Stephanie Yoon
Yummy bagels and quick service. I stopped by here for a quick breakfast on Sunday morning.
I ordered a whole wheat bagel (lightly toasted) with the seasonal pumpkin cream cheese, and a small coffee. Bagel was decently sized, and the cream cheese was absolutely delicious — the right amount of subtle sweetness and loaded with fresh pumpkin flavor. The coffee wasn’t great but for the price ($2.25 for a small), I got what I expected.
Pro tip: if you don’t want your bagel too crunchy, ask for it to be lightly toasted and it should come out soft and chewy, which is the way I prefer my bagels.
All in all, I would recommend this place for a quick bite for their variety of choices, yummy bagels, and cordial service.
Ali S
Ess-a-Bagel is one of the popular Bagel spots in New York City that you have to try! Solid bagels, multiple locations, and quick service. Give it a try!
Melanie Davis
The bagels here are amazing. I got a plain bagel from here one Saturday morning. It was warm and fluffy like it just came out of the oven. I put cream cheese on it and enjoyed every bite. I wanted to go back and get another but it was filling so I did not.
Mitali Gadekar
Delicious bagels! I always get the jalapeño cream cheese on a toasted sesame bagel with avocado and cucumber. Service is quick, staff is friendly! Can get busy on the weekend mornings as seating is limited but line is fast moving if you’re doing takeout. Definitely recommend!
Victoria Geh
Food 8/10
Solid bagel location, plenty of cream cheese topping flavors. I got the lox cream cheese with a toasted everything bagel. Even though it was a Sunday, it wasn’t too full, and the line to order passed by quite quickly. Massive bagel too, was both my breakfast and lunch. The cream cheese wasn’t too heavy either, but just the right amount to make me feel fulfilled.
Atmosphere 7/10
Typical bagel store vibes.
Service 5/10
Not sure why my bagel took so much longer than others, I saw people who came after me leave before me. Maybe they forgot about my order, so I had to pester them. Very unfortunate.
Mona Al Hendi
I love bagels! I heard a lot about this place. I tried it myself and would definitely come back again! It was packed, yet they were organized and very efficient. The wait was worth it! Fresh and clean! I’ve tried many bagel spots, but their bagels are sometimes else! Absolutely love!!!
Ramon Portilla
Great bagels. Black coffee was excellent. Fast service. Read the menu before ordering. Quite expense and the production line may be impatient if you don’t know what you want!
Keaton Ambridge
Needed of course to grab a bagel in NYC so Ess-a-Bagel was one of the obvious contenders. Usually a good sign when the joint has an absolutely packed line that tails off out of the front door into the morning rain. Not knowing the sizing I erred in getting three bagels, one as a sandwich, the other with a spread and the basic test of quality the butter only. This is a very large amount of food. Two halves of those bagels made it out alive till the next morning. Note to self for next time as well, request things heated (this must be an option right) because that bagel haul would have been considerably enhanced by a bit of toasting. Will visit again regardless.
Debbie B
Perfection! Such delicious bagels, and really yummy cream cheese. My bagel happened to be hot from the oven which was such a treat.
They give such generous amounts of cream cheese that I recommend getting an extra plain bagel and eat it with all the extra cream cheese you get! 🤌
Nicholas Marino
Ess-a-Bagel has the best bagels in NYC. Veggie cream cheese is delicious. Just don’t come here for a BEC, they microwave the egg
Thuy L.
I love coming to this ess-a-bagel for a pick-me-up! Sweet staff who always welcomes you with a smile at the register and efficient cook staff. Their tofu spread is super creamy and yum!!
Get a loyalty card if you are a local - I’m sure you will become a regular here!
Bree Moran
We’ve had breakfast sandwiches here twice in the last week and they’re amazing! The bagels are excellent and the line moves very efficiently. Would highly recommend!
Sarah Wang
Bagels are so soft and chewy! Toasted to perfection :) Tried the Signature favorite, and it had too many onions for my liking but a perfect amount of everything else!
Vincent Dinatale
Great NYC bagels!! Recommend eating them when they are fresh!
Melody Waters
My favorite bagel place in the City! I make it a point to come here every time I visit. I’m so happy they deliver now! Everything is delicious and the staff is lovely. It’s truly a New York staple and must try!
Rebecca Starling
Gave me a smidge of indigestion, that banana pudding bagel x chive cream cheese collab went so hard it almost killed me
Laura-Peter Corredor
Best Tuna salad on a bagel ever !!!! Loved it ! Highly recommend this place ! The coffee is very good here too !!
Marilyn Talebi
ONGosh, these were the best bagels and the assortment of cream cheese was a splendid surprise. While visiting NY, we traveled to this shop each morning. Even though it was out of the way, we'd plan a trip to Essa Bagel before starting our day of sightseeing. The staff were a bit intimidating at first, but we quickly recognized they were friendly once we started a conversation. As long as it's not super busy, the staff was friendly; otherwise, it's business as usual. �
Sharon Koch
These are the best bagels I've ever had! When I'm in from Michigan it is a treat to stop here!
Brad Marcus
Hands down best bagels in NYC! We went for lunch and my wife is very particular about tuna. Theirs was outstanding!!
Marty Sonnenfeld
Always best bagels anywhere. Bagels at "new" location as good or better than old 1st Ave. location - and definitely better than the 3rd ave. branch. Ordered turkey - pleasantly surprised to get freshly cooked juicy real turkey. Staff very efficient and friendly. Clean, bright space. Soooo happy to have them back!
Rich Healy
White fish salad on an everything bagel. The best bagels in NYC hands down. I go in every time I'm in the neighborhood.
Jenna Saige
The best bagel in the city! Bagels are fresh and hot all day, they make them there daily!
Harvey Friedman
Simply the best. And now they toast the bagels. Win win!
Adam Lee
Every bit as good as the other location, if a bit less ambiance. I wish someone in my home town made bagels half as good.
Ali Waks Adams
My favorite bagels of all time, ever, the best... I think this is 50 characters now
Beverly Wenzelberg Wilpon
Ess-a-Bagel - you are back and better than ever! I missed you!
Let Hernandez
I grew up going to Ess-a-bagel into my adult life and was devastatrd they closrd their original location. When i got word they would be opening again i literally jumped for joy. They still have quality everything, staff is wonderful, I was happy with my cawfee and my bagel with delicious very berry creamcheese. Simply, THE BEST!!
Tsvetana Gn
Excellent always. I was appalled when I overheard some woman ask for her bagel not only SCOOPED OUT, but DOUBLE TOASted as well. 🤦🏻♀️ The bagels here are A+ always.
Sarah Emmons
BEST BAGEL IN NYC - HANDS DOWN. This is the real thing. Look no further. I won't eat any other bagel.
Hui Ming Chen
超好吃的貝果，吃過後念念不忘呀～
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