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Gertie is back, making a move from Williamsburg to Prospect Heights, and version 2.0 transforms what the beloved "Jew-ish" spot was known for into a modern, New York-style bagel shop and delicatessen with loads of neighborhood charm. The new location at 602 Vanderbilt is counter-service, offering hand-rolled bagels, latkes, deli favorites, homemade baked goods and specialty drinks.
Nate Adler opened Gertie back in 2019 to much acclaim, and recently debuted nearby Gertrude's with wife Rachel Jackson. The new iteration of Gertie is close to his heart. "
"The move to Prospect Heights starts a new chapter for Gertie,” Adler said in an official statement. "We’re creating a space inspired by our favorite institutions from throughout our lives in New York. We’re excited to bring together a restaurant where you’re equally at home ordering a bagel and lox to-go, as you are sitting back with a bloody mary and a copy of the local paper."
The menu is packed with deli classics done Gertie style. Bagel sandwiches run from $11 to $20 and cover a wide range of tastes. There’s the (B)EC, a two-egg, cheddar, pickled pepper and hot sauce sandwich that's a perfect morning pick-me-up after a night out. The Best Bialy layers hot- and cold-smoked pastrami salmon salad with dill-caper schmear and pickled onions for a rich, salty treat. The Relish Tray Bagel is piled high with all your favorite toppings including a giardiniera schmear, pickled beets, a soft-boiled egg, lettuce and dill. Fans of the original Gertie will know the chicken schnitzel well.
Vegetarians and vegans have plenty of options, too, and gluten-free bagels are available as well.
Beyond sandwiches, expect a deli case with potato salad, pickles, tuna and whitefish salads and seasonal specials. Plus: matzo ball soup, a latke bar, scones, babka, cookies and knishes.
As for drinks, the coffee bar uses Parlor beans, and the black-and-white cookie coffee shake on offer is bound to be a social media fave. House sodas, inspired by Dr. Brown’s, include Cel-Ray, lime rickey, chocolate egg cream and a Shirley Temple, most of which can be spiked, are also on the menu.
The space, designed by Commoncraft, keeps the lively, colorful vibe of the original. Take particular notice of the yellow-tiled bar, vintage touches and the backyard, which is perfect for brunching in good weather.