Lars Jendruschewitz | Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
A Brooklyn Pickle employee places pickles on top of a customer’s sandwich. They wrap pickles with every sandwich in the traditional style of New York City sandwich shops.
Lars Jendruschewitz | Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Julie Young, known as the “killer,” wraps a sandwich for a customer at the Brooklyn Pickle. She can make a sandwich in 15 seconds, Manager Mariah Root said.
Lars Jendruschewitz | Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
In addition to sandwiches, the Pickle also offers warm meals for lunch. Their lunch menu rotates throughout the week, with Thursday’s chicken riggies a staff favorite.
Lars Jendruschewitz | Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Craig Kowadla, the owner of Brooklyn Pickle, stands in front of a mural that greets customers as they enter the shop. The mural is custom-made and depicts him with the former owner, Ken Sniper, on the Brooklyn Bridge.
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Pickles marinate chilled in ice in the basement of the Brooklyn Pickle. Pickles are included with every sandwich, with customers choosing between garlic or dill pickles.
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A Brooklyn Pickle employee prepares a sandwich at the shop in East Syracuse. Sandwich prep is a speedy process, with day staff able to make a sandwich in 30 seconds.
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During lunchtime, the Pickle often has long lines for their food. Staff expedite the process, though, to keep the line moving and customers happy.
Lars Jendruschewitz | Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Employees make sandwiches for patrons during the lunch rush. Noon is the busiest time at the Brooklyn Pickle, and day staff have to be “all-star” caliber.
Lars Jendruschewitz | Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
A patron pays for their meal. Prices at the Pickle are fair, but Kowadla faces the debate of having to raise them due to economic factors.
