Q & N Foods

The buffet is always on point especially the chicken teriyaki. They also have a salad bar in the back that you must try!

The service is so bad. The cashier in particular makes it hard for me to want to return. The cooks have never messed up my order but paying is a hassle. There’s nothing else around there so if you need a bite go but be prepared to be treated like you’re getting food for free. Which by the way you are NOT I payed 5 dollars for juice…

I suppose I should rave about this place since there is nothing like it in the area. However ordering a sandwich here is a crap shoot. The «cooks» will give you whatever they have not what you ask for. The manager will apologize profusely but really doesn’t care because this place is a goldmine. If you are up for breakfast or lunch «surprise» go for it! But if you want what you paid for go some place else…

Great place, I head over to Q&N almost daily for lunch. Nice, fresh selection and TWO registers available. Two!

Clean. That is the number one thing I am hopeful for in this part of Harlem. I can say that everything seems to be clean and fresh. With the amount of lunch business they do all the tasty buffet dishes get cycled through so you can be confident it isn’t yesterdays leftover salmon teriyaki. Tossed salad bar with pick your own 4 ingredient at $ 5.45 is a fair deal just be mindful that the guy behind the counter has no idea what a reasonable amount of some ingredients are, and if you aren’t ready to tell him «That’s good!» you may have a salad with a ridiculous serving of onions or sun-​dried tomatoes etc.

I come here almost every day for lunch, sometimes even for breakfast as well since it’s right near my office. There is always a large variety of foods and everything that I’ve tried is always delicious and fresh. Staff is very friendly. Will continue to be a regular at this spot.

I would give 0 stars if i could the two guys preparing breakfast just dont care i ordered breakfast on a plate ham and eggs cheese didnt order cracked eggshells to go along with it I’ve had too many problems with this place all they do is screw up your order on purpose so they can get a laugh and the prices are ridiculously expensive I will never go back to this place again

Q and N Foods is the only place I feel comfortable getting food on the East side at 125^th Street. The staff is friendly and variety is extensive. Nothing about this place raises a red flag as compared to the other eateries around the area. I’m not sure what goes on behind the scenes but I do notice a B rating for this restaurant. However, I choose to ignore it as I either get food here or starve. I usually avoid B rated restaurants.

Great food. But don’t pay with the Spanish cashier on the far end towards the hot food. She is extremely rude. Many of my co-​workers don’t go there any more because of her rude attitude.

In Q&N you’ll find what the name advertises: quality and natural food.
The buffet is broad and has a lot of different types of dishes very well cooked. The fish is super fresh and amazing. All the salads are delicious and even the soups are great. Is not super cheap for a place in Harlem but you are paying quality.
Definitely a good place to go for lunch break

Its pretty good for a Harlem deli. Nothing too crazy in terms of options but it gets the job done if you need something quick to grab before hopping on the train at Metro North station.

Pretty good bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich. Clean local deli with a good selection of food and there’s usually not a long wait time. Great stop for a quick bite.

Fresh healthy options. Or not. Your choice. Fresh salad w 4 mix ins us $ 4.99 in the back. Good boar’s head sandwiches in front, and a hot buffet at lunch. Fresh fruit available. Iced coffee is good, too.

As a daily commuter to Stamford via Harlem-​125^th Street, I can’t recommend this deli enough for their quick and delicious egg and cheese breakfast sandwiches.
If you have 2 – 4 minutes to spare before your train arrives, you’ll be able to snag a fairly priced breakfast on the go.

Waited over 20 minutes for a ham, egg, and cheese sandwich when the shop was relatively empty (for the morning). I left before I even got it because I had a train to catch.
These people are pathetic. I came in here one night and ordered a turkey sub and the guy looked at me like I had 10 heads. The stupidity level is real.
There are plenty of other delis in Harlem to waste your time here. Yes it’s aesthetically nicer and bigger than most but the service here absolutely sucks!

I am so happy I discovered Q&N during my month long rotation in east Harlem. This place is long so don’t be fooled by its humble appearance on the outside. You gotta keep walking in. When you enter, there’s desserts, and wide variety of drinks to choose from, then the register, and you walk in further and you see a plethora of self serve buffet-​style food. This place is also great if you want healthy, vegetarian, or vegan food because they have plenty of fresh cut fruits, salads not overly drenched in dressing, roasted vegetables, and also lots of meat, fish, pasta, rice and other yummy dishes. And you just grab a plate and take how much you want and you pay by weight. I think hot foods are $ 5 a pound and salad and fruits are $ 6.49 a pound. Seating is like limited so it’s a good place to grab your food and togo it. There are like 5 tables that seat two people and a row of bar seating against the wall.

My boyfriend ordered us breakfast from here last Friday morning. We got:
Two orders of pancakes and bacon — I tore into the bag immediately and devoured the pancakes. They tasted tangy like buttermilk or as though they might have had cream cheese in the batter. Delicious nonetheless. My boyfriend wasn’t a fan though; he is very much for traditional flavors in his pancakes. The bacon was (not crispy) turkey bacon, which was fine. I like turkey bacon and this was thick and cooked through.
Two iced teas — unsweetened, standard (probably) orange pekoe. Good.
Croissant — this surprised my boyfriend by being whole grain! He was in love with it.
The food arrived much earlier than we expected, which was a pleasant surprise. I ate everything and would totally order again.

The only variety lunch spot in this neighborhood and it lives up to the task! I typically don’t get hot food from any food bar but the salads and sandwiches are phenomenal. Falafel sandwich is one of the best sandwiches I ever had. I also used them to order lunch for our client meetings and they are always on time with nothing missing.

Many have given a good rating to this deli because of its unhealthy or unappetizing surroundings, but I happen to feel that this deli could rival any in midtown or downtown with ease. They have an outstanding selection of packaged food (the baked apple chips are my constant fave), and also have a lot of great, fresh baked goods if it just so happens that you want something unhealthy for yourself :). Their sandwiches are very good, but I haven’t been able to eat any of their cold cut sandwiches since I’m pregnant (they use Boar’s head though — BIG plus. Their quality is bar none and I will never eat any other types of cold cuts because of their standards).
Q&N’s hot bar is absolutely delicious. I have never had fresher fruit salad anywhere in my life — melons and berries are not even in season but the quality of their fruit never fails to deliciously amaze me. Their hot food is pretty good, but isn’t as huge of a selection as other venues. Still — always delicious and a great ‘bang for your buck’, It’s not inherently obvious but there’s a make your own salad station way in the back too with a lot of options. Did I mention that they have an insanely awesome selection of beverages as well? If you crave it, I’m sure they have it. It’s pleasant to be able to sit and eat in there in peace as well. Most eateries in the area on 125^th are a mad house and it’s fun to be able to relax in peace out of the hustle and bustle.
I am such a huge fan of this place — I mean seriously, who else on 125^th makes such a mean veggie burger with honey mustard and mozzarella cheese? Q&N, you make me swoon!!!

Normally I would give a deli of this caliber a 3, but given the neighborhood and lack of good dining options around I’ll give it a 4.
I work in the area and needless to say dining options are limited. This place is a great option! I avoid the hot/​cold bar as I’ve had some pretty bad experiences with chewy meats and weird sauces. But the salad bar in the back is great and the sandwiches up front are good, too. Great breakfast sandwiches as well! It’s by far the best food in the area! The employees are really friendly as well.