)J. T.
Great food. Very clean. Super friendly. Love it. As for Mo D's review below...clearly she has something against them b/c her picture shows the unit price of $16.99 and the weight of what she bought, .19lbs, so she paid like $3.20. Notice how the actual price is cut off to the right? Rude.
(5)Chelsea F.
Stopped in to pick up some pastries on New Years Day and was glad they were open! Good food and quick service!
(4)Tara K.
I thought the sandwiches would be really good based on the reviews and the fact that this place is always crowded, however I found the sandwiches very average, even worse the baked goods were a tad stale tasting. All in all it reminded me of a Winn Dixie Deli, with the appearance of a higher end establishment.
(2)Tiffany L.
Three words: Red Velvet Cake. Mind you, not the cupcakes - those aren't nearly as moist and delicious. In fact the cupcakes are borderline bad here. But the red velvet cake slices and, if there's a special occasion, whole red velvet cakes made to order, are TO DIE FOR. I think they are by and far the best red velvet cake I've ever tasted in my life. The cookies are also good - the packages of day-old chocolate chip cookies are a steal. As for the hot food, it's pretty good depending on what you get. The hot wings were great the first time I got them, and mediocre the second time. And the sides are hit or miss, though I highly recommend the caprese salad. But the only thing that really keeps me coming back is the red velvet cake. Have I repeated myself enough? RED VELVET CAKE. Try it.
(4)Des M.
Lassen and Hennigs was everything I was looking for when I moved into Brooklyn Heights, all cutely wrapped into one shop with friendly service and a great selection. They have an extensive selection of premade foods, and if you're like me and normally cringe at the decomposing tubs of coleslaw and potato salad, prepare to be pleasantly surprised. They have a MUCH greater selection than just the normal fill-in-the-blank salad, and all of the ingredients they use are fresh. I've gotten an awesome tomato/avocado/onion salad, but they have entrees and soups to go as well-- all just as delicious as the next. They have a make-your-own salad option too, with many different add ins. Also, I feel like I should require a 12 step program for how much I'm addicted to iced tea. They have various flavors constantly brewed in the back, and I can get an overly large cup as well as dispense my own perfect ice amount! Sometimes, it's the small things that make a shop truly great, and in this case, many many small things. Come here for a good sandwich, grab n go delicacies, and to support a neighborhood favorite.
(5)Alex H.
Great selection of easy to prepare or already prepared foods, and the best part is they are all healthy! Great catering service too, always on time and with a set of supplies to accompany the yummy platters.
(4)Steve M.
Lassen & Hennigs is an efficient, straightforward variety-type store in the neighborhood. Their bakery (makes?) some wonderful breads, cakes, and cookies. It's nice to have a solid, medium-to-high quality option on dull Montague. Ordered egg sandwiches - acceptable, vaguely funky-tasting meat. Picked up some fruit salad - oooooh, moldy blueberry...won't be back for fruit salad. It happens, but uh...left an impression. Stick with yummy cookies.
(3)Leslie D.
Lassen & Hennings is a great little deli/bakery/catering establishment in the heart of Brooklyn Heights aka Montague Street. I love going in here just to look at the selection of yummy sweets that they have in full display. I love a good fruit tart! They also have pies, eclairs, cakes and other goodies available for purchase. I've been meaning to buy a peach pie from them... mmm pie. The sandwich counter is my favorite thing here. Some people argue that it is a little pricey (I don't think so?) but for the quality I don't care. They are 10 million times better than a 5 dollar Subway foot long at 7 dollars so I will happily pay it. Plus they are so filling that you can eat half now and save the other half for later when you come home after a night of debauchery or first thing when you wake up after a night of debauchery. They use fresh and quality ingredients and don't skimp on quantity. So far I have gotten the Botanical Garden (mozzarella veggie sandwich), the Heavyweight (pastrami on rye), and the Flushing Heights (Italian meats with cheese). All three were delicious! If you love Italian cold cuts, the Flushing Heights is the way to go. I have daydreams about that sandwich... seriously. I highly recommend coming here for a little treat or sandwich.
(4)Libby E.
Wonderful sandwiches and salads. Perfect take out lunch.
(4)Jaclyn L.
