About Us

open daily 8AM–7PM, Sunnyside Queens, established 1995

Our Story

The Butcher Block was first founded in 1995 as a small butcher store in Sunnyside, Queens, NY. As time passed the store became a neighborhood staple, serving hot Irish food such as Irish Breakfast Sandwiches, Beef Stew, Shepherds Pie, and assorted Irish crisps, candies, and sodas. Everything was on the up and up until misfortune struck in August of 2003, when a fire broke out next door eviscerating the Butcher Block and the years of memories and quality service to our community. Yet, through hard work and perseverance, the Butcher Block was reborn in its current location at 43-46 41st St Sunnyside, NY. In the years since, we have constantly innovated, and put our best foot forward as is attested to by the press we’ve received, linked below.

Our Process

Online ordering for delivery or collection is facilitated through DoorDash. Customers can place orders directly on DoorDash for a simple and convenient way to shop from The Butcher Block.

NY Times: “Love, Bacon, and a Bit of Ireland”
Time Out: Butcher Block Profile
Eater New York: “This Overloaded Sausage Sandwich Turns Irish Breakfast Into a Delightful Lunch”
The Infatuation: “Best Restaurants in Sunnyside and Woodside”
Eater NY: “New York’s Best Pastrami Sandwiches, Ranked”
The Infatuation: “The 23 Best Sandwich Shops in NYC”
Eater NY: “A Huge Pastrami Sandwich in Queens — and Other Cheap Eats”

Our Future

This website is the dawn of a new day for the Butcher Block. In the coming months, we will be bringing our catering service online. Starting next week, we will be offering nationwide shipping so that we can serve members of our community wherever they are! If you have any questions refer to the FAQ page or reach out via our email or phone number listed below. 

Press Releases

Fresh Corned Beef Sandwiches in Sunnyside | The Butcher Block

Corned Beef, Sliced Fresh Every Day: The Sandwich Sunnyside Keeps Coming Back For Walk into The Butcher Block on any regular Tuesday and you will see it before you even reach the counter. Someone is ordering a corned beef sandwich for lunch. Someone else is…

The Butcher Block, a Sunnyside Institution, to Expand on to Queens Blvd

Where to buy all your favorite Irish food in New York City and beyond