'It's A Culture Of New York': Hajji's Deli In Harlem Is Known For Its Chopped Cheese Sandwich

By Elle McLogan, CBS New York

February 18, 2023

In East Harlem, one corner deli calls itself the originator of a quintessential New York sandwich.

Blue Sky Deli, better known as Hajji's, takes pride in its chopped cheese. The sandwich combines ground beef, onions, and cheese—typically with toppings like lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, and ketchup—served on a hero or roll.

While the chopped cheese can be found in bodegas in Harlem, the Bronx, and beyond, Hajji's manager Salah Alhubaishi doesn't see the others as competition.

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