You can't just walk by this place and blatantly ignore what's in their cake window display. It's like walking past a sex shop and pretending it's not there. Yes it is there....who you kidding window shopping?! You feel like a perv now don't you?! You peeping Tom! Then you walk inside after thinking over to yourself that you won't commit and buy something. Pastries, cookies, cakes, and baby cupcakes dazzle your eyes to your left while a modest frozen food section is reserved on the right. The quick, friendly and readily available staff are great and get you in and out of there before you even realize what you walked out with. I bought the mini red velvet cupcakes and wasn't all too pleased with the very apparent cream cheese icing. I wasn't very happy about that, but other things I've tried from here are really quite delightful. Worth it - even just for a free show ;)
(4)Michelle M.
My review is based strictly on one thing only, so please keep that in mind... I ordered a Strawberry shortcake for an office party today, AND WE KILLED IT. It was delicious. Such an unassuming place to buy a cake, however that's right up there with Veniero's in my book. Soft, moist cake, perfectly sweet, ripe and fresh strawberries, whipped cream frosting that was light and fluffy and not at all overly sweet. All day coworkers have been coming to my desk to find out where the cake came from. We will def be getting all of our cakes from there from now on... Customer service was sweet as pie to boot.
(5)Jonathan G.
I feel like my review needs a little refresher, especially since I have been averaging about 3.4 visits per week for the past couple of months. The sandwiches are phenomenal and as previously stated, they will not make you feel like you just ate for two at lunch. My go-to sandwiches are The Pierrepont (roast turkey, the real kind, right off the actual turkey, bacon, lettuce, mayo on a roll) and Cranberry Park (roast turkey, hot stuffing, cranberry sauce on a roll). They have tons of fresh salads every day (potato, macaroni, etc.), as well as a whole row of prepared foods on the other side that all look good. Full bakery with almost everything imaginable. For desserts, the carrot cake is very good, as is the cheesecake. Also, the coconut pie is better than the coconut cake. The fruit tarts are also pretty nice. What? Dessert is not a problem for me, I just go here a lot! There is a trick to ordering here though as there is no line or number system. You enter and stay to your left and go to the back area. When crowded, I survey the crowd and look who is inching toward the glass. They will always call next. At that point, I take a look around and if everyone who was there when I got there does not move, I step in and order. Sometimes people are slow on the trigger here and you just need to step in and order or you will be there a while even with their efficient staff behind the counter.
(5)Jin C.
Lassen & Hennigs' is an upmarket little deli in the quaint little neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights. It has a mouthwatering range of desserts and sandwiches with inventive, quirky names. I got a Heavyweight, which is a hot pastrami on rye sandwich and my boyfriend got a Majestic Court, which has three different types of meat on a sandwich with cheese, lettuce and tomato. They had ran out of hero bread and replaced it with a baguette. The sandwiches were good enough to eat while looking over the Manhattan skyline; the rye on my Heavyweight was lightly toasted and the portion of pastrami was generous. I found the prices a little prohibitive, though: the average price of a sandwich was $6.95 before taxes and it wasn't even a huge Katz-esque one. I might come here again if I were walking around Brooklyn Heights, but there are a ton of other places to check out and it's not necessarily a come-back place.
(3)Lorrie G.
Great catering service. Employees are very friendly. Large food selection. Desserts are to die for. Salads are also a plus.
(5)Teresa T.
As i was walking by, i was strangely craving some butter cookies, so I had stopped in to look at the variety they had. I do not normally purchase butter cookies when I have not previously read reviews about a place but I decided to give them a try. It was okay. The woman who served me was quick and kept thinking I was done with my purchase until I had asked for more items. I am not sure about their other stuff since they seem to have a lot more in that store. I had only tried the cookies as I sit here and type on yelp. They are decent. I think I've had better though... I'm not sure if I would recommend this place... It's like any delicatessen in the city (or rather the ones in midtown)... but this place does have a variety of things?
(2)Jane R.
Okay... would take the one star away now if I could. Had also reviewed on Delivery.com because what they delivered to me was just such garbage. Got a call from Delivery.com today, telling me that the manager at Lassen and Hennigs is upset with the review that I wrote because nothing was wrong with the cupcakes. This is a complete and total fabrication, or else this guy knows nothing about old food and food sanitation.. either way, not good for a food business. The manager wanted me to remove the review in exchange for a 15 dollar Delivery.com gift card. So... I won't be using Delivery.com again since their reviews are apparently for sale and sure as heck won't ever be ordering from Lassen and Hennings.
