Salt Hank’s

Came for the soft opening, at the time, the only sandwich on offer was the French dip. The sandwich was *phenomenal* and I’m not even a big French dip guy. Everything from the baguette to the Au Jus was outstanding. Definitely recommend splitting a sandwich. With fries and a drink it came out to $38. Quality is clearly high but hopefully they’ll have some lower priced offerings down the line. The fries were a little unusual on their own but made a great sandwich topping, and maybe that was their intended purpose. Some little touches I appreciated were the DIY takeaway station and the fact that they limited the number of customers inside so it never felt overly crowded or chaotic. And it’s always great to go to a place that actually makes you feel welcome. Looking forward to coming back!

Great French Dip. Pricey ($38 for sandwich, fries, & a drink) but worth it. Share it with a friend it’s a lot to eat yourself. Fries are more like crunchy sticks. Pro move: pour the fries on the tray and dip the sandwich in them too for a crunchy bite.

They’re just doing one thing, and doing it extremely well: the French dip. It starts with a French baguette bun that stays crispy on the outside, roasted garlic, shaved prime rib, caramel, onions, and provolone cheese. Best one in NYC by far. It’s $35 for the sandwich, which I felt was fair, given the quality of the ingredients and meat

Absolutely the most delicious sandwich! It’s large rich and juicy meat, with horseradish sauce and au jus to dip it in. Their crispy shoestring fries and lime aid are also fantastic! This sandwich is worth the wait. It’s not just a sandwich it’s an experience! Staff is friendly and great too!

Love that this spot opened up in the West Village - line builds up but moves fast especially since many are grabbing to go. Loved the dip but wish the cup of jus was slightly bigger to dip the sandwich into. Price is on the higher end but it’s quality food.

The sandwich is a bit pricey at $28, but the portion is generous and the flavor is solid. Dipping it in the jus really brings out the umami and cuts through any heaviness, making it even more enjoyable. It still feels like they’re in a soft opening phase—things don’t seem fully dialed in yet—but the sandwich itself is definitely worth trying. If anything, the limited drink selection might be the only downside.

Stumbled upon opening day and knew nothing about Hank or the restaurant. We asked someone in line what it was, did some quick internet research, happily waited in line, and holy shit was it the best french dip I’ve ever had. It was a fun experience to be a part of, Hank himself delivered our food to the table, but the taste sealed the deal. Go!

Best French Dip I’ve ever had !! The bread is perfectly crispy and doesn’t get too soggy when dipping it in the Jus. You can tell they use high quality ingredients but that’s also reflected in the price ($28). I’ll definitely come back for more.

Salt Hanks absolutely lives up to the hype! I got in line at 11:30am on a Saturday and was seated with my sandwich at 12:32. They do a really great job to let people in when there is space to sit so no one is standing around searching for seating which I appreciated. I ordered the combo for $35 which includes the French dip, cup of jus, fries, and a drink. The sandwich itself with the jus was amazing. The bread held it together well and could really withstand the heft of the sandwich while also being light and crispy. When I go back I would skip on the fries, they're a lesser version of a potato stick. Excited to see all that's to come with Salt Hanks!

I came on opening day so wait time was ~90 mins. Been a long follower of Hank's so no shock that the French dip was very solid-so much so that I could finish the whole sandwich by myself to my surprise. Staff is very friendly and enthusiastic. There were some minor shortcomings like no to-go boxes or decent way of disposing the leftover jus, but these were all on opening day so I'm sure they will be resolved shortly.

Really good sandwich esp their bread woww. Super tender beef. Tasted high quality. However for 28 dollars you need to add more meat. Its kinda skimp. The fries are nothing to rave about. It can easily be subbed for a bag of chips

Very solid sandwich! It took two tries to successfully dine here but we did it. They were sold out on a weekday afternoon at 2pm. We arrived a little after opening on Saturday morning. The line moves pretty quickly, and they let people in at waves, dependent on seating availability. If you choose to take-out, your wait will def be shorter. We waited about 45mins. The sandwich is pretty large so I would probably share next time. The sandwich itself is perfectly executed! The meat is tender and juicy, thinly sliced. The onions have so much depth, very sweet & savory. And the bread is toasted to perfection. The fries are a bit pointless, like others mentioned. Their au jus is great but almost unnecessary, considering how juicy the meat already is. Yes, it is a pricey sandwich, but it's also very share-able.. Nonetheless. very much worth the wait & worth the hype!

