Blimpie
Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Price
$10–20per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Blimpie is a convenience-first Downtown Brooklyn pick, better for a quick daytime meal than a planned dinner. Choose it when location and speed matter; skip it for a special occasion, polished service, or atmosphere-led dining.
About Blimpie
Blimpie is in New York City with casual dress and a schedule that is mostly daytime and early evening.
Use the confirmed hours to decide whether it fits
Blimpie is open Monday through Friday from 9:45 AM to 7 PM, Saturday from 11 AM to 6:30 PM, and closed Sunday. Those hours make it easier to consider for a casual New York City stop earlier in the day or before early evening, while Sunday plans should be directed elsewhere.
The dress code is casual.
Where it fits in a New York City plan
Use Blimpie as a simple New York City option when its hours and casual dress code match the plan.
For broader planning, use the New York City restaurants guide alongside the New York City bars guide if the meal is being paired with drinks. Travelers building a wider itinerary can also scan the New York City hotels guide, the New York City experiences guide, and the New York City wineries guide.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 9:45 AM–7 PM · Tuesday: 9:45 AM–7 PM
- Location
- 24 Willoughby St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
- Website
- blimpie.com/stores/11865
- Phone
- +1 718 254 0703
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Blimpie reads as the dependable, unglamorous end of the New York dining spectrum: a fast-casual sub chain that trades destination ambition for predictability and speed. The brand’s long history, founded in 1964, reinforces a classic, franchise-driven sensibility rather than a location-specific culinary identity. This Willoughby Street outpost serves the immediate Downtown Brooklyn corridor and feels functional and utilitarian: portable sandwiches, steady foot traffic, and a focus on day-to-day reliability. It’s the kind of place you visit because it works on your schedule, not because it promises a memorable night out.
Best For
Blimpie is best for quick lunches and no-frills weekday meals for office workers, students, and courthouse visitors who need food that fits a timetable. The menu’s signature subs (Classic Italian, Ham Salami & Cheese, and Veggie & Cheese) make sensible, portable choices for solo diners or small, informal groups seeking a predictable meal. It’s not a special-occasion spot; instead, it excels as a dependable, affordable option when convenience and consistency matter more than culinary theater. Ideal for grabbing and going or a short sit-down between errands and meetings.
Ordering Tips
Expect a frictionless, walk-in experience: there is no reservation system, waitlist, or booking window to manage. That means you can show up during peak midday hours and typically get served quickly, making Blimpie a practical stop for pickup or a brief in-restaurant meal. Because the concept emphasizes portability and speed, plan on straightforward menu choices and standard sub-shop pacing rather than table service or extended dining. If your priority is speed and reliability, the simplicity of the format is the point.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual fast-food deli atmosphere with focus on quick service and hearty portions.
Tags
Best For
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
Signature Dishes
- Classic Italian Sub
- Ham Salami & Cheese
- Veggie & Cheese
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 24 Willoughby St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 9:45 AM–7 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:45 AM–7 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:45 AM–7 PM
- Thursday
- 9:45 AM–7 PM
- Friday
- 9:45 AM–7 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–6:30 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Sunken Harbor Club, Notable alternative
- Gage & Tollner, Classic Steakhouse, Classic Steakhouse
- Re:Fuel, Notable alternative
- Queen, Notable alternative
- Maison Sun, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Choose Blimpie when ease and location beat ambiance. Compared with Gage & Tollner, it is not trying to deliver a classic steakhouse meal or a dressed-up Brooklyn night out. Gage & Tollner is the better fit for a date, client meal, or celebration; this is the better fit when the meal needs to be quick and low-commitment.
Sunken Harbor Club is the stronger choice when drinks and atmosphere are the point of the evening. Queen and Maison Sun are better for diners who want the meal itself to carry the plan. Re:Fuel is less useful as a direct New York City alternative because it sits outside the metro set here.
Explore New York City
Around this place
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Compare Blimpie
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blimpie | New York City | No published awards | |
| Sunken Harbor Club | New York City | No published awards | |
| Gage & Tollner | New York City | Classic Steakhouse | 2026 World's Best Steaks 101 Best Steak Restaurants · #842026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 World's Best Steaks 50 Best Steakhouses in North America · #222025 World's Best Steaks 101 Best Steak Restaurants · #882025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #4712025 New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City2025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #1892023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended |
| Re:Fuel | Brooklyn | No published awards | |
| Queen | New York City | No published awards | |
| Maison Sun | New York City | No published awards |
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How Blimpie New York City compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blimpie good for a special occasion?
The dress code is casual. If you need a clearly occasion-focused plan, compare Blimpie with other New York City options such as Gage & Tollner before deciding.
What are alternatives to Blimpie in New York City?
Other New York City options to compare include Re:Fuel, Gage & Tollner, Queen, Sunken Harbor Club, and Maison Sun. Choose based on the kind of outing you want, since Blimpie details here are limited to hours and casual dress.
How far ahead should I book Blimpie?
Plan around the hours: weekdays from 9:45 AM to 7 PM, Saturday from 11 AM to 6:30 PM, and closed Sunday. For plans where booking details are important, compare other New York City options such as Queen or Gage & Tollner.
What should I wear to Blimpie?
Keep it casual. Casual dress is the dress code for Blimpie in New York City. If your plans include another venue with a different atmosphere, check that venue's guidance separately.
Is lunch or dinner better at Blimpie?
The hours are Monday through Friday from 9:45 AM to 7 PM and Saturday from 11 AM to 6:30 PM, with Sunday closed. That schedule supports daytime and early-evening planning.