(1)S E.
For the past 3 months, every other Tuesday I have been treated to lunch @ Lassen and Hennings.... AMAZING.
(5)Jessica S.
I love this place. Great Egg Sandwiches! Great Coffee! Great Deli Sandwiches! Their pre-made foods are also awesome. This is a must go for me!
(5)Evan M.
I can't really speak for the other items here but the red velvet cake was pretty damn good. This is coming from someone that has eaten Cake Man Raven's legendary red cakey goodness. If you like lots of cream cheese icing then it's for you. Talk about heavy. I had to take a nap after eating it. I would never feed this to kids because they would be bouncing all over the walls from the richness and they would have to take a time out. Yeah. It's that good. Like a junkie, I will keep coming back. Got to give this place the once-over.
(4)Harry H.
In typical BK fashion, L&H offers a large selection of items from a variety of purveyors in their bakery/deli hybrid configuration. On my visit, the staff was extremely overwhelmed (by a pretty darn small volume of customers) but borderline friendly, except when I asked for a bag larger than one that snugly fit my 3 small items. I snagged an uber-fresh blackberry tart, a moist and flavorful red velvet mini cupcake, and an un-thrilling Ugly (cheesecake top w/ choc cake bottom studded w/ choc chips) for a fairly steep $6.25. If I was starving and worked next-door every day of the year, I'd consider a return, but I won't make another attempt to stop in otherwise.
(3)Cynthia M.
Best salads in freshness and price in the area. If you have time come here instead of Court Order. The dressing options are more limited, but still worth it.
(4)J.S. S.
Lassen and Henning used to be THE gourmet deli in the Heights, however the quality of their food has deteriorated dramatically in the last year or so. After today's inedible chicken wrap (the chicken pieces were rubbery and/ or dried out), I will no longer order from there. For the prices they charge...they should have much better quality control. Luckily there are a number of other and better lunch options in the area. Sorry L&H but your menu is off my desk and in the garbage.
(1)Carolyn B.
The store has a well-deserved reputation for fresh baked items, and also features coffees, teas and prepared food. A good spot to buy takeout lunch, or to cater an event or pick up an exquisite cake.
(4)Matt E.
I was a bit disappointed to see that this is just a place you get some food to go and that there isn't anywhere to sit and enjoy one of their sandwiches. They have an upstairs that's rented as a catering hall which I think should be a seating area when the place isn't rented out but they don't do that. The place is very clean and the people are super nice. The dessert selection was fantastic and everything looked fresh and tasty (and from my experience...is). They have a station for custom salads and a station for custom yogurt parfaits which I thought was a nice touch. The sandwiches are great including all the traditional ones and their signature creations. Everything is a tad pricier than it probably should be (like a regular turkey and cheese sandwich on a roll is $7.50). They also squeeze out all the money they can out of customers by doing things like selling their slices of pie by weight so each piece is priced slightly different from the last instead of just sticking with a fixed price. Either way the place is great and Montague St is one of Brooklyn Heights' biggest gems.
(4)Cecilia R.
The deli counter is good- their sandwiches are tasty BUT very expensive. My problem is with the baked goods- cakes, cupcakes, croissants, etc, are TERRIBLE. I have purchased a few cakes there for special occasions, the cake is dry and the frosting is cheap, too sugary and thin and just made poorly. The cupcakes are the same. And with Crumbs right across the street I don't know who still buys their cupcakes anyway. I will go out of my way to One Girl Cookie for example to spend a little more on an amazing cake any day. Why can't they get an in house baker or at least get an outside Brooklyn based bakery to make their things? I have read that people like the red velvet and to be fair I have not had that kind here. But I've had several varieties, chocolate, mocha, vanilla.
(2)Undercova A.
The catering department has its hits ...and misses. I know better than to order any of the beef dishes. On the other hand, their chicken and sun dried lasagna is really delicious as are all their other pasta dishes. L&H does a very nice job of providing everything you need for a party at your home or office: sternos, chafing dishes, cutlery and napkins. You can even hire staff to serve the food and tend bar. The regular fare is outstanding. My favorite is the Cranberry Park. Basically it is Thanksgiving on a roll: turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce. Relly excellent Tiramisu cake. It is better than Veniero's in the East Village. I do have one big complaint - please get rid of that cranky old lady with the glasses and hair on her chin. She is surly and mean, nothing like the rest of staff.