OMG! This is immediately one of my favorite sandwiches in NYC. Period. Grand opening today 6/20/2025 at 11:30am. The place was packed and lines were out the door. We waited about 15 minutes around 1:00pm before we were allowed to order our food. After that, we found a table and sat patiently waiting for our food for another 30 minutes. Total wait time 45 minutes. They cut off the growing line outside as we got our food around 1:45pm because they were running out of beef. Phew. Glad we got ours. Lol As for the sandwich, this French Dip is the stuff of legends. We're talking about a foodie's wet dream. The crusty bread from Frenchette is the perfect choice for this sandwich. It holds up so well to dipping in the au jus, which was super beefy, with hints of herbs shining through. All that would mean nothing if the filling was not up to par. Thankfully they were. The mounds of tender and luscious beef, a generous slather of horseradish sauce, covered in the most beautifully caramelized onions, smothered in velvety melted cheese, was spectacular to say the least. This was one cohesive sandwich that will make your taste buds dance with joy. Also, I'm sure many people will immediately compare this French Dip to the one at 4 Charles Prime Rb ($40) and Au Chevel ($36). They are different in many ways, but this $28 version is definitely just as wonderful without breaking the bank. Btw, other than the French Dip, there is only a side order of matchstick fries and three options for beverages. The fries were more like chips and went well with the sandwich. They are hoping to get their liquor license in another few months. Salt Hank's hit all the right notes on their first day. Hopefully they get even better from here. I wish them luck. I got to briefly meet Hank and he was delightful. I also spoke to Hector, our wonderful server, who said that they are working on improve the French Dip. One example he gave me was using a different brand to add more zing to the horseradish sauce. That was maybe my only gripe with the sandwich and he address it without me even bringing it up. That's recognizing your own flaws and being critical of one's self to achieve perfection. I appreciate that immensely. I really hate lines. I'm also never part of the "first wave" of foodies eating at a new hot spot. However, somehow I found this place accidentally on its grand opening day and I'm more than happy to report that it's not just a social media darling. The food is actually fantastic. I'll be back.

My gosh. My number one meal of 2025 so far. Waited about 55 minutes for my sandwich on a Saturday morning got there at 10:50 which was 40 minutes before opening and got my sandwich at about 1145. However, all the wedding was worth it. The sandwich was so delicious, meat was so tender, onions were so juicy, and the baguette was to die for. The service was amazing as well. It is a small place so you may not be able to sit.

SaltHank's, a new French‑dip sandwich shop at 280Bleecker Street, West Village, NYC 10014 Hours: Opens around **11:30AM**(some say 11:30-12PM) and stays open Wednesday-Sunday until they sell out--often by ~3PM. *Contact: business inquiries via Contact@SaltHanks.com What Makes It Special *Founded by foodie influencer Henry "SaltHank" Laporte (@salt_hanks on Instagram & TikTok) . *Menu: Just one sandwich -- a prime‑rib French dip -- plus fries and house-made limeade/sodas. Simple, focused, and premium. *Sandwich highlights: *Juicy prime‑rib from Pat La Frieda *Served on baguettes from Frenchette *Enhanced with provolone, caramelized onions, roasted garlic‑horseradish aioli, and a rich au jus. *Price: ~$28 for the sandwich; fries are an extra $6. *Quality & buzz: Critics rave it's "far more than a gimmick," noting outstanding flavor, attention to detail, chef pedigree, and co-founder involvement . Inside Details *Casual, minimalist setup with a counter, a few seats, welcoming music, and a friendly vibe. *Expect long lines and sold-out sandwiches--80+ lbs of beef fly out fast--so arriving soon after opening is smart. Online & Social *Website: salthanks.com (info on address, opening, contact). *IG & TikTok handle: @salt_hanks #salt_hanks #frenchdip #westvillage#nycsandwiches #comfortfood

Amazing! Enough said. Try it! Been a fan of Salt Hank since his first You Tube video. So excited to try this place. Superb!

Fantastic French Dip. Honestly was so much food and felt like maybe I hurt myself eating all of it but then two days later I found myself wanting to go back. You could out the onions on the read and I would eat that by itself. So good. I can't ding it for anything but if I were I'd say the fries were not my thing. Fun to put on the sandwich though for some crunch!

Sells out very fast. Delicate and tender beef with a thickened au jus on the best toasted bread. Not your grandma's but will remind you of that because eating this Dip is taking a big bite of nostalgia.

excellent sandwich. the line was ~30mins so expectations were high maybe unreasonably so. but overall this is one of the best sandwiches there is, transcending beyond its simple french dip peer group. the standout was the bread, the provolone, the crazy thin sliced meat, the deeply flavorful au jus and the onions. my only two quibbles - the onion to rest of sandwich ratio is a bit off, meaning this thing is very onion forward. second, the fries are pretty lame, it takes a lot for me to leave half on my plate.

I used to spend a lot of time in the village with my cousin Paulie, but after they took his thumb I had to spend less time in the neighborhood. Anyways they only have one sandwich and it's pretty expensive!

Long line. Mediocre sandwich. There were two of us and they only had one left. Never again, and truly not worth it.