re: Why do New Yorkers think a Bacon Egg and Cheese sandwich is some specifically NYC thing?

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(Insert any city) pride can be over the top, but there’s some merit to it here. The (insert any) city’s BEC isn’t just a breakfast sandwich; it’s an icon of working-class culture. The experience of grabbing a BEC from a corner store, often made fresh on a grill with minimal fuss, embodies the essence of (insert any city)’s no-nonsense, on-the-go lifestyle. Locals romanticize it because it’s tied to the rhythm of their daily lives.

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FIFY.

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people from louisiana and texas are pretty bad about this too

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It’s almost like people who live in places with unique cultures are proud of it or something. Wild I know.

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It’s almost like people who live in places with unique cultures are proud of it or something. Wild I know.

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This. I remember when Disney released their “gumbo” and people raged harder than when Bryce Underwood flipped.

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But a bacon egg and cheese sandwich isn't original to New York

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You are missing the point. LA was not the first place to mix rice, protein and spices but Jambalaya is still very much a LA dish. The NYC BEC is unique to the city except when people intentionally copy it. It doesn't matter that they were not the first ones to combine bacon, egg and cheese on bread for breakfast it matters that their form is distinct. A blooming onion is just battered and fried onion that is ubiquitous in the US but Russell's combined mukimono with some deep frying and you got a unique dish that while it spread all over from NOLA if it hadn't spread it would be reasonable for people to look forward to going back and having one even though it is basically a non-ring onion ring.

This feels like when Lebron James tried to patent "Taco Tuesday'

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Why do New Yorkers think a Bacon Egg and Cheese sandwich is some specifically NYC thing?

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Gotta get it the Ocky way!!! Don't forget the Bev, Neva Neva Neva.

There isn't a bodega in New York or anywhere else in the world that makes a better BEC than Anacona's Stop and Save, and I will fight anyone who says different.

I've spent a decent amount of time in NYC and the BEC sandwich is very good for a quick breakfast.

Really, I've not been to many places in NYC that the food is not good. If you don't have good food, you will fail and fail quickly. I love ordering Chinese delivery when I'm there. It's incredibly good. An out of the way italian place will have some of the best chicken parmesan you'll eat. But, my favorite thing to get when I'm there is a smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers bagel.

It's one of my favorite breakfast.

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60 million people visit New York City every year, so your post doesn’t make a lot of sense.

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It’s a cool place to visit, I’m going in February but I don’t give a frick that someone is a New Yawker.

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Now get back to work, that Tractor Supply inventory isn’t gonna get on the shelves by itself.

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Typical New Yawker attitude about people in the “flyover” then wonder why people fricking hate Yankees in the south.

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The fascination with the bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich (BEC) as a symbol of New York City isn’t just about the ingredients—it’s about the culture, the execution, and the context. Let’s break down the truth in the statements: “You can get a bacon egg and cheese sandwich at almost any random gas station or breakfast restaurant in the country.” True. BECs are common across the U.S. and aren’t unique in their basic concept. You’ll find them everywhere, from greasy diners to chain restaurants. However, the New York City BEC isn’t about novelty; it’s about execution, speed, and consistency in a fast-paced environment. The deli culture in NYC is distinct: these sandwiches are quick, cheap, and often perfectly balanced in flavor. “These frickers act like everything about that city is ‘special,’ even the most basic breakfast sandwich.” Semi-true. NYC pride can be over the top, but there’s some merit to it here. The city’s BEC isn’t just a breakfast sandwich; it’s an icon of working-class culture. The experience of grabbing a BEC from a corner bodega, often made fresh on a grill with minimal fuss, embodies the essence of NYC’s no-nonsense, on-the-go lifestyle. Locals romanticize it because it’s tied to the rhythm of their daily lives. “Is there any truth to the hype about NYC BECs being special?” Yes, to an extent. While you can technically find a bacon, egg, and cheese anywhere, the NYC version is celebrated for the bodega factor. It’s not fancy—it’s street food perfection. It’s about the fresh Kaiser roll, the griddled bacon and eggs, the melted cheese, and the slapdash efficiency that comes with it. There’s also a communal feeling of ordering one in a crowded, bustling deli, which adds to the charm. So while the sandwich itself isn’t unique, the context of enjoying a BEC in NYC is what makes it feel "special" to the locals—and to anyone who’s adopted it as part of their New York experience. It's as much about the vibe as it is about the food.

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Sorry, but quite honestly, that’s a bunch of crap,

It’s a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich.

Nothing more, nothing less.

And you don’t have to go to a “bodega” to get one.