(4)G. C.
I can only rate the bakery because I haven't purchased anything from the deli. I love their bakery and buy regularly from here, but their Red Velvet Cake's frosting on my last purchase was very disappointing. It was very stiff in texture and didn't taste freshly made. However, the cake itself was very moist and good.
(4)Mitch B.
Declining quality, small portions, overpriced Food. I've been going to this place since I moved to the neighborhood five years ago. The quality of the Food has declined in the past 18 months, portions are smaller and prices are higher. Staff are generally unfriendly and have messed up a simple order at least 6 times in the past 3 months. Pastries and cakes are low quality and full of sugar. Entemanns is better in my opinion. I'm done going to this place. There are better options in the Neighborhood.
(2)Kirsten P.
I went past Lassen & Hennigs and, like peter d. I was attracted into the store by the attractive window displays and, once inside, I got samples for myself, family and friends. I got samples of the cannoli, carrot cake, the red velvet, Napoleons and cookies. My Mom and I really liked the red velvet cake, although it was a bit dense and rich and we alone couldn't finish a slice. From now on, we will just stick with the red velvet cupcakes. My friend said the carrot cake (which I am going to have to get a whole slice of to try myself) was good the icing was sweet, but really good, but he said the cake was a bit dry. Everyone I shared the cannolis with liked them, no one had a single negative thing to say. The Napoleons and cookies - I need to get more reviews, but overall, I am a fan of L&H, and I know people say it is pricey, but if it is pricey for a reason, then that is also OK.
(4)Vivian H.
This is a great deli in a great neighboorhood. I just finished yoga a couple doors down and I was on the prowl for a delicious, nutricious lunch. I stumbled in here like a drunk and left happy like a drunk ;-) Everything in here looks so yummy, I was ogling a few mini cupcakes and salivating over the cookies. I wandered to the back where they had a few soup cauldrons lined up! My favorite! I love soup and being that it was a bit cold today and I felt under the weather, I knew I had found lunch ;-) They had veggie chili, cream of asparagus, butternut squash, split pea, chicken noodle, and lentil. I was caught in a dilemma. Oh no! I had to choose. I liked all of them. I finally settled on the veggie chili and I was not let down! It was the best veggie chili ever, chockful of sqash, potatoes, chickpeas, lentils with just the right amout of spice and tomatoes! I also bought some Cadbury chocolate bars, the Flake and Twirl, which can be hard to find outside of the UK. I will have to come back and try a sandwich. The line was way too long and I didn't have the patience. But...thats a good sign when the place is swarming with people!
(4)Sasha C.
i tried the bk bridge sandwich for lunch once while in the area at court. the sandwich was aboslutely delicious and made me want more. they pack it up and make it a heaping of meats and it's not sloppily done. you will definitely find yourself falling into a food coma after eating such a large sandwich. i'd love to try the other sandwiches one day
(4)Carlie D.
Jury duty always feels like a pain and always seems to come upon you at the most inconvenient times. However, finding Lassen & Hennigs on one of my two days of jury duty was like finding a special treat. After living in three states since I turned 18 and became a registered voter, I had never been selected for jury duty. That has all changed now. After one year of living in Brooklyn, they found me and as part of my civic duty, I spent two days at the Brooklyn Supreme Court down the street. On my one hour lunch break, I wandered into this lovely little deli after the Yelp app on my phone seemed to point out that it was one of the best choices in the area. I was not disappointed! I had the Knickerbocker Sandwich which was delicious. The tomatoes and the chicken were so perfectly sliced and then so delicately stacked on my sandwich. It was a beautiful thing. I also had the rice pudding after finding out that they were out of bread pudding. It was definitely one of the tastiest rice puddings that I have ever experienced. It wasn't as good as my grandmother's rice pudding but that is pretty hard to beat. It's too bad that I don't have to do jury duty again for another 8 years. Now, I'm going to have to find other reasons to be in this area at lunch time!
(4)Kimberly K.
