GERTIE is
“Good Food, Every Day.”
GERTIE is a modern “Jew-ish” deli and appetizing shop inspired by New York’s great bagel institutions.
Originally opened in 2019, GERTIE earned critical acclaim for its all-day format and vibrant design. Its new 2.0 iteration in Prospect Heights returns with counter service, freshly baked sourdough bagels, house-smoked fish and meats, and a pastry program rooted in deli nostalgia.
GERTIE is a place for long lunches, casual meetups, and familiar faces—a true neighborhood anchor.
Meet the Team
FOUNDER
Nate Adler
PARTNER
Rachel Jackson
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Mike Cain
The GERTIE Story
2019
GERTIE opens in Williamsburg—an all-day NY comfort café—& earns Thrillist Best New Restaurants in America and Eater NY Best Restaurant Design
2019
GERTIE opens in Williamsburg—an all-day NY comfort café–& earns Thrillist Best New Restaurants in America and Eater NY Best Restaurant Design
2020-21
GERTIE becomes a community pantry & soup kitchen during COVID, serving hospitality workers, first responders, and neighbors
Restaurants Advocating for Democracy (RAD) launches, mobilizing voter outreach
GERTIE becomes a community pantry & soup kitchen during COVID, serving hospitality workers, first responders, and neighbors
Restaurants Advocating for Democracy (RAD) launches, mobilizing voter outreach
2022
GERTIE focuses on a “modern Jew-ish deli” identity—appetizing culture, bagels, smoked fish, and hospitality-forward service
2020-21
June 2025
2022
GERTIE focuses on a “modern Jew-ish deli” identity—appetizing culture, bagels, smoked fish, and hospitality-forward service
Original GERTIE Williamsburg location closes
December 2025
GERTIE Prospect Heights location opens near to sister restaurant, gertrude’s
Original GERTIE Williamsburg location closes
GERTIE Prospect Heights location opens near to sister restaurant, gertrude’s
December 2025
June 2025