Ess-A-Bagel
(212) 260-2252
359 1ST Ave
New York,
NY
10010
40.7355
-73.9797
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Stuyvesant Town
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The Scene
The interior of Ess-a-Bagel, which opened in 1976 near the northwestern edge of Stuyvesant Town, has all the appeal of a breakfast nook at a Howard Johnson's, with a chintzy chandelier dangling from a drop ceiling and green metal patio chairs for seating. You want to make something of it? This place is also about attitude--even little old ladies aren't immune from the scorn of the guys behind the counter.
The Food
The bagels are big and meaty, with a fluffy interior and a good hard shell of an exterior. They're large and flavorful enough to serve as a meal on their own, but should you want more, the counter stocks such essentials as chicken salad, chopped herring salad, eggplant salad and a whole range of cream cheeses and smoked salmon.
User Reviews
OgerpJr
December 08, 2008
Bagels are more expensive but are hearty. You know a bagel is good when toasting it does it no justice. Order it fresh, NOT toasted and enjoy the texture of one of the few LEGIT bagel places, left in the city. If you're feeling aggressive order an everything bagel with a cold cut or any salad.
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Anonymous
November 03, 2008
This place is awesome! They have great bagels and the best Vegetable Cream Cheese (DO NOT get the low-fat kind - it does not taste the same). They deliver for office parties and are very prompt and provide accurate orders. The staff is top notch!
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October 18, 2008
My favorite bagels in NY. They are absolutely fresh and chewy with a nice crust. The only problem is they are too big. This is an old school bagel joint, no atmosphere, service isn't particularly friendly, but these are bagels they way they were meant to be.
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More outstanding bagels.
Category:
Restaurants, Bakeries, Bagel Shops, Grocery Stores, Catering, Wholesale Bakers, Delicatessens
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