Consistently fresh and declicious food all the time. I love this spot. The prepared food is wonderful and healthilly made... I love the Grilled Chicken strips and their various packaged salads. Slightly pricier than your average deli but not as bad as WholeFoods, and certainly not as bad as Forager's down the hill... Speaking of which... Owners- open one in Dumbo pretty please! :)
(4)Yana B.
If it wasn't so overpriced, it would be a fair place to get lunch. I don't know why I keep coming back here - it's really aesthetically pleasing. But no more. Seriously. It isn't that good, but I feel like I need to eat all of it because I paid so much. Delis shouldn't make you have negative feelings like that.
(3)Karim Q.
So I found out the night before that I d be spending the entire next day in this neighborhood for work, so what better preparation to do than to scout yelp for food options. Lassen and Hennig appeared near the top of the list. People's descriptions of the sandwiches sealed the deal- of all the Brooklyn Heights choices, I was going to grace this one with my presence. I decide on a sandwich made of chicken, mozzarella, and tomatoes. The side dishes didn't look all that great, but there was a decent selection of non-greasy chips. I also grabbed a vanilla custard on the way out. The sandwich was good, but I was expecting better. Maybe my hopes were too high because of all you bloody yelp fanatics. But the custard? Damn! It was so damn good, I had to turn down my car radio to avoid stimulus overload. It was like what my mom used to make for me before I became a fat kid and she cut me off from desserts. I will go back to Lassen and Hennig whenever I want flashbacks of dessert-scarfing fatassery as a child and my 1988 crush on Cyndi Lauper.
(4)John B.
I once dreamed that I spent $2.25 on a Snapple Antioxidant Water. Then I woke up on the floor of Lassen and Hennig's. When I think of neighborhood "institutions," I think of old stationery stores like JoMell's (now the wine store next to the building with the anchor out front). When I think of Lassen & Hennig's, I think of decent sandwiches, semi-offputting prepared food, and overpriced past-prime fruit.
(2)Xiao Y.
My favorite deli in Brooklyn Heights! Located a few doors down from the historic Hotel Bossert. I love the Knickerbocker sandwich - wow...it is so good. Breaded chicken with melted muenster on a roll. So tasty!
(5)Jim S.
CUPCAKES!! They have the best red velvets I have ever tasted. My office used to buy bagels for parties. Sort of ordinary. Now we buy a selection of L&H mini cupcakes - maybe 75% reds and a mix of the rest - and things have perked up considerable. Sometimes we get two RVs and go next door to CoffeeBucks for a caffeine fix. Yummy-Perfection. People behind the counter and at the register have always been super polite.
(5)Ronald F.
I love this place. If you go here, which you should, try the "uglies".
(4)William H.
The staff is so friendly here. Great place to pick up a ready-to-go meal. Had the herb crusted chicken that they actually heated up for me in-store. They do chicken right.
(4)Susan L.
The only thing I've eaten there - so far - is their bread pudding, and it was delicious (I'm an admitted bread pudding obsessive, so trust me on this one). The other reason for the five stars is due to the wonderful counter service (extremely friendly & helpful) and the fantastic selection. A friend of mine who works in that neighborhood told me their rice pudding is also delicious.
(5)Andrew D.
The bakery here is really great. Everything looks so yummy. I ended up buying about half a pound of the butter cookies which were delicious and tasted freshly made. Also, the older woman behind the counter was very sweet like a Jewish grandmother. She gave me two extra cookies without charging! Have to go back here and try the other baked goods. The mini cupcakes looked very tempting.
(4)Kenna C.
Great Deli and Bakery selection!
(3)Dean R.
Very expensive and they seem to always mess up my uncomplicated sandwich order. However, they have some decent prepared food like pastas and salads. Worth it if you have the money to spend. Just beware of ordering a sandwich from there. Speak SLOW...and maybe check it before you go!
(2)Andrea C.
This deli is above and beyond a regular place where you salads, sandwiches, etc... they have awesome selections of very fresh and reasonably priced food. They take credit cards, and if you are in a rush just browse the premade food section for a whole array of wraps, sandwiches, salads, side dishes and some main dishes. All of the employees have been friendly and I feel lucky to hop outside and enjoy lunch on the promenade!!
(5)Lauren S.
