KP49 is a tiny takeout spot in Union Square with a standing counter and a few sidewalk tables, built around a short, focused sandwich menu. The signature is a beef bourguignon sandwich — slow-cooked beef marinated with sixteen herbs, layered with caramelized onions, shredded carrots, mushrooms, and jalapeños. Roasted chicken and marinated pork round out the savory side, with high-quality olive oil used in the meat preparation, and the dessert case holds house-made genoise and tiramisu.
The beef bourguignon sandwich draws a divided crowd — some regulars treat it as the reason they keep coming back, others prefer the roasted chicken instead. A sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich has also built a following among repeat customers. It's the kind of neighborhood lunch spot where office workers show up often enough to know the order before they reach the counter.
The beef bourguignon sandwich draws a divided crowd — some regulars treat it as the reason they keep coming back, others prefer the roasted chicken instead. A sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich has also built a following among repeat customers. It's the kind of neighborhood lunch spot where office workers show up often enough to know the order before they reach the counter.