Fonty’s Deli + Dukaan

Good excitement … great experience!! I was intrigued by this hold in the wall place that boasted of some really popular sandwiches and a modern take on them so I had to go and visit them! I did the Bombay sandwich, Begun bhaja, chutney sandwich and each of these hit the mark consistently and admirably. The crunch, the gooey cheese and the spices and condiments used take you oh so close to that Mumbai street experience! They don’t have a phone number so be ready to go park your car and get your order prepared for you. Am going to definitely do again!

Fonty's is so charming! A cute little sandwich shop and store with really tasty food. Rarely, as a vegetarian, am I overwhelmed with options, but there was so much to choose from. I got the Bombay, which was super flavorful and satisfying. Excited to go back and try the others.

Heard a lot of hype over the new Indian Bodega but I think it lives up to the hype! Yes it’s pricey but I think it’s best to share some items with a group for the best deal, and you get to try multiple things. We shared a Bombay sandwich and chicken tikka naanini as a group of 3. Both were delicious! The Bombay sandwich was smaller but still so flavorful, and the naanini was definitely larger and more filling but still great. I’d definitely come back and try more.

Got their Bombay sandwich which had potato filling, onion, amul cheese. The sandwich was delicious and definitely authentic to its flavor! They also have spices, snacks but Everything on the pricey side.

Probably the best tuna melt I've ever had.Simply delish. Fresh, tasty, amazing bread. Does not get any better. Cute shop and they seemed to have a number of other items I'd love to try. I'll be back.

the Bombay sandwich was amazing! We ordered a chickpea sandwiches but they gave us a chicken tikka instead mistakenly. They were kind enough to refund when we mentioned it - the sandwiches taste good. There isn’t a ton of seating but WSP is right around. There is a wait after ordering but again good tastes good. Most sandwiches are $14-22 and there are vegan / vegetarian options Shout out to the white guy with the rebels t shirt that helped with our sandwich order issue!

I had one of the worst dining experiences I’ve ever had in New York at Fonty’s Deli. We waited an hour and a half for our food, which we partly expected given the hype, but the process was chaotic and disorganized. By the time we finally reached the counter, several items including the Bombay sandwich we were most excited to try were already sold out. It’s hard to understand why the shop advertises being open until 11pm if multiple menu staples are gone by mid-afternoon. When our food finally arrived, it was an enormous letdown for the price (over $25 for two small items). The chili cheese sandwich, a beloved Indian classic, was made using the two unwanted ends of the bread and tasted nothing like the original. The $15 chickpea sandwich was dry, bland, and I had to pick pieces of tin foil out of my food. I truly wanted to love this place. The concept is exciting, and the desi cultural touches in the decor make the space feel cozy and inviting. But the food quality and customer experience fall far short of expectations, especially at these prices.

I’ve heard so many great things about Fonty’s and for it to be 10-15 minute walk away…. What a treat! I’ve had friends recommend this spot and am so glad I finally stumbled upon it. I only ever tried the Chicken tikka naanini and it was so absolutely delicious. I took a long walk with a friend and am still thinking about how delightful that panini was. I can’t wait to try the other things! The photo doesn’t do it any justice, but when I first pulled that panini apart in the store right when I got it… THAT CHEESE PULL!!!! Truly so delicious and am still drooling over it.

My husband and I tried Fonty's Bodega and were blown away! Arjun and the entire team are so welcoming and have really created something special. This week is their soft opening, so they didn't have the full menu but we were lucky enough to try two of their sandwiches. First, the Parsi: Fonty's take on a cubano. It was an amazing combination of flavors with the perfect kick + the pickles add a nice little crunch. Second was the chicken naanini: a spicy chicken tikka, tomatoey, pickled onion, pillowy naan hug. The portions are generous - we were pretty full after the Parsi, but powered through half the naanini anyways. ALSO there's tons of specialty ingredients and snacks to choose from. We went with Keya's chips which did not disappoint! Final note: try the Chai. Tastes like fall in a cup.

Friendly staff and cute little sandwich joint in the village. Perfect blend of American and Indian - in the form of sandwiches. Highly recommend the tuna melt and the lamb meatball sandwich. Great addition to the neighborhood!

Lovely spot, the owner Arjun was very friendly and talked about why he opened the spot. Food was wonderful, ambience was great in the back room

I've been a huge fan of Fontainhaas Dukaan and the whole team since the beginning, so I was THRILLED when I found out Varsha, Arjun, and Viraj would be opening their second project in the West Village! Half general store, half local living room, Fonty's feels so sweet -- built on the same warm hospitality that's at the heart of everything this crew does, with a delectable and inventive sandwich menu and a spot-on selection of signature chai / coffee / juice, plus a roomful of snacks and speciality ingredients that I was too happily dazed by to properly take in -- more to explore on repeat visits! For a first lunch at the soft opening, I had the naanini with kerela beef and it was to DIE for -- bright and kicky mint chutney, warm spiced potatoes, and romaine + curry leaf crisp for freshness and crunch (also held up gorgeous as leftovers!). Am looking forward to eating my way through the whole menu alongside cups of chai by the fireplace or at the beautiful bay window looking out on Christopher Street, and to basking in the creativity and heartfelt care that's so beautifully present here.