Can I just tell you that this place has some of the best cheesecake in New York. Yeah, that's right, a little deli has the excellent excellent cheesecake. It's all in the crust. I like the cheese part a tad firmer, but it tastes fabulous. The crust is PERFECT. Just go here, get some, and get back to me. It's so much better than all of the other places I've been to in NYC that claim to have the best - especially Junior's (the most over-rated cheesecake ever). I really just can't believe it! I even "tried" it over and over and over again just to reassure myself that it's true.... it is. This really is a 5-star gourmet deli, and what's funny is that it's so very basic for a gourmet deli. But I like that L&H is more old-fashioned - and it's not one of those salad bar places - or flashy, expensive bougie gourmet delis like Garden of Eden. It's kind of no-frills, but the food is really good, and has all the frills for what it costs. Not only that, their yummy take-away food is so much more AFFORDABLE than most of the other gourmet spots that have popped up over the past decade, in my opinion. What's cool is how you can get something here, and take it over to the promenade and have yourself a nice, cheap meal with a lot of ambiance I hear this place has been here forever, and has always been good. The staff seems comfortable in their service ettiquette and jobs which always bodes well for customers, I think cuz when people hate their jobs they take it out on you. Here they are really low-key here, yet happy to help you. (I hate when minimum wage staff seems like they received lashings in the back before greeting the public - addressing you with those wide scared eyes like they've been scared into submission-helpfulness by some nasty boss in the back. It makes me feel like an aider-and-abetter of oppression). (But then again I hate shitty Duane Reade type service, too) They are chill without being lax here. I STILL am not over the fact that they have cheesecake that is so close to being perfect at a freakin deli for $4.25!!
(5)Cynthia S.
I had almost forgotten how much I love good sandwiches until I tried this place for the first time a couple of weeks ago. Since then, I keep thinking about going back. They have a number of specialty sandwiches on the menu, but you can also make your own. I've had several of their subs so far and each one has been delicious. The bread is always fresh. While I wait for my sub, I like to stroll around and peruse their prepared foods and baked goods. It's important to note that the store itself is nice and clean. I have resisted their cookies so far but don't expect that to last very long.
(5)Meg C.
I'm so over this place. I used them for catering only so I can't testify to anything else. Their catering is extremely overpriced for what you get and there are so many better options around the area. The food was good, but it certainly wasn't anything to write home about. They also messed up the billing for our order and double-billed credit cards on two separate days for the same order. Their catering department's organization is kind of a mess. I won't be using them again.
(2)Andre K.
The cakes and pies here are pretty good. Also the catered food is also good. My fav. on a hot summer's day is their cold homemade ice tea
(4)Kelly M.
Every neighborhood in America should have a place like this. Quality prepared food with fresh ingredients. Their salads and sandwiches are delicious and filling. Their cake is divine. My favorite was the the red velvet, but really, who can go wrong with red velvet? It is a solid grab and go lunch place. I've ordered from them for work meetings as well and everyone has always been satisfied with their lunch. They are very flexible with substitutions and modifications and, if they get the order wrong, they redeliver right away.
(5)Mike P.
Very good sandwiches. Very fresh and friendly. Iced coffee is not bad. Black & White's are no good. -1 for price.
(4)Michele W.
I am a breakfast lover who seldom eats in the morning. Therefore, any restaurant that serves breakfast throughout the day will generally earn at least two stars in my book. And this place is GOOD! Breakfast basics plus a huge salad menu (no fewer than 28 varieties), wraps, sandwiches, and desserts--and delivery is prompt and correct. I love this place so much I just may break the cardinal rule and venture beyond the three-block radius of my apartment to eat there instead of calling for delivery. ...they're four blocks away.
(5)Scott M.
Good food, Can be pricey but its worth it.
(4)M F.
I am all for the mom's and pop's. Do love me a cup of joe from starbucks, but this place is great. Coffee is good, reasonably priced. Clean and people are friendly. Always nice to have options other than Starbucks ( which BTW is next door).
(4)Sarah P.
I use Lassen and Hennings frequently for catering. Their staff is always helpful and courteous. Tamika and Rebeka are always very professional and a delight to work with. Deliveries have been consistently on time. The food always looks amazing and is always fresh. I never have to worry about the quality when I order from them. I can also be confident that what ever I order, it will taste amazing. So far we've ordered continental breakfasts, fruit and cookie platters, orzo salad, sandwiches and wraps - all perfect! The team here looks forward to meetings because of Lassen & Hennigs.
(5)Kate P.
Love love love this place! The people are always extremely friendly and courteous. The sandwiches are always fresh tasting. The baked goods look amazing. I can't believe it took me so long to discover this Brooklyn Heights treasure!
(5)Kate T.
An institution. Montague street has changed a lot but Lassen & Hennings has hardly changed at all (and that's a good thing). True, it is on the pricey side. Hot Bagels next door is a better value. But the food here is a step above, especially the sandwiches and ready-made foods, and you can still get lunch for under $10. The beverage case carries an almost amusingly large selection.
(4)nina h.
i love this place. it is way too expensive but if i'm in a good mood, and it's a nice day, i like to get an iced coffee and a delicious treat to share with my boyfriend on the promenade. we like sharing the insanely decadent and heavy red velvet cake. sandwiches and wraps are overpriced but good, but again, the main reason we go here is the treats and the proximity to the prom. also- everyone that works and shops here seems to be very nice. would give 5 stars if it was a little cheaper.
(4)kiki b.
great sandwiches good prepared food rad staff when i live in BH this was my local deli spot i'm not a big deesert person but i make an exception for them. delicious
(4)S K.
Seemed a little overpriced, therefore only 4 stars. Their signature sandwiches ranged from 6.95 to ~9.00. Get something with roast turkey in it. I just got the cranberry park, and it was possibly the best turkey I've ever had.
(4)John H.
Good selection of sandwiches, salads, pasta salad, made-to-order sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches, etc. Good desserts...I like the strawberry shortcake. Friendly staff. The only problem I have with this place is the price. If they brought everything down by 50 cents to $1 it would be awesome....
(3)Eric L.
Not having tried anything but their incredible cupcakes, I don't feel like I can give a full 5/5. However, their red velvet cupcakes are absolutely incredible. I got a few minis in addition to the full size ones just so I can nosh. And just so I didn't keep a narrow view, I got a few oreo vanilla cupcakes as well. Can't say enough about how great the cupcakes are, and I have tried more than a few cupcake places. Stop in and get a cupcake.
(4)Rob K.
As a local who's lived 5 minutes away got to say I'm not a big fan. Mostly over rated by loaded stay at home moms who can afford to pay jacked up prices for a slightly better than average salad at best. The food just isn't that great for the gourmet prices they charge. Best thing is the deserts, but homemade is still better.
(2)Buckner G.
A pretty solid upscale deli,
(3)Jenna S.
As a vegetarian, I'm a big fan of the tabouleh and hummus wrap. Their prices can be a little bit high, but I really think its reasonable for the quality. I'm not a fan of bakery items usually, but theirs look really awesome. I've heard the red velvet cupcakes are the best ever.
(5)Linda W.
i first heard of this place from my coworker when she came in with RED VELVET cupcakes from this spot. let me tell you, these are hands down the best red velvet cupcakes ever. i ONLY get red velvets here because they are moist and the cream cheese frosting is made just the right way. my birthday cake as well as my sister's came from lassen and hennigs. no need to guess the flavor of the cake--- yes it was red velvet for both. recently, i had their green velvet cake that they made in honor of the jets playing one weekend, TO DIE FOR!!!! i love these red velvets!!!! please teach me how to make them!
(4)Haley C.
I first wrote a really scathing review for this place because I was really angry that they messed up my sandwich to the point where it was not edible and I literally hadn't eaten all day... I ordered in because I don't think I could have made it to the nearest food establishment or grocery store. That said, they really don't deserve 1 star because whoever makes their sandwiches can't read and/or understand english. They also keep forgetting straws which makes drinking my large iced coffees kind of difficult. Their delivery is kind of sloppy, once I had someone call and say they were out of whatever flavored something or other, but usually they'll just give you whatever muffin despite the fact that you ordered something else. That's really my fault, though because 1) I probably shouldn't be eating any sort of baked anything and 2) If I do east some sort of baked, fattening something or other, I should walk there and back. Anyway, Lassen & Hennigs is a really great gourmet deli and has a really awesome selection of everything, especially if you want to grab something to eat later (like a sandwich or a salad) or a dessert. They have a fantastic selection of prepared meals. The coffee is excellent and if I didn't work at Starbucks, I would totally tell you to go there rather than Sbux which is basically next door. If you like croissants, go there. Their filled croissants are incredible. Like France. So, I'm sorry Lassen & Hennigs. Hopefully I can order delivery from you again and you won't spit in my food.
(4)Yianni G.
Lassen and Hennings is a gracious cheap date night spot. On a nice evening, go to this ordinary looking deli with extraordinary food. The Thanksgiving Day sandwich (I think it has a different name, but you get the point: turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce) is the best sandwich out there. I die and am reborn every time I eat it. Get your food, pick up an iced tea, get something from the bakery section (the cheesecakes are surprisingly good), and head down to the Brooklyn promenade. Find an empty bench for you and your date, enjoy your delicious food as you watch the sunset over downtown Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty.
(5)bridget e.
once upon a time in a strange land called brooklyn heights, i ventured into a storybook village deli to buy sweet provisions for the weary knights of the unlucky table. it was a tidy place and the strawberries on the strawberry cream cake sparkled like a sweet sunny day in the meadow yonder. the bread pudding reminded me of a vermeer and all that was missing was a kind maiden to pour a glass of cider. then a gloomy cloud settled over the apathetic countenance of the counterproductive counterman. i inquired about the bread pudding that was neatly ensconced in a cellophane wrapper with the following label: LASSEN & HENNINGS Bread Pudding SELL BY : 11/21/09 QNT/QTY UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE 1 $1.50 $1.50 innocently, i asked if it was plain bread pudding, ( the middle unlucky has life threatening allergies), and there were NO ingredients listed, which in a bakery/ deli is not surprising, however, his response to my question was simply unacceptable. "i don't know, i don't make them." (please refer to the above label) if it has your name on it, and you sell it, it would behoove you to know. DUH! DUH! DUH! still i purchased the bread pudding, et al. and the cashier was very nice. cake 4 stars sparkling charming little store 5 stars cinnamon "lady fingers" were burly and twinkie shaped-not lady-like at all and tasted like a drake's cake 2.5 stars bread pudding 3.5 stars and those w/ allergies beware NUT ALERT! counterproductive man 0, ZERO, no stars.
(3)Anna L.
Got catering from this place for a house party of 30 guests. Delivery was prompt and the packaging was perfect. Nothing was missed in the order except the tarter sauce for the crap cakes. We got the presidential buffet which was a remarkably good deal at $18/head and a lot of variety/options. The food was just okay, nothing to write home about, and pretty much in line with what we expected for stuff made it bulk - some things were too salty or overcooked. That being said, it was plentiful and thus no one went home hungry. Seems like the guests were satisfied, or they just didn't want to complain. My review is that the food was not bad but not great. I suppose you pay for what you get!
(2)nic f.
oh.my .god. so my apt was a half block from l&h. i didn't cook back then so thank christ for this place. i'd stumble home exhausted from work (or stumble home exhausted from bourbon) and pick up the essentials: sliced fresh pineapple, something from ben & jerrys, honey nut cheerios. they also make solidly delicious sandwiches for those days you can't ignore the siren song of the promenade. (baked goods? yes please. also divine!)
(5)Craig K.
Knickerbocker, no tomato: Not just a description of Shirley Temple after her operation. Anymore. Eat it. Live it. PLUS, you can buy Boylan Cane Cola in glass bottles here: the greatest soda known to man and Missing Link. (And the name of the place is Lassen & Hennigs, but keech.)
(5)Daniel C.
Going to a deli is never really my idea of an amazing lunch experience, but this is probably the best deli I have ever been to. The reason is that most usually have a funky smell, substandard food, and so-so service. No Lassen & Hennings. I am a little bit obsessed with the Cranberry Park on a whole wheat roll which consists of turkey, cranberry sauce, and stuffing. Many other places try to pull off such a combination, but Lassen gets the ratio just right. They strangely enough have a pretty big selection of vegan options as well, and the desserts look pretty delicious although I haven't tried one yet. This place is better than its little sister Court Order, and probably better than any deli in the immediate area or miles away.
(5)caitlin o.
While I can see their grab and go pre-prepared food selection is a little overpriced, their sandwiches are totally reasonable and absolutely delicious. And they have the best cannoli in the vicinity, hands down!
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